I promised I would post results of my first blood panel because of the f-stone comments and concerns.  Everything was great with my bloodwork except my iron levels.  I am now anemic and taking a seperate iron supplement.  I have purchased a chewable form of an adult multivitamin which I will do for my next blood panel to see if there is much of a difference.

BTW...I am now in "onederland" and I am only 7 weeks out!!!!

I've been putting off dealing with mine. I think this weekend I will dive in. It's that fear the you will need them again someday...Let's say NO FLIPPEN WAY and toss them!!!

i THINK IT DEPENDS ON THE DOCOTR. i ONLY HAD TO HAVE THEM IN THE HOSPITAL. yOU DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THEM IN YOUR BELLY. i TOOK MINE IN MY THIGHS. i HAVE VERY MUSCULAR THIGHS TOO, NOT A LOT OF FAT, BUT i HAVE NEVER BEEN KEEN ON BELLY INJECTIONS. THEY AREN'T A BIG DEAL. sorry didn't know the caps lock was on

It's on my bucket list of things to do after I reach my goal. I know I will be thinking of this post when the time comes, I do hate shaving and I'm not really hairy anyways, so it might last me a long time. I have done bikini's in my college days, but never the whole enchilada.

Thank you Kelly for starting this thread. It has saved me a lot of typing and a lot of questions. I am going to cut and paste and post this in my house too!

I am also 3 days out and this drain really stinks. According to my nurse practitioner , the doc will leave it in for 2 weeks. I don't understand the point. Nothing is draining since I've been off the IV. I am hoping he takes it out at the one week apt! I am glad to hear you are doing well. I don't feel so hot just yet. I think this drain is part of the problem. keep us posted!

wow, I am sore!  The gas really sucks too!.  I feel like no matter how hard I try, every time I sip I can feel the gas bubbles inside.  My doc has me drinking form a 2 tsp medicine cup.  It forces me to sip, but I am still getting gas.  I started menstruating the day of surgery, actually it was a not so fun surprise and I can't figure out what pain is from my pouch and what pain is from my ovaries on my left side where I have cysts.  I have been somewhat menopausal so when I do get a cycle,  they are bad!!  I hopw I feel better in a couple more days.

You look great! Nice job... I get my surgery tomorrow, but am only 15 pounds down. Your discipline is awesome!

Well, I am less than a week away from the big day.  I have been an emotional wreck already...I cry at the drop of a hat.  I just started a new job and low and behold the surgeon moves my surgery up by a month.  I am a nervous wreck that I won't be able to get back to work soon enough.  I'm scared I won't wake up after the surgery...I'm really starting to freak out now.  My poor husband looks like he's afraid to approach me most days.  He stands back to get an idea how I'm feeling before he gives me a kiss after work.  I can't imagine what I wll be like after surgery.  My primary care doc just gave me a script for effexor.  I get it filled tomorrow.  I have been weaning off of Pristiq because I won't be able to take it after surgery.  Wow...what a roller coaster ride of emotions I'm having.  Is this normal???Am I a freak???

This reminds me that it's so important to maintain a good sense of humor!!

I am diabetic ( that's why I am having WLS) 54 is too low. You should be between 90-120 to be considered normal. It just means you are not getting enough carbs in and your body is producing too much insulin. Fresh fruit should help if it doesn't make you dump...I am waiting to have my surgery on the 14th of June, so I am not completely aware of what fruits one can handle. I'm sure Oranges have too much sugar. Peeled apples with a small amount of SF peanut butter may help

Thank you all so much for the quick reply. I am really doing my best to get prepared for this!!!