Carrie

A quick update on me, I ended up getting the Mirena IUD for the second time. I had it put in the first time within a couple months of giving birth to my 2nd daughter via c-section. I'm not sure if it had to do with the recent childbirth or what, but it was horrible, the insertion didn't hurt but the constant spotting for 4 months made me switch. I went back on the pill, then had this surgery and wasn't sure if the pill was being absorbed being as I was spotting so much and I don't want anymore kids at least that's Hubby and my vote at this time thus nothing perm. I went back last week and had Mirena #2 placed. The insertion was extremly painful for some reason yet the spotting stopped after 2 days. So one body two totally different results with Mirena, the only difference is 2 months after childbirth vs almost 2 years afterwards.

First off congrats!! Secondly. I had the Lap Band from hell during my second pregnancy. I literally lost 40lbs WHILE pregnant without trying. I delievered a very healthy 8 pound baby girl. Get the nutrition the doctors and nutritionalists advises and yes, the baby will take what it needs from your body. Also don't be shocked if you get VERY frequent ultrasounds. I got at least 10 during that pregnancy because of my weight loss to make sure she was growing correctly for her gestational age. I always got good news and it was just horrible having to lay there and look at pictures of my unborn baby.....NOT!! lol

Sounds like YOU were the pop tart that night!

At least you're not in Texas. But that's kinda like what us ladies who wear Spanx feel like.

I'm wondering how long you guys HAVE to wait before you can lay down? I know it's not best to eat and go to bed even for someone without this surgery. I've had a couple "episodes" where I waited over an hour and still had reflux symptoms after laying down. Thanks and I hope everyone has a great Sunday!

I guess since you are happy about it then Congrats!! I'm on Synthroid, the most annoying thing about it is it must be taken 1 1/2 hours before eating or drinking.

Hello. I'm 2 days away from being a month out. Most docs who want to keep their license only give the Dilaudid and good stuff immediately after surgery. I was off pain meds by the end of the first 3-4 days which I believe is average or even a little longer than average. Like everyone else I have my good days and not so good days. I have 6 incisions that are almost completely closed, one is being a bit unruley about it. All are red compared to my really pale skin and need time to "mature" and lighten up. I had the Lap Band Laprascopically (sp) and I know the scars will eventually look like scratches. You will continue to feel a little bit better each day, the main thing is to get as close to your Water and Protein goals your doctor sets each and every day and keep up with your Vitamins especially the B12 it will keep you energized and the protein helps in healing the trauma caused to your body by the surgery. So just hang in there!

Yes, I gained 7 pounds while in the hospital. I can assure you it wasn't from fine dining. lol. They had me constantly hooked up to IV fluids. My first night home I peed 5 pounds off! I'm sure you will have a simliar experience. I almost wanted to sleep on the toilet I was there so much. Best of luck to you!

I know this sounds corny, but he has to get used to not using food for enjoyment. Perhaps make him TWO coupon books. One innocent one from the girls for free hugs, back scratches, fetch dad a protein shake from the fridge. And a "grown up one" from you for other favors if you know what I mean. I would also put a couple coupons in for romantic walks as he will need encouragement the first few weeks to keep going. :thumbup:

I'm just curious what most folks take for pain. Personally, Tylenol reduces fever and that's about it. I was told no NSAID's. I was also told that my birth control pills were ineffective and I had to switch methods so I had an IUD put in yesterday. OMGOOODNESS, it's bad. I've was up half the night having flashbacks of my first 18 hour labor at least that ended with something cute and loving. :thumbup: Are you guys taking Advil or anything?

I asked about Paraguard and my doctor told me that it increased bleeding and cramping. Mirena is apparently used for those who have heavy bleeding problems.

Thanks, I think everyone has a duh moment..lol

is that considered a NSV? Picture this, I had on a pair of "tights". I decided to be nice to myself last week and purchased a pair of leather mid-calf boots and wore them both for the first time tonight. As I stood up I realized my tights looked a bit baggy, upon investigating I found that my crotch was at my knees. :thumbup: After tonight I have learned not to trust anything that isn't a snug against me. :001_tongue:

Why must us ladies have all the fun? Why can't men have like bad diarrhea or something? lol

I wish I had been warned. For some reason I didn't have issues with my Lap Band causing wacky periods post-op. My OB/GYn refuses to trust the pill though with me ven though I made it clear I had a VSG. I go Thursday for a Mirena IUD. Not real excited as I had a bad experiences with constant spotting previously with this but we shall see. I'm trying really hard to be more positive and open minded.

That's awesome. I spent a month in Ireland about 10 years ago. That's the longest amount of time my liver would allow! I'm so happy to hear your sweater fits! My goal is to fit into my leather jacket and It's almost at the zip line, just a bit snug! Congrats!

