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WOOHOO! Why to Go! Remember this feeling as you go forward. There will be challenges ahead and if you stop and remember how you feel now what ever you are getting ready to take a bite out of will not be worth this feeling!
We are doing the Happy Dance with you!
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
So glad you are doing so well!
Congratulations I'm glad you're doing so great! I am someone with a very low pain tolerance and I'm just hoping and praying that my recovery will be as smooth as yours. I like to read everyone's stories on their experience during recovery whether good or bad but yours gives me the best hope that it might not be so bad. Thanks for sharing! 
Congrats! Happy you are doing so well. It was the same for me except I had indescribable gas pain. I took the month off but luckily, going back early was welcomed. Take care :-)
Good morning. All is well here and although work is slower right now for us too,,,,,, I welcome the "breather" since we go full tilt the rest of the year.
1 1/2 months post VGS
B - greek yogurt, 1/2 protein shake
S - 1/2 low fat bran muffin
L - 2 chicken kabobs
S - turkey pepperette
D - corned beef brisket, dessert possibly sugar free jello
S - 1/2 protein shake
Good morning Menu Mates! How are you all today? Things are good here, still waiting for work to pick up. I have an eye appointment this morning and then not too much after that. Hit the gym this morning and did the elliptical and abs.
Post Op 2 yrs 9+ mos
B - 1/2 everything bagel, 1 egg, 1 slice havarti
S - oikos key lime
L - greek salad with 4 oz chicken breast
S - deli turkey
D - shepperds pie or meatloaf, I haven't decided
Have a great day everyone!
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
Thank you! Congratulations on your date! You must be so excited!
Referral: Nov. 9/18 HRRHOrientation: January 29, 2019Met Surgeon: May 27, 2019Nurse & Dietician: June 10, 2019Internist: June 12, 2019Social Worker: June 28, 2019Surgery Date: October 7, 2019
That's a great timeline! If that follows suit for me, I would be having surgery before my 32nd birthday and that would be an awesome gift to myself!
Referral: Nov. 9/18 HRRHOrientation: January 29, 2019Met Surgeon: May 27, 2019Nurse & Dietician: June 10, 2019Internist: June 12, 2019Social Worker: June 28, 2019Surgery Date: October 7, 2019
Islandgirl, did you try low dose of magnesium? muscles are in soft tissue. low level cramps will cause. as you have lost weight, it takes a long time for muscles to rebuild . magnesium and K2, one , taken daily. used in combination have been my best fix for hip pain. If you want to see if it works try 1-2 tablespoons of milk of mag... what ever you think yypur stomach will tolerate. ( laxative dose is 4-6)
Sunny,
lower back vertebrae out of alignment will cause this... to check that alignment lay on your back, no pillow,under shoulders or head.. on bed with knees flexed, knees bent to 90 degree. heels even, but not necessarily touching...if one knee is higher, back is out on that side. chiro showed me how to put in alignment.
take oppposite arm hook inner elbow behind the knee which is lower, rock back on bed clearing that hip . return to position... to set the alignment...give both legs a hug with both elbows hooked inside the bend of both legs and roll back to upper back.. again no pillow....
Atre you having muscle cramps? if so magnesium in citrate form would prob help. ( if you want to find out before buying mag citrate capsules...use a single dose of Milk of magnesia.. a dose of 2 tablespoon gives me relief from cramping within 15 min. It is hard for me to keeep mine up. and is one of my long standing problems.. I had tail bone injury from age 18, so often awaken to turn over. heating pad might help as well. If it is mineral problem try adding K2, which helps move minerals to proper place in body.
when i sit my backbone rubs everthing... have to have a very padded chair.. welcome to the club of discovering many body changes. Hope these things help...
