skibunn42004

I have had an issue that I wont put my mouth on a glass. I have used a straw for years. Now I buy bottled Water. I am 6 weeks post op and I do use straws sparingly. I think the issue came from years of living in NY and we all used straws.

Did you have to go to a shrink before your surgery that works with weight loss pts? I would call them. I really liked the person I saw. Our bodies are going through big changes so it is good to get medical advice first.

I have had asthma since I was 2. Now that you mention it I have not used my inhaler since my surgery at all.

I would go to your PCP. I would try to build up your immune system before surgery. It took alot out of me. I had just started getting a sore throat the day of surgery. I had a real hard time breathing afterwards. Don't play around with it. It was scary for me.

Mine was the same way for about 3 weeks. It got back to normal. I am not sure why?

Yes.. I used miralax.. I take 1 to .5 ofa teaspoon a day. I am in the process of weaning off of it.

I track my calories in My Fitness Pal. Today I had 580 calories that I ate but exercised 400 calories for a net calories of 110. I am supposed to eat between 600-800 calories. Is the calorie count the gross or the net calories after exercise?.. I am confused???? Thanks for helping!

I do Premier Protein avalable at Sams/ Costco... I also do Unjury too!

I love these ... I just used ragu instead of manwhich sauce.. they were amazing!

I wonder why they ask you to stop BC? My dr talked to me about using birth control. I have never used it. I have never been able to get prego so I assume it is a lost cause and at 48 I dont think I need it.

I have BCBS and I got approved no problem. I have great insurance. My employer sees the benefit of fit employees and really trys to help.

Well that maybe good because you can laser off dark hairs pretty well. Must be hormonal.

I have question what kind of supplements do you suggest to reduce inflamation?

You know I went to my pcp for a referal for a lap band ..his thin self said - no you have not dieted hard for a year...that same day we had a lunch at my job by a baratric / plastic suregon. I made an appointment with him that day. When I went through the process my gyno sent over my records and weight records. I went back to my PCP and told them I did it.. He said - well you sure are motivated. I thought you just wanted all that money for my blood work. I feel amazing and I am only 5 weeks out! What a jerk! Call your insurance you may not need a referal.

I threw up for 2 days ..they made me walk and I puked... I have curly hair..It was a mess serious bed head. One lady who was fine walking said --- oh honey it gets better.. I was really embarassed...It gets better..

As soon as your approved they want to get your surgery done. I had a date within 10 days.

I am 5 weeks post op still on mushy ... I have done it all. I still do Protein Shakes too and you have to track your Protein. I was the same way. I would try the refried Beans with no fat sour cream.. try 1/4 cup... take it really slow.. and chew...

I took it for over 10 years and had a lot of hair. I did a year of laser hair removal. I started doing at a school for people to learn laser hair removal. I have since done a couple groupons and it was much better results. I have blond hair and I am fair. I have lots of dark hair on my chin. I haven't had any treatments in about 9 months. I got great results. I also still shave with a 5 blade razor. I looked up 5 blades and they work the best. I have mostly blond hair now. I have not taken the meds since I was sleeved on July 22nd.

In 2000 I was 240 pounds and lost 70 pounds. I was married to a man who wanted me thin but nothing was ever good enough for him. He was verbally abusive and my self esteem was terrible. I got the courage and got a divorce. I kept the weight off for many years but managed to gain back 30 of it. I was still over weight.

I got a new job and on that day went to my primary care dr. He said I had not dieted for a year and would not support my decision. What? I was crushed. That same day my dr did a lunch seminar on gastric sleeve. I talked to him that day and made an apt the same day. I bcbs and only had 1 physc eval and 1 nutrition visit, I had to do EGD, stress test, and sleep study. I found out I had a hital hernia.

My family was supportive although they do not live here. I was really hurt that my sister had the same week off on vacation and chose to go on vacation but didn't come spend time with me during my surgery. I got very sick and had a reaction to the antibotic. I had severe nausea and none of the medicines worked. I work for an airline so there's no charge to fly. She is a nurse and I needed someone with me in the hospital. She had the nerve to call and yell at me in the icu! Thank god I have great friends and neighbors who came and saw me.

I had a really hard time drinking Water in the hospital. I could only get down ice tea. I was so weak I could barely walk. I did it so I could go home. The funny thing is - I had NO PAIN. They kept saying your in pain your bp is up. I was like I feel nothing. I only took tylenol at home none of the pain meds. I am telling the surgery was a piece of cake. LOL

I got home and things went great. I drank my Protein shakes, walked for 2 minutes every hour on my treadmill.

I am almost 4 weeks out.. I have lost 22 pounds ( maybe more I am not weighing till my one month date), I walk an hour a day on my treadmil. I feel great! I also went back to work 1 week after my sleeve.

I feel great!