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Mandat89 yes. I've done everything I need to do. Got final approval from surgeon and nutritionist. I started this in may. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm going through the program at st Elizabeth's as well and would love to connect. Waiting for insurance approval right now. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Good luck. I'm know I'll be super nervous the night before my surgery Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

How about just saying you are getting over a touch of food poisoning? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

What's your blog Stevehud? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I send you my prayers and good thoughts. It sounds like you are having a tough time. Sorry I don't have any helpful advice as I'm pre surgery for a sleeve. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Mugmum I haven't seen one yet in the book but still reading. I'll keep you posted. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I went to Dr Davis website and Facebook page but didn't find this info. His website just takes you to Bariatric Advantage website for supplements. I'm pretty sure the d3 in their multi is not vegan. I'm in the process of reading his book. I've been looking in local stores and online. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

So I started this WLS journey in earnest about 6 months ago. Saw a surgeon in the Boston area and a nutritionist. Payed out of pocket for these appointments because I was living in a different state at the time. Got lots of information and felt great about the whole thing and confident with the surgeon and hospital. Was sent off with recommendations on weight loss, blood work, diet, etc. So I decided to move back to the Boston area, not only to do WLS but for family reasons. Lost a bunch of weight on my own, made an appointment with the nutritionist and contacted the surgeons office to find out what else I needed to do as well as to get insurance advice to pick the best plan for this. So I've finally completed all the tests and am just waiting for the results of my sleep study (on October 7). Hoping to get a surgery date shortly after that. So one of the test I had to complete was a stress test. The big problem with this is that they made me run on a treadmill. I've been struggling with plantar fasciitis for the past year. Being back in the Boston area I finally had access to physical therapy and other means to treat it. I was starting to feel some relief until that stress test. Now not only do I have plantar fasciitis but also a very very painful bursa on my heal. So frustrated and in pain. All I want to do is is to turn to food. After loosing weight I thought that getting around would be easier but instead I'm more limited than before. So I also thought the place I picked had lots of resources for support but so far there was one monthly meeting that I missed. I'm feeling totally alone on this journey. The only person that knows is my best friend and she hasn't been able to be that supportive because of an unexpected death in her family. I'm only planning on telling one other person, my mom, but not until I have a surgery date as I don't want her to worry much. Anyway I'm just feeling really depressed and overwhelmed and alone in all this. Any advice welcome HW 326 (20 years ago) LW 145 (17years ago) recent HW 259 CW 205 GW 135 Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Well folks thanks for supportive words. My foot is very slowly starting to feel better. Thanks in part to my finding a second doc who didn't send me home to wait 2-3 months for my custom orthotics to come in. He built up my current orthotics to provide better support and gave me a prescription for a anti inflammatory that my stomach can actually tolerate. Still in pain but I can feel it's getting better. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Merl2113 what are you using for Protein shakes? I'm wondering about the vegan options. Thanks Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thanks, butterflywarrior, I wish I had thought the stress test through before doing it. It didn't occur it would exacerbate my foot issues but was concerned about my knee that has no acl. Lesson learned! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm wondering how folks take their pain medications post surgery. I have a pretty sensitive stomach, have a really hard time even tolerating Advil. When I've taken narcotic painkillers (like Percocet or Vicodin) unless I take them with a big meal, I'm double overhead with stomach pain that radiates into my back an hour or too later. Is there any option for pain meds that aren't taken by mouth post surgery available? I'm specifically referring to once you leave the hospital. Thanks. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi. I'm also vegan and would be willing to take a survey. I've been a vegetarian for 30 years and became a vegan about 14 years ago. I'm really concerned about how I can eat post surgery (that is vegan). I don't have a date yet but hoping for late fall. I just downloaded Gary Davis's first book but so far haven't seen much encouraging a vegan diet or much guidance on this. Is Proteinaholic more enlightening on this aspect? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I've had plantar fasciitis a couple of times in the past, though this is different from the last times. I'm pretty sure I've been misdiagnosed this time. I'm going to look into the Rolfing and astym also. Thanks for the info. Although I know weight wasn't the only factor, after all I do work mostly on my feet, I'm hoping loosing will help. