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Getting in vitamins and calcium - STILL having trouble with taking my vitamins and calcium. My tongue keeps getting sores on it! Makes it hard to talk/eat/etc. I'm still taking the chewables, I'm 3 months out. A...

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4 weeks post op.....hard road - I was actually doing pretty well until about 2 weeks post op when I got an infection in my incision in my belly button.  It got pretty bad and ended up in the local hospital for...

Blood pressure problems after surgery? - I've never had high blood pressure, but since surgery (10/15) it's been high.  Not enough for the doctors to be concerned, but high for me.  I don't know why it would get higher...

Online food intake program? - I'm having a lot of trouble keeping track of my protien/fat/carbs.  I only had surgery on 10/15/12 so not eating much, but the dietician gave me a range of each to eat per day. ...

How long before JP drain hole closes? - I had my JP drain removed on Tuesday and have had to keep a bandage over it because it's oozing still.  How long does it continue to drain?  The hole isn't huge, but he didn't u...

For women post surgery - infection? -  I hope this isn't TMI to post here, but I really don't know where else to ask!  I'm about 9 days post op and the last few days I've had itching and burning in my private area.  No...

Hungry and full same sensation? puree vs liquid? L -  I'm about 9 days post op and was just ok'd for pureed foods yesterday.  So far I've only had pureed tunafish (with no fat mayo) and then some cottage cheese.  I was told I can't h...

First post op appt -  Saw my surgeon today.  He removed my JP drain and the severe pain I was having that started yesterday is practically gone now!!  SOOOO glad to have that thing out! I tried to a...

Clogged JP drain?? -  I had my surgery last Monday (10/15).  I've been taking care of my JP drain just as they taught me when I got out of the hospital.  Still some pain there, but not too bad. Then...

5 days post op -  Wow, this surgery has been WAY harder than I ever imagined.  They weighed me right before surgery and I was at 269.  I remember waking up and being in a lot more pain than any oth...

Lots of headaches?? -  I've been having headaches since surgery (5 days ago), even when on the IV at 200cc an hour.  They even ended up having the pain management doc come in because the pain meds they ...

full liquid diet yogurt question and some whining -  I am so confused.  I'm on the full liquid diet at least until ther 24th (when I will be having my drain removed).  I  had my surgery the 15th.  Listed on my things that I can eat ...

TMI? Ok....diarreah.....sore butt....now what? -  I had my surgery Monday.  Started having diarreah on Thursday before starting ANY milk products at all.  It's not like run to the bathroom every 5 minutes, but when I go, it's pre...

Surgery done Monday Oct 15. Wish I could fast for -  I was exepcted to be out of the hospital Wednesday, but was having trouble breathing and getting around still, so they kept me one more day.  I do feel better being back at my par...

Surgery tomorrow morning!!! -  Anxious and worried.  My surgery done in Great Falls in the past (19 years ago) really sucked (laproscopic gallbladder removal).  Hoping this time is better.  Have had a C-section...

Time is counting down now! - I'm so scared!!!  My surgery is on Monday, but I'm already a stressed out mess.  My older son and I came up to Great Falls today where I will have my surgery (my parents live here)...

Surgery Monday and SCARED!!! - I've been looking into surgery for many years, first saw the surgeon 2 years ago.  Now, here I am, scheduled for surgery on Monday morning and I feel just sick with anxiety and fea...

Help! Looking for an ulflavored whey protein powd - I'm having my surgery on Monday and have done fine with my pre-op diet.  I love the chocolate protein isolate powder I'm taking and the vanilla is ok.  But I have not tried any unf...

Update on Clueless!! - Thanks everyone so much for the replies to my other post. I did end up calling my surgeon's office, he does not require clear liquid diet at all before surgery, just don't take ...

Surgery is Oct 15, and still so clueless! - Ok, wanted to see what others have experienced with their surgery.  I got a call yesterday from the bariatric nurse to go over my health history and instructions. She said nothi...

pre-op diet question - not losing any weight? - I started my pre-op diet on Oct 1st.  Surgery is the 15th.  I have been following the diet exactly.  The first day I lost 3 pounds.  I have not lost ANYTHING since then.  Is that a...

Kidney issues post-op? - This is probably a really weird question, but I was curious if anyone had kidney issues after surgery due to all the extra protein? I donated a kidney to my son 15 years ago, so...

Having surgery Oct 15 - sleep apnea questions - Hi all. I have had sleep apnea for a LONG time.  Been on bipap for about 8 years.  I still have trouble with getting air in my stomach during the night though and waking up in p...