lady lisa

Does the surgeon or practice you used have an aftercare program? Support groups? On site dietitian and exercise specialist? Use all of their resources to help get you going back in the right direction. Also, take into consideration that a lot of meds hinder weight loss... Go back to about week 3-4 post op and start fresh. Change your mind...and change your life! Hang tough!

Have you ever considered making your own? There are several really easy recipes available online. Also, I used the low sodium Cream of Chicken soup added sauteed veges and blended then heated...yummy! Good luck!

Do you live anywhere near Dallas/Ft.Worth? That is ridiculous! It's the thing I love about my job...we have 3 locations and will see you within 2 weeks max! I think I'd be looking to go elsewhere. I would be worried about the response time for surgery and post-op questions/problems!

Thanks Cleo! I will definitely look into that! It could be the case! I will get my surgeon to let me know how much I should take and in what form.

Thanks all! I went to the ER because this has been going on for a month now, and I work for my bariatric surgeon, so this is what I do all day, everyday. I was not deficient in any areas. I am making sure to get an adequate amount of calories with a balanced diet. The only thing I can think of is the fact of them weaning me from 3 HBP meds to all most none at all. I think the Toprol XL was keeping my ole' ticker from going bizerk as I was diagnosed with irregular heart beat as a child. Scheduled to see my cardiologist Friday! Thanks again!

This is totally understandable. For the first time this morning I woke up and told my husband, "I wished I had a my old football sized tummy to stuff with a huge breakfast buffet this morning!" While I have no regrets, it was a thought. You may need to look up some info on antidepressants and talk to your PCP. I work for a bariatric surgeon and this is sometimes used in a low dosage to help get through some of life's tough spots without the comfort of food. And it will help to stimulate your mind enough to get you looking into new outlets or hobbies. Good luck and I hope everything works out well for you!

I am 2 months post op and for the past month am experiencing heart palpitations, extreme fatigue, weakness, and feeling a bit short of breath which seems to occur due to what feels like my heart is pounding. I am being weaned off of several blood pressure meds, am getting my protein and fluids in...any one else experience anything similar?

I had the same exact thing shortly after surgery. It lasted about 6 weeks, and yes my doctor said muscle and nerve endings. I am 2 months post op and am still pretty numb on the left side of my navel. Of course, if you are concerned you should call your surgeons office.

Oh, yes! He went back 4 weeks post op! Good luck and take care!

I happen to work for the surgeon I use, so I think he's the best because I KNOW all details of daily operations, etc. So I definitely trust him. I'd worked here at My Bariatric Solutions (Dr. Scott Stowers) for a year and a half before going to surgery. Look the doctor up on the American Medical Association website, check with your states medical board, and use docboard.org. (according to ehow.com)

I think we were typing at the same time! Sounds like you've got what you need and I definitely agree..move one by them! Now it's your turn! GO FOR IT! Good luck and hang in there!

Do you have 2 co-morbidities or weight related illnesses such as sleep apnea, high blood pressure, or diabetes? Did your doctor send you out for testing for these illnesses? What type of insurance do you have?

My husband was sleeved last year in April and works in the oil fields. He made sure to stay super hydrated with Gatorade and water and was fine. He worked 12-16 hour days also. If I were you I would check with the doc and maybe have labs drawn first just to make sure you are healthy enough to take on this Texas heat.

By the way, I did the sleep study, was diagnosed with sleep apnea, had surgery, then refused the CPAP!