Elisabethsew

I'm glad you posted and updated us. You're definitely a success story and I hope your health continues to improve.

I had a catheter that was put in after I was under anesthesia and taken out about 6 hours after surgery... no antibiotics, no problems.

Don't be surprised if you go to that meeting and find out that you're one of the lightest ones there. You won't be judged so go for it!

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Ask for a Rx for Zofran PO. You put the pill under your tongue and it instantly dissolves.... expensive!

Look under the commonly asked questions for new people.

Either you no longer have hypertension or you were dehydrated. Dizzziness can also be caused by low blood glucose. It's best to call your MD. You might also want to buy a wrist B/P monitor to trend your B/P.

What you're going through is normal. You'll do great on Monday so make sure you post and let us know how you're doing once you feel better.

Welcome and congratulations on your success. I hope you continue to post and share your experiences.

Welcome and congratulations on getting a date. Keep reading and ask lots of questions. We're here to support you.

Welcome and congratulations on your upcoming surgery. Look for the thread on Mexican surgeons to learn more.

Welcome and congratulations on your success!

Welcome! Dr. Geiss and his team are excellent so you're in good hands. Read the info that's provided on this forum and ask questions.

Congratulations on getting a date. Use the "wait" time to read posts and ask lots of questions.

Welcome! I had a lot of brusing also but it will go away after about 2 weeks. Don't hurt yourself by cheating on the diet. Call the surgeon or nutritionist and tell them you're hungry.

Welcome to the both of you. It sounds like you're doing great. Congratulations!

It's natural to be nervous about the pending surgery. However, if you're in a panic, it might be a good idea to speak to a member of the surgeon's team before you go in for the surgery.

Some of the surgeons I work with consider "hardship" cases and do the cases for a very reduced rate and sometimes even free of charge. Of course, the hospital will give a break for cash but rarely provides free services.

Many U.S. surgeons will only disclose a self-pay rate during a private consultation. It never hurts to make an appointment and shop around.

Just keep following your prescribed post-op plan and the weight will come off. You could be holding onto excess fluid from the surgery. Stay away from the scale for a few days.

Keep it clean and get to your surgeon's office for an evaluation and maybe some blood work as well.

Welcome! Yes, as the swelling goes down, you'll be able to drink more and then advance on your diet as prescribed. Try sipping water throughout the day and getting in those protein shakes.

You're losing well and will be on those rides in no time at all. I think they hold 200 pounds comfortably so you're on your way.

I'm confused as well. You should have been given a diet to follow post-op. Call your surgeon's office ASAP and ask them for the guidelines.