Margaret

If you're on blood pressure medicine you may need to keep closer tabs on it-----it'll zap you if you are taking it and don't need to anymore. I was so tired I could barely function.

My surgery is coming up and I live alone. If I stay in the hospital one or two nights, I'm wondering how much I really will have to have someone be at my house with me when I return. I am 60 and am not sooooo worried about things, but worried enough to ask this question. I can have my child fly in but hate to have to ask that favor for a not fun visit!

Way to go! That is fantastic!

I like the coupon book for little special things. How about a day of pampering and filling her wishlist. A picnic at a special spot----no phones allowed---and a nice bottle of wine or champagne, fruit, cheeses ---I think, would be special for any woman. Love notes left around the house might be nice. If you're near a National Park, head on over! If you're near an ocean, you have it made in my book. Happy Anniversary!

sip and walk and sip and walk. Get some protein shakes in and allow yourself to heal. It's only been 5 days!

I'm so glad you're feeling better! I had blood pressure ups and downs at your stage, and I was so tired I could barely function on some days. The real Protein and MORE of it helped me a lot. And if you're really sweating, etc, drink a little Gatorade and it will help you. It's odd for us weightloss patients to ever hear, "Eat more and you'll feel better", but it is true, I believe!

About every month I can throw out big clothes and not have to save them because I will NEVER need or wear them again! Lovely!

would you consider going to Dr. Aceves in Mexico? I have two friends who did that and had wonderful luck and no hassle of dealing with insurance regulations and ridiculous hoops to jump through!

Sending positive vibes your way! You'll be fine. The hoops keep you focused and further ones commitment to making life better for you and your body. I learned a lot along the way and although they can be a nuisance, they are required by some insurance companies and so it goes. Good luck!

Just scrape the gushy cheese and tomato stuff off the pizza and don't worry with the crust. It works. I can eat several small thin crust pieces at 3 months out.

Appeal that----get a nurse who'll weigh you several times. That's ridiculous! You will surely come out head on this one in the long run. Good luck!

I'm 60 and 3 months out and down 35 lbs. I had a BMI of 38 and expected to lose a bit slower than some. My thyroid hasn't changed a bit---it was regulated with one pill and has stayed exactly the same. Diets didn't work. Exercise was good for me but didn't get any pounds off, and the sleeve has been the answer! good luck to you!

You have to get in more calories and much more water! Make yourself drink protein shakes if you have to, and drink water all day long. I know you'll feel better once you can get some true protein and lots more water!

Rootman is soooooo correct! I know a person who just had emergency surgery to get that band out of there. It looks to me like a flea collar in your stomach and some call it "bariatric bulemia." Don't do the band. The sleeve is the most wonderful tool to permanently get you on track to live a healthier life. I wouldn't trade the results for anything. It has not been hard. I was ready and educated about it. But the band? NO WAY. Good luck----your very own decision about your very own body. Once you totally make up your mind, you will, I hope, feel happiness abound in your mind as I did!

that is simply fantastic----less stress time! You're ready. You'll be so pleased this happened. Way to go!

You'll be fine, and when in doubt, I think your sense of humor will save your life! Good luck to you!

DarGar27's advice is the same as mine. The sleeve is a fabulous TOOL for helping change one's life for the better! I battled weight most of my life and until I turned 50 was never really obese at all. I had my surgery this year at age 60, and if there is any regret it's that I wasn't able to have this done 10 years ago when the weight started packing on with thyroid problems. I had about 5 weeks of lack of much energy but I never was sick at all, never regretted this, and have only totally enjoyed MORE energy and the happy effects of looking better and feeling better. I love sizing down in clothes and knowing I won't even save them in case I ever need them again! I have a wonderful support group monthly and it's really a great way to get tips on foods to try, etc., as well as help others coming along behind us!

Emergency rooms were created for just these EMERGENCIES! Don't put this off ----you can have your diagnosis today and the ER doctor can also notify your surgeon to its severity. It's YOUR health and body! If your surgeon isn't worried, ask him for a recommendation of another. You need to get very assertive at this point. I'm 13 weeks out and I haven't had one single hour since surgery such as what you are reporting. Life should be splendid by now! Good luck to you and keep us posted on your situation.

I had pudding, yogurt, tomato soup with melted cheese in it, and lots of protein shakes. I mixed peanut butter in them sometimes. I liked potato soup a lot. Memories!

My doctor approved my having one on day 6 and I ate a few bites and it was fine. I scrambled it like crazy but had no problems with it at all.

Quit for good while you're ahead and you're fairly used to it all. Break one more bad habit!

sounds all good to me! I was able to start in to things besides jello also very early. Just keep up the good work and sip and walk and sip and walk! I didn't start vitamins for a couple of weeks. sounds as if you are most fortunate!

I have 8 more pounds until that wonderful celebration! congrats to you!

when did it begin thinning out? I'm 12 weeks out and have noticed no difference but I do get everything in that I'm supposed to. I'll pick back up on the biotin after reading this post! good luck to you!

Very interestin! I'll go with his results and averages rather than wrecking a Breakfast with the test! Thanks for posting!