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Belly stil numb 1mo post-op - So, when I went in for my 1 week post-op I asked my surgeon if the numbness I felt on my belly was normal. He said yes because it was right where my pain pump was feeding the me...

FREE Medical ID bracelets! -  I know a lot of surgeons recommend to get a medical ID bracelet after surgery.  I just wanted to share with you this great promotion from American Medical ID's, you can get...

1st scale goal!!!! - I did it!! I made my first goal!!! 30lbs GONE! I'm so excited. Next goal is 22lbs more. Off to the races. 

3 weeks post-op. PHOTOS!!! - So, yeah, I'm still struggling, but I am seeing results. I am down 28lbs. Yay me. 

Ugh, Still struggling. - So I'm 3 weks post op now. Most of you know I've struggled from the beginning. Well, it's not getting much better. I had to call the nurse again today because I'm almost passing...

Dangerous Mindframe - I was sleeved on 10/16. I have had a VERY difficult recovery. Had to stay in the hospital for 4 days, couldn't get fluids in for over 2 weeks, ended up getting IV infusions, I'm...

Stall, UTI, 2 weeks post-op, YAY?! - I am exactly 2 weeks post op today and for the past 3 days my scale hasn't budged. I also was diagnosed with a UTI this morning. Any women get one of these after surgery? They s...

FIrst NSV!! - SO, one of my goals was to not have the steering wheel touch my thigh when I drove. I haven't driven since my surgery on 10/16 and today was my first day behind the wheel again ...

Starting mushies, what are your favorites? - Any favorites? 

Get to stay home!! - Somehow I've been able to take in enough fluids that when my Dr, called to check on me this afternoon he said I didn't need to be admitted tonight. Thank GOODNESS!!! I've be...

Why does everything taste like.... -  FISH?!?!  OMG, it's so disgusting. I swear almost all the protein I try to drink tastes like fish. It makes me dry heave. Thank goodness for EAS AdvantEdge!

Please HELP!! -  If I can't get to 60gms protein & 64oz of fluids by tomorrow night, I'm back in the hospital.  PLEASE help, I'm doing what feels like EVERYthing I can without it all coming bac...

Back to the hospital.... -  SO, I had my 1 week check up today, which was kinda silly in my eyes because I was just discharged from the hospital on Friday. Anywho.... I went in and they took 1 look at me ...

I'm back FINALLY & sleeved! -  So, I went into the hsoptial on Tuesday the 16th to get sleeved at 2pm. The dr. was running behind so I didn't actually get back to the OR until about 4:30pm. From what I am told ...

Today is the day! - OK, I'm oficially starting to get a bit nervous now! Surgery is at 2pm, headed to the hospital at noon.  Wish me luck!! 

Tomorrow is the day!!! - The OR called and gave me my surgery time this morning!  I will officially be sleeved at 2pm tomorrow afternoon!! So excited. 

Developing Lactose intolerance? -  Day 10 of my pre-op liquid diet. I'm ALMOST there!!!  Problem is for the past 3 days I have been feeling HORRIBLE. Started with faint, shaky feelings, horrible gas, explosive d...

BariWise Fruit Drinks -  Anyone tried these? I was desperate from something other than the milky sweet shakes. Got these from Dietdirect.com and OMG. Holy drinkable protein!!! I mixed 1 packet of the the ...

Weak & faint on pre-op diet -  I'm on day 9 of my 2 week liquid protein pre-op diet.  All of a sudden this afternoon I am Very weak, clammy and I feel faint.  Any suggestions? I am seriously feeling awful r...

Day 8 of pre-op liquid diet. - It's been a WEEK! I made it through a week!!     This has probably been one of the most challenging things I've ever done. These past 7 days have been rough, but I made it. I hav...

Best ice crushing blender?! -  The little blender I have refuses to crush ice for my protein shakes. Can any of you recommend one that really works well and crushes the ice up well? I find the protein shakes...

Day 4 of liquid diet -  Today is day 4 of my 2 week liquid diet. I thought I was going to DIE yesterday!!! The nausea, the pounding headache. I was in bed at 7pm and asleep at around 9pm. I didn't wake u...

Kinda gross question.... - So, liquid in = liquid out. I get it.  So how do you keep your ummm, butt, from getting raw and sore with the diarrhea?  I'm on day 2 of my 2 week pre-op liquid diet and the ...

A butterfly in the making... - This may sound a little corny, but last night I was thinking......This journey of mine to become a healthier, more active and more beautiful Heather is like a Caterpillar turning i...

Headache Medicine? -  So, no NSAIDS. I know that, so what do you take for headaches? Tylenol is just like a tic tac to me, does NOTHING.  Any suggestions?