I don't but one of my co-workers that had gastric bypass hiccups and sneezes after every time she eats.

I slept on our reclining couch for about a week and a half after surgery. I too am a side sleeper and there was no way to sleep comfortable on my side.

My one big tip about something to bring to...

If you have a Kroger brand store near you, they sell a Carbmaster Milk. An 8 ounce glass has 60 calories and 11 grams of protein. Only 3 carbs. Tastes like normal milk no difference to us.

I had a drain for about 1 1/2 weeks (until my first postop visit). To me it didn't really hurt when it was removed but stung just a bit. My big drain tip is to connect it to a lanyard while...

I had to wait until my first follow up appointment which was about a week and a half after surgery.

I was allowed to take Benadryl right away. It was on my approved list. I also tried scratching very lightly all the way around the incision with out getting too close to it. Luckily mine didn't...

For me personally, before surgery I would sweat like a pig at the drop of a hat. I haven't been thru menopause but have always been a person that sweats easily and my dad was too. Since surgery I...

Completely agree with you Mindy!! I am finally much lower than my license and it is such a good feeling. Also when we went to Vegas a month ago, I had the TSA lady in the Vegas airport on our...

The program I went through gives an average of 6-9 months depending on the requirements that your insurance has for you.

I so agree with you. The first week after my surgery I had a little bit of nausea, so those commercials made me nauseous! Mute or change the channel if you have to so you can avoid.

I went on vacation about 3 months after surgery and did fine. I found tuna was a good option and I was able to eat filet at that point as well. Lots of good protein and many places will work with...

Try to look at it as an opportunity to find new great things! I have purged my closet twice now and have actually started to enjoy looking for clothes!

I was one that never wanted to shop at the...

Have you asked your doctor? I was going to start the pill after surgery but was told I needed to wait at least 6 weeks due to the risk of blood clots. So I would ask your doctor's office. I was...

I use it every day. Helps me calculate my protein. It's so easy to use on the smartphone but you can also use it on the computer if you don't have a smartphone.

I just had my 8-9 month visit at the doctor's office. She told me that 1000-1100 a day was fine. She said If you go over that is when you could have a problem. She also told me that from 6-9...

I use Splenda. I have to say I was never a coffee drinker before surgery. But I have learned to like it after! (I do decaf only)

I had the glue (which resembled hot glue) on top of my incisions. I just let them fall off naturally. I did have one that was half falling off, so I clipped off the part that was loose and waiting...

My best words of encouragement would be my short story. I tried every type of diet and exercise and nothing worked. I have lost 87 pounds since my 1/13 surgery and to me it has been the easiest...

This is great news!!! Congrats!! I know I was so happy when I was able to stop taking all my bp meds and my Glucophage. It was a huge feeling of success!

I have lost 87 pounds since my surgery in January. I am just now starting to see the difference in the mirror. I also have started taking more pictures of myself and when I compare them to ones I...

Maybe drink some extra water too to be sure you are staying hydrated!

I am 7 1/2 months out and I have dizziness when I first stand up from sitting on the couch with my feet up. I get dizzy and things go white briefly. The doctor told me that my blood pressure was...

I hope you can convince her to consider it.

Personally I have lost 87 pounds in 7 months and have gone off all diabetes medication and blood pressure medicine. My back no longer hurts everytime I...

I would agree. If you can have it removed, I would have it done at the same time. I know other people that have had weight loss surgery and end up having to have gallbladder surgery a few months to...

My surgeon only has you take B12 once or twice a week. My levels have been right on track.