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I use Fiber gummies every day and generic colace when I get backed up. But I always know if I don't get all my Water in. I'm 4 months out.
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"Brown Cow"?! That's definitely a new one for me
My practice suggested liquid Colace to help you 'go'.
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The hospital gave me paperwork when I left on how to make a Brown Cow!!! It's Phillips Milk of magnesium and prune juice--mixed together. You will go!
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First and foremost, stop squeezing it. You are most likely reopening any healing that is being done. I'm sure it's fine.

don't squeeze, don't pick don't do any of that stuff. leave it alone and let it heal. once the glue and junk is gone off it you can rub coconut oil or olive oil onto the healing scabs to help them, feels lovely and actually will make the scars better. but you still shouldn't pick or scratch because at some point they will itch.

Definitely show it to your doctor tomorrow. But typically if the Fluid is clear, you are ok and likely not infection. But like LipstickLady said - stop messing with it!

I'm glad you posted this Bcus my monthly reminder will be down the day of my surgery as well. I suffer with bad cramps as well. Wondering what to take or wait it out. But hopefully it won't be as bad
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I suffer with bad cramps and my period came down right after my surgery. The idea of it wasn't so bad because the pain medicine they give will have you floating on air no worries......there after I was sent home with a Vicodin/norco pain pills 60 of them.....YOU WILL NOT SUFFER LOL

Well done.
Great attitude.
Go forth and rock this surgery !!!!

I am so grateful that I was approved for surgery within 3 days after submitting documents to aetna. I am grateful to have another chance at life to deal with my son whom is 2 years old and very active . I am 4'11 and.was well on my way into the 300's if I had not decided to have this surgery at 27 Years old I'm just to young for this weight. I'm so thankful for this opportunity. thank God for insurance because I'm not sure how I would have been able to afford a 40,000 surgery. I was blessed to receive great care and my nurses were excellent. Of course my doctors we're so sweet and I loved my entire experience.
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Highest weight 255Surgery weight 246
Current weight 233
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I wanted to give everyone a heads up on this so they don't suffer the same horrendous issues I had for so long. It started about 3 mo post OP, I would get a really nagging pain in my back under the shoulder blade.. It would not go away, even with pain pills and muscle relaxers that I later tried. Then I would get the most bizarre crippling pain right under my ribs (about once every 2 mo or so) felt like my whole diaphragm was contracting and crushing. It was unlike any pain I've ever had. It would start suddenly and sometimes last for hours, and then leave suddenly. ER ct scans showed nothing. Dr thought it was heartburn/stomach contractions, and gave me a regime to follow next time it came on (milk, antacids..etc). Didn't work. Dr prescribed a hida scan to check gallbladder. Very expensive and time consuming scan. Nothing showed up, no stones no nothing. Functioning and emptying was on the low side, so I elected to just get it removed. Guess what?! Full of tiny stones! This was THE cause of my 2+ yr battle. If this happens to any of you, please be persistent about your health, this issue won't go away. Oh.. And get an ultrasound..I should of, but they never did one. And lastly, don't always trust those stupid medical tests.

Maybe bring portioned containers with ounces or a little scale?

You can also drink a v8 splash plain for muscle spasms Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

My nutritionist told Me to drink a v8 the plain kind.... Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

My protein target is 60-70 grams of pro mod liquid Protein. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

For the love of all that is holy! Can anyone tell me how to cough without almost bursting my insides. I've had tickles in my throat the last couple of days and literally have tears in my eyes when trying to clear the itch.
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You can not prevent them... its a natural process... and every body is different
Check out this post.... it has everything you need to know http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

I am 1 week post opp surg was may 17. I was 246 before surgery and now 237. am Iosing at a good pace? Also I'm not getting my recommended Water and Protein.< /p>
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10 lbs is great especially with all the Water weight from surgery. I gained 10 lbs from the water weight !

Hey... congratulations on your recovery.
I wouldn't worry about your weight loss for now.
During the first month your body is recovering and what you lose has no effect on your long term success.
You will stall in a couple of weeks... and this is very normal.
Do not obsess about the scales because it will drive you crazy!! Put it away and concentrate on getting your Protein and fluids.
Weight will not come off in a uniform way.. you will stall then lose... stall then lose...

I have aetna I'm located in Louisiana I was required to do the six month supervised diet I finally had my surgery Tuesday may 17, 2016 it's be a long time coming but I finally did it Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

You will do fine I had a little more than you ate and I was fine
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I would wait until I am cleared by my doctors Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone notice a slight difference? I'm trying to force my mind to see one same outfit, right picture was my first appointment with surgeon left picture was last night (I remained the same weight from when I first met with my surgeon until my preop liquid diet)
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Hey Y'all! I started the group because I noticed that there wasnt one for those in and around LA and I wanted a place for us to gather! Hope it picks up and gathers members. Anyone is welcome though regardless of location. Good luck yall and I look forward to us chatting!