Paige V.
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
I feel like a hermit - Okay, I am definitely mourning food and the part it played in my life. Hubby and Son are going to MY FAMILY reunion today (its yearly) and I am not. Why?? Because the whole event i...
Paige V. posted a comment 14 years, 5 months ago
you are stunning!!!
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
just a little whine.. - I am not bouncing back from this surgery as quickly as I had hoped. I had never had surgery so I really did not know what to expect to begin with, but boy...I am sooo tired all the...
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
my surgeon said no NSAIDS - So, I never thought to ask him about it since everything I had read stated that I could have NSAIDS. Then on my discharge instructions the nurse STRESSED to me that I could never h...
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
guys I am really struggling here....suggestions pl - I cannot do milky things (not even lactose free milky things) All of my protein is milky..and I even got SF carnation instant breakfast with a scoop of powdered milk (I know not th...
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
question about soft foods - so I am on liquids plus baby food fruit and yogurt for three weeks. Two more left...
Then on to "soft proteins" such a deli meats, they said maybe dark meat chicken ect. Soft ch...
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
my surgeon and the hospital was the best EVER! - If anyone in Florida does not know which surgeon to go with, consider US Bariatrics, St Augustine Fl.
My experience from start to finish has been amazing!! I am well educated ...
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
waaay overdid it.... - so this morning is my first day without my Mom with me. I had to get my son ready for preschool (hubby works nights and was home in time to take him but I have to get him ready for...
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
struggling with my protein drinks... - I sip a couple sips and then apparently I am stuffed. My nose starts running and I hiccup for 1/2 an hour. Has anyone else gotten full from protein drinks?
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
down 7lbs in 3 days... - and down about 14 since I started the pre-op low carb diet!! =)
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
this morning... - I woke up feeling the best yet, but I went ahead and took the minimum amount of pain meds because I have a two hour trip home with lots of bumps...hubby made me some hot tea and ne...
Paige V. posted a comment 14 years, 6 months ago
my poor belly is still sooo swollen
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Picture of my spider sleeve incision -
this is for those curious about the spider technique and what it looks like right after surgery. My tummy is still very much swollen, but you all get the idea.
Paige V. uploaded a photo 14 years, 6 months ago
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
it finally happened..I'm sleeved - First off he used a 34f on me, which is fine by me...
Was really sick yesterday, even threw up a little..
Today much better and I have so far drank about 50oz
trying to find som...
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
So, the little 1/2 portion card you get?? - Has anyone had trouble using the little card from the surgeon stating that you can have 1/2 portions because you have had "stomach restrictive surgery"
I think I might be a litt...
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
other sleevers 9/14/11 - I wish you the best of luck, lots of thoughts and prayers...and I cannot wait until we are all on ther losers bench sharing our highlights and struggles!
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
supplements.. - so the surgeons office provided me with a bunch of chewable vitamins (building blocks) but he also gave me a script for potassium, and these suckers a huge...I mean HORSE PILLS. Th...
Paige V. wrote a blog post 14 years, 6 months ago
Fast approaching.. - Wow..is it seriously the Saturday before my surgery?? Is this really the last weekend that I will have my WHOLE stomach. It is kind of a stange thought. So, yesterday I met with th...
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
okay then...work related.. - I only got a doctors note for two weeks off. I'm a nurse and I do a LOT of lifting, but they said I should be fine by that point. Okay then...I guess I will be heading back to work...
Paige V. posted a comment 14 years, 6 months ago
My hubby and I are both nurses, and we are opposite. He is totally...
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
my avatar... - umm I am attempting to change it but my old one keeps showing for me. Tell me...do you see me with a bigger smile and tilted head or with a teeny smile, more serious face?? lol
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
breakdown from my preschooler... - my kiddo had an absolute breakdown tonight when I told him I would be away for a couple days. The most he has ever been apart from me was overnight, TWICE. In his four years, I am ...
Paige V. uploaded a photo 14 years, 6 months ago
Paige V. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
couple minor questions.. - I know I am asking a ton of questions here...Its my nerves I think.
So, they said I needed to wash with antibacterial soap for a week prior. I am assuming they do NOT mean like ...
About Me
Gainesville, FL
Location
25.1
BMI
Surgery
09/14/2011
Surgery Date
Nov 04, 2010
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