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@@stephh I am 253.6. Finally, the stall is over!

Be sure to keep drinking no matter what!

I do have better flexibility with the weight loss. I am still on 5mg of prednisone. I don't need pain pills as often as before. Getting more exercise is a big help along with the weight loss. Read some other posts here on BP regarding what to expect after surgery. I didn't have pain from my incisions, but suffered gas pain quite a bit those first 3 or 4 days. After that the gas disguised itself as hunger. Don't fall for it! If you aren't on a PPI, get on one if you experience that. You will also be very fatigued. Mine lasted about 5 weeks, but it's all good now. Look forward to your surgery and keep a positive attitude! You'll be alright!

I wish I were that confident. Maybe soon...

It might be gas.

Congratulations! I would suggest you start trying out some Protein drinks and find a few that you like. Also, if you haven't been walking, you should start now. It will make your recovery easier. Get in about 30 minutes every day if you can.

I have SLE and was on 10mg of prednisone prior to surgery. My surgeon told me she wanted me down to only 5mg by surgery date (Feb 25). I told my rheumatologist and he weaned me down 4 months prior to surgery. There were also a couple of medications that my surgeon wanted me off of by surgery and by coordinating with my PCP it was done. My surgeon went over all of my medications and gave me a list of them with instructions on what to take and what not to take. Your surgeon will probably do the same with you. Just be sure to ask questions.

Nsaids are not good for your new stomach. My PCP took me off of them when we started considering the surgery last year. You might want to talk with your doctor to see if there is something else you can take. I do know that Naprosyn does help with cramps because that's what I used (back in the day), but I am hoping that you can find relief another way. If not, maybe some Prilosec would help.

Hi Dione, Congratulations on your decision to be a healthier you! I would suggest you walk a lot and do some extra strength training on your lower body. I have been doing a lot of walking and have lost a lot of inches off of my hips and thighs. I am apple-shaped and I wish the inches would leave faster from my upper body. Especially my stomach. Oh boy! Everyone says that the stomach is the last to go. I can't wait for it's exit!

Empty calories... I don't do it.

I also had a hernia repair and had that "just done a bunch of sit-ups" feeling. I kinda liked it. I imagined my stomach on its way to getting toned.

This is so sad, ssourgirl. I am praying for your daughter to be healed soon. God bless you both.

Well now that the weather is nice I get out in the yard. There's plenty to do in the spring. Turning dirt over and adding compost for flower and vegetables. Pulling weeds. Inventorying rabbit damage over the winter. Planting. Cutting grass. Nature walks. There are no refrigerators or cabinets outdoors!

Good idea to try out the Protein drinks. Also upping your protein now will help your hair later...

And I might add STOMP OFF LIKE A SUPERMODEL!

I had a follow-up one week after surgery, one month after surgery, another one coming up mid-May, and then in six months, 2 times, and yearly after that. Appointments are with the surgeon or her PA, the nutritionist and the exercise therapist. Ours is a "center of excellence."

Congratulations sugabear_440!!!

Congratulations!!!

@@stephh 262.8 I'm going in the wrong direction!

That's awesome @@miller1109! Congratulations on your NSV!

Try taking Vitamin E. I wash my face with Dove Beauty Bar and moisturize with Ponds. You can moisturize with Coconut Oil at bedtime after you wash your face. Coconut oil is also good for removing makeup.

I snack on babybel cheese, cottage cheese, beef sticks or beef Jerky. Another solution - GO TO BED!

@@DisforDavid My NUT had the same requirements regarding the eat for 20 minutes and then stop. In the 20 minutes I was able to eat about 2 oz of food and felt very full (at 2 weeks).

@@laurenella82 You look so nice in your black dress. You put me in the mind of Sherri Shepherd. Have you heard that before? Anyway, you keep up the good work!

I have always been a side sleeper. I slept on my side in the hospital right after I got to my room. No problems. I guess I was very lucky and my surgeon was very skilled. I did not suffer much pain at all.