Malaika

You are so lucky - I am 4 months out and still struggle with my prilosec and Effexor XR (in fact last night, up it came after I took it). You know you can swallow the mups without dissolving them? That is how Bearded takes his now. Am sure though that if you don't want them, we would buy them from you.

My surgery was about 8 am and I was told nothing to eat/drink after 10 pm the night before, except a little bit of water to take any necessary medication. So I would say 10-12 hours prior to your surgery would be safe.

Welcome to the forum Cristine - I can't expand on what Cajun said. If you want to see who has had surgery with Dr. Aceves and their experiences, search "Aceves" and you will find several threads/forums and members about Dr. Aceves. He also is FACS certified.

I had to order them online - Just My Size, Roaman's, Woman Within. Go and get fitted - go to a Lane Bryant and see if they can fit you - I am sure you're probably not wearing the right size and that's why they don't fit properly.

Okay - so after watching an epidsode of What Not to Wear and seeing all the women who don't wear the right size bra, I went to a bra shop (few years ago) and was measured - told I needed 44D (I'd been buying 48B - go figure) ... so that is what I have been buying. I know I have lost inches around as I am on the very last row of hooks. Last night, Bearded and I were at Lane Bryant (I needed new panties) and they were having a bra fitting ... so I had the "bra specialist" measure me and she said "40DD" ... now, I can understand the 40 part, but how do you go from a D to a DD when you've lost inches and almost 50 lbs? I tried on several of their bras (actually went with a 42DD, as I couldn't breath in a 40) and filled the cups out completely. Just still don't understand going up a cup size!?! And OMG the support these bras gave me -- the girls were up high - like I'd had a boob lift -- gives me an idea of what they will look like when I actually do have the lift. It was their balconette bra. They are having a sale right now - buy 1, get 1 half-off. And I reached one of my NSV's - I bought some boy panties (size 14/16) WITH A MATCHING BRA! Silly NSV I know, but has always been one of my "desires"

Norma - are you flying in to San Diego? If so, tell your friend's family that you are never alone. Ernesto picks you up at the airport, takes you to the hospital for your pre-tests; takes you to the resort which you never have to leave as they have restaurants on site, picks you up in the morning, takes you to the hospital where you stay for the next 3 nights/4 days and then takes you back to the San Diego airport on the date you are released. It couldn't be safer. Mexicali is not a dangerous city anyway -- when Bearded has his surgery, I drove around trying to find the mall - never found it, but did find a super walmart so wandered around in there for about an hour, then drove back to the hospital -- I never felt threatened or at danger. You can walk all around outside the hospital and no one bothers you - that's if you even see anyone! The ladies who work in the hospital cafeteria are very nice, as is everyone I encountered at the hospital. Your friend's family need not wory about you and your friend's safety.

I saw my PCP last week because I was having trouble with my ears and dizziness -- I think it was BP related (too low). He reduced me from 40 mg (I'd only been taking 20 mg) to 10 mg and wants me to have a several blood tests ... I'm wondering if I need more than what he ordered ... This is what he's ordered: Comp Metabolic Panel (14) Lipid Panel CBC w Diff W Pit TSH, 3rd generation UA w micro serum Vit B12 Folic Acid Vit. D I figure if there are others needed, I'd mark them on the form, too -- after all, I'm paying for them - Any ideas? Thanks!

[quote name=OrchidFan;15702 We should do a Protein swap' date=' I have a ton of different kinds. Ivy[/quote] That sounds like a good idea Ivy - I've got some too - not tons but some that is just sitting around taking up space!

ISN'T THAT GREAT?

Don't feel the least bit gulity - did you at least enjoy it? I would hate that you treated yourself and wasn't able to enjoy it. I treat myself occassionally and don't feel the least bit guilty about it. You shouldn't either. Personally, I don't think you should "plan" when you're going to treat yourself -what if you have a craving before Halloween -- are you going to ignore it - you know that doesn't work - so if you have a craving for something, treat yourself, enjoy it, and move on -- Don't feel guilty about it.

