notsochubbybritneyspears

Hi, its been awhile since I have been in the boards and hope everyone is well. Since my surgery on June 20, 2011 I have lost 150 pounds -- my endocrinologist bitched at me for loosing so fast - lol anyway I am having low blood pressure as a result its 98/60 which isn't in the danger level yet but I still get dizzy when I stand up. Has anyone else had this problem?

Hi guys, its been awhile since I posted. I am 85 pounds down - surgery date was June 30, 2011. I didn't have hair loss issues and I attribute it to these things: I took 10,000 mcg of Biotin every day. I used Nioxin Shampoo and Conditioner. I also used this product called Kitoko Oil - Protein. If you have any questions let me know...........

Since I am out of the mushies, I went to ihop with a friend -- they don't have the most nutritional choices so I ordered a Kids menu french toast and turkey bacon -- I ate the french toast with syrup - not sugar free - I was being adventurous. Needless to say no more maple syrup ever again, my blood sugar dropped, I was sweating, nauseated and felt dizzy. Just some friendly advice so you don't have to experiance this as well.

I am 9 weeks post op and went to my endocrinologist office yesterday - based on my bloodwork - my hypothyroidism is gone and my insulin levels are normal. I was right on the edge of being Type 2 Diabetic. Although I have only lost around 40 pounds, I am loosing more inches then anything -- I am going to have to go pants and bra shopping this weekend. My advice - stay off the scale its going to drive you crazy. I just wanted to announce that this surgery is successful based on my thyroid and insulin levels bouncing back to normal.

I purchased the unflavored Protein to mix with regular drinks and it just makes the consitency weird and I mixed it with yogurt and cottage cheese - same thing. Protein shakes are getting old. What has everyone else been doing besides shakes?

I had surgery with Halmi on June 30th -- loved him, loved the staff and Potomac Hospital was wonderful - they have really improved. The private room you stay in is awesome. I only had to stay one night. My only problem was nausea and it took five meds to get that controlled. Also if you hate IVs like I do - you can ask the surgery team to numb your hand before putting in the IV -- if they say they don't do that, tell them you know for a fact they do -- the anesthiaologist has to do it. Good Luck

I have to agree with rootman, I am still full. This new sleeve doesnt let me overeat and if I have I have pain and it comes back up.

this part is really a struggle, I like to have a drink of something after a meal. Ugh

cant drink 30 minutes prior to eating, 30 minutes while your eating and 30 after.

I think I was advanced to mushies too soon, I feel very nauseaus after eating and feel like hell. I think I am going back to liquids for now. Anyone else run into this. The 30 30 rule - wow that is going to be a tough one, its hard not to have a sip when eating. This will be another big challenge once I go back to mushies. Until then I am in nausea city.

no issues thus far, i like the protein shakes, I have 3 flavors I go back and forth with. the sleeve lets me know when I need to stop.

I guess I am loosing weight in odd places, I was 311 pre op, and now 286 - yay I was excited to see I lost a lot. My incisions look good, they used dermabond. I also saw pictures of the insides, my liver looked good, and I saw my new sleeve, looked like a zipper instead of staples, pretty cool. so yay and onto the mushie phase

I was freaking also and started taking lots of biotin prior surgery and continue it now after surgery. I have new hair growth and its making my hair thick. So I am trying to beat the hair loss monster. Keep up the protein intake, vitamins and biotin. Also - Nioxin is a great shampoo as well.

My emotions are all over the place. I am irritated I see nothing yet, yeah I know over a week post op isn't going to show yet. I feel icky emotionally and I wish I could chill in the pool. Bad day.

that what sucks cant exercise yet, im going to ask if i can walk to the treadmill a little bit. i have notice im full fast so all in time i guess. i would think with all the liquid intake it would come off faster

it took one day, pretty good experiance

I know its not overnight, but I am one week, two days post op and just only feel my pants a little loose, thats it.

nah it will make your life a lot better

A friend wanted to meet for a drink, she got to drink a beer, me a unsweet iced tea. However they had some tasty tomato basil Soup I ordered, I didn't even finish half of it. It was cool I made it all work, however her chicken wings looked freaking yummy. So it wasn't too bad. It was nice to get out.

yeah I was getting ready to update I loved it, just a pain to carry around.....

those are all cute.

I had the ball and so glad, I slept on my side, Im am a side sleeper anyway, I loved that ball, no pain, its numbs your stomach muscles so you have no pain.

yeah I cant wait, its sunny and nice today and I think going to a support group meeting later will be cool too.

Hi guys, wanted to pass on something to suggest to your doctor. While I was in surgery, they added this little pain pump device, that is basically anethesia (misspelled sorry) for your stomach muscles. Basically you have these two little lines going in the top of your abdomen attached to this little ball of meds you carry around and you can shower with. Basically I haven't touched a pain med at home, it runs out in about 3-4 days post op, you remove the little lines and it doesn't hurt and throw away the ball when its flat. Its awesome, made recovery so much better. Wanted to pass this on to make your experiance pain free. Any questions let me know. Its worth it!!!!

I am going to get out of the house today and go to one of the support group meetings tonight as well. Daytime tv is driving me nuts. I am convinced Price is Right is fixed. Anyway, a lesson I learned today was not to take all your Vitamins at once, I feel gross now, I need to space them out. I am also taking some vitamins back today, doctor said it was ok to take normal ones and not the liquid or chewable since I find them gross. I feel pretty good otherwise, no pain.