Mia H.

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Diet Snapple Tea Question - I am having a hard time getting my 64 oz of liquids in.  I have tried crystal lights but they are just sickly sweet, so I have cut down the powder amt and still have trouble drinki...

Almost a Month Post-Op - I haven't updated this in a while.  Surgery went alright.  Now, I'm not going to white wash it at all, it hurt like hell.   I was in a lot of pain the first week.  Everyone kept on...

Waking up in pain?? -  I am 3 weeks post op from an open RNY.  I can lay down and fall asleep just comfortably (no pain), but I only get about 3-4 hours of sleep at a time and wake up in pain around my ...

When do you start counting calories? -  I am almost 3 weeks out.  Right now, I'm not counting calories just protein and liquids amount.  That is all I am focusing on getting in.  When do you start counting calories and ...

So disappointed...two more weeks of this darn g-tu -  I went for my 2 week post-op check up.  Every thing went well except that I have to keep this g-tube in for 2 more weeks.  I really hate this thing.  It seems like I can smell it ...

G-Tube Smells -  I am 6 days post op and I have a g-tube.  It has been draining fine everyday, not excessive or odd colored.  The fluid always had a smell, but this morning I can smell it all the ...

Feeling Really Emotional - I am not going to white wash this.  I am 4 days out and in pain, lots of pain.  I had the open RNY.  Today I woke up crying not because of the pain, but just feeling like why did I...

It's Nothing But Smooth Sailing From Here On -  Well, I am all cleared for surgery!   Test is negative and the only new thing is that my surgeon is going to remove my gall bladder at the same time.  My pre-admission testing sho...

OH Lingo Help -   I'm new to here and still learning... Can someone please tell me what NSV is and Onderland means?  Thanks!

Clear Liquid Diet Pre-op Question -  I'm going to repost this here as well... I have to be on a clear diet only the day before my surgery next week.   I do not like to drink broth straight from the can, it doesn't...

Clear Liquid Diet Pre-op Question - I have to be on a clear diet only the day before my surgery next week.   I do not like to drink broth straight from the can, it doesn't even sound appetizing to me.  I was thinking...

Bump in the Road -  I am very excited about my upcoming surgery.  I have everything planned, leave approved at work, things all ready for the long time off, etc.  My house is cleaned and stocked.  2 ...

Pain & tingling in arm/fingers after pre-admis -  I went last Wednesday at the hospital to do all my pre-admission testing for the surgery.  The tech did a arterial blood gas test.  While she was drawing the blood, she must have ...

Pre Op diet -  My dr's instructions were to go on a low fat diet (800 to 1200 calories per day) for at least 2 weeks prior to the surgery.  They said nothing about a liquid only diet like I have...

Protein Drink Samples - Hello!   I will be having my RNY on June 21st.  I have never drank protein drinks before and not sure what they will taste like.  I am picky on that to be honest.  I have had sl...

Insurance Approved & WLS Date Set - Well, it took a month to get it approved, but they did. Yeah.  I have my date set for June 21, 2011.  I really wanted the following week as we have a big family reunion weekend on ...