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Thank you @bitingcat. Good info. I hope it doesn't take that long to be seen. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you @ deeveg. @Daja- stools have been darker since surgery. Haven't thought much of it though. Will bring that up to the doc. I read about losing blood. Hopefully they will do a colonoscopy to rule it out. Never thought I would say that! Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sleeved 09/06/16. At my 3 month post op apt in December my surgeon told me my Iron level was low at 29 ug/dl. He told me to take an iron supplement which I have been. Got tested again 01/31/17 and found out today it's at 11 ug/dl. Waiting for a referral to see a hematologist and get an iron transfusion. What the surgeon recommended. I take my multi-Vitamins, iron pills, and calcium pills religiously. I don't mix them and space them all out 2 hrs at time. Anyone had issues like this? Iron transfusion? Reactions? Outcome? little nervous Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm hypothyroid and didn't have problems with weight loss. I'm down 80lbs and had my surgery 9/2016. Medication has to be taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and can't eat for 30 mins. You also have to wait 4 hours until you take your first Vitamin. That's what my pill bottle and doctor says. There is on line info on that. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When while on a train, a women asked if I wanted to sit down because she thought I was pregnant, when my blood pressure and sugar went up and up and up, when I had to buy a size 20/2x/3x in clothes, when I was mistaken for an even bigger person I know, when extended family told me I was fat ( cultural thing-they think they can say what they want), when I couldn't keep up with my children while playing, when I realized that if I didn't lose the weight I could get hurt while working, when I started to get depressed and didn't want to go to social functions...Why it took so much I don't know... but I thank the man above everyday that I had the strength and faith to believe and go through with it. I am so happy and feel great now. Low blood pressure. Low sugar. Love getting up in the morning. 267 to 178 now! Sleeved 09/06/16.Great question @ clevergirl! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My doc advised Vitamin E oil on the scars. Kept my scars from drying. Looking good. Lots of hair loss. If you search hair loss.. the vets say keep up with Protein and vitamin intake. Keeping my fingers crossed. Very scary. Sleeved 9/06/16. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing and congrats to you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Same thing happened to me. Sleeved 09/06/16. I was also given a stool softener. I bought Fiber and put it in my Water to drink. It has helped a lot. Stay hydrated. I hope you feel better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sleeved 09/06/16. Started 266 pre-op. Funny, at my post op apt now waiting to be seen by the surgeon. Lost 79lbs so far. Biggest challenges: 1. hair loss 2. Iron deficiency, 3. Not getting enough Protein in my diet. 4. Feel tired Food: 1. Love lactose free milk w/ decaf coffee2. Roasted chicken 3. Avocados 4. Kind bars 5. eggs 6. Peanut Butter 7. Spinach-cooked. 8. GENEPRO great stuff! Scared to eat salad. Will wait until 6 months post to try. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Holy! Awesome sauce! Congrats Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Same thing is happening to me. Scared. When does it start to grow back?! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sleeved 09/06/16. 1st cold and sinus infection. Was prescribed 875mg of Augmentin by urgent care doctor who I told about surgery. Can anyone tell me if they have used Augmentin (Amoxicillin)? And what happened? Left a message for surgery staff. They were closed today. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sleeved 9/06/16. I have my first cold and sinus infection since my surgery. The urgent care doctor prescribed Augmentin ( amoxicillin ) 875mg. I told her about my surgery. What is your experience with antibiotics? What antibiotics have you heard you can or have taken? Which ones if any should be avoided? I left a message for the surgical team. They are closed on Fridays. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Your life, your body, your business, your story. I just tell people who ask how I have done it that I work out and eating healthier.... both true! GS 09/06/16. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Patients say different things. I was told no caffeine ever because of the acid in it, ulcers, and dehydration. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Fitbit charge. Depends on how much you want to spend. Apple Watch is expensive. I have had a Fitbit for about 2 yrs now. Only complaint is that when you drive, it tracks the movement as steps. I heard the Apple Watch doesn't do that. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It is normal. Mine lasted almost two months Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes to the FMLA @ beaker27 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was approved for 6 weeks. Took 4. Should have taken all 6! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes ask the doc to give you a cream with a steroid in it. Same thing happened to me. Hydrocortisone and Benadryl did NOT work. The steroid prevented the itching and it eventually went away. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well said!!! Congrats. 9 weeks post. My sleeve has allowed me to be afraid of the bad stuff. Why take a chance? Not worth it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow, you have done an amazing job. Thank you for sharing and for inspiring us all. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My doctor said I could take Advil as long as it is in the gel cap form. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not one piece!!! I'm afraid of what it will do to my stomach. Sleeved 09/06/16. I bought four big bags for the trick or treaters. The kids were excited to get the candy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App