Gee Vann

I am 2 months out on the 24th of January and I have lost 37 pounds from my weight on day of surgery. I thought it should be more but my doctor told me a few weeks ago that I was actually doing good. Im averaging about 5lbs a week which feels like it should be more because I have been following everything to the T and have introduced minimal carbs in very small portions and not with every meal. On the up side I feel great and have dropped two sizes. Ive been trying to stay off the scale and just let it happen in its own time. All we can do is our part and stay consistent, commited to ensure that the weight loss WILL catch up to our dedication and efforts eventually! Best wishes.

I find all my vitamins on a site called LuckyVitamins.com....... the calcium citrate is orange flavor wafers chewable and they taste pretty good and are priced fairly ggod compared to what Ive seen. Give them a try. Good luck.

I ordered all my Vitamins from LuckyVitamins.com. I have Centrum chewables in orange flavor, calcium citrate wafers in citrus flavor, Vitamin D in a berry flavor and Iron is berry flavored too. My B12 is a nasal spray that I take once a week and I got that in a prescription from my nutritionalist and insurance pays for that. They arent that bad the worst one is the iron its a little bitter but its tolerable. The best part was the price I paid for all was really good considering other options out there.

For me I couldnt stand the chair or the bed in the hospital!! I am 12 days post-op. My pain was bad in hospital too. It has gotten better each day. for past two days have only needed the pain med at night and Im trying not to take it tonight because it has constipated me terribly. I had to call my surgeon today beacuse i was miserable earlier. Someone said get some mineral oil and I read up on it and it said it can interfer with Vitamin absorption so i decided to call doc and he told me to take 1/2 bottle of Magnesium Citrate instead and it did the trick. Actually I found that the more I walk the less the pain once I stop. So just stay strong because it does get better. Like the previous posts.....WALK WALK WALK AND THEN WALK. that was my surgeons last words before I left hospital. Good luck.

carolk36 so you dont take any other stool softeners?

OMG...thank you Im going to get some right now!!!!

I am 12 days post-op and I am feeling great for the most part. My pain has gotten better every day but for the past 2 days have been constipated. I have been taking collace and getting in at least 50 to 55 ounces of fluids everyday. I took an extra collace today and still no movement. PLEASE ANY SUGGESTIONS would be greatly appreciated. :-(

Feeling great overall and Im 12 days out of surgery. The pain has gotten better each day. The only thing is Im constipated even with taking 3 collace. Ahhh its terrible. If anyone has any other remedies PLEASE share...Ive never been constipated in my life.

Thank you all and I will update soon.

It's finally here!!! Surgery is in the morning. Time has really flew by. I feel great but I am a little scared and pray everyone envolved with my surgery is well rested and on their "A" game. Probably wont be able to sleep tonight.

I am having my surgery tomorrow nov.24th and I've been preparing meals for my family and today I made some turkey meatloaf and mashed potatoes and gravy and it was tough because it smelled so good but I can't turn back now! I acutally have felt great physically on this pre-op diet. The first three days I was a little sluggish but after that I've been amped up for this new chapter in my life. Just be strong and hold onto all the beautiful reasons why you decided to get this done. It's so worth and you owe it to yourself to do this for you first and also for your daughters too. A happier and healthier you means everyone reaps the benefits. You got this stay strong. Best of wishes to you.

Wow I read your blog Jonathan and you are truely an inspiration to me. I needed that this morning. Thank you. Continued success to you. I tried to list my goals under your blog but really didnt know how to do. I'm terrible with the computer. I will do them on paper instead.

Good morning. I have been there before and it's a terrible feeling. Sadly while you are in that frame of mind not one person around you really gets it either. The only one who can help you is you. You should put in bold big writing some positive affirmations on paper and tape to the wall directly where you would look while laying in bed as well as other places. Such as; YOU CAN DO THIS, GET MOVING, YOU NEED THIS, I WANT TO LIVE, FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, I LOVE MYSELF, YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL etc. These are just some examples. Just make sure there all around you where ever you go in your house and say them outloud as you read them everytime you look at one. The idea is to eventually believe it so you can put it into your actions. Even if right now you don't feel that way but its all about changing your perception of yourself and your situation. Also it's all about baby steps to start. When you think that way at least sit up or stand up and walk to another part of house. You dont have to start with 30 minutes. Start with one or three minutes and just increase by minutes every other day and before you know it you WILL be doing 30 or more minutes eventually. It all starts in your mind. Also try watching motivational things on tv while laying down. Shows of a positive nature. I hope this helps you and I pray you find the strength to dig deep inside and change you into who you want to be. YOUR WORTH IT AND DESERVE TO FEEL HAPPY. God bless you.

I went to an orthopedic surgeon because I have a miniscus and she was completely against the surgery. She actually tried to talk me out of it. I just chalked it up to that doctors are just like some family or friends that don't agree with getting it. It's all personal preference I guess. Needless to say don't let nothing get in your way. My surgery is november 24th finally. Good luck to you and stay strong