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Well the bad foot seems to be getting a little better but now the other foot is getting worse. I would think with all the psychical therapy exercises and stretches I'm doing that that would not be possible. It seems like I will be living with pain for the foreseeable future. I'm still trying to manage this medically but decided that perhaps I needed counseling as this whole issue is completely depressing me. So I've got an appointment with the counselor that they had me meet for my pre-surgical requirement. I think it's fitting its on my birthday as well. Another step toward taking care of myself. I really need someone else to talk to about all of this, not just my foot, but all my concerns about surgery. The therapist actually had surgery herself! The assistant in my dr office also told me she had surgery and spent lots of time on the phone answering my questions. It was great to talk to someone who had done it. I know I can get through all of this and emerge a healthier and active person. I just need all the support I can find, here and in person, to get around the roadblocks on this journey. On the positive side, I'm already having to get rid of clothes that are to big and fitting into clothes I haven't worn for years. I'm going to have to get a new winter coat! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I use lose-it and it has a way to put in your recipes, pick a number of servings and do the calculations. Works great. Bonus, I have a chart of my weights for the past ten years. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Well it looks like the cortisone shot didn't work and I'm still having terrible pain in my heel. Feeling extremely discouraged. The biggest reason I want to be sleeved is to be able to be more active. I love to hike, camp, ski,and even used to run when I was thinner. Now even running errands or doing simple things around the house is painful. As I mentioned above, I just moved back to the Boston area and have yet to find work. I'm an early childhood teacher thus my job requires me to spend most of my day on my feet. I can't work if I can't stand. Of course since I was planning on surgery in the next couple of months my plan was to do substituting until I was recovered. I miss the kids and miss working. Anyway trying to stay positive but not really succeeding. The fact that this was caused by the required pre-op stress test is making me crazy. I did this to get more mobile not less! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Is it at all reasonable to plan a weekend ski trip one month post op? After reading many peoples experience it seems that most are still in pretty bad shape by this time. I don't have my surgery date but it seems likely to be early to mid-November. Made plans with family to go on a short ski trip around December 19th not realizing at the time this would be my likely surgery time-line. Now not sure what to do as I'm not telling them about my surgery. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I think I'm going to cancel or at least postpone the trip. I'm 50 so I'm not sure how easy my recovery will be. And although I'm generally a very active person, I've been sidelined lately because of foot problems which seem to be unlikely to resolve before surgery so I won't be in as good of shape going in as I would like. Thanks for the advice everyone. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm thinking of using "female problems" myself but want to research exactly which kind of problem I could be having. I inadvertently made plans for a ski trip a month after when I think I'll be having surgery so I need a good way to get out of it. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the info hats123. I'm a pretty strict vegan but when it comes to meds, it's impossible to find vegan versions for most so I take what I must. I like the idea of a bouillon cube. So as far as living alone do people think it will be a problem? Will I need someone to come stay with me and if so how long? Thanks. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm totally confused and worried about what I will eat post-op as I'm a vegan. I had assumed I would be able to cook/prep simple meals almost immediately and not need to have things made. As I basically live alone, I won't have anyone to take care of me. I'm wondering if they will have anything I can eat while in hospital. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everybody for your kind words of support. I was in one of my lowest points that day. I've had a cortisone shot in my heal and am hopeful that it will help. I'm going to look into other in person support groups as suggested. I'm definitely needing more resources as my support network here is very small. Having moved across the country, I've left my whole social network behind. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

You know I've had the same thoughts and still don't know what I'm going to do. I have been steadily loosing weight since I had my first consultation, over 50 lbs. I'm still waiting for a surgery date after my sleep study is completed. I wonder am I doing this for the right reasons? I usually can loose weight, though I'm hungry all the time, like right now. But I have a terrible time keeping it off. Is this surgery a good tool to help you keep the weight off? Plus honestly I've never been able to get to my goal weight. Will this really help me loose that extra 50lbs. I'm still over 80 pounds overweight. And now I feel like I'm just about to fall off the diet wagon again.... Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App