purpleswingline
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
What was your schedule on your 2 weeks liquid diet -
This is what I will be doing when I get home from the hospital, for 2 weeks.
Drink 2 servings of protein replacement meal, they are Unjury, Bariatric Advantage or Physician ...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
How many calories are you consuming during your pr -
How many calories are you consuming during the liquid diet before surgery?
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Lowfat yogurt? -
Hi Everybody,
Went to my pre-op appointment today. Between the Dr's office and the hospital I was gone from 8:30 a.m to 3:15 pm. I'm all pre-admitted and working on the li...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
I am not sure about this anymore !!! -
I am just not sure I am going to be able to do what I need to do to be successful. I can't even stay on my liquid diet like I am suppose to. Today is the 2nd day I have tried. ...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
For you Vets...how many of you don't exercise on a -
I have been reading Cynthia Alexander's book on The Emotional First Aid Kit a Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery. I became really discouraged. She is very strong ...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
I am really discouraged -
I know that I need to be walking to make my surgery a success. I have feet trouble and it makes it sooo painful. Have any of you done well loosing and maintaining without exer...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
New to this forum -
Hi Everybody,
I have been on the RYN forum for months now. I did not know that there was just a forum for those of us that are over 50! I love this.....
My surgery is ...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Started Liquid Diet Today.....Help! -
Ok, so I started my pre-op liquid diet today. This is tough folks.....I am drinking two protein shakes a day and one smart one dinner in the evening.. Any suggestions or tips ...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Thyroid Medications Change after GBS?? -
I take Synthroid and Cytomel for my thyroid and I wanted to know if after GBS do your levels change?
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Have a question regarding pouch size and the lengt -
Ok, so somewhere in all my months of research I read that the size of the pouch the surgeon does, as well as the length of something, the stoma maybe.......anyway, some do this ...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
When do you take your thyroid meds !!! -
I am trying to figure out when I am going to be able to take my thyroid. Can I take it in the morning with my breakfast?
Multivitamin, Calcium, B12 an my thyroid meds? Th...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
RTD 51 Protein Shakes -
Has anyone used these? I am going to be on my doctor's protein shake, it has 29 grams of protein, for two weeks after my GBS on August 26th, two a day. I thought I would dri...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
GREAT NEWS! -
So I found out today that all my surgery is going to cost me is $200.00.
I have Medicare Coventry Advantage plan. I only pay my co pay for staying in the hospital for one nigh...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
What to take for fiber? -
What and when can you start taking something for fiber?
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
What type long term complications could happen? -
Ok, so what long term serious complications from this surgery can happen? I am not talking about having to take vitamins for the rest of our lives. I will be meeting with my s...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAD DOUBTS IF YOU COULD DO TH -
I would love to hear from those who have been successful in loosing weight and keeping it off even though you had your doubts if you could do this or not.
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Pain Meds -
I currently taking hydrocodone for my back and I also understand that this is what my doctor will send me home with for my pain. Are we able to take oxycodone after GBS.? I ha...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Unjury OPURITY multi vitamin -
So unjury makes a vitamin call Opurity that you only have to take once a day. Anyone taking this vitamin? I think I am going to use this after my surgery. Just wanted to get s...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
When to take calcium with thyroid medication -
I have to take two medications for my thyroid. I have heard that we should not take calcium with thyroid medications. How much time in between should I take these, what is you...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
How many of you get hungry? -
Ok, I know several people who say that their hungry has never returned after GBS. One was 2 years out and she said she doesn't get hungry. She has to remember it's time to eat...
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
JUST GOT THE DATE!!! -
I just got the call from the clinic that insurance has approved my surgery!
The date is Aug 26th and pre-op appointment is Aug 15.
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
How many dump? -
As I am reading and researching I see where many do not dump. I, in some ways hope that I do. So, tell me your story about if you do or don't,
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
When does the weight loss pretty much stop? -
I know that we really only have a window of opportunity to loose our weight. I know it has many factors to it but isn't it about 1 year to 18 months or so?
purpleswingline posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
How to set up my blog page on my profile -
I have been trying to set up my blog page on my profile page. All it will let me do is edit my story. When I go to settings and activate the blog it shows all the blogs that I...
purpleswingline added a goal 12 years, 9 months ago
Weigh under 150 pounds and stay there
