khready2go

Hi Everyone,

So I am craving salt! It's insane, but all I want is salt. Has anyone else had this happen? I'm a little over two weeks post op. Today, I mashed up some potatoes, and poured on the salt. I think i'm drinking so much and eating so little that my sodium levels are no doubt a little low. I have my phone appointment with Dr. Alami today, and I'm hoping he moves me to Phase III....wish me luck.

I'm 9 months out, and although I've never been much of a salt user, I love it now. I noticed this craving a few months ago and wondered if it was due to some deficiency. I will be interested to hear what your doctor says.

Karen

It's actually the 25th and it will be the last meeting. And Angel (the facilitator) won't be there. She is unable to lead the meetings due to a time conflict, and Kaiser has decided to pull their support for our meeting. Major bummer!

Thanks Heather. That IS a major bummer!!!!

Is the group meeting at Arden Fair on June18?

Thanks Lisa!

I don't eat celery but at 4 1/2 months out I ate popcorn. Didn't bother me, I just ate less of it.

Does anyone know what happens if you have celery? I had stomach cramps last night and wondered if I may have had some celery in my lunch yesterday.

Why can't we have corn or popcorn? I think I remember it was because it was hard to digest. If normal people can have it, why can't we? What happens if we do?

I'm down 2 lbs. I won't be down 10. I just don't see how I'll get down 10 by Wednesday. But I think some loss is better then none. I am back on track and have been working out daily. Out of my funk with the sleep apnea machine and life. I'm really excited about seeing Dr. Le on Wednesday.

for anyone who has had the sleeve down a while ago., can you resume normal activity with working out eventually? If so, how long did it take? I know everyone is different. Just wondering.

There is no lifting of anything over 20 lbs until you meet with the doctor, 1 month after your surgery. You can then resume exercising.

Thanks for your good thoughts and prayers. I have an appointment on Wed. in SF with a surgeon. I am still being referred to the transplant team but it looks like the plan is to cut out part of the liver with the tumors.

Right now, I'm on pureed foods, which often go down like cement! My liver specialist doesn't want me losing more than 3 pounds a week because it's hard on the liver, making this whole process a little more stressful! Other than that, my recovery has gone very well.

Karen

Hi Everyone,

I had the sleeve surgery on Oct. 20. During the surgery, Dr. Baggs saw a nodule on my liver and biopsied. it. It came back cirrhosis. Then, a few days later, I learned I had liver cancer. As a light drinker, this was shocking. My liver specialist told me that being overweight is as bad for the liver as being a heavy drinker. Hopefully, early detection will save my life. I won't know more until my CAT scan results for Monday's tests are back.

Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers,

Karen

Hi Everyone,

I had the sleeve surgery on Oct. 20. During the surgery, Dr. Baggs saw a nodule on my liver and biopsied. it. It came back cirrhosis. Then, a few days later, I learned I had liver cancer. As a light drinker, this was shocking. My liver specialist told me that being overweight is as bad for the liver as being a heavy drinker. Hopefully, early dection will save my life. I won't know more until my CAT scan results for Monday's tests are back.

Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

Karen

I just wanted to let everyone know I was sleeved on Wednesday, Oct. 20. It was pretty rough as I think I forgot to prepare myself for the pain part! For people who wonder if they are too old, I'll be 54 next month, and came through, albeit probably more slowly than some of you youngsters!

Has anyone passed their first year mark with the sleeve? I am wondering what that will be like. I'm scheduled for Oct. 20. I'm retiring this week so this is a big month for me.

Karen

Did you go through all the appts already? It is that far out???? I want the sleeve. NOW! HAHA

I think I get nervous and screw myself up so have not lost the last ten pounds

I went to Orientation last January and took forever to lose the weight. It sounds like you are doing fine but I was disappointed to hear how far out they are scheduling teh surgery.

Karen

The sleeve and I finally have a date: October 20. I was disappointed the date is so far out so let's hope they can get me in sooner!

My surgery date for the sleeve is 10/20. I wish it was tomorrow. See y'all on Saturday.

Karen

I'll be at the meeting and at lunch.< /p>

What is the 48 hour diet?

Are there still support meetings for Bandsters at Point West in Sacramento?