Trista1975

I also have factor 5 and am on coumadin because I had a pulmonary embolism. I had surgery in June and ended up in ICU for a GI bleed and I believe that it has to do with the Lovenox injectiions I gave myself after surgery. I'm not telling you not to do it, but just be careful and pay close attention.

Hi Mandy. I have Factor 5 too. Only issues pertained to stopping coumadin prior to surgery, I developed a GI bleed and was placed in ICU for 3 days, but it was due to an ulcer (unknown cause). I think that because I took the blook thinning injections prior to flying home that did not help with the GI bleed. Would you be having surgery here in the states or what's your plan?

That's awesome! My surgery date was June 26. Pre-surgery weight high was 258, surgery day was 248, & currently I'm at 222! It's definitely not coming off too fast, but its so encouraging to see #'s the same as mine!!! I'm going to be hitting the gym soon to see if I can't get it off just a lil quicker. Best of luck to you.

Hi Beth, I don't know where you are located, but at Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, maybe even Wal-Mart, they have the sugar-free water mix in's by Hawaiian Punch in lot's of different flavors. I love them! Hope that helps!

Best wishes to all! Praying for smooth recovery with no complications for everyone. We can all meet back up on here for support. Love that we can all relate & compare to do's & not to do's! Talk to you all soon, hopefully tomorrow, but if not as soon as I feel up to it!

Dr. Almanza in MX. You?

Yay! Yes Tuesday, June, 26th, will officially be "Terrific Tummy Tuesday" for me too! I can't wait! Best wishes to you!

Wow! You've already achieved great loss! That's terrific! You'll be where I'm at now in no time, and better yet losing more after that! Good job!

Hi Brandy, Our goals are very similiar! I am also 5'10", But I currently weigh 254, my goal is also 170-175. I'm having surgery on June 26! So exciting! Best of luck to you!

Hi cherry7, my date is the 26th too! Where r u having it done? I'm in MX with Dr Almanza. 34 days to go! R u doing a pre-op diet?

Hi Ledbetter- who's your Dr? My date is also June 26, only 5 more weeks! So exciting I can hardly wait!

I'm going June 26 with Dr Almanza too!

Hi all. I'm in tj Mexico with Dr. Almanza on Terrific Tummy Tuesday, better known as June 26!!! I can't wait! I'm all over the place: nervous, excited, anxious, a tincy bit scared, can't wait to have the surgery so I can start ny new life! So many unknowns & changes to prepare for...

Hi Kat - I'm going to Mexico too! Can't wait! Who is your Dr?

I'm in Idaho.