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I've gotten back on track of sorts. I was switched from oxycodone to morphine for pain relief. The problem is that I think it also numbs the full feeling while I am eating, so i really have to watch portions. I haven't been exercising much the last 4 weeks because of knee and back pain, but now that our snow is gone I can start walking again. Sent from my SM-T537R4 using the BariatricPal App

Well, pain got the best of my head and I fell back to old habits! I have been making very poor choices on eating and haven't been able to exercise much. So, I come here to write this knowing it will be here for all to see and comment on. This way I know I will do something about it. Fortunately I haven't gained any weight, but I haven't lost any either. So, today I will take time to write up a plan and start all over again Monday morning.

Thank you James Marusek, I found your information to be very helpful and inspiring. I unfortunately am stuck in the proverbial gerbil wheel of life. I suffer from chronic pain, excess weight makes it worse, exercise aids in weight loss but causes pain, the pain is relieved to a manageable level with narcotics, those in turn depress the senses including feeling full, so i have to be very careful when I eat. Many friends have used Young Living oils and swear by them. One day this past summer I had disabling pain in my knee and was given a massage of a blend of oils and within minutes the pain began to subside. So I have read and looked at data and other essential oils for 5 months and finally decided my quality of life was such that I had to do something. The Dr.'s could only change my medication to morphine, this in itself is upsetting to me. So I am taking my health back by any means I can, and the Young Living Essential Oils is my choice to do just that!

As I near my four month surgeversary, I am curious if anyone else uses the Young living essential oils for treatment of pain, stress, hunger, vitamins or any other reason. Look forward to hearing from you. Thank you very much for your help.

I keep checking daily, ok hourly.....but still no visual proof, aka pictures!

In addition to the dehydration, caffeine is also a stimulant and will cause you to be or feel hungry. BUT, the biggest reason for decaf only is that regular coffee is very acid and can cause stomach ulcers. (I am not a Dr. but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express)

Well, I'm a man, I believe in seeing things to believe them. So perhaps a photo of the problem would be helpful! Many men are very visual in this way, especially when it involves the words sexy and bra and I don't remember anything else you posted! By the way, this is and was intended to be funny and from a man's perspective so i hope you take it as such!

Fly high......coming up on 3 months. I stalled 21 days after surgery after losing 50 pounds that fast

Finally broke the stall.......60 days to the day. Just stayed the course and did what I was supposed to do and waited, and waited, and waited and watched the scale and complained and ask my nut 100 questions too. But, I finally broke it!

Sip,sip, sip...very small amounts!

Funny you should post this. As I was brushing my teeth this morning I noticed several were very sensitive to cold water and just kind of felt like they ached. I just chalked it up to the weather and arthritis and all the rest of aches and pain reasons I have. But then I wondered about rapid weight loss and how much different my face was even. I would wonder if that would cause any issues with teeth as well. I will put that on my question list for Dr. in 2 weeks. My surgery was Oct 26th, 2015 so I am at the 3 month point.

Ha ha ha.....I just joined to get a free pair of fresh balls

My primary physician and the bariatric physician both submitted separate letters to my insurance stating the necessity for the surgery along with medical records of past weight loss attempts and I had a failed lapband that was eroded into my esophagus. They both estimated my life span without surgery at about 5 years. I was approved within 2 weeks. I still had to fast track through the meetings and psych evaluation though.

