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Is your sister ill with anyother problem? Could be a "pathological fracture" which means it just broke and no injury and there is usually and underlying problem so do not let anyone poopoo her and her pain!!!! It needs attention esp if it looks unhealed.

GREAT to see you and so soon!!!!! Personally I feel we all need two days in hospital to accomodate to new regime, and rest. Having 3/4 or more of your stomach cut off is a big surgery so it is an assault to our bodies. TAKE IT EASY but walk and walk some more. Keep up the GREAT work. Hope...

Yesterday at the Pre Op appt I did receive a bottle of disinfectant soap to sue for 3 days previous to the surgery from neck to pubis and then legs, "none on face of private parts". IT is felt it will help prevent infection AND I would suggest that you DO NOT use lotions etc anywhere near your...

I guess I was thinking due to the small incisions they may not want us to get it wet, but maybe not. Maybe so small that they will not mind it getting wet. Going to get a slight haircut but want my hair to look reasonable in hospital and also clean. I can do without a shower as much as a head...

I would say GET THAT HIP REPLACED, it is a piece of cake according to my spouse and ex spouse who both had hip replacement and knee replacements and said that the hip was easy, very little pain, immediately said that they had MUCH less discomfort post op than pre op so get it done and get on...

When can we take a shower if we have Lap RNY surgery? Wondering if I should bring shampoo to the hospital along with toothbrush and toothpaste etc. I feel dirty if I do not have a head wash every day but .............. Just want to be prepared, Jammies,Slippers, toiletries, ?? laptop(are we...

do let us know what the doc said. Some people are told to do protein diet for two weeks and some are told to just not gain weight in the two weeks before the surgery, I was told the later, but I feel like if I can make my liver that much less fatty so it is easier for the surgeon the better so...

Pat99 and all the others who like to camp- are you aware of RVing Women organization? It includes campers of all sorts with tents, pop-ups, all kinds of RVs. You join Rving Women and then join a chapter that includes your home state or you can join any chapter you want, like FL if you winter...

what do chia seeds taste like and where to buy? Are we allowed to have nuts soon after surgery or have to wait a few months, anyone know?

OK, had the Pre Op visit and they were running 1 1/2 hrs late but once I was in there, it was very efficient, a nurse interviewed me carefully, EKG and Blood work was done in that room but a Medical Assistant. The only problem came when I told the nurse "I want a Staff Attending MD to do the...

wow, double pneumonia, that is serious, were not moving around enough or ??? Glad you are better and the energy should come back, lets hope. Hope the pneumonia does not occur to me or other, rare occasion on people who do get up and around after the surgery but maybe your DM made you more...

Bigtallsis you should update your profile showing you had your surgery and when and what your weight is ever few weeks so we can see the progress, you are working hard so why not let us see it and applaud you. Twomas Thanks for the support, I am hanging in there!! Doing it and doing it fine...

I had a really bad caffeine withdrawal headache since I was trying to get off coffee but do not see why I cannot have that now, but will have to withdraw slowly over the next week so none after surgery and not have to deal with a headache. I can have popsicles(sugar free) and will use them too...

Mergatroid Chia Seeds? The same Chai seeds that make Chia Pets? and Chia Heads? I am doing better once I got on a routine and having 4 protein drinks, two fruit snacks and lean dinner really is enough. I have taken the protein drink for breakfast and mixed in a half banana which thickens...

Dragonfly, thanks!!!!

I think the advice to involve your man with all you are going through, if he does not stick around then good riddence and great you got rid of him now instead of later but if he sticks this out, good for him and for you. Whatever happens is meant to be and you are going to be healthier with the...

Well sounds like all and all you are doing well, have you taken a stool softener? Thanks and will post here as the process goes along, have the pre op on Monday so I am sure no suprises there, then get the time to show up on Friday afternoon for Monday. Bought sugarless popsicles and yogurt...

I put a half banana and a couple of frozen strawberries in my protein drink breakfast and it was yummy. I will do this religiously as requested and will get to surgical date with a pristine liver! I was actually told by my doc, when asking about the 2 week protein diet, "Just do not gain...

Thanks for all the support, I did not read my paperwork totally. I can have a fruit snack between meals, protein drink for the mealas and another one about 8:30 at night so if I do that and have supper of 2 cups of raw greens, 1 tomato, 4 oz of lean meat like chicken breast, 1 TBS of salad drg...

OK Day 1 and having a problem. I drank the protein drink and I AM HUNGRY 30 MIN LATER. I am to have 4 in the day and then a light lean protein dinner. There is so much bread, turkey, and all that goes with Tgiving dinner sitting on the shelves and in fridge. This is not going to be good if...