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Sherrischeffler

Gastric Bypass Patients
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Everything posted by Sherrischeffler

  1. Im in Tennessee 30 mins from Nashville, had my plastic @ Vanderbilt Plastic surgery.
  2. It can happen & sometimes it may have been going but weight loss helped it along,we really dont need a gallbladder to function
  3. drinking and eating together not good because fluids wash away nutrients your body needs to feed from thats why 45 min waiting period should occur
  4. try 4 tbsp of Milk of magnesium followed by 20oz of water and relief will come within 24hrs no cramping.
  5. take 4tbsp of Milk of magnesium followed by 20oz of water & relief will come within 24 hrs pain free & no diahrea effect.
  6. drink more protein if tired of chocolate, vanilla &strawberry thrn try NECTAR BRAND PROTEIN they are in mixed fruit flavors. I mix as instructedplus add in 1 pk crystal light then pour into 20 oz water bottle or double mix & pour into 32 oz gatorade bottle i use (G2) &mix protein instead of crystal light i like making my own flavors. You can find it @@vitamin shoppe or Amazon & container last a whileso you can still burn fat while drinking protein & also build muscle,hang in there im on fb as Sherri landers scheffler if you have any ?? Im almost 20 months post op
  7. I had my gallbladder removed 6 months exactly sfter my gastric bypass due to rapid weight loss its common so if you need gallbladder removed let then do it & the recovery is only 2wks down if that & you eill feel much better. I felt all of what you are feeling plus thought i was having a heart attack all at same time, those are all symptoms of gallbladder attack so wishing you a speedy recovery..im on fb as sherri landers scheffler if you have any ?? I may be able to help with Good luck & hang in there it grts better.
  8. what state do you live in & who was ur surgeon?
  9. My surgeon says he doesn't use drains on the breast anymore anyone else have a surgeon who is doing this?
  10. I fid 2 1/2 wks ago w/muscle stitching & only regret not doing all this yrs ago feeling much better today.
  11. Yes relief from bloating
  12. Im using Silvadene burn cream so far its working wonders.
  13. Anyone know recovery time on breast reduction? ?? Hoping to get it in July. ..
  14. I used 4tbsp of milk of magnesium w / 20 oz bottle of water & it worked wonders w / no cramping
  15. How lonv did anyone have to dleep in a recl I ner after TT ???
  16. I recently had abdominalplasty on January 2nd & had Nashville's top plastic surgeon work on me @ Vanderbilt Plastic surgery / Dr Bruce Shack,im still in recovery mode @home but my husband sat in room when he started drawing his lines .of course i hadn't had any other man physically touching me since before 1990 &that was akward.&sll i say is that was quick drawing &he chuckled.
  17. Im 5 days post op TT &feeling much better day 2&3were worst but todsy i had a BM finally &feel much relief. Now to get these drains out hoping for Friday.
  18. I hadmy TT Friday January 2n dbeen almost 48hs 2nd day was the worst so far & im hoping to feel a bit better tomorrow. .
  19. Get several drs opinions on plastic usually consults are free & it also depends on how its worded from dr to insurance company

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