LaurieJ64 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

Hi, I am at two weeks post op (down 19lbs,total 67lbs since January) and am having some problems with my legs right before I go to bed. It's like I have to move them or walk around. It is very uncomfortable and i did not sleep really well last night. I


LaurieJ64 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

Wow, hard to say that the week just flew by, but it did. Surgery went well. I did not have too much pain, but when I felt uncomfortable I did take some pain medicine to stay ahead of the pain. Did have a lot of nausea that lasted to the next day. They


LaurieJ64 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

Hi. Was not sure what I should buy. I see chewables or whole tablets that I know I can't swollow right now. What do you all recommend? I am one week post op


LaurieJ64 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

so after 10 months, the day is finally here. I go in tomorrow at 8:30!


LaurieJ64 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago

Hi. I have finally got my surgery date and it is October 5th. Started my preop diet last Thursday. I was wondering what clothes you were able to wear after surgery. I know I will of course have multiple incisions. I heard of people using a sports bra i


LaurieJ64 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 11 months ago

Hi. Had my endoscopy today. Piece of cake! They found a small ulcer and small hernia .Next week is my last nut visit. I'm on my last month of weight watchers, so they are saying they will submit after the nut visit. I was under the impression my primar


LaurieJ64 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 11 months ago

So, I know post op the plan is sip, sip, sip. I was just wondering how big is a sip? Is it more like a slurp? Also, my surgeon said that all meds have to be crushed for 4 weeks. Is the sip enough to swallow the crushed pill? Thinking of talking to my p


LaurieJ64 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 12 months ago

So, I went to Sams Club this weekend and bought a new premier protein product. It is like gatorade and is 90 calories, no sugar and is 20grams of protein. Sat out on the deck and had one with ice and it was pretty good.

Has anyone tried it yet?


LaurieJ64 posted a discussion topic 7 years ago

Well, yesterday I bagged up all my winter and fall clothes and will bring them to the thrift store today. It felt kind of odd thinking I will not wear some of my favorite clothes again. Also have some fears of not losing a lot. Did you feel that way? I


LaurieJ64 posted a discussion topic 7 years ago

Hi. I am new to the forum and just wanted to introduce myself. I have been following this site and you guys seem like a great group of people. I have been considering w/l surgery for about 2 years and have made a commitment to have the surgery. I have

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