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Haven't had a sniffle since 12/5. Highly unusual for me. Other problems galore...but no flu or cold or anything like that.

I'm 8 months out and the other nite something got caught in my umbilical hernia and I ended up vomitng bile. Doc said see surgeon and surgeon said get operation asap because something ccan get stuck in hernia and strangulate. I'm terrified. Read that umb mesh repair is most painful for the longest time. You can't stand up. Burning pains etc etc. This is going to be more painful and less easy to recoup from that vsg and gall bladder How will I manage to eat? How will I manage pain med (oxycondon...allergic) How do u poop if you can't stress abdominal area? Already am constipated/diarrhea rotation from vsg Should I insist on old fashioned repair or accept mesh? HELP Sent from my SGH-T839 using VST

Its not yet approved.

Thanks capt, but I did have the pulse ox overnite test a few pounds ago and I still needed it then. As of thurs, I've lost 100#. I'm still @ 95# shy of a normal bmi...so its ok for now. I know many are released from this after losing but I have pulmonary hypertension, as well. I will see what to do when I lose another 20. My thyroid med is down somewhat and I no longer need diuretics or asthma meds. Those happened almost immediately. This is taking longer. I got time

I'm a coward...I wonder if I'll end up drooling like an idiot and totally unable to contol myself after eating one of these. At least that's what the surgeon would have me believe. I do want to try it...but WHAT IF i really lose control after 7 mos??? Where do u get the wrappers anyhow?

If u have it, they will tell u how many times per nite you stop breathing or your blood oxygen falls below a certain number. Then, if you use the machine, it can prevent stroke. If you don't, you gamble. I learned to wear mine because I don't need a stroke. If you bhave it, your insurance will cover the machine. You will have a million other tests and hoops to jump thru b4 surgery...this ain't so terrible...just ask them to use the odor free glue

I was told not to bring anything. Friend who drove me took my purse home with her. U don't need anything at all...not even your toothbrush but I brought my electric with me anyway. Kept it in drawer. Had my nook and sidekick plugged into the wall. Keep everything in your clothing bag until u can use ur electronics after u wake up and orient yourself. Other than that, u don't need a thing.

Aren't wonton wrappers made from wheat flour and as a total carb, forbidden?

Thanks for this post...I ve been taking ibuprofen for inflamation when I needed it...but in moderation. You've given me food for thought

Have u asked a naturopathic doc? Maybe arnica or traumeel...I used that after I fell splat on my knee on concrete and it swelled up like a balloon...ok a lemon...but still...and it helped somewhat...but not with the pain. Nothing helped the pain. I'm sorry you're having this pblm now. Hope it eases quickly

Oh I am not complaining that the weight is coming off. I have to lose 95# more to get to a normal bmi range. That's a huge step from 428# where I was years before vgs was a possibility. I do like the loss and I do welcome more of it. Am @ 25# from Onederland...where's that d*^#@*m rabbit hole? :-)

That's GOOD. And you're maintaining your weight? Can you honeslty eat everything? Do you eat fruits?

What?????

How far out are you? I didn't and don't take any meds for this. I'm just mucking thru and some days. Are better than others. It gets worse before it lifts a bit...I did tak atavan for a while...

And now???

I fully understand what u are saying. Its not going to get easier...it will get harder and unless I can stay on this diet and if the last 67 years are any indicator, I cannot.

noni berry is the fruit of the evergreen shrub known as canary wood, which is native to tropical areas of the South Pacific and Australia. Also known by its Latin name, Morinda citrifolia, noni is one of a handful of foods known as super fruits. According to a CBS News report, super fruits are high in antioxidants and nutritional value. That's from livestrong.com

They have 4 carbs and more depending on flavor

I take acidophilus but it only helps for constipation. Cheese doesn't seem as binding as I hoped. I cook a few prunes in water in the microwave and eat that and drink the juice for constipation, too.

Thanks. I am quoting this to my niece and begging her to be sure she wants to BE ON A FREAKING RESTRICTED DIET WITH EXERCISE FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE. This is why I say any WLS is NOT THE ANSWER. I wish someone had told me this honestly before I had the surgery. I might not have done it. Thank you for your honesty.

Thanx...mean no disrespect...I know you quote it with the best intent, but scripture isn't something I choose to turn to. Glad it works for you.

I got 11 years on you, dorrie . If I didn't benefit from these exchanges, I wouldn't participate at all.enjoying my appearance feels wrong cuz it doesn't fit with the old life style. That required me to be glad whatever I got covered me and looked a bit professional. That required that I not look too much or too hard at myself because I hated what I saw. If I confess I like what I see, am I hexing myself? How do people behave if they like what they see? What's required next? Should I start singing "what's it all about, alfie? Is it just for the moment we live?" I keep thinking its too gorgeous a day to spend inside typing and musing and I should be doing something more...I'm trying to come to terms with this new 'style'...if that's what it is

I'm still not convinced that I'm doing this to look better but it does bring an expression of surprise to my face when I look at how something fits in the store. I'm constantly surprised and admit to feeling pleased, as well. But then, I say "so what?" And move away from the thought. I still have the task of filling the emptiness . Being ok to look at isn't a great big deal in the scheme of things.