HelenaMarie83

It's not the pill size, my vitamins are waaay bigger. I've tried taking it with high protein foods. It's awful. Right now I'm waiting for my new insurance kick in so I can see a doctor, but at this point I'm just always in pain because of my dental issues.

I have been very careful to stay away from caffeine and any and all NSAIDs, and all the other no-no's. I had some dental work done and was prescribed Norco (rather than ibuprofen) for the pain. What I found was that within 15 minutes of taking half of a dose, I was doubled over with intense pain in my pouch. The pain lasts for about 30 minutes and then goes away. I talked to my doctor about it and they did an ultrasound and didn't see anything to be alarmed by. She said she couldn't understand why Norco would cause me pain because it's what she prescribes to all her Bariatric patients and I am the only one who had problems. She prescribed me Tramadol as a replacement....same result. Intense pain that leaves just as suddenly as it begins. Other wise, I'm very healthy. I'm almost to goal weight. I'm a little over a year out and I haven't had any other complications at all. Has anyone gone through this? My concern is that I just can't take pain meds at all when I am in pain. NSAIDS are out the window and the opiates CAUSE more pain.

Thanks! It's crazy the difference 7 months post-op can make! My life is completely different!

I'm doing great. I've lost 122 pounds with 37 more to go. My goal is to lose it by my surgery date, June 16th! It's been a crazy ride so far! I went from a size 22 pants to a size 8, however, the other day I got into, and bought a 4! I'm getting married at the end of the year and I'm basically waiting till June to order the dress I picked out so it won't be too big come wedding day! Progress pics, any one?

I love my fruit. Especially blueberries, bananas, and apples. If I am craving sweets, I'll pop a few blueberries and I'm good. I always make sure that I am getting in my protein and veggies first, but if I'm on my girl time and I'm hungry all day and craving cake, I will snack on small amounts of fruit throughout the day. It's better than giving in to sugar and giving myself dumping syndrome.

Edit to last post.... Just kidding, I do have a current body shot! This was taken on Monday. Life sure has changed since surgery!!

This is my before at 287 This is about 20 pounds ago, I don't have a more current full body picture This face pic is more current. Eight now I am sitting at 167. That's a 120 pound loss since April 2014!

That's crazy that you're hungry. I don't think I will ever be hungry again! I constantly feel full! I have to force myself to eat a couple bites of yogurt at mealtimes.

I don't have liquid tylonel. I need to check that out. I probably won't see you tomorrow, my appointment is at 10:15 am. Good luck tomorrow!

One week post op today too. Still having issues with pain. I'm already out of my liquid Norco. It's impossible to get the liquids and protein down. I have no idea how I'm gonna do it. 2 sips of anything and I feel like I'm bursting. I never want to eat anything ever again! I have my first post-op appt tomorrow. Hopefully my surgeon can give me some pointers.

Awesome, who's your surgeon? I had Dr. Grinberg. He's awesome.

Had surgery yesterday. Just got discharged from the hospital and I'm leaving as soon as my ride gets here. I'm sore, and exhausted, but I'm happy.

Tomorrow. Ladies. Mutual freak out? TOMORROW!?!?!?!?!

8 am. 1st surgery of the day! I have to check in at 6:15 am!

I actually decided to start a day early just to make sure I'm aaaallll cleared out. Lol!