acbbrown
acbbrown posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
The post op ice cream diet - it is soft, right? - I can't believe how many ignorant people I work with. One lady in particular who clearly has no clue about healthy eating, or something.
My work wants to have a "going away" lun...
acbbrown posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
4 weeks post op update - I can't believe I made it! A couple weeks ago, I never thought I'd get here. Time has gone really slow for me over the last month.
But, I'm down 20 lbs since surgery, 105 total...
acbbrown posted a comment 13 years, 5 months ago
WOW!!! You look great!
acbbrown posted a comment 13 years, 5 months ago
I can't handle crystal light either. It's weird. But, I did try Mio, and I...
acbbrown posted a comment 13 years, 5 months ago
Yay! Time will go by quickly!
acbbrown wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
I paid $15 to make up with my surgeon - Seriously!!!?????
I called to make an appointment about my incisions (which I was told were very infected and i needed to see my surgeon asap). I explained that I could not see ...
acbbrown wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
The emotional roller coaster - No one said the crazy hormones kick in by the first month. Crap. I have a raging TOM from hell, and I'm on the worst twisted roller coaster ever. I was happy for a few days, finall...
acbbrown posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Incisions are infected :( - My incisions have been looking pretty bad for the past week, but I just thought it was normal. I finally went and had a nurse take a look. She said I needed to see a Dr. I told her...
acbbrown posted a comment 13 years, 5 months ago
Sounds like you could be borderline dehydrated - those aren't good...
acbbrown wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Hitting a turning point - I'm kind of glad that I'm finally feeling better before I hit a month post-op. I didn't want to wait too much longer.
The pain is about 20% now - and whatever pain I have is no...
acbbrown posted a comment 13 years, 5 months ago
You deserve to celebrate big! What an awesome accomplishment.
acbbrown posted a comment 13 years, 5 months ago
Sorry to hear about the pain. I guess I can say I totally understand all...
acbbrown posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
I'm surrounded by junk food!! - Or just a ton of carbs.
Someone brought in food for the office - boxes of bagles and cream cheese, and all sorts of cookies, cakes, breads, and pastries.
I feel a little sad...
acbbrown posted a comment 13 years, 5 months ago
It's a tough decision for sure. You have to decide really if the things...
acbbrown posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
1 year, 100 lbs gone! - I figured since it was exactly 1 year ago that I started my new life(tomorrow anyways) that I'd go ahead and weigh myself.
And according to the nice scale I found - I am do...
acbbrown wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
1 year, 100 lbs gone - So, on a more positive note from me, I figured since it was exactly 1 year ago (tomorrow anyways) that I'd go ahead and weigh myself.
And according to the nice scale I found - ...
acbbrown posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
What was your first real meal post-op? - After you finished liquids/mushy/puree food, what was your first real meal?
Also, what is your favorite place to go out and eat post-op?
acbbrown posted a comment 13 years, 5 months ago
I agree with the others - write away.
acbbrown wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Grumpy stomach :( - That sums it up. Having issues after a failed attempt with some crystal light (made me close to vomiting)
Now everything I eat/drink doesn't feel good. Ughhh..
I am making my...
acbbrown posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Crystal light is out.... - I haven't had any problems drinking propel, or gatorade or some other flavored/sugar free waters. I tried some crystal light (fruit punch flavor) this morning, and something didn't...
acbbrown posted a comment 13 years, 6 months ago
You're one of my fav people on here. I love your posts!
acbbrown posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
How long for incisions to be completely closed/hea - How long did it take for your incisions to be healed?
I'm 18 days post-op, and my incisions are still not healed. (my surgeon used glue after surgery) No signs of infections/not...
acbbrown posted a comment 13 years, 6 months ago
The most irritating question "is how much have you lost" - I just have...
acbbrown posted a comment 13 years, 6 months ago
Fat and athletic !!!!! No way!!
:) That's pretty much what...
acbbrown wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
Lovely weekend - I have spent the last 3 days in excrutiating pain. I don't know why it's soo bad. It seems to be common, but when I say excrutiating, my eyes water every time I stand up. Bending, ...
About Me
Granada Hills, CA
Location
36.0
BMI
Surgery
06/10/2011
Surgery Date
Sep 09, 2010
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