Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
My ever evolving journey! - Well, here I am at a few days past my 4-month surgiversary and discovering this journey is ever-changing and my adjustments are sometimes daily.  Who knew...(?)  I have recently di...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Exercise NSV - What an exciting day today.  It's just a little thing, but was a shock to me.  I've been walking/running on the treadmill and had not been on my stationary recombant bike for about...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
2 Month Surgiversary NSV! - Well here I am at my 2-month surgiversary!  This morning when I weighed and measured (I limit my scale events to once/week), I was a little down and out.  It seems that I pretty mu...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
New Experience... hmmm - So I finally found a protein shake I could tolerate (GNC premade Strawberry) and made myself a Breakfast shake with 2oz of greek yogurt.  I only drank about 6 oz and started gaggin...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Liquids and Sipping - I hope this is not a stupid question, but it seems like it should be harder.  I'm just starting my 2nd week of post-op liquids.  I find I can drink almost everything except water i...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Ruggie? - Has anyone heard from Ruggie?  Last week just as I was going in for my VSG he was having horrible problems with his stomach and they couldn't find out what the problem was.  Since ...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
PPI's - Okay so I thought I was so organized and had everything ready for me when I got home.  Wrong... I've always taken Nexium, but what I have is a capsule (lg) so I've just been suffer...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Home and Sleeved! - I feel like I must be a freak of nature!  I have had almost no pain at all... to the point I questioned whether the surgeon even sleeved me.  But he assured me he did and repaired ...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Off to hospital - Well here it is!  I'm off to the hospital (out of town) for my sleeve.  Just wanted to say Best wishes to all my sleeve siblings of 1/9/2012!!!  I'll see you all on the other side....

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
61 Hours and counting! - 1.  Visit with pcp discussing possibility of wls.   CHECK 2.  Three orientation classes.   CHECK 3.  Psych evaluation.    CHECK 4.  Meet with nutritionist.    CHECK 5.  Meet re...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Post-op Protein Drink Info needed - My Surgeon's office has recommended 2 high calorie-high protein shakes per day plus all the normal 64-80 oz of clear liquids.  The two brands they recommend are Optisource and Boos...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Funny Pre-op discovery - Okay so in exactly one week I will be sleeved!  I'm one week into my pre-op protein diet and just had the oddest thing happen... I'm trying to get all my chores done before I head...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Silly question - As I prepare for surgery on 1/9 I have been trying various protein brands.  So far I've liked everything except not crazy about Isopure.  I've tried adding the Unjury unflavored to...

Jamie_45 wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
My Journey was a long time coming! - Well, here goes...  As the title states, my journey began in December 2010.  I was approved by my PCP and began the whole appointment saga with specialists.  (Let me say right off ...

Jamie_45 posted a comment 12 years, 3 months ago
Emily... you are very brave! I have to do my preop pics on friday and...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Protein drink after taste - Okay, as I prepare for my VSG on 1/9 I have been trying various brands and flavors of protein powder.  I really like the taste of Nectar but found it left a horrible metal-tasting ...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Got my surgery date! - I finally got the call today!  My surgery is scheduled for 1/9/12!!!  I could have had the 2nd or 3rd, but we had commitments on those dates so this works out perfect!  I am so exc...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Semi-vanity question - While I don't normally worry about these things, and I'm having VSG for all the right reasons, I am worried about one little thing!  I am older than most of you (66) and I KNOW aft...

Jamie_45 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Approved, Side-tracked and Waiting Again - Hello everyone!  I was approved last March for VSG and surgery scheduled for April 18th!  During pre-op they discovered a "shadow" on my lung.  Long story short, I had stage 1 lung...
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