ange117

I second the pyridium, if you can take it. The cranberry pills work 'in theory' because they contain an ingredient that keeps bacteria from sticking to the bladder and urethra lining. However, as you mentioned, several studies have found that cranberry juice and cranberry pills don't contain nearly enough of this ingredient to be effective. There's a lot of anecdotal evidence for cranberry, but the science just isn't behind it.
Pyridium (generically known as phenazopyridine hydrochloride--the active ingredient in Azo that you can find in any US drugstore) is actually an anesthetic that coats your bladder to relieve pain. It also turns your pee neon orange, a normal and expected side effect. It is a very small pill with no capsule, so if you're allowed to take pills at this point, I don't imagine swallowing it would be a problem. Is there an on-call nurse that you can reach through your program to see if you would be allowed to take this over the weekend until you can be seen? The box will tell you not to take it any longer than two days--this is because a UTI needs to be treated with antibiotics and you don't want to go that long with an untreated infection.
Alternatively, they might just recommend that you head up to an urgent care for a urianalysis and antibiotics. If you can't take oral antibiotics, they might give you an injection and call it a day. I'd give them a call, if not tonight, then first thing in the morning. UTIs are no fun.

Wouldn't you know, I've been second guessing myself on that answer alllllll day long......

@@ange117 - Yep. Same thing happened to me. The insurance required a peer to peer with my surgeon which she did over the phone and then insurance approved at-home study only - which was fine with me. Much easier than sleeping in an unfamiliar place. I had no apnea (as I told my dr before the test but whatever). Just stay in touch with your dr office to see what they are doing next and making sure the peer to peer gets done so you can the test.
PS - Are you SURE you aren't having some daytime sleepiness.....

Just to clarify, a Protein Shake that contains lactase is excellent for someone who is lactose intolerant. Lactase is the enzyme that breaks down lactose sugar--so if you see a product with lactase, you can be assured that it's lactose free!

Just to clarify, a Protein Shake that contains lactase is excellent for someone who is lactose intolerant. Lactase is the enzyme that breaks down lactose sugar--so if you see a product with lactase, you can be assured that it's lactose free!

Moisturize!!!! From both inside and out! A quality lotion and staying really well hydrated is your best bet! Most of the loose skin we end up with is damaged on the inside--you can't buy a cream for that, and out of our control at this point (genetics, how much you were overweight, age, etc), but we can at least get our skin the best chance with good hydration and nutrition.

After about an hour an a half, I'm glad to report that it's sitting very well!
And boy, LAG4ahealthierme, do I feel that! I've tried the Isopure drinks, Vega One, Muscle Milk, Trader Joe's soy Protein, Genisoy, Jay Robb (both whey and egg white), a fancy rice Protein from the local health food store, and at least one other whey powder that I can't remember the name of!
Not all of them made me sick, but some were just plain nasty. I tried the chocolate splendor unjury and it tastes kind of like that weak chocolate milk taste if you've ever mixed hot cocoa powder into cold milk. But the best part was NO AFTER TASTE. It was great! I'm going to try the vanilla for Breakfast tomorrow.

After about an hour an a half, I'm glad to report that it's sitting very well!
And boy, LAG4ahealthierme, do I feel that! I've tried the Isopure drinks, Vega One, Muscle Milk, Trader Joe's soy Protein, Genisoy, Jay Robb (both whey and egg white), a fancy rice Protein from the local health food store, and at least one other whey powder that I can't remember the name of!
Not all of them made me sick, but some were just plain nasty. I tried the chocolate splendor unjury and it tastes kind of like that weak chocolate milk taste if you've ever mixed hot cocoa powder into cold milk. But the best part was NO AFTER TASTE. It was great! I'm going to try the vanilla for Breakfast tomorrow.

