illgeturhairdid

Haha, as LilMissDiva said every milestone does deserve it's own thread. Good luck to you pcos_chick... Have you noticed any improvement in your PCOS symptoms with your weight loss?

The pain passes quickly. Day 5 I woke up and realized I was sleeping on my stomach! Even more then that, I was so comfy I decided to sleep for another hour! I had a hard time too with the protein powder. I sucked it up though and got it down. It is easier to drink now then it was. Take your time and get used to your new tummy- Good luck to you!

So I've started vlogging. I shouldn't say starting as that makes it sound like I just started. I've been doing it for about three weeks now. I really enjoy doing it and have found it to be somewhat therapeutic even. I wanted to share it with you guys and encourage you all to start one if it is your thing. I watched 100s of youtube videos while preparing for surgery and I know we all get encouragement from each other and this is just one more forum to do so. Thanks! http://www.youtube.com/madamdanyell

I agree. My surgeon doesn't have me taking any B12 accept for what is in my multi. Maybe if my first round of blood work comes back bad they will do something- but I'm excited to see what info there is for sleeve patients in 5-10 years.

I hadn't had one in over 3 months prior to surgery because of PCOS. 4 days post op I got it and I've never been happier to have it!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

I had surgery 12/5. My doctor gave me a note that I can go back to work 12/19. I feel fine enough that I could go back to my desk job now, but I sort of hate the job and don't mind a few days off feeling good Take it easy and do what you need to do!

Good evening all! So today I am 7 days post op. I'm pretty much out of pain now as long as I don't over do things. I am noticing that one of my incisions tends to hurt more at night. Did any of you experience this? Thanks!

The extra rest will not come from staying an extra night in the hospital! But, if you don't feel you are ready to go home make sure the doctors know that and that your insurance will cover the extra night. Don't want to end up personally billed for it!

All are valid questions and going into this sort of thing I don't think there are morbid questions, I really don't. I requested that if something happened to me and my kidneys were a match that my neighbor who is waiting for a kidney gets first dibs LOL. Here are some questions I asked my surgeon; What do you use topically for closing the wound? Stitches, glue, staples? If I am unable to lose enough weight with the sleeve alone, what are my options for revision to other surgeries? Is someone allowed to stay overnight in the hospital with me? (With my surgeon I had the choice of two hospitals. One I could have someone stay with me, the other I could not.) How fast will a family member be allowed into recovery with me? What kind of pain medicine do you prescribe for patients? Rather than having to have another surgery later, is it better to just remove my gallbladder while you're already in there? (My doctor thought that it was a horrific idea. He believes that something that isn't malfunctioning shouldn't be removed. He also prescribes a pill called Actigail which does something to help your gallbladder from getting stones.) How long after surgery should I wait to resume taking my prescriptions? Which/if any prescriptions should I stop taking? I started out with all of my questions in a notebook, but forgot the notebook at home for my first visit with the surgeon. After that I transferred them all into a file in my cell phone----- because I NEVER forget that! lol My doctor was actually sort of surprised/impressed by that. Good luck to you! And don't let people make you feel bad about the questions that you have. I too asked my surgeon what happens if you nick my liver....

I have an EPO with a $1000 deductible, 90% coinsurance with a $2000 out of pocket. My deductible applies to my out of pocket. Having already met my deductible prior to deciding to have surgery, my surgery should not cost me more than $1000. I have a $25/copay for my PCP and specialist copays are $50. As you can imagine, those $50 copays racked up quickly for me. I've probably paid about $500 in copays. But it is so worth it! Coinsurance- Amount insurance will pay towards medical costs. You are responsible for the remaining percentage. Out of pocket- Amount of money you pay yourself before 100% coverage kicks in

You will be fine! It is totally normal to do a bit of freaking out- I sure did. Two nights before my surgery I had such a meltdown my sister had to hold me and I soaked the entire front of her shirt. A week post op- my regret is not doing it sooner as I am already seeing fantastic results. Good luck!

It is the one my tummy came out of. I wish it was only when I was laying down that it bothers me, but I'm just sitting doing homework and pacing around the house and it isn't really painful, it is more like reminding me it is there in an uncomfortable way. It doesn't bother me during the day.... But it sounds like that inside stitch could have something to do with it.

WOW!!! Too bad you don't live in NY! haha

YAY!!! I'm also day 7, isn't it awesome! It is definetly a lot of work trying to get all of the fluids in. Today was my first really big outing. I'm so tired right now all I want to do is sleep but I wont let myself because I need to sip sip sip.

YAY!! So happy for you! It is so nice to see all of these things happening to other people because I never thought about how nice it will be to move the seat up in my car! I totally understand what you are saying about the cold. I had to buy an electric blanket 3 days post op- and I'm thinking about getting an electric throw for at work!

I buy it off of QVC as it appears to be more bang for the buck there. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Wen! Since discovering it in August nothing else has touched my hair!!

As my name (illgeturhairdid) suggests- I used to be a hair stylist. Your hair is usually the first sign that there is something going on inside. Major surgery as well as such a drastic change in your diet are enough to start hair loss. 9 times out of 10 it is not permanent. I've seen first hand how devastating hair loss can be to my clients and I'm not looking forward to it. I experienced rapid shedding about 7 years ago after my home burned down. Good news is it WILL grow back. Vitamins are important to take- but honestly I'm not so sure how much the Protein intake is supposed to help with prevention. I think the protein intake helps more with re-growth. This is just my personal opinion of things I observed over years working with scissors and a blow dryer. Good luck!

My doctor requested no flying for 6-8 weeks. Each doctor is different and this is probably a good question to ask yours. Good luck!

Haha this made me laugh! It's so true! I think something else that is worth mentioning in this thread is that when you feel like you have to go, YOU HAVE TO GO! There is no holding onto liquid, it can just sort of seep out! Also- at least for me- your intestines will sort of gurgle and let you know what's about to happen. For me it feels different then the gas from a fart moving.

I think it is better that you are on such a strict diet before surgery. I only had to do two days of liquids. Saturday was full liquid, Sunday was only Clear Liquids. Then Monday (day of surgery) nothing... My surgery didn't start until 7:30 at night!! Coming home has been hard especially tonight with my family making one of my favorite dinners. I think that this prep work will make these things easier for you post op though.