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Almost 4 month update - WOW!  This is definitely a roller coaster ride, and one that is no where near over yet. In the beginning I really prayed for death I was so sick and in so much pain. I never though...

2.5 months out - Is this all normal? - Hey all!  Surery was 12/4 and I was miserable for 6 weeks - like wishing for death miserable.  I am no longer sick like I was but there is a definite learning curve to eating :) I ...

FINALLY, Good News! - So GOOD NEWS - I am done with TPN, no longer nauseous every day (just the odd here and there thing) and progressing well. According to surgeon I am ahead of the game for weight ...

Another Update, still is hospital - Well, I am still in the hospital and will be here at least through Monday.  They have me hooked up to TVM (which is food through my picc line) plus many other electrolytes and m...

Constantly Sick at 1 month post-op - I am so sick I just can't believe this is normal.  I am unable to eat or drink anything, I vomit within 30 minutes (not that anything but spit comes up) and it is horrible liter...

Vomiting - Ok...Just don't know if I should be concerned. I still feel like death, constantly nauseous, weak and miserable. I promise not to b**** about that to you guys all the time BUT t...

Ticker ? - How do I get my tickers to show up next to each other as opposed to one under the other? You can't see the second one when it's under the first.

Update - So, I had my 1st post-op check.  Dr sent me to ER to have a CT scan done and make sure all is ok. Everything is fine - just some constipation (TMI, sorry!!!).  Still feel like d...

Is it supposed to be this bad in the beginning? - So..DS was 12/4 as expected really hard time with anesthesia and nauseous through the 5th. At home now and I just feel like crap - and that's nice. I've had my gallbladder out a...

Less than 2 days out - So, had my DS yesterday at 8:30 am - was in a room around 5pm and very sick all night. Oddly enough I am hungry. Not starving ravenous but tummy growling hungry. I am having to ...

Need help for immediate Post--Op - The journey that seemed to be taking FOREVER is now almost here!  I have my insurance approval (YEAH!) AND a surgery date of 12/4.  My pre-op with the surgeon is 11/26.  I have ...

Support Group Newnan, GA? - Hey there!  My Dr. is requiring me to go to 2 support groups and I am hoping someone can help me - I went to one but they didn't have a sign in sheet so I won't get credit.  I a...

Surgical Assistant Fee?? - I am looking at going with Dr. Smith in Atlanta, GA and have completed their seminar, paperwork and have only one more WL visit from my PCP required (plus my Psych and NUT). I j...

DS or Sleeve? BMI only 39.2 - I was originally going with the Sleeve, but I am now seriously considering the DS. I have a very hard time losing weight and I also have MS which makes my ability to exercise mo...

Questions about Surgeons - Hi there!  I am wondering what experience you have had with surgeons.  I went to one seminar from Dr. William Johnson at Johns Creek and enjoyed his seminar, but did not like th...