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  1. I am 9 days post - op and so sensitive to smells. Even smells that normally would be pleasant gag me and the smell of the Protein makes it difficult to get down. I asked Gaby from Dr. Aceves' office if this was normal and she ha snot heard it from other patients.

    I've also had an upper respiratory thing going on; the coughing and the amoxicilln are not helping much. Struggling with the Protein because it makes me gag.

    Anyone else notice a smell sensitivity and will it go away? I feel like a bloodhound!


  2. Actually after I re-read I realized that Stacey was referring to a Buffalo Hump. what I had was the humping of the area around the shoulder blades that older ladies sometimes have. The most important part is simply becoming aware of posture and correcting constantly until it becomes a habit. Create long neck like a string is tied to the top of your head pulling to the ceiling. Shoulders back. She gave me this neck strengthening exercise that she demonstrated. It is hard to describe but I will try.

    Head with eyes level; tuck chin, then the idea is to move our neck back almost like it is sliding on the hinges. It is hard to get correctly unless someone is correcting you as you do it.

    However there are different kinds of Neck humps. Dowagers Hump isindicativ3e of osteoporosis and fractures. Protease Paunch has to do with protease inhibitors and Buffalo Hump is often the result of morbid obesity but can be realted to Cushings Syndrome. So the bottom line is see your doctor becasue it is an indication of some otehr problem.

    From eHow

    Should buffalo hump be the result of morbid obesity, constructing a healthy diet and exercise plan with your doctor is the first line of treatment. By losing weight, fat build-up will decrease and a decrease in the size of the hump should be seen.

    Surgery to remove the fat can be seen as a potential option, though this method has not been approved by the U.S. food and Drug Administration, especially for those with HIV or AIDS, and is not recommended.

    In the end, treating buffalo hump is dependent on the treatment of the underlying condition that may be causing it. Speak with your doctor to determine the best course of treatment.

    Read more: Best Way - Treatments for Buffalo Hump | eHow.com Best Way - Treatments for Buffalo Hump | eHow.com


  3. It can be related to posture. When I went to PT for my neck my therapist (who is fabulous and does old fashioned hands on PT using yoga and osteopathic techniques) told me I was getting a hump back. She gave me exercises to do and made me very conscious of sitting/standing straight with head up, shoulders back. The hump went away (I did not even realize I was getting it but now I see it in my friends and their poor posture).


  4. Hi

    I am 6 days post op and really sick with a throat infection. I can barely get any fluids in today. I was doing fine until yesterday. I've had a sore throat but everyone kept telling me it was from the tube. Guess not.

    I have been running a fever and just feel awful. I am waiting to hear from Dr. Aceves on what antibiotic my PCP should order. The phlegm and coughing hurt and are making me nauseous. I just want to crawl in a hole

    I also have edema and even though I have only been drinking lo cal Protein drinks and crystal light I have lost only 1 lb since the surgery!!! what is going on with that. I feel really discouraged and am wondering why the heck I did this. I burst into tears this morning just from feeling so sick.

    Did anyone else not lose weight in the first week?


  5. Hi Sam,

    How are you doing? How is Sonja?

    Sorry to hear you are having trouble with Proteins. I can't stand them straight either, except for nectar, that is OK. I mix the Isopure chicken broth with real chicken broth and I made sugar free peach Jello with the peach mango Isopure. I also mixed it with crystal light peach iced tea. I just bought some diet ocean spray juice to mix with the grape isopure. Maybe if you dilute it you can tolerate it. I will be glad to get to the shakes as well. I am just sick of sipping sipping sipping.

    I am still bloated so no movement on the scale for me


  6. I had surgery on June 15 with Dr. Aceves. The whole experience has been terrific. I am now home with no complications and feel fine other than a sore throat. I Am 59 years old, have high cholesterol, sleep apnea, degenerative disc disease, arthritis and had a BMI of 38. I feel like I had Nordstroms quality for JC Penny cost. My surgery cost $8750 inclusive as opposed to $23000 here at home. I stayed in the most immaculate hospital with extraordinarily attentive staff for 3 nights as opposed to 2 at home. My surgeon has done more than 700 VSG as opposed to 40 for the whole practice here in Delaware. That is why I went to Dr. Aceves, who is Board Certified and a proctor surgeon for other surgeons. Dr. Aceves follows you closely for 5 years and more if needed


  7. Hello,

    My surgery is scheduled with Dr. Aceves on Jun 15 and I fly home to Philly on June 18. I could not get a non stop flight returning. I won't get back until 10:30 pm. Besides Decaf tea and Water, what should I drink? Should I take some Protein powder to mix with Water, and if so what kind? My first flight is 1.25 hours with only a 1 hour lay over and the second flight is 4.5. I am sort of dreading this trip home and I hope I feel K.

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