LainieG

Welcome Beachgal, you will like this nice group of ladies, lots of shared experiences, help and support. All, I had my venous doppler yesterday, It is not a bad test except for laying on my back for nearly an hour. I got to hurting so bad I felt nauseated. She gave me a little break between one leg to the other but did not help much. Got home and took a nap with percocet. Feel better today but a little sore in my back. Anyway, all medical tests are done ! Now I have to have some oral surgery next month. The last thing is my psych evaluation. I should have done that first but it cost so much out of pocket, I waited until now as I now have Medicare. Watch them reject me after all this. What kind of questions do they ask ? Lainie Hope everyone is having a nice day

Kathy, I don't blame you for having the salad, don't let yourself feel sick or get sick. I still don't know what our pre-op is, guess I will find out when everything else gets done. Still trying to lose this 17 lbs I gained sometime after April until 3 weeks ago. Still convinced it is the medicine I started taking in April. My blood sugar 14 day average has dropped from in the 200's to the 100's so not losing a few pounds makes no sense. But that dang needle on the scale won't move. boo hoo

Was a long afternoon. Got there about 12 and home at 4:45. They put in the IV and first dose of meds then had to wait an hour. I was worried about being claustrophobic and remembering that the camera came close to my face, but they have a new camera that just covers your chest up to your chin so that worked for me. It is a new camera and they are just getting used to it, so my pictures were not of good enough quality to use. So I ended up going to the hospital to have the test completed. So now I have to go through the camera worry again. But they have a new one also and it did not cover my face either, a little closer than the other but I did fine. It takes about 15 minutes and I had pictures done twice, I even dozed off a couple of times, lol. The stress part was what I expected, shortness of breath, headache but I never felt any chest tightness or pressure, hope that is a good thing. We did not have time for the doppler because of change of location so I go back Wednesday for that. It turned into a good experience and am glad it is over !! Should have results in a day or two. How is everyone else doing ?

http://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/quick-easy-protein-shake-recipes/ been looking at recipes - one above has 13

Hang in there Kathy, you can do it !! I can't have any caffeine for 12 hours starting at 12;00 PM and nothing to eat or drink for six hours Monday from 6:00 am. Having stress test Monday at noon.

I finally bought some vanilla creme whey Protein. It is not bad but see limited use now with the flavored Proteins. Has anyone just done the unflavored. I do like the premiere protein in chocolate in the bottles. I am going to have to get some samples, so undecided, lol.

Grammy, yes I am having it done on Monday, along with a venous doppler ( which is no problem). I had a feeling it was the same camer. I will have to try and get through it. Wish me luck !!

Grammy, what does the camera look like that takes the pics on the chemical test. I had one a few years ago and I know I don't remember. Is this one that you lie down and the camera comes down close to your face ? I am claustrophobic and even though I can see it still puts me in panic mode. I don't remember lying down the other time. I can't do an MRI at all, even the open, freaks me out.

Anyone downloaded pal to your phone yet ? I did, you can read posts but have not found if you can reply.

Tell them "I can lose weight but you can't change ugly !!

Saw cardiologist today, heart looks good. Have a chemical stress test on Monday and venous doppler. Doppler checks to see if clot is still there or if there are anymore. I still have the psych eval, hope I pass after getting all this other done. Then I am done !!

Dates for surgery ? Just wanted to keep track and be sure and wish each of you well. October is filling up !!

I have a blood clot in my right thigh. I have to take Warfarin to thin the blood (coumadin). The shots may be Lovenox which I also had to take for awhile, those you inject yourself. My blood clot they think came from a 12 hour ride to Texas. At one point I had a second which was when I was in the hospital for a month. I cannot take anything but warfarin because I have atrial fibrillation, or can do the Lovenox also, but expensive. Bad part about the warfarin I have get blood drawn 3 - 4 times a month to check the thickness. And yes, walking is stressed as soon as possible.

Was Kathy scheduled yet, if so does anyone remember her date ?

Hi Traveler ! Welcome, glad to have another October sleever. And how brave, the day before Halloween, but that is a great time to do it ! Stick with us, lots of support here !!

I will look into getting some samples. Grammy, I have used the premier protein and like it better than a couple of others I have tried. How do you like the chocolate unjury ?

Grammy, are you planning on drinking the canned or bottled protein drinks or a powder. I want to use unsweetened frozen fruit with milk and unflavored powder. Is that acceptable No desire to try the chocolate or vanilla, feel like it would not be good. does anyone know of anywhere that you can a small container or samples of some of these > Thanks !!

Of course you can stay !! What you have accomplished is what we have to look forward to. It is great having 3 get sleeved in October, so we have the best of both worlds, the beginning and the future. Everyone here is an inspiration !!

We have formed a nice group here. Three sleevers in October, how wonderful !! We all will be close in dates and that makes for good inspiration and support. I am hoping for Nov or Dec. Queen has been a blessing and inspration with her blog. I hope everyone stays here and shares as we go along. So happy for everyone !!

Thanks Kathy, I am anxious !! We have an all day class before surgery. Not sure what it entails, but I am sure it will cover about everything. I know nutrition is one of the subjects. Good luck on the preop, you will do well. Lainie

So excited for you Grammy and Kathy.. I see my cardiologist next week then I will be all done with preop tests. Kathy what is on your preop diet ?

Loose skin, any experiences if you have had the sleeve done ?

Kind of quiet in this room, is everyone doing okay ?

I have one close friend that is totally against it, but I am not letting it concern me. I have family and 4 other close friends who understand and support it. They are my cheerleaders. The only thing that the doctor and a friend was concerned about when I started this a year ago was not to rush into and be sure that my leukemia was in check. Had a checkup with my oncologist a couple weeks ago and I am still in remission. He thinks that I am good to go, as is my family doctor and cardiologist. I have been through a lot the last 4 5 years and they want me to do what is best.

Has anyone tried Torani Flavored Syrup ? I saw a post where someone is using it to flavor Protein drinks, teas, lemonage, etc. It is sweetened with splenda.