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  1. TillieS

    5 day pouch test

    The 5 day pouch test is what I will be doing. I have fallen off of the weightloss wagon. I have gained back several pounds and I need to reset my pouch.
  2. TillieS

    Failing

    Hi everyone. It has been a loooooong time since I have either posted or visited. I feel like I.am failing miseably. I had surgery on my knees. First the right then the left. I recovered nicely from the rt knee but, i am having major set backs from the left knee. I got a little depressed because...
  3. TillieS

    Finally weight is under 200 lbs.!

    Congrats on your awesome accomplishment. I am a few pounds shy of the 200 mark myself. Keep up the excellent work. TillieS
  4. TillieS

    New to site

    Welcome crashell, First I would like to apologize for your experience with other sites. Everyone here is awesome . They all try to help with any problem that anyone may have. On this site you will come across people that are at every different stage of their journey. If you have a question...
  5. TillieS

    My Journey Starts

    Welcome Smdean, Congrats on your surgery date. It is understandable to be nervous about having surgery. Take it from me a surgery veteran I get nervous every time. You will do well. These are very exciting times. New life style changes and the road to great health. Come back to the site often...
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    just got surgery date

    I have had several set backs with my sleeve. Pain and burning in my stomach. I also stayed longer than two days at the hospital. I was there for a week because of nausea and vomiting. I had an upper gi done and now they want a whole gastric series done to make sure my pouch is ok. Everything is...
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    just got surgery date

    Congrats Sweetpea, Congrats on your surgery date. It is normal to be nervous. You will do great. TillieS
  8. TillieS

    Night eating

    I used to work at night and my whole day and night was flip flopped. When I was home on the weekends I had a hard time keeping up with my families eating schedule. I no longer work so now I am eating like I should. You can reset your internal clock. Good luck. TillieS
  9. TillieS

    Hair loss

    Hey Raeych, I had my surgery about 8 days before you did. I started losing hair as well. I was told it could possibly happen and I was still having issues getting in all of my protein. I went and got a short pixie cut and I can already see it growing back at a rapid rate. I like the pixie cut...
  10. TillieS

    Hello

    Hi Sweetness, Welcome to the group. My sister had the gastric bypass in 2009 she too has a lot of gas. She said hers was from the surgery. I had the gastric sleeve in Feb of this year and so far only certain vegetables cause me gas. Have you tried gas-x it may help. Hope you continue to come...
  11. TillieS

    New to the site!

    Well I went and saw the PA today and she is ordering an upper gi series and then we will go from there. I had an upper gi done but she said with the series they will be able to see the size and shape of my new stomach and make sure that nothing is going on. Then from there I will probably be...
  12. TillieS

    New to the site!

    Hi Deb, Welcome to the site. Congratulations to both you and your partner on your surgeries. You are both so lucky to be going through the process together. That is so awesome. You can encourage each other. I am 4 months post op on the 10th. I had a few problems post op and I will be going to...
  13. TillieS

    Pooping...

    I had issues with constipation and the surgeon told me to take over the counter laxatives and to drink some apple juice, prune juice etc. to help the process along. I am still working on my protein intake but, I am getting in all of my water and other fluid intake. Talk to your doctors and see...
  14. TillieS

    how long after surgery can i walk?

    I didn't get to walk until later that afternoon. I had my surgery really early in the morning. I then got up to my room it took me awhile to fully wake up and once I was good and awake I was encouraged to walk. The first couple of times I walked with the nurse. The next day I had a friend visit...
  15. TillieS

    Migraine Issue

    Well I went to the doctor today. The pain specialist. He decided to change up some of my meds today for my migraines. I had a script for norco that I could use while having a migraine. I also have injections that I can give myself at home. This new doctor, that is new to the practice has only...
  16. TillieS

    Down to the wire!

    Can't you see a different psychologist? The one I saw before I had my surgery had me fill out a questionnaire then we went over it. Cleared with no problem. See if you cab get a referral to another one TillieS
  17. TillieS

    May 19th can't come soon enough

    Hey Yllwrose, I hope that your surgery went well. Hope you are feeling good. You are now on the other side. Keep us posted on how you are doing. TillieS
  18. TillieS

    been gone awhile, finally had my surgery

    I used to pass meds at a nursing facility. We used to crush the potassium pill and put it in either applesauce or pudding. Ask the doc if you can crush it and that will ease your fears on swallowing your pills. My multi vitamin is big and I have no problems swallowing it. Glad that you are doing...
  19. TillieS

    New to Community

    Hi there welcome to the forum. Glad that your surgery went well. I am now 3 months out and had a few set backs but I wouldn't change a thing. Keep us posted and come back often because there is always something new on the boards. TillisS
  20. TillieS

    Gallbladder ultrasound may have found trouble

    I'm sorry that you are going through all of that. As far as me I won't complain. I have a few other appts that I need to go to before they can give me any conclusive answers. So hopefully all will go well and I will be fine. I am still trying to find my way. I am losing weight slowly but, I am...
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