InTransition
InTransition posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago
I am about 11 months post-op. I am a pretty big rule-follower, and was never much of a drinker before surgery anyway. (Seriously...super liver NEVER got drunk, so what was the point since i don't enjoy the taste of alcohol anyway.)
Well...la
InTransition posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
It has been gloomy here for days. I decided to do my hair different thinking it might be a pick-me-up, and when it was done, I stood in front of the mirror ststaring at myself. I don't recognize me. Maybe I look like someone familiar, but not like m
InTransition posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Interesting Article on "The Biggest Loser&quo - I actually applied for this show once...I guess now I'm happy I didn't make it!
http://nypost.com/2015/01/18/contestant-reveals-the-brutal-secrets-of-the-biggest-loser/?utm_cam...
InTransition posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Weird things only post-ops get? - I was just thinking about this today, and kind of laughing at where I am now, vs 3 months ago.
Feel free to add to my list, but here are some:
- That little thrill when you hit y...
InTransition posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
A giggle for today. - I just did a random search for 'bariatric' on Amazon to see what products would come up. In amongst the step stools and scales, there is a link to a "Jelly Belly Decorating Kit"!!...
InTransition posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
Nutrition if you throw up? - I'm 6 weeks post-op, on stage 3 of the diet. Unfortunately in the last week or so, if I don't have a long time to eat, and try to eat anything not on the full liquid diet (so anyt...
InTransition posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Ideas for a new couple's activity now that FOOD is - My husband has challenged me with finding something NEW for us to do together, now that I'm post op. For the last 10 1/2 years, food really has been 'what we do'. For dates we go...
InTransition posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Itchy at Drain Site - Normal? - I had my surgery Monday, came home Wednesday night. They took the penrose drain out literally minutes before I left the hospital, and it had been draining constantly (and grossly)...
InTransition posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
PreOp Blood Test show Anemia and Elevated Wbc - I have always been anemic, but the tests also show an elevated white blood cell count (about 5% high. ) I haven't heard from my PCP or Surgeon, and surgery is scheduled for Monday...
InTransition posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
How long off work? - Hi Everyone!
I'm new here, so sorry if I am asking a silly question.
I know pain level varies person to person, but I am trying to develop an estimate of how much time I will nee...