RNMomof4

I just realized all these flavored waters I bought are carbonated Water. Do you think they will be ok to drink after surgery if I open them and let them go flat? Hate to waste them but I'm sure the kids will drink them if I can't. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ha! Good point. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes they are zero calorie, just flavored carbonated Water. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Telling my (skinny) SIL and (very skinny) MIL were literally the last things I had on my to do list before surgery on 10/25. I finally broke down and sent them an email 2 days ago and it went better than expected. I would love to have kept everything secret but just not possible with 4 kids and living on the same dead end road as my ILs. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know with my job the lifting restriction is the real problem. I am planning to take 4 weeks but would like to go back after 2 if possible. It is easier for me though bc I am a lowly prn employee Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

From my pre-op class they told us that they use dermabond (glue) on the small incisions and one small stitch that is under the skin and dissolvable on the larger one. Of course it is all surgeon's preference. Steri strips would be like little pieces of tape that would hold an incision together that has stitches under the skin. (That is how many ob docs close c section incisions). No stitches to actually remove. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What you're describing sounds like steri strips and they can do a real number on your skin. The best is to wait until they are basically falling off before helping them along. If you can't wait that long then in the shower is probably easiest. I had a terrible reaction to them once on my knee so have asked no to have them used during my surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Also....steri strips won't be used in place of sutures. (Just fyi) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 5'4ish? Lol Current weight 176 I'm excited because my Birthday is coming up I will be 33, and it's going to be the first time in a long time I will have more than 1 or 2 photos without me cringing at the thought of being photographed! Same here my bday is coming up in January... the big 4-0 and I would love to be well on my way! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think that is awesome...my SW will be close to yours (surgery 10/25) and I will be SO THRILLED to be down 40 pounds by Christmas! Keeping my fingers crossed! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am really hoping to have this "problem" after my sleeve on 10/25. Glad you are doing so well! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow! You look amazing! How tall are you? I'm 5'5 and have a very similar start weight. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't had surgery yet but take OTC Unisom occasionally if I have a couple nights that I don't sleep well. It definitely helps with the staying asleep. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I see this one but I don't remember one about sleep...one of my favorite topics Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Husbands are so helpful! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did all of mine with the PCP as well and totally agree...huge waste of time. I couldn't lose more than 15 pounds or I would go below 40 BMI. I ended up losing around 12 but the visits got to be really painful, especially since I had to drive an hour each way to get there! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks!! Yes I am waiting...the patient coordinator is on vacation and the psych eval is taking forever to come through. Hurry up and wait... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I used it sparingly off and on and just had my last 6 month appt yesterday. I didn't want my BMI to go below 40 plus I couldn't sleep when taking it so I only took it on days I thought I may eat more than usual. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

6 months medically supervised diet for Anthem BCBS of va Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey there...L&D nurse here! I am finishing up my 6 months of supervised visits and hope to have approval and a date soon. I plan to take 6 weeks off since I have a 25 lb weight lifting restriction. As far as staying hydrated I will just leave my contraband drink at the desk and hope for the best