NukeChik
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Depression After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
NukeChik replied to Bob_350lbs's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm glad to have read this thread. I have been struggling since surgery. My hormones are seriously out of control. I finally realized that I have some pretty depressive episodes. I have an appt with my doc next week to get on some meds. Funny thing is, I did not have these issues when I got banded. That part does not make sense to me! -
Chewable vitamin...gag me!
NukeChik replied to jillw8's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I take "Source of Life" chewable Vitamins. They are very large, but are very high quality and pretty tasty. They also sell a liquid, but I wouldn't recommend it. Also, most vitamins are better absorbed by your body if they are taken with fat. I take mine with my fish oil to ensure good absorption. -
Should Revisioners Have a Different Post-Op Diet?
NukeChik replied to NukeChik's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Thanks for the info Ricky. I really think that we ARE different,and I have purposefully been going a little slower than my diets allow. Its not that hard for me to continue on the liquids phase, I'm loving the sleeve for that! I was like you, I had a lot of scar tissue. I guess that is much better than erosion though. -
Should Revisioners Have a Different Post-Op Diet?
NukeChik posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had my band to sleeve revision on Sept 7, so I'm currently on Day 12. I am really concerned about the post op diet phase. I was given 2different set of instructions for my post op. One set was given to me pre-op and one set was given post-op. There are significant differences between the two, and it makes me wonder if different instructions should be followed for a revision. Thoughts? -
2 years have passed since you registered at VerticalSleeveTalk! Happy 2nd Anniversary NukeChik!
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I have felt your pain, literally! It took a visit to my gyno, regular doc, and then a colorectal surgeon to get me sorted out. Here's what I recommend, first get a "Sitz" bath. I got mine at Walgreens. Its a little tub to sit your bottom in. Believe it or not soaking the area in hot Water 3 or 4 times a day will help them heal and make it feel somewhat better. Talk to your doctor about getting some lidocaine gel for the pain. I was given a compound with nitroglycerin in it. My problem was not the burning, but that my sphincter muscle spasmed nonstop. The nitroglycerin salve helped that. For the long haul I have been directed to take Miralax EVERYDAY! I have been on it for about 6months and I have not had any issues since.
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Sept 8 Dr Kelly, Tijuana
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I'm so confused about vitamins
NukeChik replied to Rainydayz's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
I'm currently banded, and have had significant health problems due to the nutritional side of banding. I take "Source of Life" Vitamins. You can get either liquid or chewable, I like the taste of the chewable better than the liquid. They are more expensive than the stuff from walmart or walgreens, but the quality of nutrition is unsurpassed. When I told my doctor about the Flinstones that my surgeon recommends, he basically laughed his head off and told me the high number of patients he had with my same problems. i also take fish oil (liquid)' D3, liquid calcium citrate, CO-Q-10, and pro-biotics -
Thanks Teebaby. I live near Chattanooga, My surgeon is Dr Ponce at GBI. Good luck with your band. I haven't regretted mine for a second! I'm at 70% of my goal now. I've got about 30 lbs to go and its going slllooowww. Thats ok, at least its not going the other way!
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hello,
how are you? i noticed you live in TN. Im new to the lapband, im now working with my doctor to get the band. Where in Tn are you? Im thinking of getting my Lapband in Nasvhille Dr Dyer. Im not sure what to do really, im just so excited i cant stand it tho! You look great, an your half way to your goal weight! thats awesome
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The Wrestler-4 Very sad, didn't care much for the ending either, but very well acted.
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I've not gotten to watch the biggest loser yet, do we get to vote someone out like last season?? I know who I'm not voting for...
