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dawnhouse
on 4/13/09 5:52 am - Panama City, FL
Topic: RE: make room on the loosers bench - im home!
Tami, again, I'm glad you made it through surgery without any complications.  And I'm thankful for your post because I too, am a wimp.  We all hear the good stuff when the weight is coming off, but we need to know about the bad stuff too!  So thank you for sharing.  Wishing you a speedy recovery!  Dawn
      
dawnhouse
on 4/13/09 5:45 am - Panama City, FL
Topic: RE: your tastes really do change...
I'm glad to see you made it through surgery unscathed!!  I met a woman this past Tuesday who had RNY the Friday before (so she was 4 days post-op).  She was having an extremely difficult time getting in protein as well.  Our surgeon told her to concentrate on the water and that the protein would get easier.  He told her to just keep trying.  Good luck.  Keep us posted!
      
Jennbawa
on 4/13/09 5:42 am - Concord, CA
Topic: RE: Surgery April 21st, anyone around the same time??
Hi Tina!   Congrats on your upcomming surgery date!  I'm sure we'll do great, we are going to have so many positives coming out of it!  Keep me posted on your progress, I've requested you as a friend!  
tchriste
on 4/13/09 5:16 am - MN
Topic: RE: Surgery April 21st, anyone around the same time??
Hi my name is Tina, My surgery date is April 22nd.  I too have been having the last supper thing.  Excited and scared.  I know we will be ok and I agree it is wonderful to be given this chance at a healthy life.  But still a little scared.
Jennbawa
on 4/13/09 2:18 am - Concord, CA
Topic: RE: The Contraceptive Pill
I asked my nurse this question and she told me that they don't suggest contraceptive pills after surgery..  she suggested IUD, the patch, or the shots (forget what they're called).   HOWEVER, I would ask your surgeon to see what he/she says..  I've found that different surgeons think differently about different things, so yours may think it's ok?   On a side note, I have had the Marena IUD for 5 years (due to get it replaced soon) and I haven't had a period or cramps in 5 years.. it's been HEAVEN!!   :)  I've heard it reacts differently to everyone, but if you have to go in the way of an IUD, it's something to think about!   
shay34
on 4/13/09 1:18 am - UK
Topic: The Contraceptive Pill
some one please advice me! can i still continue to take the pill before and after my gastric bypass surgery ??
Jennbawa
on 4/13/09 12:16 am - Concord, CA
Topic: RE: Surgery April 21st, anyone around the same time??
WOW, that's an amazing pre-op weight loss!  CONGRATS!!      I bet you're already feeling better!   And I think you SO deserve a night of what you want before the big day!!! 
KissTheSky
on 4/13/09 12:06 am - Narara, Australia
VSG on 04/15/09 with
Topic: RE: April 15th club.
Hi April 15ers....

It's come around soooooooooo slow..haha. I've on liquids for 4 weeks and 4 days as of today :(

But I did it..no cheating or slip ups...didn't lose as much weight as I thought I might...only 18.3 pounds...so i guess I'm going to have to become a gym junky to get slim......

I'm nervous...making all my puree soup tomorrow, and as lame as it sounds...getting my hair done and my eye lashes tinted for the hospital stay...

Then bracing myself for my ouch times. My sister is 6 month out...40kg's down and looks amazing, and is quite free to eat, but small quantities...'like a lady'.......

Wanted you all to know you are in my prayers and thoughts....please come back in after and let us all know how the April 15ers went, and how you are all coming along.......

Best of luck and God Bless to all.

Chey

:)
AnitaMcD
on 4/12/09 10:45 pm - So. Orange County, CA
Topic: SURGERY SET FOR 4/20/09

I am a little nervous at this point.  I joined this site in hopes to calm down a little; see the before/after incentives.  I know I will be a mess next week -- but knowing so many people are doing this and even within the same time-frame as me, has helped.  Good luck to everyone...

AnitaMcD

AnitaMcD
on 4/12/09 10:33 pm - So. Orange County, CA
Topic: RE: April 16th is getting close!
Well, good luck to you.  I'm a new member on here as well and my surgery date is 4/20 (my birthday).  I am also nervous too.  I'll check back in a few weeks, maybe we can compare notes!  What type of surgery are you doing?  I'm doing the RnY... ok, again, good luck and I'll say a prayer for you.

Sincerely,
Anita McD
California
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