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Congrats. There is another August 17th too, Alisia. Be sure to come see us at the August thread http://verticalsleevetalk.com/2009-sleevers/567-august-sleevers-4.html#post9028

WOW. It was meant to be. Oh I see you are an August sleever. Be sure to come see in the August thread! http://verticalsleevetalk.com/2009-sleevers/567-august-sleevers-4.html#post9028

Any calls back yet?

I would encourage anyone who is feeling depressed for more than a few weeks to see a Psychiatrist. I say a Psychiatrist because I believe people with special needs (this kind of life changing surgery) need to be monitored better than a PCP can do. Also if you need some medication a Psychiatrist knows much better what to prescribe than a PCP. I lived with major depression for years. It caused me to stay in an abusive relationship and make some very bad life decisions. Don't let yourself slip down that road. There is therapy and meds if needed. There is nothing wrong with taking something to get you over a rough patch! Better living through chemistry I say. Life is too short to be sad. Get help if you need it!

You didn't accidently take the dogs meds did you?:ohmy:

Well I have had a sordid past :ohmy:

That is 4 votes for Awesome Augusts. I plan on having a sparkly thing by Friday so get your vote in.

Wow Penny you still have a drain? You said it hurt. It is not red and angry or anything is it? I had a drain in my neck after surgery to remove a salivary gland. It didn't hurt but I was on pain medication.

There is seems to be a lot of opinions out there. My doctor said: No NSAIDS (ever, period, no discussion) No Birth Control Pills For the first 3 months all pills have to be crushed or you can't take them. He said to talk to pharmacy about what can be crushed and what can't be. If I need antibiotics a suspension needs to be taken. I should ask if there is a liquid version of all medications for life. Liquid is always preferable to pill form. Capsules that can be opened are next best. I should look for alcohol free syrups. I should avoid alcohol. Under no circumstances should I drink on a daily basis (I don't even drink so I don't care about it) I think my doctor is Dr. Strict. :ohmy:

This is a great idea!

YIKES. Were the tumors looked at by a path?

Update us on what the dietician said! As long as you are sticking with the plan I really think you will be fine. Don't cheat. Be sure to visit the August support http://verticalsleevetalk.com/2009-sleevers/567-august-sleevers-3.html#post8993 I have to disagree with Mac (sorry Mac) I think your liver can shrink even if you don't lose much if any weight. I think our livers are not ony fatty but swollen from all the hard work they have to do in a larger than designed body. If you are eating less calories there is less carbs for your liver to deal with.

Congrats! Be sure to visit the August support group http://verticalsleevetalk.com/2009-sleevers/567-august-sleevers-3.html#post8993

Congrats on quitting smoking. I quit almost a year ago. Should have done it sooner. I weaned off caffeine and am mostly caffeine free now. I actually feel better! My blood pressure is down too.

Well I'll be ........ Learn something new every single day.

** Hides the iphone she stole from some lady **

What is on my mind: Why on earth would a campground have sprinklers? I have never heard of this. Don't they think people MIGHT be sleeping and stuff MIGHT get wet? This is just plain bizzare. I am jealous someone got a new iPhone. I am with Verizon, no iPhone for me. I let people think my touch is an iPhone though.

Do you have to lose a certain amount of weight for your surgery to take place? I bet your pre-op diet is to shrink your liver in which case as long as you stick to the diet plan I would not worry about weight loss right now.

Welcome to the boards!

I just realized it has been awhile since Stimpy's surgery and no post. Hope everything is ok.

I never made it back last night due to family drama :mad0:. By now you are at the hospital and everything is going great. Can't wait to hear from you when you get back!

Everything is going to go great. Make sure to update us when you are released.

I see yours is tomorrow!! How are you feeling?

To be honest I think my doctor would say "suck it up buttercup" and my phsyc would say take two ativan and call me in the morning! I am starting to feel better today. I think the worst is over. I hope everyone that reads this knows to to plan better than I did due to lack of info.