Skinny - The magnesium is probably less expensive at Target than at GNC - I find them to be pretty high - at least here in LV. Bearded had his first salad the other day (one I had made for myself, couldn't eat all of and when I went back to get it - it was gone!) He did well with it - start out very small and be sure to chew, chew, chew. I add some canned chicken and some grated cheese to get in some Protein. I also add tomatoes (I LOVE tomatoes). Hope it all works out for you ... no pun intended!

I can do the good smells without wanting it - we were at the mall last night and they were baking pretzels - I said "man that smells so good" and Bearded said "I'm not even hungry." I said "I'm not the least bit hungry, but it still smells good."

I think that is an awesome idea Judy - thanks!

Skinny - can you eat salad yet? I find that if I eat a salad, I end up going within a few hours of having eaten it - and it doesn't take much - like I got the Soup and salad special at Applebee's - which isn't much salad at all - and I didn't eat it all - within an hour or two I was in the restroom. I've "tested" my theory and it works ... give it a try - natural fiber is better if you can tolerate it. I've also see the benefiber tubes that you can add to your Water now - like crystal light, etc. and thought I might pick up a box of those and see how they taste/work. Also, magnesium pills work great to keep you regular - not MOM but the actual pills - and you can't OD on them, what your body doesn't use, it sloughs off - like Vit. C.

Well it shows up and has numbers so guessing it works.:thumbup:

OH I LOVE THAT IDEA (but then you can tell by my name that I'm a big angel fan -- believe you can't ever have to many of them around you!) ... BUT that is a great idea ... it could be a pink ribbon, too, to help support Breast Cancer Awareness. I VOTE FOR THE ANGEL idea!

And you will be soon -- 10/22 is not that far off. Curious - where in CT do you live? I lived there for 2 years when I was a kid and LOVED it ... we lived in a little town called Danielson.

Tomandlu - welcome to the forum and that is FANTASTIC news - thank you for sharing -- I have UHC; unfortunately they have a restriction of not covering anytime of WLS - so I was a self pay and ended up going to Dr. Aceves in Mexicali because he was less expensive (and probably better than any surgeon here in LV). Hopefully one day all companies will chose not to have a WLS restriction on their policies. Baby steps I guess. Let us know when your surgery is !

Welcome home Ivy - glad to hear you're doing so well - keep up the good work, you'll be feeling 100% in not time!

Cajun - I was told by the pharmacist as long as it isn't an extended release capsule, like effexor that it can be opened and mixed with something like applesauce or yogurt.

Snates - welcome to our family and congratulations on your surgery tomorrow - let us know how it all goes and keep us posted on your progress. I am sure you will do great!

Welcome to the family Zafiro - happy to have you here. Your apprhension is normal, we've all gone through it or are going through it. I am almost 4 months out and I can say now that I am not the least bit sorry that I had the surgery -- now, if you'd ask me about month 2, I'd have had a hard time saying that. My worst post-op issue has been esophogeal spasming and the surgeon believes that is caused by the fact that I had a hiatal hernia repaired and also believes it will dissipate by 6 months out -- I can tell you it has definitely gotten better from where I was at 1 month. There are a lot of people on this forum who have revised from the band to the sleeve -- PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read their stories before settling on the band. ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS - SOMEONE HERE WILL ANSWER YOU!

I always take a glass of water to bed with me - I've done that for as long as I can remember and it hasn't changed since my surgery. I also keep some SF lifesavers and Halls Cough drops in a jar on my nightstand -- sometimes I get that throat tickle and water doesn't do the trick - so if I pop in a SF lifesaver or cough drop and suck on it, the tickle goes away and I am able to go back to sleep -- I've done this for years, too, and so far I've never choked on them or have they fallen out of my mouth.:001_unsure:

Ewwwwwwwwwww:svengo: Heck, I'm almost 4 months out and I still have trouble swallowing pills - it's a struggle every morning to get my 40 mg. Prilosec down without it getting stuck in my throat and risking throwing up. The pharmacist did tell me the other day that I could open the capsule and eat it with some applesauce.

SoCal - I did read your other post - before this one. Guess my words had more meaning that I thought - a little late though! If you want to post your obituary to hunger, then do so - no one is going to think it's stupid and it may help others who are experiencing what you are going through and can't afford counseling. Do what YOU want to do - that's what this forum is here for!