ShoppGirl

I didn’t do this but wish I had done one I could share here on an anniversary or after a certain number of pounds lost. Possibly in swimsuit or exercise clothes. Just Something you can mimic for before and after.

Under the message you click on the button that says “quote” then type your messsge and click submit.

I am a year and a half out and have been on these boards since just before surgery. I have heard of quite a few people that cheated on their preop and only a couple that they closed them back up and didn’t do the surgery. That being said, the smaller your liver is the easier the surgery is for the doctor to perform so that means it’s safer and I believe less painful if you can shrink it down as expected. I wouldn’t beat yourself up about it or worry too much, but don’t do it again. And DO NOT do it post op because you can really hurt yourself if you do it then.

Ooh I believe you would have been able to take them for sure. But it may have been a while going without AND they may not have absorbed as well. That’s what they told me I needed to be concerned with was them not absorbing properly with bypass but then I learned sorta like you did that lots of people do not have any issues with Med absorption after bypass. Who knows though, we could have been one of the few that did have an issue.

I am a year and a half out and I sorta wish I had gone with the bypass too. Not cause of any complications, just cause I didn’t lose as much as I had hoped and I wonder if the grass would’ve been greener on the other side. I chose sleeve because I am on medications though and have to remind myself that I may have issues with that had I chosen differently. I think it’s pretty natural to wonder if things could have been better if we had made a different choice but who knows. I have to think that everything happens for some reason. That’s what makes me feel a little better about it.

Clothes. I wouldn’t consider clothes to be a good investment as I was losing but I wanted to love the skin I was in through all the sizes. I didn’t buy a ton but I made sure I had a few cute outfits in every size. The new iPhone sounds like a great idea. Could also do a weekend getaway or a spa day.

You may still be able to tolerate it with less food but the 350 calories is for it to absorb properly. So your body may be getting like 20 or 30 out of those 40mg. I’m just making up numbers but it’s probably getting something less than the whole dose. You could be fine on the lower dose, though. I was on Latuda pre surgery and I switched to Vraylar because I was concerned about the absorption but if you feel fine I don’t think I would worry too much about it. You will be taking in more calories soon anyways.

My Watch reminds me to get up every hour. I did that in addition to getting up to pee or get drinks, etc so probably every 30 minutes?? If your team says one minute every 15 though I would follow that advice.

I had never heard of this and just had to google it. Looks pretty cool. If I didn’t have such a tiny kitchen I would get one and give it a whirl. I would definitely like to hear more about what people are making with it though.

Well let me know. I am always looking for ways to make protein more of a treat.

I like the premiere protein caffe latte but it has caffeine (not sure if your plan allows that or not). I have never tried the meal replacement ones but if they say they keep you full longer I would definitely stick with those. When you are allowed caffeine though if you like coffee drinks such as iced coffee, try the caffe latte. It’s yummy. Even my never been obese aunt that can have anything is hooked on them. I got her to try them instead of her iced coffee and she loves them.

So, how were they. I’ve never thought of that idea.

I knew what you meant. I was just referring to my post op liquid diet because that’s the only liquid only diet I had. Pre op I was allowed SOME food. But my hunger hormones are back now and that protein shake still keeps me full for a good 4-5 hours till lunch every day. My husband takes them to work now to have on days where he doesn’t have time to eat lunch or if he is working outside and it’s too hot to eat.

You may be surprised that you aren’t as hungry as you think. The protein in the shake should fill you up for quite a while. I am a year and a half out and I still have a protein shake every morning and it fills me up until lunch. I do this by choice and obviously wouldn’t if I was hungry. Now protein does nothing for head hunger though. Are you allowed sugar free popsicles or jello? Those helped me to feel like I was actually chewing something which I missed during my post op liquid diet

I had to google it too and I urge you to see a dr to confirm your diagnosis. Burning sensation in the mouth may be a symptom of several other things which may actually be treatable.

I tried the “crepini” brand ones that are egg and cauliflower and I didn’t love them. Let me know if those are any good though cause of course I want to like them. I actually posted asking about that brand too cause my Sam’s club started carrying them and some people did have positive things to say about them. I am just waiting for my Sam’s or even better, target to carry the flavored ones because I don’t think I will like the plain and I’d rather not buy them in bulk.

One last thing. Are you on any BC?? If not, you may want to consider it. I went on it to regulate my periods and ever since they have been less Heavy and less cramping, as a result I assume. May be worth asking your Gyno about.

You reminded me. I totally forgot that the urgent care doctor did first say he was going to give me an injection but then he mentioned an rx and I asked was it an NSAID and told him because I can’t have those and he said I can’t have the injection either then. Well the more I think about it (and yes I will ask the surgeon to verify this) but the injection doesn’t go through the stomach so no ulcer concerns I wouldn’t think. I believe I would have been fine with the injection. Now I’m not sure how long they last or if I could get it again or what but that’s definitely something I will be asking about in advance since I’m in my 40’s now and this sciatic thing seems like it’s going to be a recurring issue. Although the first Couple times it was tolerable, just the once it was really bad so hopefully that was a one off and I won’t have anymore bad episodes, Fingers crossed. Anyways, pretty sure it wouldn’t work for period cramps, sorry op, but for others with more severe back pain those NSAID injections could be the answer??

i have an annual exam in October with my family doc. I will definitely bring it up then. I am glad to know that there are non narcotic options now. I wasn’t ever told about those after my accident and I’m surprised because I was afraid to take narcotics. I had no choice because I was in a great deal of pain but I was reluctant and made that known to the doctors.

Hummm. I am writing those down. Idk if the walk in clinic never heard of those or what. I brought in a whole bottle of hydrocodone that was expired and said that was what they gave me post surgery that I know I am allowed to take but I figured it was a little stronger than what I needed for this. He said they don’t prescribe pain rx for back pain?? Maybe another doctor would but that being my first experience sorta worried me about future pain issues.

I wish I had an answer to this too. I get sinus headaches and I used to take Alieve for them which worked great. Tylenol does nothing. I started taking allergy pills when I have them and that works for me but I worry about other Aches and pains such as when I threw my back out. The walk in clinic wouldn’t give me anything except for a muscle relaxer which helped some but not as well as Alieve would have and it really just made me sleepy so it won’t work all the time anyways. Makes me worry a great deal about what I have gotten myself into since arthritis runs in my family So I will most likely be dealing with that in the future. Have you looked at the ingredients of midol or one of the period specific products?? Do they contain NSAID’s?? Never mind midol and pamperin are basically just ibprofin. I wonder if we need to go back to our clinics to seek pain management meds??

Almost everyone hits their first stall AROUND the three week mark. Some before and some after. You will go through a few of these along the way so if the scale is getting to you try to weigh yourself less often.

Ooh I almost forgot on of my favorite “no cook” recipes is quiche. They have one made with egg whites at Walmart deli that is 300 calories. If that fits your stage and calorie budget you can slice it and heat up one piece or more at a time. I like it crispy so I like to do it one piece at a time. Just bake it for 28 minutes. I always have one in my fridge for last minute lunch or dinner plans. Also Panera has half salads on Their kids menu which also gives you the option to get yogurt instead of bread or chips. When you can tolerate lettuce. I like to take it to go or bring my own dressing with me though cause most of their dressing's are pretty high calories.

Ask your doctor for a different nausea medication. They should have others for you to try. Hopefully one that will work for you.

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