Michelle H.
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Where can I find a lab spread sheet -
I am 7 months out. I just had my second set of labs done. I want to put them on a spread sheet so I can list them here for the vets to take a look at for me. Any suggestions? I...
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
3 month post op Vitamin Levels -
Greetings, Pre-op my vitamin D level was 4 so I have been on 50,000 IU DAILY for 5 months. My B-12 level was low too. So I have been taking one shot every two weeks of B-12.
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Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
hanging skin -
I THOUGHT that since I was a lightweight, I wouldn't have issues with hanging skin. HAHAHAAHAHA... Okay now that I have stopped laughing at myself....
I am down 60 pounds. ...
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Trouble with liquids but not food? -
I am one month post op. I am eating 60+ protein per day. I am having a HARD time keeping liquids down. When I SIP water, after about an hour I feel like I am going to belch and ...
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
surgery post op update -
I had my one month post op appointment today. She said the 'pain' that I have occasionally on my left side is a nerve entrapment. It will get better with time. My liver biopsy c...
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Zantac/Nexium -
I have taken nexium for YEARS. I am still on that. I am VERY nauseated. I was wandering if I should try to add a zantac. I am asking about zantac (generic actuall) because my hu...
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
3 wks post op DS lower left abdomen pain -
I am hurting at about belly button line on my left side. It is NOT at an incision site. It hurts to bend, twist, sleep on my side, stretch, etc... The entire rest of my stomach ...
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Not quite 3 weeks post op just checking in. -
Well, I am taking 4 flintstone vitamins, 2400 calcium, nexium, probiotic, Dry vit. D 50,000, and a phenergan (for nausea twice a day)
I am drinking one roadside lemonade (mi...
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Bored, waiting for time to pass, inpatient... -
Well I am 12 days post op. I am HAPPY about my weight loss. (258 to 236). I am doing good, no pain meds, just starting to drive today, etc... but counting down the clock when ...
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
10 days post op -
hey, I am ten days post op. I am getting in plenty of fluids. Almost all of my vitamins. and that is about it. Nothing else even remotely sounds good.
How far out can I star...
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
swelling, draining -
I no longer have regrets. Still in incredible pain. draining from a drain site quite a bit. changing dressing 10 times a day.
I am retaining so much fluid. my ankles a...
Michelle H. added a goal 13 years, 5 months ago
Be completely off my insulin
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
4 days post op...... OH DEAR JESUS. -
Please be honest with me, if I am over doing it, or not doing enough, go right ahead be honest:
Fri: 3pm home from hospital
4pm, 2 oz of warm water to disolve a carafate.
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Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
THANK YOU -
HOLY MOLY... Saturday, Sunday, & Monday those are the PRE-DS days I have left. Tuesday I am on liquid diet W E D N E S D A Y is my date! I have so many emotions running through ...
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
HIgh Protein -
I found this terrific chart on protein amounts. I printed it. Thought I would share it as a reference guide:
http://commonsensehealth.com/Diet-and-Nutrition/List_of_High_Pro...
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Vitamins -
I have purchased about 100 days worth of my vitamins. (following vitalady recommendations). I spoke with a friend today that is 2.5 years out from her DS. She said she now only...
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
diabetes (11 days preop) -
Greetings,
The biggest thing to persuade me to have the DS is my diabetes. I know everyone is different. Just wanted to hear some experiences from some other DS'ers.
ho...
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Bariatric advantage chewable Mulit High in Vit A, -
Whato do you think of using this as your base vitamin? what would you add to it?
https://www1.bariatricadvantage.com/catalog/us-en/S4/DS
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
B12 injections -
Do any of you take vitamin B12 injections? If so how often and how much? thanks so much
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Should I call doctor, afraid of postponement -
Well I am 17 days away from my new beginning. On friday I started two antibiotics, steriods, and breathing treatments for acute bronchitis. I am still not feeling any better. My...
Michelle H. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
VITAMINS -
Hi guys,
I want to make sure I am taking all I need to take, at the cheapest way possible. When I am looking at costco for vitamins, what should I be looking for. I know I ...
Michelle H. wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
18 days pre-op -
I have a whole host of emotions right now. I started this long process in April of 2012. I had to gain a little weight to qualify for surgery. Please don't judge me for that. I...
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