Apparently between the sleeve and my IBS I am no longer absorbing my wonderful (I'm not being sarcastic, I LOVED my pill) birth control pill. My husband and I have 2 girls under the age of 6, which is plenty busy for me. We are 99% sure we don't want more but with the minute chance left we might change our mind I don't want anything permanent. I can't handle the shot as I had two moods crying or mad after 1 shot 10 years ago. I've had Mirena IUD in the past and hated it. It looks like I have no choice but to have another one. I know IBS in women is fairly common, I just wish I could have been forwarned about this. For those with Mirena how long did you spot? I had one and after 6 months I was so sick of it and the almost constant spotting and my OB did not want to remove it so I did so myself.

You're so smart and experienced with this, I soooo hope you are right. I am constantly taking Prevacid and it does NOTHING. I used to work for a GI doc and I know from there all PPI's are basically the same we interchange them depending on insurance. I feel my knees are melting from constant heartburn. I called my doctor's office a couple days ago and again today and nobody calls me back, so I am hoping it goes away eventually.

It lasts anywhere between 2-5 years, it varies based upon how much time you are outdoors and the chemicals you use on your face. Cost was not something I took into consideration when looking for a good artist. The best get paid more in any profession. For my upper and lower eyeliner and lips I paid $600. The lady I went to was highly experienced and knew exactly what I wanted and what colors to recommend to get the right look. The lips have been a bit more of a pain in the butt because of the whole only drink from a straw no friction rule of the tattoo. I will go through various stages of peeling with the lips before I get my slight pink.

I believe Seasonale has become Seasonique just in case that creates a problem in you finding it as I have been on both and was changed to Seasonique. I was told they didn't make Seasonale anymore. I had zero problems with either BC. No spotting, no cramping. I totally loved 4 OR LESS periods each year. The majority of the time I would skip the "reminder pills" and just take the regular active pills continually pack after pack with no problems. My doctor knew I was doing this and face it any period you get while on the pill isn't a period it's withdrawal bleeding. All was great with Seasonique and I was planning on staying on it longterm until I went menopausal or got fixed. That was until of course I had this surgery. Now I am constantly spotting and having cramps. It's acting like I'm missing pills which I know is not the case. I called the doc that prescribed it and she wants me on Mirena IUD. I've had that before and hated it. I was told my periods were all but disapear which was kinda the case. I didn't have a period on Mirena I just spotted or bled the entire 5 months it was in place. I was told to wear a tampon 24/7 if it bothered me to spot. Well hell yeah it would bother anyone to spot for 5 months! Eventually, I got tired of it and pulled a little too hard and out it (the Mirena) came! So yeah I removed it myself with no complications only a raised browl from my doctor. I have to get back into the doc and I guess give into it and get the Mirena. I wish someone would have warned me about this when I was deciding on surgery. This is one of the many reasons I didn't want Gastric Bypass. I'm just really unhappy about giving up such a great pill.

I'm glad to see you are doing so well. I hope to join you someday and be happy with this surgery. Not that you really seem to need it, but I wish you the best of luck with the remainder of your weight to goal!

Anyone else have it? I had been thinking about it for a long time. I wanted a natural everyday look that after having 2 kids under the age of 6 I didn't have the time to do each morning. I found a very experienced artist that is very gifted and had my lips and upper and lower eyelids done yesterday. Today I'm swollen but I'm looking forward to seeing the end result. I go back in 4 weeks for a retouch to make sure everything is the way I want it to be and I'm done for 5 years at least. I got a soft pink on my lips so I can always add a darker color to change it up and various eye shadows to change my eyes. I'm so excited at the thought of looking good no matter what even if someday I make it into the gym! :biggrin0:

You and I had it done around the same time and have lost about the same amount of weight it seems. I am a revision from Lap Band. My body loses weight quickly. I usually have a week or two occasionally of little to no weight loss. It seems that time period is for my body to catch up. When i don't lose scale weight, I lose inches. I recall a lot of people talking about this on here. How are you tolerating foods these days? I am having trouble because of frequent diarrhea within 20-30 minutes after eating sometimes sooner. :biggrin0:

Both a c-section and VSG are fresh on my mind. I had our last daughter (2nd vertical c-section) in Feb. 2009 and VSG 3 weeks ago without any surgeries in between the two to confuse me..lol. The c-section because it is bigger and lower is much worse. The muscles you use to get in and out of bed are compromised and upset with the c-section. The VSG incisions are tiny and much higher up think between your belly button and boobs higher up. While getting in and out of bed hurts with either surgery for a few days, I'd much rather have another VSG than a C-section even though with the c-section you get a mighty cute and sweet "consolation prize". :crying:

Even I will apologize for that, but Humor is very difficult to see online. It's one of the pittfalls of both the English language's need to have emotion set with it and the lack of some personalization on a forum.