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Baby steps. Hopefully you are on your way. Keeping my fingers crossed.

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I know this may sound silly, but have you tried Sea Bands? It's the acupressure bands people take when going on a boat, but also pregnant women for morning sickness. We swear by them, my daughter has taken during her worst Migraines to help with the nausea. You can get at your local cvs or walgreens or Walmart, next to Dramamine

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I get sea sick. So have tried everything for that. I can control motion sickness with dramamine or patch but this nausea is different. I had tried the seabands before

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Quick update. Still holding my own

@@nprcowboy

oh no, not you again!!

you've been a thorn in my shoe for almost 4 months!! :angry:

hey dude - you know i'm only kidding ;)

who loves ya baby?? ;)

this thread is getting very llllllong :(

you have written a few posts on here

you have received over 325+ comments / responses :unsure:

think its time to start a new thread (just a thought)

suggestion for the new thread.,...............

"nprcowboy -- I'm still standing :rolleyes: "

Alllll suggestions are welcome

any possible titles must be turned in by close of business

March 20, 2015 at 4:46 AM ^_^

winner receivers free Quest bars for the rest of their lives

provider of the prize bars still to be determined!!! :D

loser gets free Protein Shakes for the rest of their lives :D

send to

@@nprcowboy

somewhere in sleeveland

your wife has been your rock

i can only imagine its hard for the caregiver

but she loves you and wants to be there for you :)

its 3+? months PO for wifey

how is she doing??

weight loss etc

do you mind if i ask you a few questions???

sounds weird of me to say, but...............

besides your continuous physical problems from surgery..............

whats a day in your life look like???

if its ok to ask

raise your right hand

if i should mind my own business :blink:

raise your left hand

if you are not sure

raise both hands :lol:

you have tried different things to help your nausea

what are you using now?

what are you able to eat now?

eating - ok with most things??

able to drink a lot??

your horrible problems are not the way you would have opted to lose weight

you had IV's probably that were full of sugar

other things that were bad for weight loss too!!!

butttttt........

what is your weight loss situation??

Just curious

ticker still correct????

are you working right now???

were you able to file/collect disability????

i think i can speak for others in saying that we are allll concerned about your horrible situation since surgery :(

receiving weekly updates would be great

if nothing new to report

that is ok to hear too

just nice to see your smiling handsome face :)

continued best wishes

feel better, plllllease :)

kathy

Edited by proudgrammy

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This is positive news! Thank you for the update, still sending prayers for your recovery. Hopefully your nausea will improve soon.

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Quick update. Still holding my own

@@nprcowboy

oh no, not you again!!

you've been a thorn in my shoe for almost 4 months!! :angry:

hey dude - you know i'm only kidding ;)

who loves ya baby?? ;)

this thread is getting very llllllong :(

you have written a few posts on here

you have received over 325+ comments / responses :unsure:

think its time to start a new thread (just a thought)

suggestion for the new thread.,...............

"nprcowboy -- I'm still standing :rolleyes: "

Alllll suggestions are welcome

any possible titles must be turned in by close of business

March 20, 2015 at 4:46 AM ^_^

winner receivers free Quest bars for the rest of their lives

provider of the prize bars still to be determined!!! :D

loser gets free Protein Shakes for the rest of their lives :D

send to

@@nprcowboy

somewhere in sleeveland

your wife has been your rock

i can only imagine its hard for the caregiver

but she loves you and wants to be there for you :)

its 3+? months PO for wifey

how is she doing??

weight loss etc

do you mind if i ask you a few questions???

sounds weird of me to say, but...............

besides your continuous physical problems from surgery..............

whats a day in your life look like???

if its ok to ask

raise your right hand

if i should mind my own business :blink:

raise your left hand

if you are not sure

raise both hands :lol:

you have tried different things to help your nausea

what are you using now?

what are you able to eat now?

eating - ok with most things??

able to drink a lot??

your horrible problems are not the way you would have opted to lose weight

you had IV's probably that were full of sugar

other things that were bad for weight loss too!!!

butttttt........

what is your weight loss situation??

Just curious

ticker still correct????

are you working right now???

were you able to file/collect disability????

i think i can speak for others in saying that we are allll concerned about your horrible situation since surgery :(

receiving weekly updates would be great

if nothing new to report

that is ok to hear too

just nice to see your smiling handsome face :)

continued best wishes

feel better, plllllease :)

kathy

Love the long note lol. Here goes to answer questions. Wife is doing well and is down 84 lbs in just over 3 Mos. I'm down 77 lbs since surgery 4 plus months ago. I've stalled pretty much for last couple of weeks. Don't know why as can't eat much. I've missed some work time here and there since returning about 7 weeks ago including 1 week when tube went back in. I don't think I drink enough as its hard, probably around 30 Oz a day but try to drink mostly Powerade zero. I can tolerate most any food but in small quantities. Even had a bit of alcohol at a social gathering and get buzzed after a small amount buy buzz goes quickly lol. From a few bites I get uncomfortable, burp a lot, feel like I'll throw it up, start salivating, etc.. So somedays I don't get in much nutrition or Protein. I feel nausea is getting worse lately so maybe botox is wearing off. Not sure. Surgeons now are wait and see approach. I haven't thrown up in weeks but close to it more and more last few days with some heaves, again I think nausea is getting worse. I haven't dwelled on what happens When botox wears off but now in my mind with increased nausea. So far nothing has prevented me from living life. I acting normal and doing normal things. Still think I am weak and need to try and exercise more. I am very tired by 8pm when used to stay up until midnight. Well hope that answers most questions. Maybe a new thread will be good, but I know a lot on here are following this one so that makes it easy.

I cannot express my feelings for the wonderful support you folks have given me and will always be grateful you got me thru the toughest part of my life. Thank you to everyone!

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I hope that the hard part of this journey ends for you, you deserve to to be able to enjoy you weight loss. I admire how you have kept your head up and kept on going. You will get thru this npr. We will be here to support you!

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You are one of the bravest people I have encountered. You should be proud of yourself for the way you have handled this horrible situation.

I'm glad to hear that you are somewhat better and hope you continue to improve. When/if the botox wears off, will they be able to administer it again, if necessary? Or is that too risky?

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You are one of the bravest people I have encountered. You should be proud of yourself for the way you have handled this horrible situation.

I'm glad to hear that you are somewhat better and hope you continue to improve. When/if the botox wears off, will they be able to administer it again, if necessary? Or is that too risky?

I think they could do it again they also talked about surgery to the valve to replicate the botox.

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Maybe the artificial sweetners are an issue? My nut had me switch from Powerade Zero to G2 for extra cals. If I drink, or eat too quick, I get sick, or feel like I am going to. I hope you feel better soon. Nausea is the pits :(

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@@nprcowboy

Yeah we're missing. Hope all is well

Edited by kyrickchick64

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How are things going for you?

@@nprcowboy

Yeah we're missing. Hope all is well

He started a new, more positive thread and updated there. Search his name and it should pop up. The last check in was fairly positive.

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I don't see a new thread when I search for him.

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