purplecrayon
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Pregnancy after WLS secret group - Hey ladies, I am 8 months out after RNY and almost 10 weeks pregnant. I made up a SECRET facebook group for girls who had kids after surgery, pregnant or going to be. We have abou...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Secret groups on Facebook @ pregnancy - Hey girlies, I have a Pregnancy after WLS secret group and I belong to July 2012 group, both on fb. Anyone want to join? Please look me up on FB under Yana Brown, I have a pic of ...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Secret facebook group for pregnancy after WLS - Hey ladies, I made a secret group for FB for anyone who wants to joing pregnancy after weight loss surgery. It wont show up on your boards at all.
I am almost 7 months out of...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Almost 7 months out, just found out Im preg! - Hey guys. Quick on my back story. Got married in 2005, took me almost 3 yrs to conceive my daughter who is 3 1/2 now. Ever since having her, been TTC for #2, so over 3 yrs with no...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Hot tea. We shouldnt do black? Hmmm - Im 6 months out, just emailed my nutricionist to ask about hot tea. Ever since it got cool outside, I can drink up to 4 cups of tea a day. I do have a favorite, its regular, black...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Want to start running on treadmill... - Im 5 months out, been walking on treadmill(at 3.5 the highest) on the treadmill since 1 month out, doing weights as well. I want to take it to the next level and run, even a slow ...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Poll: do you take your multivitamin and calcium to - My husband had his surgery a year ago at a different place then me. His surgeon said that he CANNOT take them together because it wont absorb, however, my surgeon said I can take ...
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purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
2 months out, still eating baby food? - I have started my journey at 235, surgery at 225 and today I am down 49 pounds and weigh 186. Yes, Im happy with the weight loss, but I hate how much I get sick and there are days...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Tell me about strictures - Is it when you cant eat or drink, meaning nothing will stay down? Im 2 months out, the longest I have gone so far without getting sick is 5 days. Sometimes Im throwing up all day...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Heading to ER soon, what tubes CAN'T we have inser - What kind of tubes cant we have inserted in us? I'm probably heading to ER soon bc I can't keep food or liquids in and my surgeoN wants them to hydrate me and give me a swallow tes...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Barix & stricture - Barix, who do I call about possible stricture? Was sick for 9 hrs straight yesterday from 9am-6pm. Then was finally able to have about an ounce of water at night. This morning I'm...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
When to try having salads? - I am almost 2 months out and was wondering when you tried a salad for the first time. I know everyone is different, but was wondering what your experience was like with a salad.
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Do you guys ever have get togethers? - Im not new, but I lurk in here once or twice a week. Had RNY at Barix April 25th, just today I got down under 200 and standing at 198. I havent been in the 100s in like 13 yrs and...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
1 month out/31 pounds before and after pic - http://images.obesityhelp.com/uploads/profile/954747/albums/107295/1%20month-3124006530.jpg
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purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
1 month out and weight wont move - I was expecting to loose some pretty much every day, which I was doing. For the first 3 or so weeks, I would loose a pound a DAY. Now Im 1 month out, lost 31 pounds and my weight ...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Back to regular food, help w menu - I'm going to be on 5 for food, which means back to normal eating and I'm a bit scared. I don't even know where to start, guess I just have to experience? At this point I'm pretty m...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
What salad dressing do you use? - Im on week 4 and its soft foods. Just emailed my nutritionist and was giving the OK to try soft fresh fruits and salads. The stuff Im craving!!! I gave her an example of caesar sa...
purplecrayon lost 14 lbs since Apr 19 12 years, 10 months ago
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
1 week Post Op Itchness. - OMG shoot me! I hardly got any sleep bc I itch so much. Had RNY about a week ago on 4/25 and yesterday it started so bad. I was told not to touch it. I dont touch the incisions, b...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Why no sex right away? - What's the reason to wait to have sex 3 weeks? At least that's what my Surgeon told me. I understand no roughness around the belly button and i am sore anyway(surgery 4/25). But th...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Bra for post op::ladies only::: - I normally wear one with underwire, this definitely isnt happening now as I have 2 incision under around the area. I have to wear something, but sports bra makes me very uncomfort...
purplecrayon posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Surgery tomorrow 4-25 - I'm having RNY tomorrow at Barix with Dr Medvetz. Just want to get it done and over with at this point. A little excited, a little nervous, a little of every emotion really. Lost 1...