Lovetocruz
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago
My surgery was December 10, 2013 at Duke Med. In Durham. I have a unique vantage point, as my cousin and I had surgery same day, same surgeon...I was first case, she was second case...I had RNY(recommended by surgeon because of hernia), she has verica
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Hairloss - My rny was in Dec 2013 and my hair loss started around first of April. I really thought it was alot when it started, but now its coming by handfuls! Will it ever stop and when!
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
Just not sure I have not made a mistake - RNY 12/10/13, went great, still no surgical complications as such, but I have been sick since. In hospital mid Jan with flu-like process, what ever progress I had made pouch relat...
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Just like you said.... - Stall #2 has broken after almost 3 weeks.. I'm so happy! Now if i can get to where food doesn't make me sick..... I'm getting there! DOS:12/10/13
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Think I have buyers remorse - Feb 10 was my two month surgery anniversary. As happy as I was to start this journey, I have become disappointed. I have lost 34 pounds, but seems I live in a stall. First one s...
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Protein shake help needed - I have tried Oh Yeah protein drinks and I can no longer tolerate them. I have not been getting enough daily protein without the shakes. Is there such a thing as a good homemade s...
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Dry skin - Anyone else having issues with dry skin after surgery? Any products work well for you? I have never suffered from dry skin before, but really have it now as well as a fine facial...
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
Since i'm on the snavking topic tonight -
Just wanted to add that i love the roasted garbanzo beans. Planning on making a crispy bowl full for superbowl.
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
I tried baked kale chips tonight -
First time baking or eating kale chips. Super easy to bake and they were really good!
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
I survived mt first stall! -
I'm 6 weeks out, and have spent the past 3 of them deadlocked in a stall. It finally broke this week! Yea! This is a real personal victory for me, as prior to surgery when die...
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
In the hospital -
Surgery 12/10, back to work 1/9, recovery gone well, then sudden onset shortness of breath and coughing. I called oncall team, waited til am as instructed unless i worsened, wh...
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
Getting discouraged -
One month post op and already in a 10 day stall. Initial loss was 25 lbs, but now it has stopped even up 1 1/2 pounds. I can hardly eat, so i know this is not right, but i've ...
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Why does water hurt? -
I can eat yogurt, cheese sticks, popsicles etc with no problem, but water makes my pouch cramp every time. I drink it luke warm....makes no sense, but sure makes it hard to get...
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
11days post op -
Things are going well. I have not taken anything for pain or nausea for past two days. Today, i went Christmas shopping for short while, and to the nail salon. I am hoping it...
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Proteins -
I have tried every way I can think of to tolerate these awful protein drinks, and cannot do it. They are sickening sweet. I am drinking more liquids, and found skim milk to b...
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
How to get a ticker -
Are there instructions anywhere to get tickers?
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Please help -
It might be " just head hunger" but I a starving! I am miserable with just sugar-free liquids and i have 15 more days of this. I've tried broths, drinks, popsicles. My tummy...
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
rny done 12/10/13 -
Great experience ar duke Regional. Staff was absolutely excellent. UnbeliUnbelieUnbelievable competence....these folks got it right!
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
please help, protein is toooooooo sweet -
All my protein is rtoo sweet. I've tried Ensure, Glucerna at hospital, oh yeah at home. I can't tolerate
:-) :-) the sweet...any suggestions?
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Two days down and back home -
Ali is well....quite well. Thanks for all the prayers!
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Jumped onto the losers bench yesterday -
Surgery was yesterday at about 8:am, made to my room I think around 2pm, but really not sure. First few hours a had moderate stomach discomfort, but as soon as they hooked up t...
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Starting my pre-op diet -
Yesterday was a long day of pre-op education, (nutrition, post-op care), last check by surgeon and first visit with anesthesia, more labs and xrays. Surgery set for 12-10-13, s...
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Heating pad? -
Trying to prepare my "to the hospital list", and have a heating pad question. Should I take my own, or will hospital supply?
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
What is hernia repair -
My surgeon plans to repair my hernia with the rny. Some posts say people with hernia repairs don't feel any different and some people say they do. Any visuals out there. I ju...
Lovetocruz posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Dec. 10, 2013 - -
Wow, its coming quick.
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