kellyw74

I seriously don't know how anyone forgets to eat, but if you are having that issue, set a timer. Or have someone remind you or send you a text or something. You really need to make sure that you eat. It is not healthy to go without food!! Hugs, Kelly

Centrum does. You can also get the walmart brand. label for label it is the exact same and about $7.00 cheaper. That is what I take! Kelly

you all have to remember that just because you don't go doesn't mean you are constipated!! and taking laxatives unnecessarily can really mess your system up. constipation is bloating, pain when trying to have a bm, pressure and trying to go, but can't. if you simply have not pooped in a few days, that IS NOT constipation!!! that just means you don't have anything to get rid of. and when you do, you WILL GO!! i use to go a couple times a day and now I go about 3 times a week. that was a weird thing for me to wrap my head around. and my dr. explained this concept to me and told me if I take laxatives that are not warranted what damage i can do to my system. be careful! Kelly

Thanks. Kelly

Doesn't he take a lunch break????? Shouldn't that be a que to eat? Maybe if he is having that much of a problem, he should set a timer. Or you could call him and remind him. When I don't eat for long period of time, I get dizzy. Isn't he experiencing any side effects from not eating?? Kelly

GOOD FOR YOU!! Kelly

Lookin' good...skinny! Kelly

I was just scheduled for my 12 week post-op group with Kaiser. I live in N. California and attend the Richmond Kaiser for my appointments. I was wondering if anyone has done this and what it is about?? Thanks, Kelly

mine take about 30 seconds and i use nature's bounty brand. i take them daily. i wonder if i am taking too much?? can you o.d. on b-12?? lol kelly

You will feel better at home! I was sent home the next day too and was so much more comfy in my own surroundings. Those beds at the hospital SUCK!! Sip, Rest, Walk and repeat!! Good luck to you! Kelly

AWWW. I am sorry to hear this. Stay hydrated. Feel better! Kelly

I am in Sacramento too! And my vote is for Vegas too! So much to do there and so much fun! Kelly

YEP! same thing happened to me! not from vomiting, but I sneezed really hard one day and then for like 2 weeks I was in PAIN!! dr. said i tore internal stitches and it would be fine. it burned really bad and i had like stabbing pain in there that would come and go. it hurt so bad! you will be fine. just take your meds if you need them. hugs, kelly

I had to have both done! The endoscopy was first and looks at you esophagus all the way to the top of your stomach. Looks for hernias, reflux and can test for HPlori bacteria. The Upper GI was to look closer at what they endoscopy found and looks at how you swallow and how your esophagus works. Kelly

I too had an extremly easy recovery. With the exception of becoming anemic and being tired, I felt great!! I was able to walk and get all my fluids in daily. I did everything that was expected of me. I went back to work in 7 days and was fine! Kelly

Meggie, I do count ALL my carbs. Veggies, fruits Vitamins all of them. I use myfitnesspal and it calculates them for me. I was just saying that I eat GOOD CARBS mostly beacuase I DO NOT eat bread, Pasta, rice, etc. I rarely have room for veggies and fruit because I DO follow the Protein first rule and can't eat past that! I sometimes have a banana for a snack and those burgers have LOTS of carbs. My Iron and calcium chews have carbs in them too! BUMMER. I am just not fixated on the carb counting like most. I find that if I low carb, I don't lose. I usually get between 55-80 g a day. Most days and sometimes a little less. Kelly

Week 4 was my soft food stage begining and I was able to have eggs. At first, I scrambeled one egg and put some cheese on it. One bite and it was not feeling good. It was like a brick in my throat. I quit and put it in the trash. About a week later, I made another without cheese and I was able to eat about 3 bites and was DONE!! Funny, how little we can eat! I use to eat like 5 eggs!! WOW Now, I am 9 weeks out and I can eat a whole scrambeled egg w/o cheese and about 3/4 with cheese. I love them but don't overcook them! Make them really soft and not rubbery. They will go down easier and feel better. Just when they first start to look done, shut them off. Kelly

Sadly, the alpine punch is the best one!! I just sipped and sipped and tried not to think about it! It is VERY DRY huh?? Pretty soon you will not have to drink that stuff anymore. I was so glad when I didn't have to! Get better soon!! Hugs, Kelly

i am only 9 weeks out, so i still have hope that my hunger will cease! i have not eaten carbs since before surgery. i mean, i have had fruit, but not bread, rice, Pasta..etc. i have not eaten sweets or really any veggies. i have had a few bites of cucumber and that was about it. i am not allowed raw veggies yet and really don't have room for much after Protein is in! Kelly

No, I do not use either. Kelly

ME!!! I too am hungry like that! I find that my hunger is just about the same as it was before surgery and it DRIVES ME INSANE!! My dr. said false hunger is a myth and there is not any scientific evidence to back this theory up and I do take my PPI everyday. I do not have head hunger, my stomach growles and LOUD most of the day. It is FRIGGEN annoying! Yesterday was a good day, I was not hungry at all and probably only at 400 caloires all day. I wish all days were like that. It felt nice not to have that feeling all day long, but today it is back! I am a little over 9 weeks out and I keep hoping that ONE DAY it will stop! Kelly

YAY!! I am so happy for you. I know you will do just great!! I will definatley save a spot for you on the loser's bench right next to me!! Good luck! Kelly

i really need to make some of these. i always read about them and think they sound so good and then i forget and then i read and think, yummm! so, i am making them...tonight!! Kelly

I agree!! I was sleeved at Kaiser Richmond and so thankful for the skilled hands that touched me! My Kaiser is ranked 3rd in the nation for Bariatrics. NOT TOO SHABBY! It doesn't hurt that they educate you to the HILT either. They make sure you know exactly what you are getting into and what is expected of you when you are sleeved. Many people complain about the process, but I think it is great. I see all these people out here on this forum that haven't a clue what to eat or how much to eat and I think to myself, who on earth was your dr.??? It really blows my mind! Kelly

Call your dr. and ask him. He will give you the o.k to take what is SAFE FOR YOU!! Kelly