Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

All of these UTI's have me very concerned. I even have a friend who hasn't had the surgery that is suffering from this' date=' too. I'm thinking my saving grace right now is that I add sf cranberry juice to my tea in the morning and night every day. I'm praying for all of you to get some relief from this discomfort quickly!

On another note, I got the all clear from my dr and nut to eat as I please (as long as my pouch is happy) and work out as I want! I'm about 9 weeks out and 50 lbs down. Just wanted to share a little good news [/quote']

We are right together with weight loss and surgery date. That let's me know I'm on track.

Thanks--they certainly are. All boys but NINE

I had two children (daughter 32 & son 21) they were (not by choice) spaced 11 1/2 yrs. apart. I felt like I raised two "only" children. I always wished for the "houseful," but it was never meant to be. I've worked in education for the past 24 years. Children are my passion!

I have twin boys (15) and a girl (11). I thought the twins were a challenge but 10 kids, you are a saint. God bless!

DOS 12/17/12

All of these UTI's have me very concerned. I even have a friend who hasn't had the surgery that is suffering from this, too. I'm thinking my saving grace right now is that I add sf cranberry juice to my tea in the morning and night every day. I'm praying for all of you to get some relief from this discomfort quickly!

On another note, I got the all clear from my dr and nut to eat as I please (as long as my pouch is happy) and work out as I want! I'm about 9 weeks out and 50 lbs down. Just wanted to share a little good news

Great idea, adding the cranberry to your tea :wub: ! I've had UTI problems, it seems, since surgery. When my fluid consumption was good I had few symptoms. Other days, I would feel the pain, pressure, experienced some blood, and just took it as a sign to get more fluids in. I'm able to drink so much more now with warmer liquids, so I think my UTI really flared when I came down with this recent illness. Fluid consumption was really low for days. Feeling better now with medical treatment (if only the coughing would stop and my voice would come back) . Got a steroid injection, another antibiotic, taking two now, and a Medrol pack (add'l steroids) so I should be feeling up to par really soon. Had to go back on Lantus (long acting insulin), though because the steroid injection made my blood glucose soar . Was told to montior and continue while taking the Medrol pack, too!

I love the information you all have to share. Thanks !

2gels caps vitamin C

PACran natural cranberry concentrate 500 mg

High density PAC cranberry

Equivalent to 25,000 mg of fresh cranberries per serving

Other ingredients Soybean oil, rice bran oil, gelatin, glycerin,soy lecithin, yellow beeswax, water,and colors,( carob, carmine, and annatto)

AZO cranberry contains no milk ingredients, artificial flavors, preservatives, yeast, gluten,or wheat.

Nope no NSAIDS

I always used a product called Cystex because it was OTC and contained an antibiotic which worked for me and avoided constant Dr. visits for UTI's (I've had a lot due to the diabetes). Was going to purchase it again for this recent UTI but after checking the box label, I realized I could no longer take it because it had a NSAID for pain relief. So I just assumed the AZO did too! I know there are more than a few different AZO types to choose from because I saw at least two in my drug store. Advising caution before you choose by reading labels and checking. I guess they aren't all necessarily alike. Good to know !

Oh and good news, weighed in at doctor's office and lost another 6 lbs. I will try and post pictures soon, just haven't felt well enough lately to mess with it all. Feeling somewhat energetic today so once I catch up around the house I'll give it a try. I have a school photo, from the beginning of the school year I want to recreate exactly with same clothing although hair is currently being grown out. Think it will be pretty neat to see the difference. Either way, I will get some posted later! Time to know what I really look like!

Oh and good news' date=' weighed in at doctor's office and lost another 6 lbs. I will try and post pictures soon, just haven't felt well enough lately to mess with it all. Feeling somewhat energentic today so once I catch up around the house I'll give it a try. I have a school photo, from the beginning of the school year I want to recreate exactly although hair is currently being grown out. Think it will be pretty neat to see the difference. Anyways I will get some posted later! Time to know what I really look like![/quote']

Congrats on the weight loss!

It would be neat to see pictures of our Dec. buddies. I have never felt confident enough. Now I may be able to do it. It's so different.

Great idea' date=' adding the cranberry to your tea :wub: ! I've had problems , it seems, since surgery. When my fluid consumption was good I had few symptoms. Other days, I would feel the pain, pressure, experienced some blood, and just took it as a sign to get more fluids in. I'm able to drink so much more now with warmer liquids, so I think my UTI really flared when I came down with this recent illness. Fluid consumption was really low for days. Feeling better now with medical treatment (if only the coughing would stop and my voice would come back) . Got a steroid injection, another antibiotic, taking two now, and a Medrol pack (add'l steroids) so I should be feeling up to par really soon. Had to go back on Lantus (long acting insulin), though because the steroid injection made my blood glucose soar . Was told to montior and continue while taking the Medrol pack, too!

I love the information you all have to share. Thanks ![/quote']

:-( sorry to hear.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

:-( sorry to hear.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Just hope that taking the steroids and insulin won't impair the weight loss, may have to give up my place on the loser's bench for a while...LOL! Will be interesting to see if it is impacted at all.

Oh and good news' date=' weighed in at doctor's office and lost another 6 lbs. I will try and post pictures soon, just haven't felt well enough lately to mess with it all. Feeling somewhat energetic today so once I catch up around the house I'll give it a try. I have a school photo, from the beginning of the school year I want to recreate exactly with same clothing although hair is currently being grown out. Think it will be pretty neat to see the difference. Either way, I will get some posted later! Time to know what I really look like![/quote']

Awesome job! Keep it going.

DOS 12/17/12

Has anyone heard from SimplySouthern?

Not that I am aware of but she has been on mind, too! Wish we could get an update!

Just hope that taking the steroids and insulin won't impair the weight loss' date=' may have to give up my place on the loser's bench for a while...LOL! Will be interesting to see if it is impacted at all.[/quote']

hope you start feeling better, just as some encouragement I have been on steroids since before my surgery and needed two additional shots

this week for a flare, of course every one is different, as it affects))( your weight loss it might slow it down a bit since it might be fluid retention or increased appettite

you must try to stick. to.you plan as much as possible and try not to.get

Cyn-shakiraa-*12/17/12*Sent from my mobile Rnytalk.

Has anyone heard from SimplySouthern?

I can't stop worrying and wondering abt her. I did reach out to Alex a few weeks ago and asked him if he might have any secret info in her registration facts that he could use to let her know we are worried abt her and really want to hear from her but he didn't respond. I don't know what else to do. As far as I can tell, she hasn't posted anywhere on this site since she last posted here and said she was going in for a feeding tube. I do wish we knew something!

I can't stop worrying and wondering abt her. I did reach out to Alex a few weeks ago and asked him if he might have any secret info in her registration facts that he could use to let her know we are worried abt her and really want to hear from her but he didn't respond. I don't know what else to do. As far as I can tell' date=' she hasn't posted anywhere on this site since she last posted here and said she was going in for a feeding tube. I do wish we knew something![/quote']

Yeah. Me too. My thoughts and prayers are with her. She's had such a difficult time.