this is what i do

take your vitamins very important! multi vitamin, b12, calcium magnesium, iron.

the protein i'm not so good at so i found these protein shots and they are great. they have...

wow amazing! you look great keep it up. congrats on losing all that weight. the pics are great way to show how much you have lost so you can see it for yourself.

I have had this same feeling. Spoke to my doc and he said you will never feel hungry again. what most people feel is the acid in your tummy building up. take an acid reducer and it will go away. the...

Hi all I have been having some burning in tummy. I think it is hunger but doc said it is the acid in my tummy and to continue taking prevacid. well yes i have missed sometimes and have taken it...

my best friend was also scared for me and didn't want me to have it done, but at same time she says i will support you any way i can because it is what u have made up your mind doing. but she was...

my doc gave me gas meds and meds for heartburn that i took every day for the first 5 days as soon as i was able to. walking around the house definately helps. i also put a heating pad on my back when...

I had the same problem. although i don't work since i am stay at home mom of twins. i didn't have to deal with my job. It really isn't anyone's business. you can always just say its medical reasons...

YAYYY!!! CONGRATS!!! so happy for you and that your not in pain.

i didn't know thirst feels like hunger that's good to know. i do have some reflux especially when i lay down. i have prilosec for that. i will try more fluids see if it helps thanks. it is mostly in...

thanks for info. your right. i am going to suck it up and go back to what doc said. 2 more weeks right!!. it is hard and i didn't know it was going to be this hard. i just thought i wouldn't be...

Thanks! I am not allowed any of those things. I think if i was able to I would be doing better. even the shakes they told me were not good for me. i thought it used to because it would harm me but...

when i had my surgery i was day 3 of period they said it was fine not to worry. it don't change anything. you will be fine don't worry

day 13 and yes i have cheated!!! I am supposed to be on all liquid diet. no coffee no milk nothing but protein shakes 2 times a day and clear fluids. not even broth. i find this is way to hard!! i...

my prayers are being sent. get well soon!

i am right there with you. I am on liquids for another 2 weeks! i am just drinking protein shakes, water tea and frozen pops. i did have half cup of coffee today though but docs said it isnt alllowed...

yes i have to agree you made the best choice. it takes 6 weeks to heal. can't run can't carry more then 15 lbs for 6 weeks. you won't be playing kickball or cleaning out your classroom unless you...

GOOD LUCK!! of course my prayers are with you. you will be fine!!! let us know how your doing!! **** HUGS****

thanks everyone i am so happy to see the weight coming off. i can see it in my face mostly.

I am 40 and have 5 year old twins who were big at birth 8lbs 5 oz.. so yeah i...

my doc gave me reglan for the gas and prilosec for the reflux/heartburn. my daughter had bad reflux and i gave her gripe water. it was awesome took away the gas and reflux and she was a happier baby...

congrats!!! feels good to see the results. think of all the new wonderful clothes your going to be wearing!!!

i called the docs office and they said no coffee because coffee can make you dehydrated and still in healing process. i had a cup before i called and i was fine sometimes i think docs are just saying...

i get this also if i drink to fast but if i slow it down or take smaller sips it goes away

well i had half a cup and so far no problems. but i also don't want to push it. maybe half cup a day is ok for now. i loovveee my coffee!!

thanks that's helpful to know and puts my mind at ease

well remember this. If you are exercising you may be gaining muscle. just because the pounds aren't coming off doesn't mean the inches aren't! you could also look at what your taking in see what...