Julie S. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

Hello everyone! Just stopping by with a quick question. Yesterday my Dr prescribed Naproxen 500mg twice a day for knee pain. I mentioned VSG surgery and my Hypertension and he didn't seem to mind he just shrugged his shoulders and said its ok. I'm 11 m


Julie S. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I'm seven months out and I consume approximately 800 calories a day.  I recently started water aerobics 1 hour four times a week.  When I record on my fitness pal, it counts at approximately 549 calories burned.  So in total that actually means I consu


Julie S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Woke up with this horrible feeling! - i woke up at 5am feeling like I have something stuck in my esophagus.  I feel like I need to burp but can't  and like if something is just sitting there ready to slide into the sle...

Julie S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Diet plans - Following this forum, I have learned that doctors have different diet plans and my doc is no exception.  Thing is  now that I am ten days out I'm suppose to start phase 3 which inc...

Julie S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Newbies what are you eating/drinking? - Any peeps out there who are still on full liquids? I'd like to know what you're managing to drink. I'm five days out and worry it's not enough. So far: B. 1/4 c. Cream of wheat wa...

Julie S. wrote a blog post 9 years, 3 months ago
I did it!! - So here I am finally got my sleeve five days ago.  I must say I feel so blessed! I truly believe in God and I know he has a plan for each and everyone of us.  So many things happen...

Julie S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Singular - I'm four days out and I want to take singular. It was given to me before the surgery thing is, I don't know if I can and if it can be crushed.  Tried calling dr but they are closed...

Julie S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Scared if coughing!! - Happy New Year to everyone! I have a concern...today I've been coughing a little every now and then.  But in the past two hours I've been coughing more frequently and I'm getting s...

Julie S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Clear liquids! -  Hi I'm two days out and having a difficult time getting all my clear liquids in.  So far today I've managed 11 onz  8 water 3 sf grape juice  1 sf jello Im terrified of dehydr...

Julie S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Pain meds? - Had surgery on Monday and got home last night.  My dr gave me hydrocodon for pain. My question is what kind of pain did you experience? I really don't have real pain just some spas...

Julie S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Toprol XL! - Hi,  I have a concern .... I was told you need to crush your meds after surgery. Ok so how do take my toprol XL since it is NOT supposed to be crushed because of its extended rele...

Julie S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Diastolic heart failure - Hi, I was recently diagnosed with Diastolic heart failure a condition where the heart does not fully relax. I had just started considering vsg. Has anyone had surgery with this con...

Julie S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Diastolic heart failure - Hi, I was recently diagnosed with Diastolic heart failure a condition where the heart does not fully relax. I had just started considering vsg.  Has anyone had surgery with this co...

Julie S. wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
My surgery - So here I am December 2011 and no surgery   A year ago they were running the tests to get me ready when they found out that there was something wrong with my heart.  They did a hea...

Julie S. posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Thyroidectomy anyone? - Hi all Has anyone had thier thyroid removed before surgery? I had a total thyroid removal three years ago and as a result I have gained more weight.  I'm afraid that the sleeve w...

Julie S. selected a surgeon: Michael Morris M.D.. 13 years, 3 months ago
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Laredo, TX
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12/29/2014
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May 25, 2009
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