joconnor0922
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
Hello- I had the sleeve 1.5 years ago and was wondering if anyone experienced difficulty getting pregnant after the surgery when they had no trouble before it? Everything I read is about how people have the surgery to help get pregnant or that you are
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Is it normal for weight loss to slow way down clos - Hi everyone!!
I'm almost 7 months out from surgery and my weight lost has been pretty steady along the way. After the first month, my weight has consistently averaged about 2 poun...
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Slow loss around 4-5 months? - So I'm about 4.5 months out, down 55 pounds but weight loss has really slowed the last 6 weeks or so- not a complete stall but 1/2 pound, maybe 1 pound per week. I called my NUT to...
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Thoughts please - I went for my 2 month appointment with my surgeon and my nutritionist today. My surgery weight was 232 and my current weight is 203. Anyway, I have been averaging 550-650 calories,...
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Have you had a leak? What were the symptoms? Nervo - If you had a leak, what were your symptoms? I posted yesterday that I was having muscle weakness- I called my doctor this morning and they wanted me to come in tomorrow for some la...
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Muscle weakness - Hi
I was wondering if anyone had feelings of muscle weakness in the post op period? I'm almost 4 weeks post op and for the past few days, my muscles (especially my quads) feel so ...
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
For those of you who keep carbs to a minimum... - Did you do it right from the start? Or was there a certain point in time- when you started soft foods, etc, that you started tracking it. Right now I'm only supposed to be tracking...
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Feel like I'm failing - I'm 3 weeks post op today and feel like I'm not doing what I need to. I have yet to meet my fluid goal of 48 ounces per day and I have not met my protein goal either. I met with th...
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Stage 3 diet help - I'm so confused!! I met with my nutritionist today (surgery 5/5). I have been unable to meet my protein requirements because every protein shake I have tried makes me gag. I've bee...
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Struggling with protein shakes- any recommendation - Before the surgery, I was pretty happy with the unjury shakes and now I can't stomach them. I have tried premier protein and those taste terrible to me- instantly gag. GNC total le...
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Are these goals realistic? - I posted yesterday about struggling to get all water and protein in. I was sleeved on Monday and my goals are 48 ounces of clear liquids and 70 grams of protein. Protein can not co...
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Newly sleeved and some questions - Hello everyone- I was sleeved on Monday- yay!! I was so nervous and thought about canceling but stuck it out and made it through. I came home last night. I was wondering how long m...
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
When di you tell your work? - Hi,
I have my surgery date now and was wondering when everyone usually let work know? Also did you tell your work what you were having done? It sounds like I will most likely need...
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Wondering if my surgeon is experienced enough? - Hi,
I 'm in the pre-op process and not sure if the surgeon I picked is experienced enough? I picked a hospital nearby that is a center of excellence and also the hospital that my ...
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
New to the board with a few questions? - Hi, I'm new to the board and currently on my way to hopefully VSG in April. I have already completed most of my pre-op testing and have 1 visit left with my NP, mental health couns...
joconnor0922 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Has anyone had surgery with Dr. Lane in Medford? - Hi,
I have been working towards VSG surgery in the next few months with Dr. Lane out of Lawrence Memorial Hospital. I haven't been able to find any feedback on her and was wonderi...
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