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Yes, this is true. I had been on Coumadin blood thinner but they had to get me off of it before my RNY surgery. My doctor prescribed another blood thinner I had to give myself a shot every day for about two weeks before surgery and about a month after surgery. I just wasn't allowed it the day...

So how did your surgery go? How are you feeling?? Cheyenne

Hi Booboo! All I can say is I had been very sick when I had my surgery. About a year before bariatric surgery, I had a pulmonary embolism from pneumonia. I was on oxygen 24-7, my lungs were in very bad shape. My bariatric surgeon said he never operated on anyone who had such bad breathing...

Oops I see you are having the sleeve, sorry I missed that part somehow.

WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!! Congratulations to your decision to have weight loss surgery! Which type surgery are you planning on having? My gastric bypass saved my life. I wish I would have had surgery years ago before my health deteriorated. The good news is my health issues have all resolved...

Gas can be quite painful. I was very lucky not to have gas pains in my stomach at all. The gas pumped in from the operation rises inside your body and most people get shoulder pain as the gas tries to exit the body. I did have shoulder pain for a few days. Alot of people do get severe gas pains...

Hi Smiles! Try not to focus on if you made the right decision. What's done is done and you have the Bypass. Dive right in and make the most of this opportunity. You won't regret it. Cheyenne

My operation was done laparoscopically. My soreness lasted about a month. I never really had the bad pain I was expecting. I was on pain meds for a week then didn't need it anymore. Cheyenne

Hi Nisey! CONGRATULATIONS on getting your weight to 298! Makes you feel awesome doesn't it! :o You are on your way!!! Cheyenne :cool:

Hi Boo Boo! Dropping from 260 to 227 pre surgery is awesome! You seem very committed and that's a recipe for success! Everyone seems to feel simular. I know I felt very excited yet so nervous, I was happy to finally have my surgery but yet I was unhappy I waited so long to decide to go ahead...

Good luck to you both! Keep us posted after surgery! This will be the new beginning of your lives! Enjoy your journey to better health and fitness! Cheyenne :cool:

Today was your surgery day. Hope all went well! Keep us posted as soon as you feel well enough! Cheyenne

Glad you are ok. Was worried about you! Sorry you aren't feeling as good as you should. Hopefully you will get feeling better as time progresses. With my RNY ( Roux en Y) procedure the surgeon removed all of my stomach except a 2 ounce pouch. Plus of course my intestine was re-routed to not...

WELCOME to the Forum, Kristen!!! Congratulations on losing 40lb :-) You are doing WONDERFUL!!! My gastric bypass surgery saved my life. I had numerous health problems, sleep apnea, pulmonary embolism from pneumonia, terrible breathing problems, I was on oxygen all the time. I could hardly...

WELCOME to the Forum!!! A sweetener called Truvia is natural and tastes great like sugar. My suggestion, Make your own diet drinks and diet snacks and stay away from Aspartame if you can. Good Luck! Cheyenne

Hi Smiles! Congratulations on your surgery date! There is a natural sweetener I use called Truvia. It tastes just like sugar to me and has zero calories. You may have to make your own diet stuff from scratch but it would be worth it if you have such problems with Aspartame. Good luck to you...

Hi Dee, How did your surgery go? Haven't heard from you, hope you are doing good. Cheyenne

So glad you are back Ralph! We missed you!!! So sorry you are having family issues. I know that can be very hard. Been there, done that myself. Hugs, Cheyenne

That's really wonderful that you have such a great boyfriend who is there to support you. Your success will depend on how well you stay focused and having a partner who is helping and encouraging you, can make all the difference. If you like sweets, products like your sugar free necter...

Hi Red Roses! WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!! Sounds like something may be wrong. Have you made an appointment with your surgeon? At the very least call him. You can't know what the problem is just by guessing. Dehydration from throwing up can be life threatening. Let us know what he says.. Cheyenne