soggycereal

congrats congrats. I think it has been 18 years since I saw a 1!

I have Ankolysing spondylitis and fibromyalgia. I am 7 weeks post- op and 40 lbs down. I am in a flare right now and Its severity is much less than in the past. I have not taken any related meds since surgery. Some days have been tough, but not near as tough as before with more weight and inactivity. I have had organ involvement before too. The two biggest thing I can tell you us this. Start washing your stomach and under your breasts with Hibiclens one week before surfery to help prevent infection. Then use 2-3 times a week after - so you dont get an infection. Because our immune systems are broken, I also had a terrible severe allergic reaction to the surgical glue tgey used to clise. It went into my entire body and I ran higher fevers, had to chug the Benedryl and it made me feel really sick. I strongly suggest eitger making them do a patch test on you a couple of weeks before or not using it at

FYI- the best is matrix mint cookie- no funny aftertaste at all, but you have to order. I order 5 lbs at a time on amazon.

no- the best protein shake I have found is matrix chocolate mint cookies and cream- hands own. Hard to find, but I order mine on amazon. something about the mint masks the sometimes icky protein aftertaste.

I actually have some Biotin sublingual in liquid form. Do you think I can take?? I have a custom partial hairpiece I had made 2 years ago because my hair thinned alot from some medication I had to take. It was not cheap- but looks awesome- totally blends in. If the hairloss bothers anyone, this is an option. Just research for a good place. I go to a place in Fort Worth. 1 1/2 hours away but well worth it.

just keep your eye on the ball. Remember- you will feelmuch better when you get home.

You might consider India. Supposed to be better hospitals and doctors than us, and u will go to a deluxe recuperation facility by the beach for a fraction of our prices. For me, plastics will not be optional,. I live in Texas, where it fets over 100 in the summer. If I dont have it done, Im looking at lifelong skin infections and breakdown.

Me too- thyroid cancer. I just know that after every 20-30 lbs loss- we need to get our levels checked so we arent taking too much and have heart issues. So- be in contact with your endocrinologist. I found that it was so much harder to lose weight after thyroidectomy. But so far with sleeve, so good.

First let me tell you- you will second guess yourself the first week out, but by week two it gets better. I would strongly suggest that you go see a therapist, to get to the root of your eating/ weight. I did , and I knew I was totally ready for surgery because I had worked that out. I truly think those who don't lose alot or do that great, have not tackled this. Having this surgery is not a funeral for the food you can't eat, it is a giant love letter to yourself that you deserve to be healthy.