I wish you the best with the surgery! It will be sooooo worth it! I too have been very overweight since my mid twenties and now I'm in my mid fifties. I can't wait to be under 200!
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Hi and good luck!
I wasn't exercising preop but began walking post-op. I took a short walk outdoors everyday post op to prevent blood clots and to help clear my mind. It was winter which meant...

Thank you for sharing! Since I'm diabetic, this was very interesting. I'm glad to get my insulin resistance back in check. My blood sugars have stabilized and no more Metformin!! That's a huge win,...

Once you checkin you should both be checked in if you're on the same confirm number. You do not have to checkin for connecting flights as long as it's same airline. Once you get off one plane be sure...

Lots of people keep it to themselves. I'm a sharer so I've told a fair number of people. I'm an RN in a GI Lab so I knew my GI docs would be a wealth of knowledge and since I had surgery at my...

My husband didn't want me to have surgery either. He tried being my diet and exercise coach for awhile. That didn't work out too well. I was doing great with the exercise but wasn't getting any...

Welcome! Best of luck with your sleeve. I too was having having health issues. I haven't taken a Metformin since the day before surgery. My blood sugars are great. I'm off one of my BP pills. I now...

Pepcid, or Zantac should help. I Tver been taking a PPI (proton pump inhibitor- i.e. Nexium, Prilosec, protonix for years. Since surgery though I've added a Zantac in morning and evening. It helps....

Welcome! My name is Jeanne, 56 year old with diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis and so on, and I had my sleeve Nov. 28. I'm 11 weeks out and I FEEL GREAT. I've almost got 40 lbs off...

I had my surgery Nov 28. I knew I needed to do this for my health. I don't feel like I was a 100% believer at first BUT now, 2 1/2 months later I am praising this wonderful tool. I'm down 40 lbs...

Keep it up! You are doing great. Every pound lost is a win!

I totally agree with Greg. Staying hydrated is important and may be a challenge. We too, in Wisconsin, have some nasty GI bugs spreading like wildfire. Drink, fu with your primary, and remember, GOOD...

Bariatric Pal has hot chocolate mixes with high protein. I too love the smell of coffee but not the taste. I will drink a cappuccino made with our Keurig. I'm only 6 weeks out and am not to consume...

I like pre mix muscle milk chocolate and vanilla but my football playing son also has the powdered muscle milk,(tastes good with either water or milk) and Isopure zero carb and isopure low carb,...

Hi Tammy! Welcome and I hope all is going well. I'm 6 weeks out as of tomorrow. Weight loss is slow but steady. My recovery is going well and tomorrow is my first day back to work.
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I know how you feel. My first 6 hours post op was the absolute worst! I'm an RN and know about pain control and I suffered terribly! It wasn't until they gave me toradol that I turned the corner....

Sounds like it could be reflux! See a GI MD! I am an experienced GI RN. SEE THIS ALL THE TIME. or you could have a stricture. Do not ignore. You have no weight to lose!

I wish you the best. Before you know it you will be well on the way to a healthier you! Congratulations on this BIG BIG decision!

I'm right with you! When I retire, I want to be the best I can be so that the next 20+years I will enjoy. The health benefits will be worth it.

I love the comment, "I think I'll be learning my lesson the rest of my life"! How true that rings in! I'm only 4 weeks out and I'd be lying if I said I haven't licked, tasted, and nibbled !!! I...

I'm only a month post op and I know how you feel! Jot down all the wonderful things that weight loss will bring. Try to look forward to the prize. In one month, I'm off one of my BP pills that I...

Very awesome! I'm not having too much trouble getting in my protein or liquids either. No nausea! We are the lucky �� ones. I'm 3 weeks out and down 16 pounds. It's great to be under 300! I will...

I would suggest seeing your md. Vitamin deficiencies can cause this. Folic acid, b 12, or Thyroid too, can cause these feelings.

No advice but good luck and I'm an over packer too!

Thanks Ann2! I think some behavioral help may be in order!