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  • Mine was about 7 - 10 days. I remember my back hurt more that overnight stay in the hospital than the surgery. I could stay in one place comfortably and only had discomfort when I had to readjust my position. I found that the pain meds didn't do much for me. I got better results from Tylenol. Really, plan to rest/sleep.…
    in pain from surgery Comment by lioykavsg October 2015
  • Wow. I am so grateful that you have such a wonderful medical team that did find that out. However, I can truly understand your disappointment. We wait so long, follow the path, and with fingers crossed wait to get the approval. Good luck! I hope this delay is a short one!
    in :( just need some support Comment by lioykavsg October 2015
  • I know there are big differences in NUT recommendations. I also had my NUT visit at 5 1/2 months. When she asked how many times a day I was eating, I was worried because I eat 5-6 times a day...Small meals and I try to limit grazing. I listen to my sleeve and when it says I'm done, I stop. I may get hungry again in an hour…
    in Nut advancing me too early? Comment by lioykavsg August 2015
  • My surgeon required two support group sessions prior to surgery. I wasn't sure about my decision until I did the the support group. Something happened during the session. It just clicked that it was the right decision. I'm 5 months out. and It has been an adjustment but I am so happy I have the tool to use. It has been a…
    in Just getting started Comment by lioykavsg August 2015
  • I had a plateau 2 weeks in. It messes with your head for sure. Trust the process it will work. Plateaus happen. My last one was 3 weeks and I am five months out. I was seriously shocked the scale wouldn't budge for 3 weeks but then bam... I went down almost 2 pant sizes during that time. Hang tight!!
    in Plateau Worries Comment by lioykavsg August 2015
  • Twinsies! 3/2/2015 VSG
    in Find your WLS twin. Comment by lioykavsg August 2015
  • Let us know how your doing! I'm sorry your having a lot of pain. Hopefully, they will get you more comfortable!
    in Weight Loss One Month Post Op Comment by lioykavsg August 2015
  • Thank you! Your right, my misfit says I'm at 65% to goal. 20 lbs left to go. My personal goal is 150. The Surgeon didn't really want to set a goal. Honestly, at 170.... If my weight loss stopped right now, I could be content. I am so happy not feeling pain every time I go up and down stairs. My body feels good. My blood…
    in Weight Loss One Month Post Op Comment by lioykavsg August 2015
  • 5' 5" SW Pre-Liquid Diet 237 3/2/2015 Surgery Day:224 (-13) 4/2/2015 1 month out:208 (-16) 5/2/2015 2 month out: 199 (-9) 6/2/2015 3 month out: 188 (-11) 7/2/2015 4 month out: 181 (-7) 8/2/2015 5 month out: 175 (-6) CW: 170.4 67lbs total. Doing a Happy Dance!
    in Weight Loss One Month Post Op Comment by lioykavsg August 2015
  • I had a Fitbit flex. I had a charging issue too with the charger. It had a short in the wire. I contacted them and they sent me a new charging wire. Shortly after, it went thru the wash and it was done. I replaced it with a misfit shine. It is way more durable and I like that it takes a watch battery. They sell the coin…
    in Fitness Trackers? Comment by lioykavsg June 2015
  • Good Luck SaraJane!
    in Hi, 2 yrs out and getting back on track,join me,add me let's support each other. Comment by lioykavsg May 2015
  • Good Luck! It sounds like you found the right person to help you! It is all coming together.
    in Had Surgical Consult Yesterday - (sorry, I write novelettes) Comment by lioykavsg May 2015
  • I'm 9 weeks out and walking is all that I have done so far. Some days, I noticed that if I walk too far or long, I get shakey and start sweating. I haven't felt up to pushing harder. Good Luck!
    in So beyond frustrated Comment by lioykavsg May 2015
  • Wow! Congratulations!!
    in SIX MONTH PROGRESS PHOTOS Comment by lioykavsg May 2015
  • I'm 9 Weeks out and I can't tolerate them at all. I happened to see in the Celebrate Pamphlet. There is a protein Powder that includes the multivitamin and Calcium. It is called Celebrate ENS + Protein. You can get samples to try at…
    in Vitamins??? Do they make you sick or not? Comment by lioykavsg May 2015
  • Gosh! Thanks for the question!! I was wondering what happened to me!! It is awful! I was thinking it was the milk based protein drinks. They seemed to really make it worse!
    in Weird question Comment by lioykavsg April 2015
  • Thank you. I tested that by taking an acid reducer right before bed. I woke up without the nauseous feeling. I had my appointment with the surgeon today. We are going to try protonix and see what happens. Do you take the protonix before bed or in the morning?
    in Is this normal? Comment by lioykavsg March 2015
  • I had a Fitbit. I had trouble with the charging cable. Also, my dog was intent on getting it. Eventually, I slipped up and left it within reach. She got it and chewed it up. This time I got the Misfit Shine. It is Metal as opposed to plastic and it operates on a watch battery instead of recharging it everyday.
    in What kind of fitness tracker should I get? Comment by lioykavsg March 2015
  • I'm having trouble with the Celebrate Bariatric Chewables and the Calcium Citrate chewables. I was using JuicePlus vitamins prior and was told just to continue those until I can start tolerating the Bariatric ones.
    in Nausea with multivitamins? Comment by lioykavsg March 2015
  • I was sleeved March 2nd. One week out. I was on a two week Liquid diet of the optifast 800. First few days were hard but the hardest was day 5 and 6. From there everything was quick. I still have another 2 weeks of Liquid diet post op. In Hindsight, the pre surgical liquid diet is easier! Good luck. Keep your eye on the…
    in How long were you on liquid diet before surgery? Comment by lioykavsg March 2015
  • Sleeved on March 2nd. One week out.
    in New please add Comment by lioykavsg March 2015
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