AngelSoftSnow

Hi Jodie - I read your response to gall bladder issues. I'm having the same symptoms. Did you get your GB out? Have you had any other symptoms? I can't stand this annoying pain on my side. Any information you have will be helpful. THanks, Rosita

I was weight at my consultation with the doctor to see if I qualified. Then after the surgery at my first check up, of course, everytime after that too. But not between my first appointment and the surgery date. Good luck and congratulations on your weight loss before surgery.

I love being a onelander. I'm currently at about 189. I can't wait for the 170's.

I lost 51 points on my cholestoral level. My levels had be creeping up for the last couple of years. I had my surgery on December 17th and about two weeks ago had blood work and my cholestoral when down 51 points. I didn't take meds before because I told my doctor and wanted to try lowering it by dieting to no avail. But with the surgery, I had success.

My evaluation took 10 minutes!!! I waited in the waiting room for 1 1/2 hours, but the evaluation was 10 minutes. Go figure!

I had my surgery on December 17th. The first 3 or so weeks, the port area hurt alot, sometimes it still hurts, but not enough for me to stop doing what I'm doing. It will get better. Hang in there for another week or so and see what happens.

I add powered protein to yogurt, mashed potatoes, applesause, cottage cheese, things like that. It give you the extra proteim. GNC as a unflavored one you can pick up a small bag for about 15.00.

I received a blood thinner injection on both my thighs and left arm. You gave me such a chuckle!

It's been two weeks since my surgery and my bruises are still there. I have a huge one on my thigh that's about 3 inches by 2 1/2 inches. I hope it goes away soon.

I had my surgery on Monday. Everything went well. I have minimal pain, on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the worst, I'm a two. It's been a breeze so far. But let me tell you, I was scared to death about having the surgery. But I'm so glad I did it. Wishing you all the best of luck this week.

If I think about it, I get all nervous, so I try not to think about it. I see the surgeon on thursday to talk about the surgery and it's my chance to ask more questions. I'm excited but I'm scared too.

I'm from Massachusetts. I having surgery at Brigham's and Women's Hospital in Boston with Dr. Lautz. Where are you having your surgery?