melizabeth posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Have you experienced hypoglycemia causing insomnia -  I have been experiencing low blood sugar (61) and had a panick attack that landed me in the hospital this past weekend thinking I was having a heart attack.  They kept me for t...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Is melatonin safe for a bypass patient? - Last two months been dealing with sleep issues. My doctor suggested 5mg Melatonin. Curious if anyone else takes this, if it has been successful or if you've had side effects.

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
No wonder it hurts - I finally got up the nerve to watch a video online of an extended tummy tuck...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL0tYC-uwjc    no wonder I'm still hurting after 7 weeks from an ex...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
6 weeks post extended TT Dr. said no need to wear - The PS doctor said that I don't have to wear the compression garment any longer.  However, his nurse said (after he left the room) that it would be beneficial for me to wear Spa...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
6 Weeks Post Op Extended TT - I can't say people didn't warn me...anxious to start feeling better.  I keep telling myself it must be because I'm getting OLD!  Still a little hunched over by the end of the da...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Horrific Spasms 5 Weeks Post Op Extended TT - Anybody else dealing with HORRIFIC muscle spasms (I think that's what's happening) in my midriff?  I haven't talked with my PS about it.  I just figured it was nerve endings etc...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
More Tailbone Talk - Okay, tonight I got up the nerve to ask my husband to look at my tailbone. He said it almost looks like a cut or break in my skin on my tailbone. He said he can't believe I'm sit...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Tailbone Pain, anyone else? - Seriously, the pain I'm having with my tailbone is unbearable!  I have had issues since losing the weight, I have NO BUTT.  I literally am sitting on a bone at all times.   Even...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Spasms normal at 17 days post op extended TT? - Two days ago I began having spasms in my midriff, is this to be expected?  I was wondering if I'd just over done it for the day.  Anyone else experience these spasms?

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Reached my GOAL weight today! - Today I have reached my GOALweight exactly 8 months post op RNY. I'm celebrating 89 lbs. lost and current weight at 120 lbs. Thank you for your continued support and encouragemen...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
What should I do ? - 12 Days post op extended TT. Yessterday I had JP drains removed. Today a lot of swelling and heat below binder on my hips an butt. What should I do?

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
J Drains Removed Today - Had to drive 2 hours to doctors office to have both J Drains removed today.  Also, had some staples removed and sutures clipped. Day 11 post op extended tummy tuck.  I haven't t...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
9 Days Post Op Extended TT - I made it out alive!!!  Felt like I'd been hit by a train the first few days.  No one can prepare you for how you're gonna feel, that's for sure.  Feeling good enough today to p...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
How long are you hunched over after extended TT? - I'm 8 days post op. Standing up straighter everyday. Anxious to know when I can expect to stand up normal without people noticing I'm stooped over.

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Any additional weight loss after TT - The doctor said he weighed the tissue he removed which was 4 1/2 pounds. Besides what wad removed did you lose additional weight?

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
6 days post op TT, when will I feel myself again? - I'm 59, in good health. Just wondering how long I Will be on the couch.

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
day 2 post op extended tummy tuck. - Allergic to the oxycodon, rash and extreme itching. I took 25mg of Benadryl, which helped. I had liquid Loratab from Rny surgery which works nicely. However, I need it every 3 h...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
1 day post op extended tt, can I take pain med mor - I'm needing the pain pills every 2 1/2 - 3 hours can I take a pain pill and not wait until the 4 hours as prescribed? Did you?

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Does PS speed up your Metabolism? - Is it true that ps may speed up your metabolism?  How could that be?  Seems like any surgery would slow your body down especially not being as mobile.  Your thoughts please.

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
How do you know if you have a hernia? - I have read that the majority of everyone posting has had hernia repairs.  My doctor has not mentioned anything about that to me.  Would I know if I had a hernia?  I am having a...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
What to wear post TT? - Thursday I'm scheduled for an extended TT.  The doctor said to wear something that zipped up or buttoned up front.  What did you wear after surgery.  I see a lot of people wore ...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Pain Medication Question - I'm scheduled for a TT on March 7.  I have already purchased my RX for Percacet (SP?) which is in tablet form.  I've been reading older posts and some people are saying if you'v...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Pain Medication Question - I'm having an extended tummy tuck March 7.  I already filled my pain medication prescription for percacet (SP?) in a tablet form.  I've been reading some older posts and some pe...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Pre op appt. today, what should I expect? - I am having my pre op appointment today for an extended tummy tuck.  I was told it will take and hour and a half and that it was okay to eat breakfast.  Could you fill me in on ...

melizabeth posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Diet Coke??? Remind me again PLEASE - I have an addition to Diet Soda!  I am 17 months post op RNY and have maintained my weight for 6 months.  The classes we took at Kaiser before having surgery said that soda need...
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