buckeyefan1985

I found PB2 at my local Kroger grocery store in the organic area. It was less than $5.00 for the jar. I think I'm still a couple weeks away from eating it since my dr has me on a liquid diet. Although, I have given it serious thought to put it in my Vitamix with my protein powder and ff milk and just blend it. Any thoughts on that from anyone?

I was sleeved July 31. At this point I feel very fortunate to have had minimal post surgery "issues". I took my pain meds for only a couple days and anti nausea meds for a couple of times. Boy, that nausea would just come out of no where. Happy that lasted only a brief time. I knew there was a very distinct possibility of having that pain in my shoulder. However, it never showed up for the party. I do have some serious pain in my left side. I found that using an ice pack has worked wonders. You should try that for your shoulder. Also, just getting up and moving a bit really does help. I tried to get up every time there was a commercial on tv. Initially I wasn't moving much. Today, I was able to take a 50 minute 2 mile walk. It will get better.

Thanks.

I was prepared for the pain in my left shoulder post surgery. However, I wasn't ready for the pain in my left side. Did anyone else have this pain? I was sleeved July 31. How long does it take to finally have a bowel movement? The first couple of days I know I didn't get all my water or protein for the day. Today feels better than Thursday or Friday so I feel good about being able to up both my water and protein intake. I know that will help with having a bm. Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer my questions.

Thanks for all the encouragement.

Thanks. Finishing day #2 of my 14 day diet.

Thanks for the responses. My doctor has advised me they are okay. He is extremely conservative with his care. He advocates a 2 week pre-op diet and then 1 month at the liquid, purée, and mushie stage. Quite a bit different than many subscribers to this site. I'm going with his opinion since this is his area of expertise. Everyone needs to do what they determine to be right for them.

Thanks.

Is there a recommended amount to take of each of these? I don't want to take too little and it not be effective. On the other hand, I don't want to take too much and it be bad for me. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and comments.

Thanks Amy.

Good luck!

Jamie when will you be sleeved?

Does anyone know if these are still on sale? I've looked on line but don't see this deal.

What is a "Coromega" pack?

Finally I meet someone using Dr Watkins. How far along in the process are you? What made you decide to use him? I just liked him from the seminar and then when I met him at my initial appointment.

I'll be sleeved July 31. Who is your doctor? I' m using Dr Watkins.

I thought it was me. The nasal pillow kills my nose. I always feel like someone hit me. My nose is always red with little sores on it. Looks like a have a cold and I've been blowing it. It just looks not so good. I'm using the nasal pillow and it leaks all the time. I haven't slept good since I started using it. In fact, I haven't slept with it on all night. Can't wait until I don't have to worry about using the machine.

Thanks to everyone who responded. I felt like I was in no mans land about getting my hair colored. I'm not getting sleeved until the end of this month and I do need to get my hair cut and colored. I will try to wait another week or so before I have both done. I usually get it done about every 6-7 weeks. Waiting will put me at 8 weeks. I am extremely happy to know that coloring my hair won't be problem post op.

Is it a bad idea to color your hair post surgery?

Thanks for the suggestion about alternating with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. I'll keep that in mind.

Thanks clk. it looks like ULTA has it on sale.