EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
When do you take your vitamins? - My doctor advised me that I could take my meds and vitamins, but "don't make it a pill meal." I take four small (less than tic tac sized) pills at night.  One in the morning. Vit...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Ugh, can't get the shakes down... - I liked Syntrax Nectar Chocolate Truffle and Muscle Milk Chocolate prior to surgery.  I had regularly had one for breakfast.  I also like the Quest White Chocolate Raspberry bars. ...

EmmyK posted a comment 9 years, 10 months ago
I'm an OR nurse. All of those things they told you about are pretty...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
The 2-3 week stall - I was sleeved 21 days ago.  The scale hasn't budged in days (after the delight of shedding 17 lbs from the morning of surgery...) I read about this.  I knew it would likely happen...

EmmyK posted a comment 9 years, 10 months ago
From one nurse to all the others, thanks for all that you do!!!

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
One week post op - WOW!  What a week! Down 19.5 lbs from the day I came home (extra fluid.)  Down 11.6 lbs from morning of surgery.  I. loathe. powedered. whey. Discovered I can take slightly lar...

EmmyK posted a comment 9 years, 10 months ago
I have read this a few times, and I just had a light bulb moment. ...

EmmyK posted a comment 9 years, 10 months ago
My husband was a dedicated donor, but since he took up running...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Any Disney goers? Making dining plans for WDW. - We are Disney fans, and we visit Walt Disney World at least once a year.  We have a trip planned for mid November.  We have the option of making our dining reservations in a few da...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Bra drama - I'm wearing a wireless/sport bra looking kinda bra.  It's typically a relaxing/yoga pants and t-shirt kinda bra.  One I can easily sleep in. But the band goes right over the lower...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Anyone else have a job where they can't have water - I'm an OR nurse.  We can't have water in the OR.  I'm going to ask my surgeon on Friday what he suggests, considering the rigid nature of my work.  I was just curious if anyone els...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
The feeling that this wasn't such a good idea... - It hit today.  I expected it.  It's the combination of the drugs, the slight dehydration, the discomfort.  It's happened before when I had other surgeries.  I'm hungry.  The rest o...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Day 3... - Less sore. Can sleep in my bed.  Taking less pain medicine.  Which is good, because narcotic dreams are WHACK.  Aliens, living in rural Texas, weird odd jobs. Worst of all, I drea...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Day 2: Home and sore - Oof...it was so much easier in the hospital with that PCA.  Bring back my pain button, please! Couldn't get comfortable to sleep.  Can't roll over in bed.  The sips of water are...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Coming out of the closet, so to speak - So, I got my sleeve yesterday.  With the exception of my husband and a few close friends, I told everyone I was having a hernia repair related to my previous surgery.  Considering ...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Sleeved! - It totally happened!  The pain in PACU/recovery was terrible.  Way worse than my intestinal surgery in October.  I think it is under control now.  Going to get up and walk when the...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
TOMORROW! - Surgery day is finally here!   I'm scheduled for 12:30.  As an OR nurse, I make people wait all of the time.  I bet I don't get in until 2.  It's only fair.

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Planning for new clothes... - Surgery in Wednesday.  To keep me busy and not thinking about food/surgery, etc, I had my colors done.  The full on color draping to see what looks best.  I figure if I'm going to ...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
4 days to go...Before pics - Took the before pics.  Ugh.  I emailed them to myself and archived them.  I know I'll want them later, for comparison, but for now?  UGH. Started packing my bag.  Just 4 days to g...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Not cold feet...fear of failing - My surgery is April 30.  I began this journey last August (had a six month wait with old insurance, had diverticulitis that resulted in a sigmoid colectomy in October.  We moved cr...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Returning to full duty/physical work - My surgeon's office has not returned my call about this issue. I'm an OR nurse (but don't work with my doctor.  The facility where I work is not a COE.)  I have to be released to ...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Best place to buy vitamins? - Just a month to go...I had my preop class at the hospital (I'm an OR nurse, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well organized this system is!) Where is the "best" place to buy ...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Surgery date! - Finally!  After the switch from UHC to BC and a cross country move, I have a date!  April 30!  So ready for the next part!

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Howdy - I'm Emmy.  I finally decided to explore WLS last summer.  I had UHC at the time, and all of the docs in Virginia said I should go with the RNY.  So, I started my six months program...

EmmyK posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Office is submitting! (and Intro...) - I've been lurking about and posting a few times in response to a few things.  I've considered WLS since 2007.  I was never ready to do the work until now.  I've always been ...
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