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43 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

I would ask your team. It seems like the issue with NSAID’s was because of the stomach and I doubt a cream would have anything to do with that. I am by no means certain of this so definitely ask though.

I go back to my surgeon in June and that’s number one on my list to ask.

I had no idea!! My surgeon is anti-nsaids. I honestly feel if taken with food; they wouldn’t be less likely to do harm but what do I know.

Interesting read. Thank you!!

I’m a few weeks shy of being a year out from my surgery and I dealing with arthritis pain and tmj. Everything I’m reading says I can’t use voltaren cream for my arthritis. Will we ever be able to use some form of nsaids for certain medical conditions? Some things I read say some can be used some time after vsg (def not recommended within the first 30 days) but then even more studies say never again.

the tmj I’m dealing with so far without medication.


sorry just had a moment of blah.

3 hours ago, oldandtired said:

Just regular. I tried the "thickening" ones. All they did was strip my hair, made it straw-like. I DO use a lot of gel and hairspray, tho.

I swear I should just buy stock into the hair spray lately lol

On 11/15/2021 at 3:06 PM, oldandtired said:

This is not the answer to your question, but...

I am...older... and I have thinning hair as well. I have used Rogaine on and off over the years, and it does help. I get fine fuzz, which helps hide the scalp. I also use a colored dry Shampoo to camouflage the bad spots, and lo and behold, that topomax helps too. I guess it works, as my daughter came with me when I had my hair washed and cut, and she said she never knew my hair was thin...

What kind of Shampoo are you using?

Yeah I have healthy hair other than the falling out from surgery. I’m due for my regular perm so won’t be doing it sooner than normal. Guess I am just worried if the chemicals would do anything in this phase. I hated my thinning hair before surgery. Lol

I already had very thin hair before surgery. I always perm my hair to add volume. I am 5 months out and have been losing hair for the last month. Has anybody permed their hair during this phase?

I was instructed to take 1 One A Day Vitamin plus my Vitamin D. I am just worried that’s not enough. Just curious to what others take on a daily basis.

I had my first cucumber and Tomato this week. Absolutely delicious lol So thankful to finally be on regular foods.

57 minutes ago, vikingbeast said:

It might be easier to chew romaine lettuce than, say, butter lettuce or green leaf lettuce.

Never tried butter lettuce. Usually romaine or iceberg. Will def try romaine first to round.

2 hours ago, MistySkye said:

I was allowed after the 6 week mark, not really a salad person. Had shredded lettuce on chicken fajitas (just chicken with fajita seasoning) last week and had no issues. In general I have not ate anything thus far that has disagreed with me.

I have been lucky in that aspect as well. Knock on wood.

I’m 6.5 weeks post op and have been wanting a salad since day one. I may tempt a few bites this weekend just to satisfy the craving.

When did you start eating salads again?? I have been craving a salad for weeks. Just a plain old house salad. My dr suggests patients wait for 3 months and start with shredded lettuce. You guys; I just want a salad! 😔

Today was my first day! I walked 2 miles. I was shocked how fast I walked it. When I looked at my steps I was like holy cow. Tomorrow I will tackle some of the machines. Tuesday and Thursday’s I have decided will be my walking days.

54 minutes ago, Elahnen said:

That’s a huge accomplishment to be proud of!

Thanks!!!

I have severe social anxiety and this was so out of my comfort zone but I did it. I signed up today and will start Monday.

On 7/17/2021 at 2:40 PM, AjaSlimtone said:

The Facebook groups are HORRIBLE. Honestly, I don't feel like FB is the best place to go if you want to get true support in the WLS community. Though you can find lovely people in the groups, for the most part, FB is pretty much the gutter of the internet. I much prefer this forum and a couple of ladies I follow on IG.

I whole heartedly agree. I was relieved when I found this forum. I would never suggest to anybody that they check out Facebook groups.

Thank you all. I appreciate the encouragement.

lol I’m thinking you are right!!!

1 hour ago, The Greater Fool said:

Get rid of your scale. It's making you crazy.

Good luck,

Tek

I didn't have many fears prior to surgery except the normal surgery fear of something going wrong. Where I messed up was joining Facebook groups after surgery and reading all the horror stories of people. It caused so many anxiety attacks my first week until I had to leave all the groups.

Mine lasted not even a week. It scared me so I called my dr, he said to drink room temperature liquids until it passed. I was finally able to drink ice cold Water at about 2 weeks with no issues.

Thank you. I am on the soft food stage finally and it is a lot easier to get my Proteins in now. I struggled my first couple weeks I was worried because you see so many with higher weight loss and didn’t know what I was doing wrong.

Mexican here as well.

Mine did that the first two weeks. My dr said it was my anxiety because I was so worked up after surgery. I haven’t had any issues since. I would def call your dr just to be safe.

I am 4.5 weeks out from surgery. I am down a lousy 13 pounds since then. Why am I not losing anything? I thought I would see more movement on the scale. I am open to any tips or suggestions please.