Vicki Loichinger

Wishing you a great day and hoping you feel better every hour., Ugh hiccups would so suck and the nausea worse then pain I think, Make sure you ask for something for the nausea I am sure there is something ordered, no need to be miserable, Now for the hiccups BOOOOOO did that fix it, lol., Gentle hugs

That is me when they are trying to send me home from the hospital, I like to stay; You will do fine., If you weren't nervous then something would be wrong.

Mine is still here, but I am on a lot less insulin and getting better numbers. I actually went low night before last so I am going to have to adjust the insulin some more. So I didn't leave the hospital off all insulin like I had dreamed and hoped and prayed. But in three weeks it is better than it has been in 10+ years. So I am still hopeful.

That is what we are here for. You can talk to any of us. Ask any questions. Tell us the good and the bad. Somebody here has went through what you are going through and will help you. We WILL praise you for your accomplishments and help you when you are down. Lonely is an awful feeling. And there is no worse lonely when there is someone there but yet they aren't. And that is true regardless of having this surgery or not. So jump in here, read and post and ask questions and give answers. You have four months of experience to share with some of us that are brand new at this., Again Welcome and Great Big Hugs to you.

So glad you had your surgery and you are doing well. For the chewing you might try ice chips or sugar free Popsicles That may help the sensation you are missing. Keep those liquids going that is so very important right now. Wishing you the best.

Leslie welcome and so glad you are here, I just commented on that awesome post you gave about your Boyfriend being so supportive. That is so great. I hope you are doing well. Staying Hydrated and walking and resting. I had my surgery at a St. Francis too, but I am in Indianapolis. Wishing you the best. There is so much information and support here. Again Welcome.

Stitch I am so happy you have had such support. That guy is a keeper no two ways about it. My Husband is very supportive also and I can't imagine him not being. But I would have still had the surgery even if he wasn't. I just would have probably made his life a bit miserable lol. Fear of something happening to you is usually a lot of what is going on when a spouse or partner or even a family member is against you having surgery. They just remember any horror story they have ever heard and are afraid it is going to happen to you. My Husband new there were risks but he also knows the risks of my high blood sugars, high blood pressure and asthma. Like me he knew it was worth the risk to get healthy.

congrats on your new adventure. Please follow Jills advice. Hope you feel stronger and better every day (and thinner but that will come) just get healthy and stay hydrated. So happy for you,

You look amazing. I love the new you., I am so glad you feel so good and that there has been so many positives for you. What an inspiration

Paul very sound and sage advice.

sounds like those are in order, you shouldn't have any problem with meeting that requirement.

I have no answers just lots of prayers that you will find answers, I will tell you I have had problems with depression for many many years and take Prozac daily, And you think having this surgery everything will be roses but clinical depression is still there, Parts of me feel better but some days the depression is as bad as ever, I am only three weeks out from surgery. So that is no comparison to your Husband, Praying for you and him both.

I have lived on the Kroger store brand no sugar added apple sauce. Some days a couple of servings 3 oz each is all I eat besides protein shakes. Wish you luck in finding something that will stay down.

try to get more fluids in. It could be a sign of dehydration. Staying hydrated is extremely important. Hope you feel better. And if you don't feel better don't hesitate to get checked out again.

Lola that is an awesome list, And Good luck to you tomorrow. Will be praying for you and sending you the most positive of thoughts.,

Praying for a safe and uneventful surgery today and a quick recovery. Praying that you feel comfort and peace in your decision and that it adds health to you in abundance. Let us know when you can how you are doing

have they fixed you K? hate you having to go through this. Hope they have you feeling better today

that is wonderful news, So glad you are doing so well, Sip, walk and rest. Wishing you the best,

Saying prayers for a safe and uneventful surgery and a quick recovery.

Me either and I am usually hot hot hot, don't even wear a coat till there is snow on the ground. But now I live in a robe over pajamas or clothes. And today I can't stop shaking. Don't know what is up with that.

I second Snows motion take a nap. take a nap , take a nap. You are still on the mend and rest is an important part of healing. Don't deprive yourself of that. WIshing you the best.

Ashley welcome and wishing you the very best these two weeks and beyond. Seven years ago when A Doc told me I needed barbaric surgery I thought he had grown a third eye or something. But I did check into it after a bit and ended up being very stubborn and thinking I knew everything and I got the lap band. Well that is not what kind of surgery that Doc was talking about he meant the gastric bypass, but I thought no way that is way to aggressive and I don't have that much weight to lose. But that very wise Doc knew that the Gastric Bypass would help my diabetes not just weight loss. But I wouldn't listen. Seven years later with losing and gaining the same 30 pounds over and over and no improvement in my diabetes, only worsening, I sought out having a revision. And I am three weeks out from having my lap band removed and gastric bypass performed. And my diabetes is improving little by little everyday. I wasted seven years of being close to a shut in all because I thought I knew it all. You have made a wise decision, all be it a hard one, but one you should be very proud of yourself for making. This forum is a very special place with people who have so much compassion and knowledge. You will find so much support, Again Welcome and wishing you the very very best,

Waiting has to be the hardest part, Doing another sleep study shouldn't slow anything down but you will probably be put on a C pap machine, and your Doc will want you to use it so as soon as you have the second test and get the machine start using it right away so that if he requires you to have been using it for a certain length of time you already have that time counting along with your six months. Also the sleep apnea diagnosis assists with insurance approval. Wishing you the best and truly understand the waiting and the effect it has on your nerves.

pre op 194 (Highest weight 6-12) surgery 166 (12-5-12) today 156.4 (today 12-28-12)

I am much colder than befoe surgery. Where a robe all day. And If I go out and get cold, wow takes forever to get warm again. It is like you are cold all the way to your bones. If my incisions were all healed I would sit in a warm bath. But that will have to wait for a little longer. And you just know when you take a warm shower you are going to be freezing before you get dressed.