Elaine N.

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Still nauseous in the morning? -  4 weeks post op and have had lots of acid reflux. Second protonix seemed to help some but I'm still waking up feeling sick on my stomach (because it is empty I think) and each t...

How long will soreness last? -  I'm sure it is another one of those things that is different for everyone, but how long did  the soreness from surgery last.  My acid reflux is getting better and better but I'm ...

Think I can eat? -  I am 17 days post op and have entered the soft foods phase where I can have chicken, turkey, fish. Tomorrow is Hubby's BD and I wonder if we go out to eat could I handle something...

Do I have the solid/liquid wait wrong? -  Trying to be so accurate with my diet. I struggle to get more than 25 - 30 protein. I was counting my protein shakes as meals and waiting 30 min before and after for drinking. Tha...

Acid reflux -  Nine days out and reflux still a major problem. I had issues prior to surgery and doc prescribed two nexium twice a day but still bad burn. Called nurse and cutting out all choc p...

My surgery journey -  This is long so I posted it in my blog.  If interested, the link is: http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/enorton61/blog/2012/06/21/my-journey-thus-far/

My Journey Thus Far -  Well here is my story for information sake only.  I am still learning each day and meditating on all I've undertaken, but not making any judgements. I had my surgery, VSG, on Tue...

30 lbs fluid after surgery -  Ok, I had complications which i'll post about later. But for now, I was in hospital 7 days and have a ton of fluid to get out. Anyone know when i might really see it gone?

7 down, 3 days and counting until surgery -  Wow! Tuesday is fast approaching and I've survived 7 days of liquid diet.  Has it been easy?  Heck no!  But, it has been doable. Yesterday was probably most difficult. I am a teac...

Other chicken soup protein? -  Has anyone found any other chicken soup protein besides Unjury? I like it but just wonder if there are other options.

Visitors after surgery? - A couple of my close friends have asked about visiting me in the hospital.  Did any of you feel up to visitors the evening after your surgery?  I told them it would probably be ...

Day 1 of pre-op liquids -  ...and I hate it already....lol.  But I am determined to make it through.  Just sent hubby to store for sugar free popsicles and more Propel and hoping that helps me through.  I...

Sleevers with IBS - Can any of you who have IBS tell me how it has been affected by the surgery?   Early on, later....?  Much of my IBS comes from when I eat things I shouldn't and with stress.  It ...

15 days -  15 days and counting until Surgery Day.  I'm anxious for it to be here.  I am a teacher and will be working up until the day before surgery.  Things will be very busy so I know t...

Flavored syrups -  I see Torani syrups mentioned a lot on here.  Has anyone tried the DaVinci or Starbucks sugar free syrups?  And what other items like this are good to have on hand for the first w...

Group for June Sleevers -  If you are having surgery coming up in June, go to groups page and join the June Sleevers group.  Hoping to encourage each other before, during, and after surgery.

What a beauty! I can't wait to take my under 200 pic!

WOW WOW WOW....you have rocked that sleeve!!!1

I went to a seminar to begin with. Then the surgeon's office set me...

WOW! Beautiful transformation.