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Oh gosh what a pain. I wish you the best and hope you get a new surgeon soon.

Drink Water, often! I was admitted initially for dehydration. I was drinking enough, even though I knew I was getting what I was supposed to. Then we figured out it was my blood pressure medication Lisinipril. The water was absorbed differently. It doesn't happen to every one. Anyhow it turns out my kidneys were affected and there was no blood flow getting to my kidneys, my kidneys became to get really sluggish. They Bolis (two IV bags) me twice in a half an hour. After the first my output was only 30cc, and the second 17cc. They then put an emergency consult in for a nephrologist, and were considering putting me on an emergency dialysis. Thank the high heavens, after begging to walk, I was able to get things moving again. I drink more water now then I have to, and do not take the lisinipril any more. So three hospital visits in a month. Sucks! Not to mention all the fluids they gave me, made me gain some weight back. I was ticked off. The fluids are starting to flow away and am starting to lose again, but this has been outrageous. All because of a little pill. I still have to take blood pressure meds because my blood pressure is not under control still. I don't take as much as I did, which is good. I hopefully don't have to take them in the future, they just want to continue them until they think it is controlled. MY PSA for the day! LOL Drink your fluids! If something feels wrong, go to the hospital or call your surgeon. Thank you!

According to a BMI I use, I did your calculations, and your BMI for your height is normal. Your BMI came to 18.71 and the website said this : BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9 (Normal Weight) People whose BMI is within 18.5 to 24.9 possess the ideal amount of body weight, associated with living longest, the lowest incidence of serious ilness, as well as being perceived as more physically attractive than people with BMI in higher or lower ranges. So to me it seems everything is fine as far as the numbers go. It seems like you are crying out for something and definitely need to seek advice. Sorry I am not sugarcoating this. Since you have already seeked out mental help, I hope you consider continuing in that direction. Since this is the first post on the board I don't know enough about you. My opinion you need to get help if you are purposely doing this to yourself. It's not fair to you, not fair to the surgeon who helped you, not fair to your family. You need to take care and control of yourself and soon. I also don't think it's ironic they are giving you till Christmas to gain some weight. I do think it's ironic that you think it is. Please get some help. My respects to you.

Congrats to you!

Very nice, you are definitely working your sleeve....keep it up =)

Good luck! Hope you get approved.

Yup, it like that with any weight loss surgery or regimen. Like Kemo said this surgery is just a tool. You have to do the work. It's not easy either, especially if any complications arise as they did with myself.

Hoping all goes well.

Congrats and Good luck to both. Try and stay busy today, or if you can(I said if,lol) rest up. Saving a seat for you.

I remember that, week. Not like it was too long ago for me lol. However, I was allowed to have cream soups, strained ofcourse. So my mother in law made me cream of mushroom soup and strained all the mushrooms out. You can have any kind, as long as it is strained. I must say, it was the best thing ever. It went down easy, coats the stomach, and was soooo yummy. Hope this helps.

Best of luck to you. Keep us posted on your journey, and will keep a spot open for you.

I had originally responded, and I guess my internet is out. I hope that as time goes on, she becomes more supportive. Remember we are here, and go to local support groups as well. Take care!

and GRATZ!

Hmmm we are working this together, I was 2 weeks yesterday. 20 pounds. Well I had an emergency second sugery that would be 2 weeks today. I don't know where that puts me. LOL I am just glad I am home.

If you don't mind, I would like to add you to friends, if you need someone to talk to I am gladly here for you. I have lost a few friends to cancer. Good news they caught yours, so maybe this is a double blessing for you. My thoughts are with you and will keep an eye out for you. Stay strong and try and stay healthy, keep the faith.

Ice trays would work for the early sleeves. =) Just a little tip. I am actually researching a different way to get Protein, especially for our sisters and brothers that have gone through these surgeries. Honestly, I drink my shakes daily, but I must say they are getting harder and harder to choke down. My reason for looking into it is for an easier yet productive method for us all.

That's the way to do it. Think and stay positive. Yes we are here, and will keep a seat waiting for you. Wish you the best of luck, and keep us posted.

Oh my goodness, I hope the best for you. Please keep us updated. Know you have a lot of support here. My thoughts are with you.

My respects to you and your family. You are definitely a strong woman, you have proven to be a survivor. I hope everything starts to work out for you and your family. My thoughts are with you. Stay Strong! *hugs*

mmmm delicious! Thank you. BTW you look Mahvelous!!

Sounds like you are using your sleeve well! Nice job! Welcome and nice to meet you.

Sounds like you are doing well. Hang in there, and welcome

I wish you the best of luck. Keep us posted on your phone call. Take care.

I don't know if this will work for you, but it worked for me. I may look or even sound silly saying this. However I was told eat with a baby spoon, till I get used to eating. I have done that and I only can consume about 2 oz. I also stop as soon as I feel full. Wait that 30 minutes to drink. I usually walk during that time, to get the bowels moving. I hope things work out for you, also I agree with the contacting your doctor if it continues. Take care.

Ahhh, 2 weeks and this past week has been nuts in the bed especially, nothing worse then waking up to all of it. Maybe I will add some more potassium. Thanks for the post, laughs are great.