Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
How to search topics and undergarments - Hi - been away for awhile - noticed there have been changes - how do I search for a topic?  I'm looking for suggestions for the most comfortable and effective and cost effective...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Wow - now I really am depressed!!! - I am a year out - been working the program - been stuck at -93 lbs for 3 months - surgeon says I have hit my maintenance - so to change up exercise (hard to do - waiting for nec...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Bezoar - Anyone???? - I'm one year out - been having some stomach discomfort - feeling full before even eating (not like me), bloated, and overall so uncomfortable.  For some reason - out of the blue...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Down 80 lbs and BiPap retitration shows pressure n - I'm 5 1/2 months out - down 80 lbs - off BP meds, diabetes in remission, knee pain improved and overall I'm pretty happy I had VSG.  But - I have not gotten a goodnight;s sleep ...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
What do YOU do about back fat and your hangin' pan - Gosh - I finally went shopping today for new bras - if it lifts the girls up then it squeezes back fat up and over the underarm and back part.  Tried on some blouses (two sizes ...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Toxic levels of vitamin D in just 2 1/2 months - a - I have had low vit D for 4 years - when first tested my level was 8 (normal 32-100) so my nephrologist prescribed 50,000 units once a week - even after 3 1/2 years of faithfully...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Merry Christmas to me!! - My goal was to be down 50 lbs by my three month check up - seemed I was behind my dr's goal at 6 weeks check up - so they told me I probably would be a slower loser due to age (61)...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Need suggestions - going to Mexican restaurant for - I'm almost 10 weeks out - no problem eating anything I've tried so far but haven't had mexican.  Wondering what will fit into my plan - thinking chicken taco without the shell??...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Anyone else?? Left arm/shoulder hurts after eatin - I am 6 1/2 wks post op and I have noticed since surgery that after some meals or if I drink my liquids a little too quickly - my left arm and shoulder hurts after eating/drinkin...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Remember - there are no silly questions- so here g - Okay - started on pureed foods today - had fage yogurt with some skim milk and SF FF pudding powder - pretty good - but couldn't eat it all so fell short on my plan's goal of 20 gm...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Just got done with my full liquid/semi liquid 3 da -  I'm only 19 days out - supposed to start purees today - looking forward to actually eating something with a little substance but I am so disappointed that after my 3 semi liquid d...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Back from 4 hrs in ER - 9 days post op - had chest -  I am a self-pay patient for the sleeve surgery.  I have insurance but it excluded bariatric surgery.  Today I was speaking to the PA at my surgeon's office - mentioned that I had ...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
8 days post op - have reflux - can't take Pepcid o -  I'm having a dry cough(mostly at night) epigastric pain, feeling of fullness (I'm still on full liquids) so I'm pretty sure it is reflux.   I started out on 40mg of Pepcid - PA to...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
One week out and having coughing fits -  My dry cough started in the hospital but now at home - I cough a lot at night and just now - had a really severe coughing fit - enough to make me wonder if it is possible to hurt ...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Is it just me - Can't find any good tasting protei - I'm 6 days post op - thought I was all prepared with my protein drinks - Unjury unflavored powder, Unjury chicken soup, Unjury Choc Splendor and premier vanilla shakes. Wow - the u...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Frustrated - day 5 post op - I'm really trying har -  I had a lot of obstacles before surgery - 2 nights in hospital for cardiac testing after going to ER with chest pain- came back okay  - yeah!   Had breast biopsy 4 days before sur...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Ok - I'm sleeved - when do I get back to my pre su - I was finally sleeved on Oct 2 - got home Oct 5 - have some hypertension and slow heart rate issues but over all did well - especially since I am an oldie, lol.  But I wasn't prepa...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Finally sleeved and doing okay -  I was finally sleeved yesterday - I won't sugarcoat it - last night was rough!!!  Feeling a little better- good leak test and finally got to have my liquids and ice chips and Pops...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Who's getting sleeved tomorrow (Oct 2) besides me? -  It;'s been a journey but I'm all set to be sleeved tomorrow at 11 am.  Looking for sleeve day twins and wishing great success for all of us!!! Thanks to all post op sleevers wh...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Update - saw breast surgeon - sleeve a go for Tues -  For those of you who have followed my breast biopsy/ abscess - surgery cancellation - rescheduling saga - here goes: went to breast surgeon yesterday - had huge hematoma aspira...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
update** saw breast surgeon- sleeve rescheduled fo -  Hi - just wanted to update those who have been following my breast biopsy saga/ canceled sleeve from Tuesday. Found a really sympathetic nurse at the breast care center, told h...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Update - on breast biopsy - no surgery tomorrow -  Just an update to my previous posts regarding my breast biopsy from Friday and scheduled sleeve for tomorrow. GOOD NEWS:  no breast cancer!!! But severe and marked mastitis wit...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
On edge - breast biopsy results tomorrow - sleeve - Thanks to all of you who have wished me well and kept me in your prayers.  I have tried to keep busy over the weekend - had some family time with my kids and grandkids today - what...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Update from earlier post - got breast ultrasound, -  Thanks to everyone who wished me well earlier in the day - I posted that my surgery is scheduled for Tuesday.  Yesterday I felt a sore lump in my breast - didn't want to proceed  ...

Ohiogirl posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Going for breast ultrasound this afternoon - pleas -  I wrote yesterday that I am having my sleeve on Tuesday but yesterday I found a lumpy sore area in my breast.  After much finagling - I was able to get in this afternoon at 3:30 f...
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