chad2rad

Used to take Vitaplen liquid Vitamins and really felt good. Any one taking this now after surgery? http://www.vitaplen.com/ Are these good for us?

Appreciate the input

Anyone take liquid vitamins? Which ones and how are they digesting, absorbing?

I feel the pain as each person shares their story. Sometimes those memories are still vivid and real. Reading these through, I see a common bond... we are not a lot alone. We are strong and overcomers. I hope each us finds the strength to let go and heal. We are worth it. I can't wait for surgery this fall. The journey continues. Peace Chad

That was one of the final straws to say, I need help and wls. Not what I want life to look like, in that state.

I remember being at universal Orlando and the attendant had to almost sit on the safety bar so I could ride the hulk coaster. He asked if I was alright in it, and of course I said yes even though it was so uncomfortable and in pain. Childhood name calling stuck with me for years, like lard butt when I played baseball. Hoping I would not get picked last... in gym. Or just this summer cracking a neighbors dining room side arm chair because I was too big... Even though it did look really narrow.

I have this one, the kids use it all the time to make smoothies. It goes right thru ice. I plan to use it a lot after surgery. http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix;jsessionid=AB8E60B25F52A8CB90BF99BBDFCD5D33#ip/Ninja-Frozen-Treat-and-Drink-Maker/19855960

Was scared of the same thing... went to the weight loss seminar and met the surgeon even before we (pcp) talked about it. I had a dream he told me I was crazy. I was more anxious about that more than anything. So I met with my PCP yesterday and it went great. The Bariatric Coordinator gave me a sample letter for the letter of necessity he had to write to my insurance. I filled in the details for him he did not remember and that was it. The letter helped give a frame work for our discussion and whet he needed to know and provide. You are doing this for you, and not to please your PCP. While you need his/her cooperation, you are the one choosing and doing all the work for transformation. Be your best advocate. You are worth it.

Woot!

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he continues to improve. I want to continue prepare and research until I have surgery. I know all the risks are in small print. Feel I have to still take a risk and go for it. Otherwise I am a walking dead man inside forever. Praying for a full recovery.

I have to agree WW is balanced, and excellent for real life and food.

I am a lifetime ww member, loosing 160 lbs to get to goal around 2003. Kept it off for about 2-3 years then life happened again and I gained 100 back. I have since lost the same 50 or so lbs or so until i get comfortable and quit loosing and have to start over. I am not sure how one would compute ww points to a sleeve diet, it may include way too much food and carbs. When I was on their program at 280 lbs I could not get all my points in at times. The support is great at the meetings, but I may not feel comfortable telling them I did not get back to goal without the ww way. The sleeve is just a different tool for weight management, not sure I would want to be the only one is a audience specific meeting.

Yay, you will be amazing!

Went to my primary MD for a letter of necessity for surgery today, met my surgeon one on one a few days ago... And its all good! Have my Psych evaluation July 16. Then we can submit to my insurance. Just started this two months ago.... For some reason, I was apprehensive about meeting my PCP, but he was very supportive. No judgement. Looks like September or October if I am approved. Pray it will be so. Sometimes, I think I am crazy, but then I think of my quality of life without the sleeve.... So glad I am finally doing something great for me, my health, wife and kids. I want to live! Amen.

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Lovenox is normal after many surgeries, like joint replacements. It comes with a very small, thin diabetic needle attached. Does not hurt bad, worth it. Make sure u know your copay for it ahead of time, can be costly.

Lortab has tylenol in it, it will help with fever and aches.

Hear your fear, know fear well. I am also looking at my quality of life with my kids and perhaps premature death if I do not have wls. That motivates me more than the fear of a well documented, standardized procedure in front of me. The pain will be temporary. If you trust your MD skills go for it....

I already have his pre and post diet plans. I know since I am on Effexor it is one anti depressant I just can not stop taking without side effects.

Thx, yes I am on few meds daily....

Way to go