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Skin Rashes - What to do about them and how to stop them.  I'm now to the point in weight loss where my tummy is sagging and creating a rash. Hopefully, there are others who have battled ...

4 Months Post Op - How to Eat??? - So, I've finally reached the "healthy eating" stage.  Yay me!!!!  I've had one complication after another so I've just finished an elongated "soft" stage.  I've been able to eat...

Need Help - I feel like I'm constantly coming here to report problems.  Since I've begun this journey I've had a lot of complications beyond my control.  Post surgical infections, my sleeve...

Thanks to our Spouses & Loved Ones - As I was blogging today about all my complications -- yeah, I had another one that doc fixed last week.  Found a blockage.  It's been one complication after another and a couple...

Another Complication Fixed - It's been awhile since I've posted.  I kinda got discouraged as I was watching all the OH'ers have one successful surgery after another.  No problems.  Then this one lady posted...

Finally on Real Food -- Need some Suggestion on ho - O.k. guys -- I'm stoked -- Finally eating soft REAL foods and it's feeling good w/o any nausea.  I had trouble a couple of weeks ago & got batted back to all fluids.  This is th...

Goodwill & I are new BFF's - So, I'm about 7 wks post op & close to 40 lbs lighter.  My old clothes no longer fit -- so for the last few weeks I've been donating my larger clothes to Mr. Good & Will. Th...

Low Energy, Heartburn, & Pureed Stage -- Sugge - I'm 5 wks post op and my energy level sucks it seems no matter what I do.  I've added an extra protein shake (which takes hours to drink, but has 40 grams of protein).  I'm on t...

Starting Over after Readmission - So, I ended up having a major complication.  On Sept 16th, I went for the endoscopy and my doc said everything was fine.  I asked what about my temp and he said it was 98.2.  I ...

I found my hip bone.... - I was laying down the other day and happened to notice something sticking up and I thought...hmmm...what's that. Holy cow - it's my hip bone.  30 lbs down and I found someth...

Re-Admitted to Hospital -- Stumbling Block - In my last post, I had shared I was having complications and my doctor did the endoscope on Monday & said everything was fine.  See me in 2 days.  When I went in for the endosco...

Day 11 - Complications - We are at Day 11 -- Weighing in @ 264.  Whoop.  So, Thursday I went to the support group and it was great.  The docs were there along with people who haven't had surgery to thos...

Started Strong -- Complications Have Hit (So not h - My surgery was 9/4 and I d/c'd from the hospital feeling great (considering the major surgery).  I was walking, had tons of energy, drinking like crazy, losing weight,  my hope ...

Day 6 Post Op Fluid Intake - Hi, I'm Day 6 post op for VSG.  My doc has me on a 2 wk clear liquid diet and I'm doing well on it.  My question is doc said to drink 8 oz w/in a hour.  I'm able to drink almost...

Day 6 Post Op - My first day off pain meds!  Yeay!!!!  Holy cow -- I can think straight.  Still can't drive though.  My low belly is still swollen and tender and pushing on the brake makes thos...

Thanks for the positive feedback! This surgery is to not just help me...

Here All -- Newbie Here - Hi, I'm Diana and I am 5 days post op gastric sleeve.  I just found out about this group.  So far I'm doing well...just difficulty w/ stamina. Look forward to any tips, comm...

At Home -- Real Time Begins - So I finished all my consults, clearances, supervised weight loss, and pre-op.  Did a little begging w/ the insurance company, paid my 20% and my surgery was finally approved an...