I am almost 9 months post-op and have lost about 65 lbs, so I am like Ann here. I can't thank you enough for this post as I am constantly reminding myself that I am in a race against myself here and...

I take Flintstone Complete chewable 2x a day and a calcium citrate 2x a day (any store brand). I did buy Bariatric Advantage vitamins for the 1st few months but for me, they were too expensive and...

I just got a new box and I noticed a slight difference but nothing major. I still like them better than any others.

And your reasons are the best reasons to go thru WLS!!! Congratulations! You should be very proud of yourself, as I am proud of you.

That would depend on your insurance carrier and policy?

2'sville is cute and I like it. Not to stay here but it has a catchy sound...LOL

I bought a Weight Guru scale that has an app and links to my phone. It gives me graphs of my weight progress, BMI, water and bone mass. It was around $50 online via Amazon I believe.

You need to rest!!! I am sure you are also anemic but indeed, you need to see a Dr to have labs drawn. My only issue post-operatively other than pain for a few days is the BM problem. I literally...

I had several WTF moments where WLS is concerned but I knew it was the best decision for me, since they found a kidney tumor during abdominal ultrasound for the Lap Band. I did not have the Lap Band...

I don't know Dr Almanza and I had surgery here in the states (Los Angeles, CA). My Dr was and is awesome but I had major issues with a nurse who didn't have a clue. As a nurse and a patient, I had to...

I do love my fitbit and I have the weight guru scale that links to an app on my phone. I am sure I can sync the 3, just haven't tried. I love having the sleeve too. June was a slow weight loss for me...

I don't even bother replying cause I am busy biting my tongue!!! I have lost a lot slower than many on here who claim to have lost 50 by my time frame of nearly 3 months. I am so over it and it is...

Walking did it for me the 1st month. With good music, I felt better working out. Make sure you are eating enough calories & drinking enough water. Till I got my fitbit charge did I realize where I...

You are doing GREAT!!!! Try not to worry about the pace.

I use Bariatric Advantage multivitamin but they are expensive. I am definitely going to move on to Flinstones or Centrum chewable. I do take probiotic gummies as well without any problem.

It is all a learning process. I can catch myself slipping and then I go right back to doing the right thing. No worries, you will learn too.

When BP drops....FLUIDS!!!!! Can't stress this enough and although we think we are drinking enough, it never is enough. Sighhhhh....I am just glad you sought help and went to the ER.

I had no pre-op diet and it was done here in the US thru Kaiser Hospital. It all depends on the surgeon and it all depends on how big you are to begin with. My liver is fine, there is no getting it...

You already lost so much weight and you can figure this out as well. From your post, you already are aware of the mistakes made. Just start a new day and go back to your healthy habits. Mindless...

I had that too and I attribute that to eating too fast or too much. Then that feeling moved on to hiccups eventually it went away. Walking helped me, when I felt like that. I use these physical cues...

I am so happy to hear that you are feeling better. I felt so bad for you. I thought what was wrong with me cause I had pain for 4 days post-op & most here have no complaints of pain or anything. So,...

You do if you are either eating too fast or too much.

All I can say is WOW...it is hard to triage patients over the telephone, this I know 1st hand but I certainly wouldn't address the situation as such knowing someone's BP was so elevated. I am sorry...

I have been in healthcare for 25 years and my advice is to read your policy carefully. There is a clause for out of the country benefits and if you can't find it then call your membership customer...

Water, protein and up your caloric intake. This and purchasing the fitbit that records my sleep pattern, steps, etc...helps me see what I need to tweek. I hit a stall every 3 weeks (my surgery was...