elli'smommy

I too am an insulin depended type 2 diabetic. I take Lantus 100 units at night and 3 shots of Apedra ranging from 5-22 units per meal. I also take a pill called onglyza. I really would love to see me skinny (bc I can not remember ever a time that skinny was me) but my major goal is to lose all this medication! Best of luck to you on your journey!

Awesome job! Hope to be able to post my pics someday

You're the second person today who's mentioned a "colonic"....what is this and why is it beneficial? Also, what are hcg drops?

Thanks! I found it on Amazon for my Kindle! Awesome

Hey Sparklette, Is that online or did you get it from Amazon?

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So, as I was taking my morning regiment of pills (crestor, lisinopril, onglyza and multivitamin) I realized Im so use to just popping all 4 pills in my mouth and gulping down water until they all go down. I know that this isn't going to be possible postOp. So, how do you get your meds down? My vitamin is the size of a horse pill! There's no way Ill be able to get it down with just a sip of water! So what happens? Do the put you on liquid meds? Do all meds come in some liquid form? What about things like Tylenol, Claritin D or Aleve? Things you would normally get over the counter....do you still use them? I know this is a lot.... Just kind of wondering since no one has really talked to me about this. Thanks Chris

hmmm....that's interesting. No one has mentioned this as a possibility to me and he's aware of our past failed infertility treatments. Guess I better be bringing this up the next time I meet with them on 5/10. Thanks

I see there's a lot of talk here about birth control. Did your doctors require you to use a BC option or is this your choice? I've got a long history of infertility issues (our daughter is adopted) and have never really needed BC. I did take Ortho for a couple months when I was about 19 to try and regulate my period but they made me sick and I stopped using them. I've never been regular since. Just curious.

Any chance you have a sister or a best friend who would be willing to be your support person pre and postOp? I know it's not the same as a mom but if shes stressing you out and bringing you down then that's not good for you emotionally, physically or psychologically. My bariatric center offers support groups three times a month. Some are specific for pre or post Op. Maybe you could pair up with someone there to be each other's support net? Hope you find peace and someone you can trust soon. peace

I had the lapband in jan 09. I'm a revision surgery patients going to the RNY.

Hi there! I'm new to the site as well! Sounds like you've taken the time to research and know what you want. I've been approved by insurance, had my revision class, my PreOp tests are 5/10 and my healthy and physical clearance is 5/14. After that Ill get my surgery date and 6 hr class dates. Then it's off to the races!! Looking forward to connecting and supporting you through this journey! Welcome!

I wanted the RNY 4 years ago but my mom and husband was so against it I went with the lap band. 8 months out the doc assistants that did the fills ruptured my band. Now....4 years later...and 2.5 year old daughter to worry about...Im facing surgery. Im a little bitter. Now everyone is on board and thinks it's great that Im having RNY! Im like, I wish you had felt that way 4 years ago! I would not be sitting where I am now! I will not be talked out of it this time!

Amazing job! Keep up the hard work! You look fab!

Sparklette How long did your surgery wind up taking? Did everything go as they wanted? Did they tell you who big or little they were able to make your pouch? BTW, welcome home! Hope youre feeling well!

Good morning Sparklette! If you don't mind me asking: are you diabetic? If so, how has it been regulating the insulin post surgery? Im guessing that's why I will have to stay at the hospital 2-3 days. Because I am diabetic and I wonder how hard it's going to be adjusting my insulin. Im hoping to never need it again...but I fear hypoglycemia!

:-) Sounds like youre doing awesome! Best of luck on your journey!

Welcome! There's a lot of information and support here! I don't have a surgery date yet but Im hoping it will be within the first two weeks of June as well Stay positive! c

That's awesome! You don't have to stay 2-3 days? That's great! Glad you are doing well. Rest now and get to walking !

i agree...i'd be looking for someone else too! Best of luck! c

In some of the preop info I got in my revision class it list's Starbucks as a no no for at least a year! I sooo hate that bc Im a huge fan of their coffee and teas. I even love their decaf coffee but apparently that's not acceptable either. Anyone else have this?

That stinks mzshay! Here's hoping they pick up the pace! How odd that your insurance co approved and your doc is dragging his feet. Have you asked why? Peace c

I got a letter from the Bariatric center today with my Pre-op tests date (5/10/13) and my final History and Medical exam (5/14/13) scheduled! Looks like they are wasting no time in getting me on track to my new life! I'm feeling pretty excited and optimistic today After these two dates; all that's left is the 6 hour pre-surgery class and then a surgery date! Im sure that at some point Ill be really scared again...but for now Im super excited! xo

Sparklette, Best of luck today! Thinking of you!! Day 1!!

These are very inspirational to me! I can't wait to post mine :-)