Debbiebydesign

Water fountains are pretty nasty...

I was approved at the beginning of December for surgery February 7. My doctor was super booked- 10 weeks out.

Today marks the start of my one month countdown and it's also my birthday. The wait to get moving is wearing on me. Too much time to think, worry about complications, doubt myself...support groups were even cancelled for this month. I was kind of happy at first, not having Christmas be my first challenge out of the gate. Now that all the holidays are over, I just want to move on. Two months after getting a date is too long.

Excellent...looking forward to that myself!

I distinctly remember being told you could have an occasional soda after at least 6 months post op.

I've worked in a hospital for 10 years...I'm going tot keep my Water hidden near the nurses' station, on the employee side. I'd never bring something going in my mouth in our patients' room. Between airborne funk and possibility of forgetting it and having someone mess with it (I work in psych), I will just make a lot of stops.

I had surgery on the 18th December and I am off all meds. All. Diabetes' date=' cholesterol and high-blood pressure . I am officially over-the-moon excited. 28 lbs down doesn't suck either.[/quote']

Wow, nearly 30 lbs in...18 days? Wow...

Don't they tell you that it is not uncommon about 4 years out to regain about 20ish? I hope you get back on track. Getting off insulin must have been great. If I get off insulin, I hope to never have to stick myself again.

Yes it does...I got it once as an anti-tussive- as cough Syrup. It works extremely well for that.

Hopefully, it's all behind you now. Be well...

I got a sample packbfrom Celebrate Vitamins. Fast shipping' date=' and so f I like them.[/quote']

So far I like them, that is!

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I'm still pre-op, but when I was on Metformin before, I gagged a lot when I had to take it. Especially if I hadn't had enough to eat before. I was on it for PCOS. I'd still talk to your doctor though, before you stop it. You might not be needing very soon anyway.

You need a new doc. If he does not see eye to eye with you about your condition he is not a good fit for you.

Oh, my. That's terrible! I am worried about complications. I hope the best for you and a speedy recovery.

I just received a letter about the Vitamins from my surgeon. They have a recommended schedule, to optimize absorption. I haven't had time to really figure it all out yet...

Nice before and after pictures, you look great!

Congratulations!

How long were you in the hospital? Congratulations on getting home.

Welcome! Its a great place for ideas, advice, venting.

Before you break them, check that they are not extended release.

Congratulations! Good date too...my surgeon was booked 11 weeks out!

I am having mine done at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. They have a wonderful bariatric center there.

Do you have a date yet?

dbstr4....I have no idea yet how to use it.

Best wishes!

Good to know!