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Hey old friends! I also regained too much weight. I had the sleeve 3 years ago and never got to goal weight. I did find the sleeve was really working for me while I was pregnant though. Something about the hormones- I finally had decent restriction! My daughter is 2 weeks old and I only gained 3.5 lbs in my pregnancy. I'm just hoping I can keep some momentum and actually get back to losing once I'm fully recovered!

I miss you ladies! I can't wait for the walk/lunch!

Anyone have a late period post op? I've always been very regular. I had surgery 10/17 and started my period in the hospital. Now, for the first time I'm late. I'm certainly not pregnant, and doc said I can restart my birth control at 8 weeks. I've heard many stories of multiple/heavy periods but was anyone else late?

I have the same problem. I tried chewables, liquid and cut my costco daily multi in half (that was the worst!) and major nausea with each. My dietician just told me I may be a little sensitive right now (less than 3 weeks out) and it's ok to try a gummy vitamin for the time being. I'll try my regular multi in a few weeks. Somehow, my b-12, b1 and d3 all go down fine...

I had it. But my doc refers to it as the SILS technique (Single Incision Laproscopic Surgery) and I have a tiny incision at my bra line and the big one at my belly button.

Surgery was Oct 17. 5 days post-op I did a Cancer-walk that was about 1 mile, plus walking to and from the car that was parked about 2 1/2 blocks from the event site. It felt good. Now I'm walking about 1 mile each time, and I try to do it in the morning, and then in the evening when I have someone with me who can help with my dog so he can walk too.

I'm looking forward to mashed butternut squash when I move to stage 3 next week. I get the pre-cut stuff from costco, nuke it for 5 minutes and mash with a fork. Yum-O.

For anyone in the Sacramento area, there is a support group meeting at Kaiser South Sacramento on Saturday November 19 from 11-1. We could always meet up from there...

Hi everyone! It's been quite a while and I have news! I finally had my sleeve surgery Monday, October 17 at SSF. My surgeon is a big fan of the Single-incision technique, but with my gallbaldder coming out at the same time he couldn't do just the one, but I ended up with only two incisions. I had a rough time coming out of anasthesia, mostly because they didn't tape one of my eyes well enough and it got too dry during surgery. When I woke up it was so scratchy. I complained about my eye in the recovery room and to every nurse who walked through my door. I didn't end up getting anything for it until after 9pm. I refused to open my eyes because it hurt so bad so I think that delayed my recovery a little. On Tuesday, my breakfast tray came at the same time as the transport chair to take me to radiology for my upper GI. Unfortunately they only had 1 transport person so the Upper GI took way longer than it should have. I got to radiology and sat there until Francisco came and brought me in. Then he had me get up on the table (very painful!) he took one xray then told me the table was going to be inverted so I'd be standing. I was pissed at this point because he made me climb on the table- knowing I'd just had abdominal surgery. He didn't even lower the table for me. Once he inverted the table he left me standing there for several minutes. I was finally able to reach my IV stand where my pain pump button was hanging so I could click away. Then they had me drink the stuff. I love how the guy tells me to take bigger gulps, Uh, I haven't even had a sip of water this is the first I've had to drink and I'm terrified of gulping! Anyway- no leaks and they wheel me back to the hallway where they leave me for 20 minutes or more, waiting for that single transport person. I'm sure I was quite a sight to see, I was hunched over in my chair watching the clock on my IV and pushing my pain button every 6 minutes. I got back to my room and slept a little and then my lunch tray arrived, then Dr Alami showed up and took one look at me and said 'Yeah, you don't look great. You're not going home today". I had a change of rooms because there was a problem with the plumbing and got to go home Wednesday. So far I'm having a little trouble getting all my water down, but each day is getting better. I've only taken my tylenol w/ Codeine once since I got home. Sometimes it makes me nauseous and my pain isn't intolerable. I miss you ladies, and I hope we can get together soon!

My favorite addition to the playlist: Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. LOL!

Sorry it took me so long! The expiration date on my current box is 9/26/2012. And, more good news- the Vanilla shakes are back at Costco!

