IMSvelte
IMSvelte posted a comment 12 years, 5 months ago
I, too, felt the surgery would not work for me... I REALLY REALLY...
IMSvelte posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Is the GOLDEN WINDOW closing? 8 months post op...S - Hello Everyone!
I've been out of touch and feel kinda isolated... If I'm to attain my goal, I need to reach out and ask for your help....
I have no idea if I've stretched my...
IMSvelte wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
My First Pureed Meal ~ 15 Days Post-Op - I could have have something yesterday, but I was feeling so nervous and overwhelmed, I just stuck with the protein shakes. Besides, at this point my stomach seems to have surrende...
IMSvelte posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
15 Days Post-Op & My Birthday is Monday - Hello everyone! Any suggestions for birthday/celebrations for post-ops? I had no idea how much of it was about the cake!
Thanks!
S.
IMSvelte posted a comment 13 years, 1 month ago
Congratulations and Happy Birthday! You're an inspiration to...
IMSvelte wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Sunday Morning, Day 11 Post Op - I'm savoring this 3/4 cup of coffee with Splenda & French Vanilla (sugar free) Coffee Mate creamer. I haven't quit coffee. And, I don't intend to. I just can't handle the withd...
IMSvelte wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
In Hospital ~ Surgery Day Arrives - A few minutes to go until surgery... I'm nervous, but excited. That giant poofiness under the sheet is neither fat nor my knees, but a special poofy heating blanket.
IMSvelte wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
My First Movie Without Popcorn! - What a ride! I was dreading go to the movies and not being able to eat popcorn. In fact, I wondered if it could be done.
It's funny, here I am at 10 days post-op and for whate...
IMSvelte posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Wound Care? - Hi Everyone,
Thanks in advance for your help!
I seem to be healing fine (one week post-op) but wasn't advised at all about how to care for the incisions.
-- OK to ...
IMSvelte posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Estrogen and Fat - I went off bio-identical hormones the day before surgery. I haven't taken any since (a week ago now) my surgeon told me I bled easily during surgery and they couldn't use blood t...
IMSvelte posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
SOFTGELS/1st stool softner -- 1 week post op -- He - Can someone please help? Surgery was one week ago today.
My stool softner is a softgel. I don't know if I can take these yet! My nurse practioner hasn't called me back yet.
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IMSvelte posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Need advice on VITAMIN Regimen -- ONE WEEK POST OP - I'm so overwhelmed! Can someone please share their vitamin/supplement regimen and what can't be combined with what? I'm one week out, post op. The only thing I've taken so far ...
IMSvelte posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Stool Softner after 7 days Post-Op & SOFT GELS - Surgery one week ago, and I'm still pretty overwhelmed. I have to prioritize my questions and thoughts here... and guess what?!? This one wins for this moment in time: (so much ...
IMSvelte wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
What A Difference A Day (and a shower) Makes - If someone would have told me on Friday, how good I would feel today, I simply would not have believed them. In fact if someone would have told me PREOPERATIVELY how good I would ...
IMSvelte wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Home From The Hospital... - Not to make a "light" of the situation (HA!) but... what a trip the beginning of this journey has been. I really must get to bed now though. I will update later, in hopes that s...
IMSvelte wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
4 Days until surgery - I"m going crazy. I just started back to work (which will be/is a blessing) as an independent contractor for a travel agency. (I was in the business 18 years ago. Went on maternit...
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