Sickandtired26

I am 54 years old, I had my surgery January 27, 2016. I have lost 135 lbs. I am now 147 lbs and have been happily maintaining my weight for the last 10 months. I don't think you are ever to old to make positive changes within your self. You will feel so much better and the list will only go on from there! Best thing I have ever done for myself!!

My one year will be on1-27-17 as of today I am down 130 pounds. HW 282 CW 151. What an amazing year I would not change a thing! It's the best thing I have ever done for ME!!

Valtrex? I remember those commercials for herpes lol

I have gotten cold sores all my life. Some infected sob probably kissed me as a little kid. I wish there was a cure. I always get them around season changes.

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I have been getting them all my life also.

My regular Dr gave me the Veltrex. If you catch it before it comes out it never does. Lysine just doesn't seem to help me so I had to find something that really works.

Are you male or female? Sorry could not see on ur profile

Do u feel it could be hormonal?

Or perhaps from the change in diet? Less fruit and veg...

I'd love to pin point a trigger so I could try to prevent it.

Thanks

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I am a female, 53 years old, and I have lost 118 pounds. I think that the cold sores are caused by the stress of the surgery to the body. Since I was getting them so frequently I talked to my doctor about them and he prescribed Veltrex and I take it when I feel one coming and then it stops it in its tracks. The medicine has been very helpful.

Has anyone else noticed an increase in the frequency and severity of cold sores post op?

I been struck a few times in 3 months and it's not normal for me.

Thought it was work asking

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Yes I had my surgery back in January2016 and for the first 6 months I was getting a cold sore every other week, now it's about once a month. Not sure what is causing it tho.

Nice, my surgery was 1-27, I went to see surgeon today and I have lost 76 pounds! Everything is going awesome! I couldn't be happier!!

I use the Quest bars to make Cookies. Love them!!

Well I saw nutionalist and got my actual diet, I start tomorrow! After my appointment I feel more motivated and I know I can do this!

I am 52 and going to see my nutritionalist today! I start my pre-op diet tomorrow! I am very nervous and I am afraid of failure also! My surgery is scheduled for January 27th! Can't we just fast forward till then?

January 27th for me!