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I also had a hiatal hernia repair w/ my surgery and didn't even know I had one till I woke up and heard the nurse from PACU giving report to the floor. I'd say surgery for me was pretty good and the pain after was bearable. When the brought me to my room from recovery I had to get up/walk to a chair and thought the nurse was crazy but was able to do it. I did feel the pressure pain but kept forcing myself to walk in the hospital and when I got home. I was terrified of clots and wanted to avoid the pain of trapped gas. It's all but a faint memory for me. I had my surgery 4/8/13. Good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I use to read posts about hair loss and didn't get to freaked out about it. As a precaution immediately after surgery and actually felt that I stopped losing hair and felt my hair was getting better than before surgery so I was EXCITED then........... I hit 3 months and OMG!!!!! It did start falling hey the handfuls. My lab and I were in competition. I was having to hair up everyday cuz u didn't want to use gel, blower, Iron or anything that would damage my very frail hair. I finally decided I needed help and went to salon. I colored hair (low lights, no bleach) and the stylist suggested a Brazilian blowout which is like a keratin treatment but a little better. The loss of hair has diminished GREATLY!!!! I continue to take Biotin and cut it short. It looks fuller and healthier. I say just prepare for the worst and hope for the best!!! When/If it gets bad I highly recommend a Keratin or Brazilian Blowout. Don't not have surgery because of this worry, it is temporary and although scary as they say, this to shall pass and I never heard anyone say it never grew back and your new body will be forever!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

It could be Iron supplements. Iron supplements may have this effect. You should prob check with your doc of course to be in the safe side. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Good luck to you, try not to worry before u know it you'll be in the other side. Keep your eye on the prize! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Gamergirl, My suggestion would be to ask your PCP for a b12 shot. I got one a week after surgery and the doc gave me prescription so I can do my own monthly. It's helped alot with energy, i am a little more than 4 months now. I was told the same about gummies as other people mentioned. Stay away from those, they are not absorbed. Hope you start feeling better soon. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Love the new hair cut, you look great!!! 100pds in 5 months is AMAZING!!! I've done half that ANC am also sooooo close to ONEDERLAND!!! I am at 200.4 as of this morning.... Good luck and keep up the great work. Share your secrets... Sent from my iPhone using VST

When did you start your exercise regime and how often do u exercise? Do you have a calorie burn target at gym? Sent from my iPhone using VST

So sorry up hear your about your broken heart. I U d'état and how you feel but what I would say is don't blame yourself AT ALL!!! I think there may be many contributing factors here but pretty certain the surgery ain't one. She probably accustomed with the unhappy, unhealthy and maybe less attractive version of you and some people like to feel like they ate a hero to their partner to feel needed. Especially us woman at we like to fix what's broken and that just be it, there was nothing for her to fix, you were perfect and only getting better all around. Hopefully, time and distance will both help you realize where u truly belong. I actually read a quote today " if its True love you will always find each other in the end". Good luck to you and stay strong, let this inspire greatness!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I was told had to take Multivitamins and Calcium at least four hours apart due to absorption. Maybe try this and see if it helps... Sent from my iPhone using VST

Like you said your feeling GREAT, that's because you've been following doctors orders. The old saying applies "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". U just have a little while longer. The better your tummy feels, the better it will handle food when I start introducing it. Just my thoughts.... Sent from my iPhone using VST

Good luck to you, you'll be in my prayers. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I have really struggled with my supplements but think I may be finding something that works. I am post op about 5 weeks and started a couple days after surgery. So I am taking a Celebrate MV in the AM w/ breakfast. Then for lunch I have 2 calcium chews at a time. Then evening around 5-6pm take another 2 calcium chews then 4 hours after that right b4 bed take the other MV. THE VITAMIN D3 I take a dropper once every two weeks (pay day) and do monthly B12 shot. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I was told no driving for 2 weeks. I would say no matter how you feel you should not. You will definitely still have open, healing wounds and GOD forbid something happens while u driving u can get really hurt. That's just my two cents, better safe than sorry!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I had surgery a day before you and have lost 25pds so I'd say you doing great!!! I had a stall week 3 but since then been losing steady. My NUT basically just says to listen to our bodies and let that be the guide. She says we need carbs and we can't eat enough to really cause harm (at least not at this point). I obviously unhealthy foods and the thing she really stressed is getting fluids in but she does not give a # of proteins needed per day etc. She says everyone is different so just gotta listen to your body. She says how can I say to have 1/2 cup if something when maybe you would be satisfied with 1/4 cup. I kinda wish she would just tell me what to eat/what not to eat but I guess it makes sense and certainly relieves some of the pressure. I wouldn't stress about it, I think you doing GREAT!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST