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I actually run sleep studies, if you have any questions. Feel free to ask!

You aren't supposed to take your calcium and Multi at the same time. Something about the calcium and iron blocking each others absorption I think.

I had the SI sleeve on 9/4. I couldn't believe how fast I felt great. The morning of my 4th day out, I was off of my pain meds. It itches and drains still since its in a tricky spot, but no pain. I had seen an ad for this procedure online and asked my surgeon if she would do it. She said that she could, it's a bit more difficult, but feasible. I told her it wasn't a big deal if she couldn't, and I didn't want any complications. The other site for the liver retractor is so small! It's about a 1/4 inch. This one around my belly button is bigger. It's shaped like an omega.

I had the single incision and that baby itches!! Since its at my belly button and in a moist spot, it's taking a while to heal. I still have some bloody drainage, but he nurse said it looks good. As long as redness isn't radiating from it and it's not overly warm or draining the yellow or green, it's ok. Itchy itchy itchy though! I'm not allowed to put anything on it, no lotions. Gotta keep it clean and dry.

I drink a packet of the chocolate Carnation powder in 10 oz of milk and add a scoop of the GNC AMPd 60 Cookies and Cream. It's like 30g Protein.

Hallelujah! My bowels work!

I hear ya! I've bought so much useless stuff because I needed to get out of the house. I've been to the Mall and TJ Maxx and I just make sure I have a cart and go slow. I don't have much soreness, but I'm still thinking about one of those compression bands too.

Have any of you ladies had a BM yet?

Hardest thing for me to remember at 6 days out is to not chug my drinks! I keep grabbing my water and taking a few swigs at a time. Ouch! When will I learn?

I'm glad you are feeling a bit better! And hopefully your hubby is as well I also had to try a new med for nausea because zolfram just was not working. I've been feeling pretty good still. Some soreness at incision sites, though. I'm so ready for purée!

Hey Twin! Also sleeved on 9/4. I had a single incision at the belly button and a very small one at the top of my stomach. I had a lot of nausea in the hospital and was also kept an extra day because I couldn't keep anything down. I don't have a lot of pain outside of the incision sites. I've been getting walks in as often as I can. I'm trying to drink broth but I'm just not very hungry. I hug a pillow any time I move. I also use a hearing pad on my belly when I'm resting. I haven't passed gas yet, though I have good bowel sounds. Girl, you will feel better soon!

Heading in! Good luck to all my 9/4 sleevers!!