Congratulations on your continued success! Keep posting to keep those of us still in limbo (waiting for approval) motivated.
Linda 51

Fifty pounds is awesome Tommy!! I am proud of you!! You are doing such a great job following all the rules and I can tell you have mentally adapted to the sleeve as well!! Great job! I know that your wife is super proud of you! Is she adjusting to eating meals with you? I know my hubby likes how cheap of a date I am. I just eat a bit off of his plate. Maybe with an extra side of steamed veggies. LOL.

hey Tommy! you are doing wonderful! WOW!! 50 pounds!
Don't be sad about the turmeric. My doc cleared me for "everything" at one month out, and I did ask him about my omegas, he said fine. But 20 minutes later my nutritionist was telling me that taking omegas that early could be an issue because I might have troubles tolerating fat. She was so right!
So doctors know about their fields, not so much about nutrition and supplements, even if I'm sure there's exceptions here.
All that to say that you could try homeopathy, that's what I took mainly for my first three months. There's no side effect and it's sublingual absorption (under the tongue) but check with your doctor or nut to make sure. I took "MediNatura, T-Relief, Arthritis Pain Relief Tablets" and used a gel "Boiron, Arnicare Gel, Pain Relief" or "Now Foods, Glucosamine, MSM & Arnica, Liposome Lotion". The first few months when my weight was decreasing quickly somewhere my gravity center was shifting and I had some back pain and other pains. It got better. Now I'm dealing with injuries but that's an other issue.

Originally Posted by Sandra3

hey Tommy! you are doing wonderful! WOW!! 50 pounds!
Don't be sad about the turmeric. My doc cleared me for "everything" at one month out, and I did ask him about my omegas, he said fine. But 20 minutes later my nutritionist was telling me that taking omegas that early could be an issue because I might have troubles tolerating fat. She was so right!
So doctors know about their fields, not so much about nutrition and supplements, even if I'm sure there's exceptions here.
All that to say that you could try homeopathy, that's what I took mainly for my first three months. There's no side effect and it's sublingual absorption (under the tongue) but check with your doctor or nut to make sure. I took "MediNatura, T-Relief, Arthritis Pain Relief Tablets" and used a gel "Boiron, Arnicare Gel, Pain Relief" or "Now Foods, Glucosamine, MSM & Arnica, Liposome Lotion". The first few months when my weight was decreasing quickly somewhere my gravity center was shifting and I had some back pain and other pains. It got better. Now I'm dealing with injuries but that's an other issue.

Sandra, thank you for the information and I will certainly look into your suggestions!

Originally Posted by Christie13

Fifty pounds is awesome Tommy!! I am proud of you!! You are doing such a great job following all the rules and I can tell you have mentally adapted to the sleeve as well!! Great job! I know that your wife is super proud of you! Is she adjusting to eating meals with you? I know my hubby likes how cheap of a date I am. I just eat a bit off of his plate. Maybe with an extra side of steamed veggies. LOL.

Thanks Christie! Yes, I am noticing some positive impacts with my wife! She has been great with helping me get everything that I need. She mimics many of my habits so I see benefits for her along this journey. She is working to stop drinking soda and I never drank soda so this is an indicator that she really wants to join me with health improvement.

Originally Posted by Linda51

Congratulations on your continued success! Keep posting to keep those of us still in limbo (waiting for approval) motivated.
Linda 51

Thanks Linda! I will keep posting. Yes, I know the Limbo feeling but it also allows time to adjust mentally. A huge decision so best if we go in with eyes wide open, IMO. Good luck to you!!

Tommy, you're rocking the surgery! Keep on the path and you'll be great as surgery is a "game-changer". I feel your commitment and that's what you really need to succeed, which you are
Continued success!

Originally Posted by jerzeygirl

Tommy, you're rocking the surgery! Keep on the path and you'll be great as surgery is a "game-changer". I feel your commitment and that's what you really need to succeed, which you are
Continued success!

Thanks Jerzeygirl! Hope the weather does not have you stranded! I am originally from the 'CUSE and my father is buried right now.

Wow, 50 pounds is amazing. Congratulations. You are totally rocking this lifestyle.

Originally Posted by Doodle_mom

Wow, 50 pounds is amazing. Congratulations. You are totally rocking this lifestyle.

Thank you and goal is to lose 220 more! I have adjusted well to this new lifestyle. It has saved my life and now looking forward to all of the possibilities that this will afford me over time.

Originally Posted by Tommy1969

Thanks Christie! Yes, I am noticing some positive impacts with my wife! She has been great with helping me get everything that I need. She mimics many of my habits so I see benefits for her along this journey. She is working to stop drinking soda and I never drank soda so this is an indicator that she really wants to join me with health improvement.

And soda is terrible for you, especially diet soda. I used to be addicted to diet Dr. Pepper. So glad I gave that crap up. I tried a sip about 1 1/2 months post op and thought it tasted like pure shit. LOL. That is awesome that she is on this journey with you. Having a supportive spouse makes the journey all the sweeter.