Our health care system is a complete mess. Medicine costs are through the roof and no end in sight. I had a balance on a medical bill of 20,000. I went into the hospital and sat across the desk from a patient advocate. I asked her what would happen if I didn't pay. She told me they would write off the bill and turn it into collections knowing at best they would get 20 percent. So, I said I can't afford to pay 20,000 but I will write a check for 10000 which is 50 percent and you can write the rest off. It's either that or turn it to collections. Guess what? They took my check as payment in full and wrote off the rest. Moral of story, never pay medical bill without negotiating first

Called my Dr., he changed prescription to the non extended release so i will now take it 4 times a day instead of two.....whoop dee doo, the price was 63 bucks for 120 pills. I have no problem taking it 4 times a day for that huge price difference. My Dr. was almost as pissed at me on the cost. While I sat in his office he called 3 pharmacies to get prices and all of them were within 10 bucks of each other. My Dr. is leaving to teach Feb. 2nd, so he made an appointment for me on the first and told me that we would go through all my meds at that time to make sure there are no more surprises, and to introduce me to the Dr. taking his place. So thankful for a Dr. that really cares. One thing I wish they would tell you about in the pre wls classes is the huge emotional swings that can happen. I have always been very level headed and calm during a crisis, so it was odd for me to fly off the handle yesterday. But it also brought me to a point of feeling like I should see a counselor to work through the emotions that are surfacing. Thank you to everyone who responded, this site and forums are great!

Holy firetruck! Putting it nicely that is! It's a new year obviously and with new years comes changes. Last year we met our deductible and our prescription drugs were very cheap. So, it was time today to fill my prescription for oxycodone er 40mg. The cost for a 30 day supply - $538! Yes that is correct, 60 pills, 538 buckaroos! I checked and last year before deductible was met the most I paid was 140. So tell me, how the frig does the cost go up that high in 8 months? This doesn't include the fact I have to physically see the Dr every month before he will renew the prescription. That visit is blood work and urine sample each time. So in reality it's well over 1000 a month for just one med. I have 2 plates, 12 screws in my back, 2 spacers in my back, a fake knee which has been done twice in last 7 years and arthritis in every joint. My options are few! Stop taking pain meds, suffer horrible withdrawal and possibly kick the bucket to get off these meds to then be wracked with debilitating pain and not function in life, or....continue taking the meds, sell my house, go bankrupt, get a divorce and live in my van. I've never been so low in my life, this is the first time I've ever thought that my family would be better off without me. It makes me sick to think how much money is being made off people's misfortunes and poor health. I regret now having had wls because it will prolong this shit life I'm going to have to lead. I drive a piece of shit car by the way, and my clothes come from goodwill and hand me downs from friends. Pretty sure this will be the straw that breaks the camels back with my wife. She is tired of working 60 plus hours a week at a very good job only to come home to nothing. I'm so pissed and hurting, I'm already suffering withdrawal after 1 day of no meds. Really hating myself and life in general right now!

The kids menus have always had crap for me. I just order off regular menu and tell waitress to bring a to go box with meal. Then I put away what I won't eat and enjoy a good dinner knowing I will have some good stuff later too!

MOM - milk of magnesium!

Heat oven to 425 place salmon skin down on baking sheet, rub with olive oil, generously salt and pepper, place sliced lemon on top. Bake 6 minutes for every half inch thick. I find most filets an inch so 12 minutes. I don't historically like fish, but this is great. Moist, flaky and flavorful. Make sure to remove skin and scrape the dark fat off and it's ooooh so good and ooh so easy!

It happens! Get some good spray!

I have degenerative arthritis, was on nsaids for well over 10 years plus narcotics. I had the lap band in 2010. The nsaids contributed to the erosion of that. I had bypass in October and have had to stop nsaids completely. So that defiantly needs to be part of your decision. Can you live without nsaids after surgery. I'm finding that to be very hard to do!

Djmohr - that is what I thought too. 30 before, 30 after!

Not a Dr. but I can see from blood work you are probably anemic and possibly dehydrated. I suggest you find a better Dr.

I know pretty much everything I need to know to take care of myself. How to combat head hunger, when to eat, when to drink, meds you name it! So, tonight right after dinner without even thinking I drank some water. It took a total of 15 seconds to hit me. Horribly painful stomach ache and the feeling I was going to barf or crap or both. I ended up throwing up just a bit, and learned - NEVER DRINK UNTIL AT LEAST 30 MINUTES AFTER EATING!!!!