I've heard people say that thinning hair is a normal thing with this process. How long does this last? Any ideas on how I can stop it? I'm taking all my vitamins like I'm supposed to plus fish...
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I've heard people say that thinning hair is a normal thing with this process. How long does this last? Any ideas on how I can stop it? I'm taking all my vitamins like I'm supposed to plus fish...
Some surgeons will remove it then if you're already having issues. I have been having chronic gallbladder issues for years, but with the right diet, the issues go away. So, my surgeon decided not...
I completely understand where you're coming from. I grew up with brothers. I worked as the equipment manager for the football and wrestling teams in high school. I current work in a mortgage...
I totally understand the stall thing. I've been there. It's a natural thing, so don't freak out about that. Are you taking all your vitamins? Try increasing your iron intake. I also had to add...
I was told all fruit is okay as long as you peel it first as the peels can be difficult to digest and cause issues. I was also told not to eat fruit by itself. 3 bites of protein to every bite of...
Has anyone else had issues with leg cramps? I seem to be getting them at least every other day in my lower legs. It's not really a cramp in my calf muscle, more like in my ankle and going up the...
My surgeon puts everyone who goes through her center of excellence through an educational series. I had to go through a 1 day pre-op class about 2 weeks before class. I had a 2 hour post op class a...
First tip is don't drink anything cold. Go for room temp to hot. I learned the hard way that anything cold would cause muscle spasms all across my abs, but mostly on my right. It's the cold temps...
This is, without a doubt, the toughest and the best thing any of us will ever do in our lives. Another part of it is finding something that you can do to take your mind off of things. If all you...
I made chili last night with ground chicken. I've also thought about trying a chicken or turkey sloppy joes. If you are on Facebook, check out the page for the Cook at Home Dad. He puts up some...
There was a nasty dust storm that moved through the Phoenix area a week ago and I've been coughing and sneezing ever since. I've been taking my Allegra which keeps me from wanting to claw my eyes...
Bring on the questions! I've gotten plenty from everyone lately. I didn't hide the fact that I was having the surgery, so I won't hide from the questions. There's a lot to know and we're all here...
The psychologist in my pre and post op education classes said that the surgery would never prevent us from eating all our favorite foods. It's not a case of we'll never be able to have that...
Yogurt has become my staple breakfast. I usually have either chicken or fish for lunch and then turkey for dinner. I try to mix in some veggies or will occassionally have beans with it. I just...
Each person has a different reaction to any type of surgery. The portions with a sleeve are small - quarter to half a cup at a time. Hair can fall out, but it will grow back. Vomiting can happen...
I agree with everyone else. The fluid and gas they pump into you at the hospital can take a while to come out. Make sure you're drinking your water every day and go out for a light walk a few times...
It took me till yesterday to figure out what that pain was. I was sitting here doing some craft work at home and it hit me. Holy crap...I'm hungry!! I'm still on clear liquids for today and will...
Ditto to it all. But, they also pump you full of gas so they can see what's going on in there. Between when I walked into surgery prep and the day after surgery, I'd gained 10 pounds. Yeah, it was...
Yeah...mine started less than a week out of surgery. Nothing adds insult to injury like dealing with the post-op pain and cramps at the same time. Just have to grin and bear it. Some light walking...
Like most, I was a diet coke addict. I used to joke before that if you drew blood it would actually come out diet coke. I quit all soda intake with my initial appointment with my surgeon on...
The pillows are excellent. I will also say that if you use a recliner right after surgery (like in the hospital), you may need assistance sitting up in it. You never realized how much you use those...
I have a chronically bad back from an injury about 25 years ago. My back pain post op comes from having to sleep on my back. I'm a side sleeper, so I can't get comfortable on my back. And having...
I like either Premier Protein or Pure Protein. They both come in chocolate or vanilla. I think the Pure also comes in cookies and creme which isn't bad. Other than that, I personally can't stand...
I just had my surgery on the 25th. The day after the surgery, it took me 30 minutes to sit up in bed and 90 minutes to actually stand up due to the pain level. It gets better every day. Not sure...