SouthernSleever

I have a strong dislike of artificial sweetners and I try to buy whole foods and organic when I can. My question is how to do this when we are on this restricted diet. I'm also worried about not having any veggies/fruits for this first phase. I went to Earth Fare today and spoke with the woman there about vitamins and supplements. I bought some hair/nail/skin mutivitamins and also some kelp tablets as well as several packets of their brands of protein shakes. I also picked up several bottles of coconut water. So for those of you trying to avoid artifical sweetners what did you find helpful?

Go for it. I had an incident back in 03 where my Dr thought I was there to get pain meds so he refused to see my for the pain in my leg. I had and ankle break the month previous. My chest started to hurt and I called his office and then I could hardly breathe. He quit taking my calls and told me "If you are really in that much pain go to the ER" and I did. By the time I got there I was coughing up blood. I had a pulmonary embolism and he pushed aside every common symptom. I was in the hospital for 8 days after that and his nurse, the one who saw me in his office, snuck in and told me "If you want to sue, I will be there for you. The way he treated you was uncalled for and they have already ordered your records destroyed." So yeah, unless you take legal action some people think they can do whatever they want.

I had a thread bookmarked that had a list of what to take with you for your surgery and also a list of items that you will need when you get home but alas I can't find it now. Are there favorite blenders? Shakes? What do you wish you would have brought with you for your surgery?

Good luck to your hubby and welcome to TN!

How long did it take for you to get your passort? Did you pay extra for the quick turn around?

Kerri, Where are you getting your surgery done at? You might have said but I missed it. I am planning on going to Dr Aceves on the 8th!

That might be true but that just means you have a longer staple line which can get food caught in it and cause a leak. I doubt your DR said it was okay to eat a hamburger this soon out. I'd take a step backwards and do just how your Dr says, you've done so much work so far why screw it up?

Way to go!

Sounds like your mom is just trying to make you feel bad and tell her they did surgery on your stomach not your head. Don't listen to her, you should be excited about going to full liquids and in no way would I sit with the rest of the family while they ate.

That's great! I can't wait to hear about your experience and progress!

Hi! I'm right there with you as far as having small children. I have a soon to be 3 year old and a 5 year old and they climb and bounce on me all the time. I've already started steering them away from jumping on me. My husband and Mom will be here to help me out most of the time but if my little one does need to be picked up say to get in the car for example, I will take a stepstool around and have him use that. If he falls or something well, you bet I'm gonna be picking him up just being very careful about it. If you are part of the community in anyway, church or playgroups don't feel bad about reaching out and letting them help you. I think you may need someone to watch him while you have a nap from the threads I've read.

There was a young girl at pride fest last year with an Alliance shirt on. I told her nice try but she got the wrong faction. She just smiled, probably thought I was a weirdo :001_rolleyes:

I am planning on having my surgery in late September (23rd ish) or early October which is more likely like the 7th of Oct. I'm just waiting on my passport to arrive and then I'll be gtg. I'm going to Dr. Aceves. Anyone else going to Mexicali at that time?

I have an IUD (the copper not the hormone one) and I just love it. I'm going back to the OBGYN before my surgery just to make sure everything is still good. I'd had to get this surgery and then get pregnant again.

Thanks for your replies. After talking in chat last night and reading more of the boards I feel a ton better and so excited. I have been on the phone for the last 5 hours talking with Nina, my Mom, my Aunt, and friends. I'm SO very excited! I have a list (I love lists) of things I need to do to get ready for surgery. I'm shooting for the 8th of October so I have time to get my passport and hubby has time to get off work. I'm gonna be THIN! <geek squeal>

I just got a call a few minutes ago that I will have the funds to get my surgery which is great! I plan on calling and scheduling with Dr. Aceves tomorrow. I was so excited and then all the sudden I just got a bad feeling like this is real. I could die. I could leave my babies. Did any of you have these feelings?

Welcome to the group!

I didn't get into Beta <evil eyes at blizzard> but I'm looking forward to Cat. I really really hope to have my sleeve by then, I've got 1/2 my money saved up. I know once I do have the sleeve I won't be playing nearly as much as I just can't sit for that long fearing a bloodclot forming and I don't think I'll *want* to play as much. I sure can't wait to post my new pictures on the guild website in my size medium Horde shirt I have ordered though

Hi everyone. I hope you don't mind me posting here as I'm not glbt but I'm having this same issue. I've told my Mom and Dad, husband, an aunt and uncle and a bestfriend. I don't know if I want to tell anyone else however I think once I get my surgery and start dropping weight people will assume I had a surgery especially when it drops off so quickly. I don't want to lie to people and I don't want people to think I'm sick or dying but at the same time I don't want to deal with the stuipd things people say or people watching every bite I put in my mouth.

Carrie, I'm sorry for all you have gone through. I read your OP and felt it was a bunch of BS that they continued with your surgery, infact you could have a lawsuit. We do a lot for our families and are easily persuaded by only hearing positives. I'm glad you chose to tell your story here and I hope that you are able to find some support elsewhere. Perhaps through a therapist, because what happened to you had to be traumatic.

<snicker> :blushing:

All this must be very hard on you. I hope things resolve quickly and you can have some yummy food w/o pain!

Thank you for your reply that cuts about 900 off my estimated bill. How much money for other things like meds/food/hotel/tips did you take?

Do we fly into San Fran and the driver picks us up from there? I sure hope so that would save me a ton on my flight. All you Aceves patients please let me know

Hi everyone. I'm still waiting on my sleeve but it looks like I should be able to get it in late October or early November if I save save save. I'm in desperate need of some clothing but I don't want to a) spend the money on new clothing when I'm saving and only get to wear it for a short amount of time. Does anyone have some hand-me-downs? I can pay shipping!