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Everything posted by TiredOfChubRub
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Constipation
Fleet suppository? I am too early to be constipated. Praying I don't get it, but the fleet always helped my kids.
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Rash On My Torso
M I allowed to take Benadryl?
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Birth Control?... Possibly Tmi
I have mirena. I love it. Best part is, after 6 months I stopped getting my pd all together. I have heard weight loss can cause them to all out so I would be careful.
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Nauseousness? When Will It Go Away?
I have a patch and a med that I can crush, but I can't get it down. I am drinking G2 slowly but am Drinking it. I just want it to get better so I am not in so much pain.
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Nauseousness? When Will It Go Away?
Am 3 days post op and really regretting doing this. Please help me know when it gets better.
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Had Surgery Thursday. When Does Nausea Go Away?
When will I stop feeling nauseous every time I take a sip?
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40 Hours Before Surgery And I Am Getting Cold Feet! Help!
Thank you everyone so much for your kind words. When I am thinking clearly I know that I need this for my health and well being. When I am starving all I can think about is a cold cut sub and how I will miss them so.
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40 Hours Before Surgery And Starting To Get Cold Feet! Help!
Thank you everyone. I am not nervous about the surgery, almost excited for that part. I am nervous that I will never have my hobby of food to go with me through life. I need to knock it off.
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40 Hours Til Surgery And I Am So Scared I Am Making The Wrong Decision
- 40 Hours Til Surgery And I Am So Scared I Am Making The Wrong Decision
I am so scared that I am making the wrong decision to have this surgery. Please help.- 40 Hours Before Surgery And I Am Getting Cold Feet! Help!
I also posted this in Post Op Forum. I really need some motivation so I don't back out. PLEASE!!!!- 40 Hours Before Surgery And Starting To Get Cold Feet! Help!
Please tell me why you do not regret taking the plunge and doing this! I need some MAJOR MOTIVATION so I don't back out!!!!- Has Anyone Gone Into Ketosis With Diet Instead Of Shakes?
I really wish I could have done Adkins. I would have been great at it, and I would not have felt so weak! 40 HOURS to go!!!!- Frustrations With Body Image
Unfortunately when we lose weight, the magazine cover model isn't going to show through because our skin is stretched. But we are getting healthier and taking care of our bodies. Even Cindy Crawford is going to sag eventually right?- Pre Op Diet
Don't question it. I am on a 2 week diet and it sucks big time. You will be fine.- Isnt It Sad
I think the H&M around here has plus size. So does Forever 21. Check online.- Surgery Date Given... But Still Waiting On Insurance Authorization!
Same here. I have Cigna. My surgery was scheduled 3 weeks ago and I just found out on Friday tht I was approved. Keep calm and just check in here and there. You have some time.- What Was Your Average Loss On Your Two Week Preop Diet?
His is only for people who were on a two week preop diet.- Help: Did Your Preop Diet Make You Sick?
I thought it could be not enough fluids so I making sure I am getting them in today. However, I also have not been getting in the five shakes that are required because they are just making me sick. Two more days to go. I hope I am not messing up my insides by not drinking enough of them.- Help: Did Your Preop Diet Make You Sick?
I only have 3 days to go on the preop liquid meal replacement and I feel very sick. I haven't thrown up but feel like I am going to. Did anyone else experience this? I am also experiencing back pain in the evenings. But only in the evenings. Thanks in advance.- How Long Do We Need To Continue Protein Shakes?
I only plan on using whey protein and I have isopure. Some flavors are ok. They are so expensive though. I am on preop diet right now. I cannot wait for this phase to be over do I can have a variety of flavors.- Finally Approved! Surgery In 5 Days!
Wow, you are so positive. I am having the worst time ever. Mine was a 2 week liquid shake only requirement, and I hate them.- How Long Do We Need To Continue Protein Shakes?
Forever? or just until we can get the numbers in with food?- Finally Approved! Surgery In 5 Days!
Keep me posted on how you are doing? Are you doing a required preop? I am miserable!!!- Finally Approved! Surgery In 5 Days!
I need some words of encouragement and advice!!! The preop diet has me down in the dumps, but I got a lift of spirits when I found out that I was finally approved by insurance!!!! Woo Hoo!!!! - 40 Hours Til Surgery And I Am So Scared I Am Making The Wrong Decision