Rachael D.

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I think Im dying - Seriously, I feel as if I cant keep anything down. It just doesnt matter how slow I eat, or how much I chew, I seem to have to vomit... Anyone else experience this or am I alone? I...

NSV's - I had my 2 week follpw up appt today with the surgeon and dietician. All went well with a 17 lb weight loss since day of surgery. But, the best part, they got the regular BP cuff o...

How do I - Get my protein in? I am 2 1/2 weeks out and I cant handle the shakes that I had to do pre-op. All I seem to be able to eat is string cheese, cottage cheese, and greek yogurt. All t...

Workout and Water - I know I sweat and get very thirsty when I workout. Even if its just the treadmil. How do you handle not gulping down an ice cold bottle of water before or after?

Bowel movement? - How long after surgery did it take before you had a bowel movement? Im releasing gas and still having a hard time trying to have a BM.

Home from Surgery - I made it home about 3 pm today. Talked to the surgeon this morning and he was very happy with how things went, I can honestly say that I feel much better being home and not...

Dr. Garcia ( Sanford Health) - Any other Oh's that have- had Dr. Garcia? Or that went through Sanford health for your WLS. I cant get to Fargo for support groups but it would be awesome to talk to some others...

Full of Emotions - My surgery is scheduled for Monday at 10:30. And I am a basket full of emotions. I have waited 10 years for this day but now I'm so anxious. I'm not worried at all about afterward,...

What to pack? - My surgery is set for 11/25/13, and honestly I don't know what to really pack. They say comfort items but I wanted to know are there things that I really don't need? Are the...

Pre-op diet? - Today is day 11 of the pre- op shakes and I feel like I'm dying. I can't stomach down the shakes and I am fighting the urge just to eat and work out more to lose the "recommende...

Questions to ask - I am scheduled for my pre op visit. What are some questions that I should make sure that I do not forget to ask at that appointment? What are some things that you asked?