BlaqBeary

i wish you and everyone a very, very successful surgery and a healthier lifestyle.

this is my 3rd day from surgery. my schedule is the same as yours and will be on liquids til I see the surgeon in two - three weeks. i began Protein today. i'm doing pretty good so far. just feel like i get a blockage, as if maybe i'm drinking too much/taking in too much.

Thank you. I just can't believe how good I actually feel. With the fluids I'm intaking are pretty good. Getting use to that is a real challenge. My Mom made a huge, I mean huge glass bowl of jell-o (sugar free). I have chicken broth given to me from the hospital to take home. I have plenty of ice and today I am beginning Protein. The days to come is where I find my inner self. Good luck to you.

2/18/2011 ---- San Diego

For so many of us, our day is approaching quickly and slowly. I want to wish everyone a successful surgery and an abundant life full of happiness for what is about to happen to our bodies. We all have waited for something like this to come and finally allow us to shine, smile and sachet our butts, lol. I'm praying for all of us. Talk soon. Krys

2 Case reports of birth defect associated with deficiency in bariatric surgery patients The January 2010 issue of SOARD reports on 2 cases of birth defect that appear to have resulted from severe maternal Vitamin deficiency after malabsorptive bariatric surgery. The first case was of a baby born at 33 weeks to a 27 year old mother 16 months post-op from a biliopancreatic diversion (BPD). The mother was deficient in vitamin A, D, K, Protein, selenium and zinc. The infant was delivered prematurely with multiple defects including bone malformation, cleft palate, facial hypoplasia, and respiratory insufficiency. The baby died at 3 months of age. The second case was of a full-term infant born to a 26 year old mother 11 months post-op from a roux-en-y gastric bypass. The infant was born with multiple defects of bone and cartilage as well as hearing loss which were attributed primarily to maternal vitamin K deficiency. While most of the recent reports of pregnancy after weight loss surgery have been positive in terms of both fetal and maternal health, these cases should remind us that nutritional deficiency in pregnancy can lead to grave results. Both of these patients had been counseled about waiting 18 months to 2 years before becoming pregnant, one even having signed a consent form prior to bariatric surgery. Because of the significant impact that massive weight loss can have on fertility, it is likely that more young, obese women will opt for bariatric surgery to not only improve their overall health, but also to assist with pregnancy. Clinicians and patients alike need to be made aware of the problems that can arise when women who are not adequately nourished become pregnant. Reference: Kang L , Marty D, Pauli RM, Mendelsohn NJ, Prachand V, Waggoner D. Chondrodysplasia punctata associated with malabsorption from bariatric procedures. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2010 Jan-Feb;6(1):99-101. Epub 2009 May 23. Abstract: Click Here

If you have a Wholefoods store in your area, you may want to try there for the liquid Vitamins. I have bought them before. Prices ranged from 14 to 28 bucks depending on the size bottle.

for the severe leg cramps, my doctor suggested tonic Water. it is the most wonderful solution she gave me in years. With the edema in legs and ankles, the Lasix prescription gives me cramps during my sleep. She ordered me to drink it 30 minutes before bedtime. It works

I can really see the difference. You look wonderful.

Hey Today was the BIG (no pun intended) day. Thinking of you and may you recover well. As soon as you can, let us all know you made it through. Best wishes. Kristie

Hey Kristy, hoping all is well with you.

Hey Kristy, hoping all is well with you.

Wow, what can I say. I have read all the post and I am not alone afterall. I am trying so hard not to go overboard with this eating I have develop. Im sure it is stress though. I need to get focused and stay prayerful that Gods Will Be Done. I am drinking Protein shakes daily, trying to remember to take Vitamins and trying to focus on eating habits. I know that journaling will help also. Also decided to begin juicing, in that it helps with losing some pounds along with losing Water weight from the lower extremity edema issue. Total water weight is 117% versus body fat at 73%. Hmmmmmm grhrgrhrgrgrh!!!!!! I know I want this soooo bad and do not want to be turned away at my pre-op, which is the day before surgery. I'm not sure what my pre-op diet will consist of but I am willing to do everything possible to not come back home without VSG.

Hi Pam Thanks ... It's getting closer now.

Hey Mr. Mason How are you? Congrats on your surgery date. You are a couple of weeks away. I will have you in my prayers and keep us posted on your journey. Peace and Love

Well Well it is over. 12 weeks of watching, logging and exercising and watering my body. I got my certificate. With this edema I didn't lose much, but according to what is still to happen, I have six more weeks if all goes as planned and surgery could be some time in November with Pacific Bariatric. All paper work has been with PB for a couple of weeks. The only thing I need is the authorization for my one day consult in San Diego. Once Kaiser finishes there reviews I could be on my way. I am truly excited.

Is that all from surgery or did you lose some weight before the procedure?

Pacific Bariatric-San Diego

Surgery date is February 18, 2011.

Thank you. The time will surely come and pass. A life long journey. WOW!!!!!!! How are you doing overall?