After trying about 30 different Protein powders, I finally gave in and bought the sample pack from unjury. Downed my first chocolate shake about 12 minutes ago now.... I'm extremely lactose intolerant, but so far no tummy objections except some mild burping (fairly normal with anything I eat/drink at this point--thanks, GERD).
Might I have finally found a suitable Protein Shake???? It definitely tastes the best, but at this point, I'm desperate just to find ANYTHING that doesn't upset my preop stomach; I can't imagine what some of these would do post-op!
Don't really have anywhere else to share this excitement lol. I text one of my best friends who knows about my surgery adventure and her reply was merely, "that sounds like a real hoot."
She should be extra enthusiastic when I'm post-op and tell her how excited I am for cottage cheese and pureed egg! LOL

Hope the Unjury turns out be what you need. I think they are one of the best. There are also plant based Protein Shakes , Plant fusion being one brand that might help with the lactose intolerance.

Good to know. I just ordered the unjury sample pack in hopes that this will be my last taste test. Who would have thought that for someone like me, that likes just about everything, finding a Protein supplement would be such a challenge

Two things mostly: being able to shop at stores in the mall and knowing they have my size, rather than having to order from the extended sizes section online, and being able to ride all the rides at amusement parks without worrying I won't fit in the seats! Yay

As a major control freak who has had several prior surgeries (not wl related), getting put under has always been one of my biggest fears in the surgery process.
But you have to remember that thousands of people go under general anesthesia every day without event. You are in the safest possible place to be if something goes wrong--you're already surrounded by extremely well-trained and experienced doctors. Also try to remind yourself that most surgical complications come from the healing process, not the surgery itself.
If you are REALLY nervous in pre-op ask them to give you some versed. Apparently it's supposed to just be a mild sedative that relaxes you, but it makes me go from crying mid-panic attack to giggling in under ten seconds. I've had it twice now, and have gotten both my anesthesiologist and all the nurses cracking up in the operating room. It's a godsend and I'll be requesting it when I go in this time, too!

As a major control freak who has had several prior surgeries (not wl related), getting put under has always been one of my biggest fears in the surgery process.
But you have to remember that thousands of people go under general anesthesia every day without event. You are in the safest possible place to be if something goes wrong--you're already surrounded by extremely well-trained and experienced doctors. Also try to remind yourself that most surgical complications come from the healing process, not the surgery itself.
If you are REALLY nervous in pre-op ask them to give you some versed. Apparently it's supposed to just be a mild sedative that relaxes you, but it makes me go from crying mid-panic attack to giggling in under ten seconds. I've had it twice now, and have gotten both my anesthesiologist and all the nurses cracking up in the operating room. It's a godsend and I'll be requesting it when I go in this time, too!

As a major control freak who has had several prior surgeries (not wl related), getting put under has always been one of my biggest fears in the surgery process.
But you have to remember that thousands of people go under general anesthesia every day without event. You are in the safest possible place to be if something goes wrong--you're already surrounded by extremely well-trained and experienced doctors. Also try to remind yourself that most surgical complications come from the healing process, not the surgery itself.
If you are REALLY nervous in pre-op ask them to give you some versed. Apparently it's supposed to just be a mild sedative that relaxes you, but it makes me go from crying mid-panic attack to giggling in under ten seconds. I've had it twice now, and have gotten both my anesthesiologist and all the nurses cracking up in the operating room. It's a godsend and I'll be requesting it when I go in this time, too!

As a major control freak who has had several prior surgeries (not wl related), getting put under has always been one of my biggest fears in the surgery process.
But you have to remember that thousands of people go under general anesthesia every day without event. You are in the safest possible place to be if something goes wrong--you're already surrounded by extremely well-trained and experienced doctors. Also try to remind yourself that most surgical complications come from the healing process, not the surgery itself.
If you are REALLY nervous in pre-op ask them to give you some versed. Apparently it's supposed to just be a mild sedative that relaxes you, but it makes me go from crying mid-panic attack to giggling in under ten seconds. I've had it twice now, and have gotten both my anesthesiologist and all the nurses cracking up in the operating room. It's a godsend and I'll be requesting it when I go in this time, too!

Your taste buds may change after surgery, so be prepared to experiment some more after the operation. I used Muscle Milk Light (vanilla creme) powder and it was lactose free.