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mttopma

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  1. mttopma
    Yowzer, good luck. I also have surgery tomorrow at 10. Make sure you have your charger and maybe an extension cord just in case the plug is not close. Good luck, see you on the losers bench
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    Caffeine withdrawal!

    mttopma replied to lilypat407's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Did you try Tylenol for the headache, that is allowed with my pre-op diet. I went to half caf about 2 months ago so my withdrawal wasn't so bad.good luck.
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    Hiatal Hernia = Chest Pain?

    mttopma replied to downsizingdiva's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I also have a hiatal hernia. But my biggest complaint was the acid reflux, I have been on meds for 10 years for GERD. had the upper endoscopy last week found the large hernia which will be repaired during my surgery next week. Please mention to your Dr about your concern, you may need an endoscopy to determine if that is what it is so it can be repaired during your surgery. This way the Dr will know what is there and will have your consent. Good luck.
  4. mttopma
    I have the strawberry kiwi and fuzzy navel. I love it in my blender bottle with skim milk. It mixes very well. I tried it with water and ice in the nitro bullet and it was aT to foamy for my taste.
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    I was nervous as well. Glad I saw this post. I went to a clinic to see how to do it but still wasn't sure I could do it. I picked my shots up from the pharmacy last week and felt intimidated. We got this, those that have to do this . Good luck to everyone.
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    Feeling disappointed and unsure

    mttopma replied to Sleeveddiva605's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I had my sight on the sleeve, had done all the research and preparation for the sleeve but when I met with the surgeon he highly recommended the bypass because of my long history of acid reflux and my hiatus hernia. If the sleeve does not give you the results you want you can always have a revision, for me I only want to do this once so I am having the bypass next week with the repair of the hernia. Good luck, the decision is yours to make. Talk to the surgeon himself and see what he recommends.
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    EGD questions.

    mttopma replied to jblgirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I had my scope last week and my surgery is next week. It was simple no problems at all they did find a medium hiatus hernia. Good news is that the Dr will repair that during the surgery. I am pretty stinkin excited that I may be off of my acid reflux meds forever. Good luck to you
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    Looking for a picture

    mttopma replied to Stevehud's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Wow, what a great idea. This group is amazing with ideas and support. I have learned so much , makes my weight loss journey so much easier. THANK you
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    i am scheduled for gastric bypass for Dec 12 i had to have an upper endoscopy this morning because of my acid reflux. they found a hiatal hernia. anyo e else have this and did you have it fixed during your weightloss surgery. is the recovery time the same? thanks

    1. GAMOMMA

      GAMOMMA

      I had a hernia repaired with lapband surgery. I had surgery on Friday September 26,2014 on that Monday I returned to work. I had no problems from the surgery and I healed just fine. I was back to my normal routine in 2 weeks no restrictions.

  10. mttopma
    My surgery is Dec 12. My knees and blood pressure have also been begging me to lighten the load a bit. Good luck to you on your new life changing surgery.
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    Telling the Family

    mttopma replied to penguino????'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Awesome, you are well on your way to a new lifestyle. Good luck.
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    Yay, so happy for you. Good luck
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    Telling the Family

    mttopma replied to penguino????'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Hey girl, hope everything went well today. You need to take care of your own needs. Hang in there, we start our liquid diets in less than a week, ACK!!! You go girl, you got this.
  14. mttopma
    So stinkin excited for you. My biggest fear is that there will big a snafu with my upcoming surgery, scheduled for Dec 12. I can only imagine the let down you felt, but perseverance paid off and it is you turn. GOOD LUCK, you deserve this. Keep posting about your journey
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    Sleeving Today! November 17th!

    mttopma replied to MS_Science_Sleever's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    So stinkin exciting. Good luck, prayers or an easy , quick recovery. See you in the losers circle.
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    ugh, I need advice. i was supposed to have the sleeve but after meeting with the surgeon he recommended the gastric bypass because of my very long history of acid reflux. He said that it could be complicated by having the sleeve. my surgery date is dec 12. He ordered an upper endoscopy to make sure there is not already permanent damage, now my dilema. I have a horrific cold, cough, sneeze, runny nose and sore throat. Any advice how to rush this cold out of my system so it does not show false inflamation. thanks for all advice and good luck to everyone on this journey.

    1. Miss Mac

      Miss Mac

      Zinc works for me. Although I have not had so much as the sniffle since surgery and taking post-op vitamins and supplements, pre-op I got some at the drugstore. Also Cold Eaze has worked well for me in the past. I also have opted to take zinc, chromium, vitamin C, and vitamin E on my own since surgery. My multi is Bariatric Advantage AE which I call my horse pill stink-a** vitamin.

  17. mttopma
    THANK YOU , what an awesome list. I have read the tips before, but never wrote them down, thought I could rely on my memory. I see now that my memory would have failed me. My surgery is Dec 12, so this information certainly is helpful. THANK you again.
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    Hey Matt, wishing you the best of luck. Use your surgery as the tool it is and I am confident you will succeed with your new weight loss surgery. Those of us that have struggled with our weight certainly know disappointment when we yo yo with our weight, but this is your key to success. My surgery is in 4 weeks and I am beyond excited. Good luck my friend
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    Michelle, I would love to join the fb page. My surgery date is Dec 12 my email is mttopma846@yahoo.com. THANK you
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    December 18th 2014 Surgery Date

    mttopma replied to penguino????'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Hey girl, we are in the same boat. My surgery date is Dec 12. We are almost the same age. I was planning on the gastric sleeve but because of complications from my acid reflux I am now having gastric bypass. Text me 570-262-2942. We can be surgery buddies CONGRATS to you and good luck.
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    The day has arrived!

    mttopma replied to Quest4TheNewMe's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    So excited for you. Hope you have a speedy recovery. Glad you can sit on the losers bench. Good luck
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    Looking for a buddy in PA

    mttopma replied to FaithfromPA1983's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

    Hi Faith, I am from Pa, but will have my surgery at Geisinger in Danville on Dec 12. I was planning on having the sleeve but changed today to gastric by-pass because of my reflux problem. Good luck to you through your journey. The destination will be worth the trip. Mary Ann
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    APPROVED FINALLY!

    mttopma replied to simply_Me's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I wish I was joining you. I have been through the program for 7 months, Finally meeting the surgeon tomorrow. The next step will be to set the date. Congrats to you and good luck.
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    It's almost time.

    mttopma replied to curvycurlyfit's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    AWESOME!!! Smooth sailing, so glad everything went well. Praying for a speedy recovery.

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