splashdancer

Hi everyone, I have spent all morning looking for that list of recipes that someone who is a regular here posted. It was a very long list and it was great. I thought I had saved it but didn't. I am only 5 days post op but need suggestions as I love variety. I think maybe it was "tiffykins" or someone who I've seen on here a lot. I really appreciate your help in locating them!

Thanks, Right after I posted that I found it! thanks a million!

Oh, I just looked at your profile which says you are a PT- no wonder! I am sorry you will have to deal with this! I am a therapist in private practice so I don't have to move at all! Just need to stay alert and drink throughout sessions. Good luck and stay in touch!

Hi, I am also five days post-op. I am sorry to hear your Dr's orders! I am going back Thurs- just one full week. But I am self-employed so I just have to. The only issue will be drinking all day but I can do that. I am a little weak, so we'll see. I've yet to fall asleep during the day though, which I am sure is a good sign. I've struggled with the gas pain too, but like you, it is getting better each day. I like the baby sippy cup idea. I am drinking from what I would think of as an adult sippy cup! Like the spoon idea, also. I will definitely do that. What kind of job do you have? I am thinking it must be somewhat physical for your Dr to order three weeks off.

Yeah, I figured it out! My brain is still under anesthesia or something. Every website I went on today baffled me.. and I really am pretty savvy for a soon to be 50yo. I am only 4 days post op. Thanks again!

Hi, I am newly sleeved, 4th day post op and all is going pretty well! I am now taking more meds than I did before as you add in the Multivitamin, calcium citrate, stool softener, Actigall/Ursidiol, pain med, magic mouthwash, Maalox... I never took any of these before surgery so added to my already 4 or 5 daily meds it is a lot to keep up with. I would like some kind of easy way, using my laptop to track EVERYTHING daily. I have looked at SparkPeople, Livestrong, and my daily food diary sites. I don't see where on any of these nutrition/activity tracker sites where you can add medications, and check them off as you take them. Am I missing something? It seems dumb these sites wouldnt' also add med trackers. Any advice on this and or the easiest most versital online tool to track everything! Thanks in advance!

I jsut sent Fitday and email asking these questions. I wan tto be able to use an online program no matter what computer I happen to be on, where I can track daily calories, foods eaten, exercise, meds, etc.. I appreciate your help.

Hmmm. there is no free version that I can see.. maybe they started charging after you started using it..it says buy now, etc, and there is no 'free option. am I missing something?

Hey, thanks, I am looking at it online right now. It says the download is $29.95- does that mean that is the only fee I will pay? So, it's not like you are going to a website that just saves the info? boy what a learning curve!

thanks, I'll check it out.

Thanks. I do have a couple of things like that. Since I posted, I've calmed down a bit. I do have all my meds divided into the three times a day I take them with a big list above them in my kitchen. I am still looking at Livestrong, Sparkpeople, Myfooddiary.com, etc to try and decide which one of those I might use to track what I am eating. So far, being at home after surgery has made that easy. It's when I go back to work that I am worried about. Actually, I spent hours setting Outlook up on my computer with task reminders, etc so that helps with meds too. Thanks again. If I can ever figure out how to set up a profile, and add a weight loss ticker, I will!

Hey there, My surgery is tomorrow so I am right there with you! I am more scared than excited but the support and people's experiences on this website has been a large part of what has convinced me this is a good idea and I won't regret it. I support you and trust you will be glad you did too!

Thanks so much. My surgery is in two days in the Atlanta, GA area. I have been so nervous. My husband is so supportive but I have still not been able to bring myself to tell my family, meaning my four older sibs and two parents. My parents really shouldn't know till after the fact anyway due to their health. I haven't told my family (yet) since I can't imagine never telling them. I just I haven't been able to bear the thought of dealing with everyone else's questions, fear, anxiety and ignorance pre-surgery. I wonder how many people feel the same way. Thanks for your reassurance.

The Citracal gummies are the BEST! They dissolve totally, easily. The nurse who runs my support group suggested these, as the staff had just tasted them. So, I highly recommend them.

Hi, I have only posted a couple of times and am about a month away from having the sleeve surgery. Oddly, till today, I had only seen really positive things on the board. There is so much to read maybe I subconsciously stayed away from seeing anything negative. It seemed like nobody had any major complications but today I see all kinds of scary stories. To begin with, I was only planning on taking a week off. My surgery is private pay, too. Then I see where people are having vomiting, leaks, dehydration, stents? OY! I would have to pay for any extra expenses. The money is there but now I am picturing a nightmare of possibilities. So, first of all, I'd love to hear what percentage of you had complications/get complications and how soon people (without complications) were able to return to work. I am a mental health professional in private practice. The good news is I can control my schedule/hours. Also, I know when I went to the informational seminar and my doctor's success rates were discussed, his "leak rate" was less than 1%. Does anyone know what percentage of people have complications early on to where they are staying in hospital more than two nights or admitted again within the first month? Thanks for any numbers you have and any reassurance!

Wow, again thank you both. I am feeling better and better!

THANKS so much. You are all helping me a lot. I will soon add more to my profile and be on here more, I am sure. Thanks again!

Wow thanks to all of you! Feeling better now. My Dr. is Dr. Dennis Smith, Advanced Obesity Surgery, in Marietta, GA. I will ask Monday about the insurance one of you mentioned. I have not heard about that, but think it would be well worth it.

Hi again, Newbie here having surgery in about a month. I have been very active my whole life in spite of my weight of 230, 5'2 and 1/2. I have been taking spinning classes at least twice a week and swimming or some other form of vigorous aerobic exercise another two times a week so this adds up to 4-5 hours a week of serious aerobics. If any of you were active before or got active quicklky after, how long did it take before you were able to exercise to the same degree? I think about the dehydration possibilities. I already have to drink a good bit of water while spinning, so now wondering when that time comes if I will be able to handle it becuase I will likely need even more water. I also just wonder about stamina, etc. Any advice from you good exercisers out there would be helpful. Thanks!

MJ is Marijuana!

THANKS!

I also hope you post on your experience when you do go back to mj. I am considering and am curious about this too.

Thanks so much! I would consider your surgeon in Ocala. I think someone else here mentioned Ocala also. In Atlanta where I am looking at (Dr Dennis Smith at Advanced Obesity Surgery) charges around $16,000 not including clearances.. I hate that - knowing I could save 2-$4,000 in Fl or TX but I've been told this particular doctor will NOT follow people who had surgeries in other states. I haven't checked on that with every bariatric surgeon in Atl. though. There are only 4-5 in the metro area I think. I'm still investigating and thinking.. Thanks again!