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Hello, it's been awhile since I was on.Thought I'd give you an update. The Nurse Practioner said I'm doing excellent. I have dropped another 20 pounds making for a grand total since my surgery date (Sept 7th 2012) of 50.2 pounds. Some people in my family thought I had come to a stand still, but...

Way to go Kim, so happy for you.;););)

I agree,the itching does not sound good. You must speak to your doctor asap. Please post back and let us know how you are doing. And congrats on your decision to have WLS.

Welcome Kaylen: You have found a wonderful site with a ton of very knowledgable people. I agree with all the responses you have recieved. Let us all know what you find out from your personal doctor and how everything is going. U won't regret WLS if you are approved.

Thank you so much for your replys,it made me feel better and Letrell you made me laugh,but that's ok laughter is very good for a person. Am feeling better today so again I thank you both very much!!:o:o

Hello everyone,well here's the problem,I seem to have an inordinate amount of gas.:( I have never belched so much in my life,it's almost every breath.)Furthermore I only pass urine twice a day. I try to drink my whey protein and water but of course since my gastric sleeve there's not much room...

Wonderful news,keep up the good work.:D:D:D

Karenina and Pat99: I too am very sorry over the lost of your pets,but congrats that you didn't turn to food because of it. Keep up the good work Proud of you both for hanging in there. Have a great day. P_Powell:D

NanaMango, Hello I understand completely. I had a Gastric Sleeve on Sept 7TH of this year,I seen my surgeon and his Nutritionist a couple days ago. I have alot of fatigue. They told me to concentrate on Protein fluids. Even little sips at a time. Hope this helps.;)

Hello Kim: I too have had the gastric sleeve,and so far I have lost 35 pounds. I totally agree with your post,very true words. Keep on keepin on Kim. Have a great day.

:)The Dr is very well pleased with my progress. I have dropped from 319 to 284.6 a total of 35 pounds. I no longer have to crush my medicines and place in Applesauce,but rather swallow one pill every 5 minutes. I was glad to hear that because crushed medicines in my food,made my food have a very...

Hello and welcome: I had weight issues for yrs,and wanted a gastric bypass,but my surgeon told me that a bypass would not be safe for me,due to the fact that 2 yrs ago my colon up and herniated and that resulted in a open procedure and taking 3/4's of my colon out. My surgeon told me that he...

Ha Ha Hee Hee, love that wear jeans again in lot smaller size and NOT plus Size.:D

Hello Nana Mango Welcome!! I just got out of Hospital September 9TH which was a Sunday,I had a Sleeve surgery. I felt great that morning and Dr dismissed me. By noon or one O'clock I thought I'd pass out from the pain,I have the option of calling my Bariactric Nurse Practioner. She got me help...

Pat99 I'm one of the biggest dog lovers you'd ever hope to meet. I love all breeds just about. Would love to work for a vet. We have a black and white part beagle part hound. a Golden Retreiver,and a chihuahua. All three are females,love em all.

Thanks you for all replys. Day before yesterday I developed an annoying wheeze not when I inhaled but only on exhalation. I finally called in and was told to be at my surgeon's office by 8am. So I went down,dr ordered bloodwork and cat scan. By 1:00pm I was back in his office and I was...

My first week out from my gastric sleeve and I find I don't have enough liquid protein. The nurse practioner told me I wasn't allowed to use powered protein yet. I'm strapped for cash so any suggestions would sure be a blessing from Heaven to me. Thank you in advance to everyone.:D

Pat99, you are so precious. I don't know you personally but you still have a way about yourself to make folks feel so much better,I know you have helped me tremendously. It's Monday morning and I'm having to call my surgeon's office to find out what time on Thursday he can see me.(when...

Hello everyone, my surgery for Gastric sleeve was Sept 7th. I'm feeling pretty miserable. Was in severe pain this morning and called my surgeon's Nurse Practioner, She told me to double up on the liquid Lortab's and call in the morning. I also feel pressure which I told her about and she said my...

Hi this is P_Powell. I had my gastric sleeve yesterday, and doctors say that I did wonderful on the table. Only problem is that I have a lot of scar tissue from having my emergency colon removal surgery. He had to puncture me nine times and the only problem I have now is that I have a lot of gas...