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Apparently ursodiol? - it was a med that I was prescribed post op, it has a side effect of hair loss. Not sure if you're taking that or not but to could be the culprit.

No restrictions to walking or cardio - just can't lift weights (no more than 10 lbs) until 6 weeks post op!

Good luck tomorrow pharmd. We are here if you need us!!!

Well that's good to know. Definitely don't want my hair to fall out!!!!! Thanks for the info.

Oh really? Just started that med today. $25 prescription. Guess I won't be taking it lol

Oh really? Just started that med today. $25 prescription. Guess I won't be taking it lol

Oh yea and finally had a bm this morning!!!! Whoop whoop!!!! :-)

Not going back to work for 4/6 weeks as I'm a nurse and can't afford to be pulling and tugging on ppl. Week 1 weight loss: 14 lbs!!!! Anyone else get on the scale today?

I'm having incisional pain for sure. Percocet seems to help a lot. But I havent started my Pepcid or urodil? yet. I think once I start those I'll feel better. Apparently the first week is always the hardest. I have my f/u appt on Tuesday. I'll address it then if I'm still having problems. Don't know my signal for when I'm full yet - although I gurgle, burp, and gag so easily. Just sipping Gatorade and Metamucil. No bowel movement since Sunday night. Hope that's normal. It has to get easier. I believe that. No protein in yet since I'm trying to stay hydrated and having a hard time keeping down liquids.

Well I'm still sick. Nausea and vomiting. Can't hold down water. Sharp left abdomen pains. Idk what else to do...

Thanks. They really tried fast to get me an iv. The surgeon came back and saw me. Told him i was feeling wayyyy better. I ate bfast today too and just ordered lunch! Feeling great. Ready to go!

Sorry for late reply. Had surgery 1/13/14 Monday. Was drowsy and Painfree all day. Slept day away. Yesterday - was horrible. Felt like death. Iv infiltrated. Was dehydrated and became a hard stick. Didn't have iv for hours. No meds! No Pain or nausea meds. Was vomiting bile and mucous continuously. Also hurt abdomen by vomiting. Couldn't keep down ice chips. Finally got 2 ivs by anesthesiologist after several ppl tried - got scopolamine patch and Toradol and zofran etc, felt like 200% better 2 hours later. Had visitors and was even walking by evening. Even could handle ice chips! Totally an isolated incident. Today cream of wheat and juice. Burping a lot. Probably full after a few spoon Fulls? Have a headache though. Hopefully discharged later. :-)

Sorry for late reply. Had surgery 1/13/14 Monday. Was drowsy and Painfree all day. Slept day away. Yesterday - was horrible. Felt like death. Iv infiltrated. Was dehydrated and became a hard stick. Didn't have iv for hours. No meds! No Pain or nausea meds. Was vomiting bile and mucous continuously. Also hurt abdomen by vomiting. Couldn't keep down ice chips. Finally got 2 ivs by anesthesiologist after several ppl tried - got scopolamine patch and Toradol and zofran etc, felt like 200% better 2 hours later. Had visitors and was even walking by evening. Even could handle ice chips! Totally an isolated incident. Today cream of wheat and juice. Burping a lot. Probably full after a few spoon Fulls? Have a headache though. Hopefully discharged later. :-)

I'm doing great. Good sleep. Good roomie. Waiting to test out my new stomach and walk today!

Wow glad I found this thread. I was with ssm and switched to bjc bc of my job. I get sleeved tomorrow. Went through entire process with ssm tho and it didn't take long to get done. 6-7 months. Surgery tomorrow with Barnes west county.

Good Job Marci. I agree.

Im nervous & excited too. The hospital should have toiletries and towels. I'm packing light. Mainly gonna bring something for entertainment (kindle fire) and change of clothes, and Chapstick.

Jth918 where are you having your surgery at? Des Peres? I'm having my down at Barnes West County with Dr Eagon....

Wow. I told everyone and not one soul has said anything negative. Family friends and coworkers encouraging me and being supportive.

I only had a preop 1400 cal diet restriction. No liquids or nothing.

Hi all I'm Sierra. I'm im St. Louis and having surgery next Monday. Started my liquids today. Feeling nervous and excited.

Hi all, I'm in St. Louis and having surgery in 7 days. Pretty much ready and feeling nervous.

Hi Kim, Congrats on passing boards. First thing, the process itself is pretty timely. Most insurance companies require 6 months of dietician visits at least. Then you have to have other necessary appts and get insurance approval. It may take several months before you can have surgery. Now- Getting the time off may be hard as well. Even several months down the line you will need to have worked at least 1 year or so to get fmla. Your manager may allow you to just take a leave - some doctors want you to take 4-6 weeks off but there are those that return a lot sooner. And if you take a leave, it may be unpaid and since you just started you may not have earned any time. It's crazy but worth it. Just wanted to let you know what you may encounter along the way. Good luck to ya! :-)

Feel free to ask me anything!!!!! Im an open book!

I'm in stl - having surgery at Barnes hospital on 1/13. Been in the process for 1.5 years. What's going on people?