Just finished your survey and found it thought provoking.

One of the things that I am discovering about myself since WLS  is that I am (finally!) taking more responsibility for monitoring my health. Sure, I still depend on the docs and other medical professionals, but I am tracking my labs, checking my blood pressure, blood sugar levels, taking meds and vits daily instead of sporadically, etc.

Obviously, this is because I can't afford NOT to do this post gastric bypass. In the past I was much more relaxed about these things. In part, I think that my inaction was a form of denial, along the lines of ..."if I didn't get a blood sugar meter then I must not really have diabetes." 

Now when I see a doctor it feels like we are a team. I ask many more more questions, and  take their responses more to heart. I can see how my actions are making a difference in my health. It feels empowering. And of course its so rewarding to see all the "bad" numbers go down.


Sorry Danny! I see I rambled a bit off topic. Best of luck with your dissertation.
KrazyK

I am 5 days out my verticle sleeve procedure. I am able to drink all the protien shakes and water as recommended. I feel great when I am sitting. However,  when I raise to a standing position, I feel like my stomach and surrounding area are knotted up and it is very very painful. I called my dr about this and he suggested it could be muscle spasms. He recommended heating pads and a medication called valium. I have only been taking this medication for 12hrs and it is too soon to see if it really works.

Has anyone experienced this pain.? If so, how long should I expect this to last? and, any other remedies?

WHAT: OH Rox Round Rock Support Group Meeting
WHO: EVERYONE IS WELCOME
WHERE: IKEA Round Rock Restaurant 
WHEN: Saturday, January 21^st
TIME: 10:30 am  
WHY: Because we all need a little support sometimes, and who doesn’t want to hang out with a lot of positive, motivational, supportive and FUN people. 

See previous posts for more information:

If you are from Austin/Round Rock -- Check this out!!

OH Rox Round Rock Support Group Meeting

You are welcome and encouraged to bring before and after pictures, as well as pen, paper, questions, thoughts, and ideas.

OHRRR is really looking forward to making a difference with this group in 2012!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Oh, it will probably move along quite quickly!  I had already gone through so much testing just months before I went for my first apt.  So that cut down on some of the things I had to do.  Still had to go through a psychological evaluation.  That took the longest!  I called every psychiatrist in the area for a full day before finding someone to take me 3 days later. Then they took 5 days to report! Once the report was received by the Dr. office, then I could schedule surgery!

So, I saw about the VSG on June 10th and July 11th I was getting surgery!  I went from a size 26W to size 14 miss so far.  Lost 90lbs for the year so far too!  Feel like a new person!

Good planning to you!!  Excited for you as well!!  So worth all of it!!

Helen

 

If you DON'T already have plans for January 21st @ 10:30 a.m. mark your calendars NOW and come out to IKEA in Round Rock for the first OH Rox Round Rock support group meeting of 2012.

If you DO have plans CANCEL them!  Just kidding!  You should know you will miss hanging out with a lot of positive, motivational, supportive and FUN people.

Everyone is welcome, this group is not limited to one certain weight loss surgery, it is open to pre-ops, post-ops, those thinking about weight loss surgery, and those who just in general need some type of accountability.

For more information about the meeting please click here to see the original post.

Hope to see you there!