Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
What to search site for to get back on track? - I posted last week about getting way off track at 6 months out. Scale is really stuck. If I was to search these forums for advice on getting back on track, what search terms should...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Still craving sweets and hungry. 6 months post-op - feeling discouraged. Apparently they forgot to remove the grhenlin from my stomach because I am still hungry a lot of the time.  In fact I was hungry just hours after surgery.  I a...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Gallbladder trouble.... - I know this is a recurring subject, so I'll be short and sweet.  Pain in upper right ribcage for about 6 weeks. Now has spread to my shoulder blade and front right shoulder.  Pai...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
11 weeks out. Weight is dropping, life is filled w - I'm thrilled to be 11 weeks out and 60 lbs down. The past 2 weeks have been challenging to say the least. I won't bore you with the details, but in a nutshell... - two of my neigh...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Frozen dessert maker? - My birthday is next week and I would love something that will allow me to make a sugar free frozen yogurt or something similar. I was looking at the cuisinart frozen yogurt maker b...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
A little off track at almost 8 weeks post-op. Help - Please, I do best with encouraging comments.  Im almost 8 weeks post-op and apparently I have a sleeve of steel. I haven't gotten sick once, and I have no intolerances to any food...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Help- awful taste in my mouth when I get hungry?!! - I'm 6 weeks out, and the past 2 weeks I've noticed a horrible Metallic taste in my mouth, usually as I'm getting hungry, or after some time has passed after eating. It's so bad it ...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
6 weeks out and so tired.... Morning med issues... - It's like it just hit me this weekend. I sleep fine at night-8-8.5 hours. I'm so tired in the morning and need a nap by 12 or 1.  I'm a little concerned because I haven't been very...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Bariatric Multivitamin Capsule Recommendations? - I've graduated to capsules, which couldn't come soon enough. Chewables of all brands make me gag. I've always been a baby when it comes to swallowing pills, so I need to know what ...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Gall Bladder concerns.... How do you know and how - Just this week at almost 6 weeks out, I've been getting this weird "pain" in the middle of my bra area. Sometimes it's like a burning "I'm so hungry that I'm nauseated" sensation b...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Funny NSV #2 - I had to work today, and wore black dress pants. I kept feeling something weird on the side of my hips, thought my pockets were twisted. Realized my panties were falling down!!!  I...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Lactose intolerance??? Possible TMI, really disco - 4 weeks out tomorrow and for the very first time I'm wondering what in the heck I have done to myself. I had to get IV's on Thursday, followed by a weekend of diarrhea after everyt...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
How long to take the PPI?? - I ran out of my PPI, and notice today I'm a weird mix of hungry and nauseated. Could that be acid?  Is this something we take forever or just short term?  Any input?   Thanks, R...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Going in for an IV at 3.5 weeks out. - I heard back from the doctor about my labs and she ordered IV fluids at the infusion center at the hospital. No anemia, just blood volume depletion, this causing the super low bloo...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Low blood pressure 3 weeks out. Dr visit... - I've been running around 88/60. I went to the surgeon and the PA sent me to the primary care. She did all kinds of blood pressure readings, all very low. She finally decided either...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
My stats for the day. Input?? - As of 7:30 pm, these are my numbers. Does this sound about right?  I still have an evening snack of another protein shake and I'm steadily drinking my water.  I haven't peed in sev...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Can you help me figure this out? - I'm frustrated and feeling very down.  -scale hasn't budged in a week and a half.  -blood pressure is very low. 84/55 -urine is medium to darkish.  -I'm puffy everywhere. My fa...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
I think I over-ate. Yuck. - I've been handling my first few days of soft solids pretty well 14 days out. When I got home from work, I was starving. I had like 1 oz of tilapia left over from last night, so I a...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Exercise at 2 weeks out?? - I have been walking since day one.  I go a little further every day, and I'm up to about a mile I guess.  Today was my first day back at work, and I didn't walk before work and aft...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Soft Food Menu?? - Sorry so many questions today... I start soft foods Monday. I have a list of acceptable foods, but for some reason, I don't have a sample "menu" like I had for the first 2 weeks. I...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Going off Lasix and weigh gain? - Does anyone has experience going off of Lasix and experiencing weight gain?  My blood pressure has been low, so my doc took me off of it, but now I'm gaining weight (10 days out) a...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
My very FIRST NSV!!! - I am nine days postop, and I am officially off of both of my blood pressure medications!!!  I honestly have tears in my eyes.  I went for a follow up on Monday, and my BP was low, ...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Hungry most of the time at 8 days out. - I am a little nervous. My stomach feels genuinely hungry most of the time. I am on full liquids; cream of wheat, Greek yogurt, blended and creamy soups, sugar free pudding and all ...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Getting in protein: week 2 - As I've mentioned before, protein shakes make me gag.  All flavors, all brands. Too sweet.  I saw the nutritionist yesterday, she said to mix in the unflavored protein powder with ...

Twinsinsept. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Heart palpitations while eating?? - I'm 5 days postop and tonight was my first official sit down with other people type meal. I had a few sips of broth, sugar free jello and a few sips of a protein shake. Out of the ...
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