LilMissDiva Irene

I'm in Sacramento, CA. Welcome to the forum. My surgeon is Dr. Eslami out of Methodist Hospital.

@@Butterfly512 Once you have the surgery you won't be feeling like its the easy way out anymore. I guarantee that.

I'm fresh out. It's been one of those kinda weeks... and it's only Wednesday. Or voodoo.

@@KF2007 this can all be very frustrating and it can also feel like everything is so slow moving. But once you actually hit your surgery date you will wonder how you were able to fit everything in time flew by so fast. Hang in there. At least you know it's going to happen now. That's the most stressful part.

The how is not important. It's what you do once you're here. Ancient Chinese secret.

@@Julie norton - Heyyy I LOVE THE GIANTS!! They gotta get back the game but I do love them. 3rd Generation fan here.

@@Rovobay - I'd like to see how you feel about lots of things! That's pretty good.

@@lisacaron - Hey that's awesome! I know a lot of people who have met Online. BTW great photo of both of you. Congrats to you both as well on the combined weight loss. @@Bandista - I hope your weather can continue to climb. I really HATE winter. Always have. But that's probably because I was born and raised here in California. We like it hot! You sound like a lot of fun with your artsy self. I get along great with those kinds. @@Alex Brecher - I remember AOL Chat! Those were my crazy party days. BTW your kids and dogs are very adorable. As for me, in case it's not obvious I am female. I am also 41 years young and married. We have a bunch of furbabies but no human kind. Haha I love to write and I also love to inspire and bring people together. Maybe I should've been a matchmaker?

You and me both @@Alex Brecher - anyhow I'm still here. I've been here longer than most. *shrugs*

It will pick up. I mean I remember a loooong time ago when LBT was fresh and new. Now look at this empire? Wow.

Lol Now if more would chat in here we'd have a real party.

Okay I'll play... Mine is seeing this same thread idea over and over. /rant over/

Chronic headaches main culprit is not getting in enough fluids. Other than that it could be an unsafe drop in blood pressure, too much salt, not enough salt, Low levels of B-12 or some other nutrients. Or it could even just be the stress your body endures simply having surgery. If it is severe the best thing you can do is run it by your surgeon first. But get that Fluid in! Sip all day if you have to.

Funny, serious, sad, happy, inspiring.... just keep it clean. Thanks!

Ha good ones!I love cats

You don't even look large... but I understand. There's many more reasons WLS should be considered. Hang in there and if you need support, I'm always available. Most of the time simply venting is enough. Goodness knows I've done my fair share over the years!! Irene

Haha!! Great thread. :lol:

My pain lasted at least a month with my RnY. I don't know how or why being an amputee would have any bearing on how long you're in pain in the abdomen. The reason is just that this is a very major surgery and some of us take longer to heal and feel better than some others. I imagine it won't be much longer for your. That said, if the pain is too excruciating and your surgeon is not doing much to help you, maybe you can refer this problem to your regular Dr. or go into Emergency. Get a 2nd Opinion. Best of luck.

The one thing that worked the best for me was to come here or on Fb and look through everyone's journey's. Before and After photos especially. It's tough! But you can do it. Hang in there.

Sometimes we learn the hard way. 6 weeks out is good though. I was eating pureed chicken at 4 weeks out. Chicken was okay, but pork and beef were a no-go. Take care!

I have a tiny hard knot on one of my recent incisions. It's scar tissue, however I would suggest you get that looked at by your Dr. Can never be too cautious.

That Doesn't sound pleasant at all, have you spoken to your actual surgeon? And not just his nurse?