GOOD NEWS! Premier Nutrition chocolate shakes have been changed (either again, or back to the original formula) they're no longer thick, they're great! I had been drinking the vanilla but my last box was chunky and not a drinkable consistency. I had to return the box and costco no longer carries vanilla (bummer) I've never been able to try the strawberry but Premier Nutrition's website says it's out there. At least the chocolate is good again!

Do we have a plan for July 30?

Vacaville is good, so is Tracy (halfway between Sacramento an San Jose)

Here are my guidelines... - daily multa, twice daily (should have 100% dv of most Vitamins and minerals) -B1 (thiamin) 50-100 mg daily -B12 sublingual, 2000-3000 mcg weekly -Calcium citrate, 500 mg, 3 times daily -D3- 1000-2000 IU daily -Iron as needed 45-60 mg daily

I've discussed my surgery openly with my mom and boyfriend for the past 2 years. I know my mom told my dad, and that's just fine. As my surgery date got closer I started to tell more people. Every single person has been wonderful about it. They're all really excited for me. A coworker even guessed that I was having WLS, everyone at work knows I'm having my gallbladder out and they know I've been dieting for the past 2 years, but 1 woman just seemed to know I was having WLS. I feel like everyone knows, or will be able to tell soon. I think I'll be much more open post-op. I used to think I would just tell people I was eating less and exercising more, which is true, but then I started to think about all the people who could benefit from my experience. I only learned about VSG when an acquaintance was very open about her plans for surgery, now I kinda feel obligated to share this gift with others.

Lol, thanks!

My surgeon told me to start working on my playlist for surgery (but if they don't like it, they'll just play "Our own crap" as he called it). I need help to create an awesome/amusing playlist, my doc is kind of a joker. Here's what I have so far -Eye of the Tiger (you can't go wrong, can you?) -Feeling Good (Michael Buble, song just makes me feel good!) -Don't Stop Believing -.........................here's where I draw a blank. I know if anyone can help, its you guys!

Thanks ladies... I know if anyone understands my disappointment and frustration, you will. I can't help thinking "Today I should have been waking up in the hospital, and walking around with Kim" and things like that. I know it will go quickly, but I've waited so long already. It figures I would get sick (at the start of summer, no less!) and have to delay surgery. Of all the people I've met, no one has had to delay surgery because they got sick! Anyway... I'm just having a little pity party for one here, don't mind me. It just makes me even more determined.

7/9, 7/16, 7/30 work for me. I was out of town for the last one, I'm excited to meet everyone!

I'm Heather, my surgery is scheduled for July 20 in South San Francisco, CA. I can't wait... I was originally scheduled for June 22, but I got a cold the week before surgery and we had to postpone, then my doc couldn't get me in for 4 weeks. I'm a little bummed since I'm supposed to be waking up in the hospital today and have a tiny tube shaped stomach, but I'm still sick and I know even if I had no complications with my cold, coughing like I am with a bunch of holes in my belly would not be fun. I'm also getting my gallbladder out when I get sleeved.

I'm not a Jewel of June anymore! I got a cold the day after my pre-op appt, 1 week before surgery. Surgery has been rescheduled for July 20. Good luck to all you lucky-duck Jewels of June!

It's official.... surgery is postponed for me. Dr Alami doesn't want me to have anasthesia if I'm still sick. What a bummer. My new surgery date is July 20. Four more weeks. Ugh.

I had this same problem when I was considering the ba.nd. The doc/nurses at the first hospital I started at advised against a support group with lots of people who struggle. They said something about only talking/hanging around people who are successful. I also know that they would read the message boards and discuss all our posts (There was a patient generated, hospital specific thread and the staff read it daily). Perhaps your doc is afraid of you getting bad advise or being pulled down by people who aren't successful? Or that you'll learn how to "cheat".

You probably can't have your daughter pick you up, unless they don't know she's only 16. My program specifies a "responsible adult" must accompany you home. They also said it's fine to be dropped off, and to call for a ride when it's time to go.