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Topic: Surgery scheduled for Thurs 8/18
Hi Everyone,
I have just discovered this site and there seems to be lots of helpful and supportive people out there. I am lucky enough to have a great support group: my partner had the bypass 3 years ago and my mom had the sleeve done last year. After today I will start my 2 days of clear liquid diet! I cant believe that my date is already here! Any last minute suggestions for what to take to the hospital, hints for clear liquid diet, pureed diet, etc? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Wish me luck!
Thanks!
Stacy
I have just discovered this site and there seems to be lots of helpful and supportive people out there. I am lucky enough to have a great support group: my partner had the bypass 3 years ago and my mom had the sleeve done last year. After today I will start my 2 days of clear liquid diet! I cant believe that my date is already here! Any last minute suggestions for what to take to the hospital, hints for clear liquid diet, pureed diet, etc? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Wish me luck!
Thanks!
Stacy
Topic: RE: Few bumps in the road...
Ooohhh my goodness, I am glad you are on the mend. That does sound scary, I know the worst is behind you and you will have a smooth ride ahead.
Good luck to you, and you will be in our prayers.
Stella
Good luck to you, and you will be in our prayers.
Stella
Topic: made my final choice
I will be having RNY at SOCH in manahawkin nj . did almost all of my pre op tests only GI left and Echo on the heart. IF ANybody can give me some support would be great Started at 272 and I'm 5ft 5in. Todays weight 264 still scared but so ready for this went to a support meeting but was mostly geared towards lap-band. Need RNY support
Topic: RE: Few bumps in the road...
Thanks Kimi for sharing your experience. Sorry to read of these issues, but glad to know you're ok.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Let us know how Thursday's meeting works out!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Let us know how Thursday's meeting works out!!
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: Few bumps in the road...
About 10 days after I had my revision from band to bypass, I was taken to the hospital after vomitting blood and then passing out, was scary for my family members who found me. I was having some internal bleeding...they gave me 4 units of blood and did an upper scope within 24 hours, that showed a small area that needed to be corterized, which they did and I went home. Feeling great and ready to tackle the world, but 2 days later I was releasing blood from the butt.....so another unit of blood and an upper scope and colonoscopey....let me tell you that stuff you have to drink is God awful!!!
They didn't find anything this time...could be from my old stomach but since the bleeding stopped we just have to "wait and see" or hope its run its course.
Well I'm home for 4 days now, eating soft foods and feeling good, very tired but I'm getting there. Everything seems to be doing well, no blood and hopefully on the mend.
People have asked me if I would do it all again...my answer....HELL YES!!!!!! I love not feeling bloated and already my knees are pain free....I had lost 18lbs after my 1 week visit....I go back to my doc on Thursday so hopefully the scale has moved downward!!!!
Just wanted to share my experience and while it was a bit scary....I still believe this was the best decision I made!!!
They didn't find anything this time...could be from my old stomach but since the bleeding stopped we just have to "wait and see" or hope its run its course.
Well I'm home for 4 days now, eating soft foods and feeling good, very tired but I'm getting there. Everything seems to be doing well, no blood and hopefully on the mend.
People have asked me if I would do it all again...my answer....HELL YES!!!!!! I love not feeling bloated and already my knees are pain free....I had lost 18lbs after my 1 week visit....I go back to my doc on Thursday so hopefully the scale has moved downward!!!!
Just wanted to share my experience and while it was a bit scary....I still believe this was the best decision I made!!!
Kimi
Everything happens for a reason..Just believe...
Topic: ? re: Dr. JB's Old Muhlenberg Support Group
I know the new group meets out of JFK, since JB is no longer in the area (?). Anyway, at a few of the meetings while at Muhlenberg, a hematologist attended....an Indian dr. who spoke both times about iron infusion therapy. Does anyone remember this doctor's name and where he practices? Thanks.
Topic: We did it! We overcame our fear of height together!
My bariatric support group, LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) went ziplining together!
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WTG LIPO!
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WTG LIPO!
Maryellen
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
Topic: Brick area?
I have half containers of syntrax nectar twisted cherry and carribean cooler. Can you use them? I hate to throw them away if someone else would like them. I just can't stomach it anymore. Funny how everyone's tastes are so different! I don't have any pets and they are very new containers. I only used maybe 5 to 10 scoops from each. I'll drop them or you can pick them up.
Oooh...also a container of unflavored Jay Robb egg white protein powder that I used pre-op -4 months ago that I no longer want.
Oooh...also a container of unflavored Jay Robb egg white protein powder that I used pre-op -4 months ago that I no longer want.
Melissa HW:350 SW:333 CW:234 GW:128
Topic: GOOD LUCK NANNETTE!!!!
Hey Nannete,
Just wanted to say, GOOD LUCK tomorrow!
Please keep us posted!
(((HUGS)))
Just wanted to say, GOOD LUCK tomorrow!
Please keep us posted!
(((HUGS)))
Maryellen
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
Topic: A Sunday Thought!
Plant seeds of happiness, hope, success and love;
it will come back to you in abundance.
This is the law of nature.
--Steve Maraboli
Wishing you all a SENSATIONAL Sunday!
(((HUGS)))
it will come back to you in abundance.
This is the law of nature.
--Steve Maraboli
Wishing you all a SENSATIONAL Sunday!
(((HUGS)))
Maryellen
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
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