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And here I thought it was freezing over here in California at 67 degrees hehehe!

The gas pains were worse than both my C-sections combined! Lol. But the healing was a breeze. Side note...I only had gas pains the first night in the hospital. Get past the first night and you'll be fine.

I've read that the cookies and cream & Banana is the most popular

I'm gonna try this out here soon...which flavor do you suggest I try first?

I'm 7 weeks out and requested to have blood work done since I've lost 35 lbs. I knew it would need to be changed. I was on two Levothyroxine pills (1-200mg and 1-25mg= 225mg a day). My labs came back high...doctor wants me on 200mg only. Which is fine but I think my weight loss will slow a bit. I'm ok with it.

Yes as long as it's Zero for both. It's counted towards water intake

I wasn't fond of him. I felt like cattle just being pushed through. Don't get me wrong, he's very professional and great at what he does but not at all personable. Every question I asked him his response was "refer to your binder I gave you". I have my follow up today with his assistant (I'm 6 weeks post op). I've spoke to her on the phone and has a very lengthy conversation with her. She was very patient and answered all my questions. I'm glad to hear you had a much better experience than I did! ????

Do you have a lot to lose? It will probably catch up here soon and start dropping off fast. I'm only 6 weeks out and have had 2 stalls. One lasted a week and the other two weeks. You might be having a long stall.

I was almost in the same boat as you. I have a 9 month old and an 8 yr old both born through C-section. My Kaiser doctor had me restricted for 3 weeks nothing over 10 pounds. Sadly even with my husband home that was impossible. But I did do my best to have him do most of the lifting (exp: out of the bath tub, out of the crib). It doesn't hurt to lift BUT the restrictions are in place so you do tear and cause a leak. Now I will say the night I was in the hospital I got some sharp gas pains. Lasted about 2 min and way worse than the C-Sections!!! Thank god it was only 2 minutes!! Lol!

Hmmm that's odd...out here in CA it's covered as long as your primary refers you and you meet all the medical criteria.

You can buy them off the store here. I use the multi and the Vit D patches. I stick them on my chest under my bra. They stay on good in that spot. I take gummy B12 that I bought from the drug store.

Yes Kaiser covers it ...you just pay your hospital stay deductible . You will need to go through a 12-week options program. meets once a week for about a little less than 2 hours. You learn a lot at these classes so don't think of it as a bothersome. I did my classes through the Fontana location and had my surgery in Redlands. Good luck to you!

If you freezed it then yes it kind of clumps up. But refrigerated it should not.

Me to the tee!!! vitamin patches are a MUST have! Along with genpro which was a huge lifesaver for me the first few weeks post op to get all my protein in. I loved broth on my pre op diet but a minute after surgery I couldn't even look at it. Lol. I do miss being able to eat a full meal but Being 21lbs lighter just three weeks post op is a hell of a lot better! Oh an sugar free popsicles..GET STOCKED UP! Good luck on your journey

I'm down 21 pounds. I stalled for a week so I put the scale away. I'm just going to weigh in once a week. It's ok tho. I'm not discouraged. I was 235 day of surgery. On 214 now. What about you?

My Dr used glue and I had the worst reaction to it.. Try Neosporin...they have an Itch + scar one! I love it!

Hi! I was also sleeved on the 24th! I find a lot of healthier alternatives on Pinterest. ????

Not sure where you are finding them cheaper on EBay??? The cheapest ones I saw on there were $14.88 plus $2 S/H. I bought mine off of this site for $17 plus I get free auto shipping. So I'll never forget to reorder them. Just more convenient for me.

Patches work great for me.

I ordered them from this site. Took about a week to get. I have it on auto full every two months. Gives me a little discount. I got like 10% off for first time buy. If you go through this link I believe you'll get 20% off your purchase. http://rwrd.io/grgm500

Word of advice...get your last supper in!!!! I never got mine because I was given a cancellation at my surgeon appt and sleeved two days later. It's one thing I regret ????. I'm gonna miss all-you-can-eat sushi. ????

I'm two weeks post op and down 20 pounds. Whoop woop

Hey girl! I don't know yet. Its only day 3. But I'll keep you posted

I was only three days clear and went into full for two weeks. There's no way in hell I could do 4 weeks. I'd shoot myself!

Never considered the bottom of my feet...gotta try that one. I have one on my boob now HAHAHA!. It's the on that fell off this morning so I just stuck it in my bra. It's staying tight so I think I'll keep doing the bra method ????...Thanks!