Piplula

I think everyone here has done that! Of course you're not alone!

Are evil ..Delicious..but evil ...

My dr recommended that I take an acid reducer with the NSAID, but I still find it too harsh with my stomach...gives me major heart burn. I will be looking to see if I can get the injectable NSAID at my next PCP visit.

You are very welcome! Glad to know you are doing better!

I wrote you a private message ..didn't want to hijack the post ..LOL!

So I am at Target and its pouring rain...check the iPhone to see when and if its going to stop...no such luck..so I take off running..I am in my car in about 10 seconds and guess what...I am not out of breath...that wouldn't have happened 7 months ago..thank you sleeve and couch to 5 k app!..btw I forgot to mention..I was parked by the cart return..two cart returns down from the store..nice little trot..he heheh.

What made this more successful for me than anything was that I craved sweets and everyday I had to get something sweet in me or I was mean.....seriously a grouch. Whatever hormone my stomach was producing that made me crave it must have been in high quantities, because once it was gone, the part of my brain that signaled its time for candy turned off immediately. I can still have some, but I stop after one fun size pack if that. Sweets don't interest me anymore, fruits and veggies do. My advice is to exercise...it's doesn't have to be nutty crazy...I do yoga 5-7 days a week and I am trying the couch to 5k app, but I had hurt my hip so that is on the back burner until I can see my doctor. Follow your diet because it allows you to heal. There is a reason we have to take the steps we do for the advancement of diet to allow for proper healing. And no matter what, don't beat yourself up, its ok...we all mess up. When all else fails, doubt sets in, and you feel doom and dread, come here....post...ask questions..rant and rave...cry....someone is here that understands and will listen...and sometimes judge....but isn't that just like being in a family? You have a network of people who need you: 1) because they are just starting their journey and want took know how you got to where you are, 2) because there are people here who are walking the path with you, maybe even had surgery on the same day you did, and they are in your shoes and understand, may even have the same issues and can help you and themselves through it , and 3) lastly, there are people like me...months out who can remember that not so long ago, I was there and it gets better everyday and here's how I handled a certain situation, and there are people here years out that offer wisdom and sage advice to keep up the good fight and never, ever give up because this time it will work. Good luck...we're all here to lend a hand if you need one! I always got one when I asked for one.

Plain old regular straws..

Thank you...I try! LOL...it's not hard for me...it's always available! And it doesn't hurt that my healthy hubby and daughter really don't like it...so I cook a lot from home...I loved loved their cracklin' cornbread...now I can't/won't eat it.I have to say though...how do you resist Corky's BBQ!!! We used to have that here, but it closed! And lucky you...you have a Whole Foods I have to travel 1 1/2 hours to get there!

I am not graceful enough to wear high heels....although I wish I could...I am 6 foot in heels.

Honestly..it probably won't be..I just want see if I can remotely look decent in a pair...lol.I had a pair that went with garter belts ect when I was 20.... looked decent then...but was uncomfortable ...now that I am older and more crotchety ...I would buy a cheap pair...wash them just because I don't trust people...them try them on and never wear them again....

Yeah..we are April sleevers! I had mine April 3rd at Vanderbilt. So far I have lost 108# but my BMi was 54 to start..it's 39 now... Doing very well so far..how about you?

Amen..amen..and just because they make it in your size doesn't mean you should wear it either!

Don't feel bad..I've hit my first stall..I am just gonna keep up the good fight!

Dang you have Marilyn Monroe curves girl..strut your stuff!!!

Beautiful..I hope I can look that good!

Thongs...ass floss

I like my weight watchers scale that calculates. Your BMI...but I have to say..it was not a steal of a deal..that eat smart scale sounds better

You will! The temptation gets better too

Since you know you vomit, I would highly suggest you ask for a scopolamine patch. You tell the anesthesiologist this. He will order it and put it on your before they put you to sleep. They put it behind your ear and it can be left there for 3 days. It's worth a try. It worked for me during my hysterectomy and I always vomit with anesthesia. Now..with the sleeve I had to have a scopolamine patch and have Zofran and phenergan administered alternatively every 2 hours after surgery. But I would definitely ask or a scopolamine patch.

Awesome!!! Don't be like me ..I saved a pair and never got to wear them because I got too small before I put them on. LOL...oopps you already did!

This is a common fear! I have had many procedures where I have been put to sleep. If you haven't been put to sleep before, it's a strange feeling. I am an old pro at it, but I always hear my heart rate bump up then settle back down right before lights out. Anesthesia makes me violently ill afterwards, so if you are this way ask for a scopolamine patch. It's used in cancer patients for nausea...worked when I had my hysterectomy , but for the sleeve I had the worst nausea of my life..just be ready for anything. And of course, some people don't experience any nausea. I think perhaps the unnerving thing about it is that you feel the sleep coming if you will. Just talk to the doctor doing it. My OBGYN asked what I was going to dream about and I remember saying I want to be on a beach as a size 6 in a bikini...and then I woke in recovery... Remember the doctor who is administering the meds really wants you to wake up too and will do everything possible to keep you safe. Be sure to tell the anesthesiologist your fears and they will calm your fears and take care of you. Of course they have to come in and tell you about the dangers of it...but it will be ok. It takes all of 10 seconds to go to sleep. I always feel the meds going in my arm from the IV kinda cool feeling and then I taste it...then here comes the heavy feeling...not a crushing feeling...just a relaxed heavy feeling. Don't try to fight it, just lull to sleep and then you will feel groggy when they wake you in recovery. You more than likely won't remember a lot of what went on and that's ok..I don't remember waking in recovery ..I remember being wheeled into my room..so it will be fine I have a feeling. It's ok to be a scared, just talk to your anesthesiologist when it's time and they will help you...good luck!

Looking mighty fine there fella and I bet you are feeling mighty fine too!