I'm a critical care RN and I'm taking 6 weeks off and fully enjoying it!
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I'm a critical care RN and I'm taking 6 weeks off and fully enjoying it!
Hi there! I'm 4 weeks out and my weight loss has been very slow, I do notice my clothing getting very loose and wearing some size 14. I noticed you were not that heavy to start with, I'm 5'2 and...
Welcome! I am one month post op and have graduated to "soft" foods, I have tried different things, most have been fine I just do not dare eating more than 1/2 cup of food at any given time - pain &...
I was never able to drink the mixes - they were nauseating to me. I stick with the Isopure clear drinks in a bottle. 40 gms of protein per bottle, I still have to cut it with sugar free/ low sugar...
I'm 3+ weeks post op and taking the full six weeks off work, I can watch the Food Network all day long! Along with Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern, it doesn't bother me one bit! It's...
Welcome! I'm at three weeks as well, had a bit of a rough patch between week 1 and 2, but doing pretty good! Learning new things everyday on here!
Best wishes and a speedy recovery!!!
Don't worry it's the anesthesia - it takes a few days to clear your system. Use your incentive spirometer ( the device they should have given you in the hospital to get you to take deep breaths post...
Here is my take on the decision - of course I could loose weight 20 even 30 pounds if I worked really, really hard; but I would never get to a BMI of 25 without this surgery! Best of luck!
Feel better! Speedy recovery, you will be home before you know it!
The Natures Best protein powder that Luke is referring to - I just purchased on Amazon for about $45 with free shipping! They also have most of the chewable vitamins slightly cheaper than other...
I have Aetna as well and my situation is exactly the same - BMI range and HTN diagnosis within one year. It took about a month and a half but I was finally approved!!! Good luck!