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I would like to say thank you for all of the care givers and other support staff on this forum. I had a total hip replacement with pelvis reconstruction on 4/2 and was transferred to a skilled nursing facility on 4/5 where I spent the next 14 days and returned home yesterday. Without the help of...

Mergatroid-Don't beat yourself up about having high potassium levels. Things often go crazy after bariatric surgery which is why we are monitored so closely. Salt substitutes typically contain high amounts of potassium. Foods such as melons, orange juice, and bananas are also rich in potassium...

Joy-Surgery was on 4/2 and went perfectly. My right hip joint was completely worn out due to osteoarthritis as was part of my pelvis which needed some reconstruction. I did have quite a difficult time in recovery due to pain not being able to be controlled comfortably but was OK within a couple...

Donna-I buy calcium citrate tabs at Costco. They are cheap, cheap, cheap and they don't cost much either *LOL* I chew mine with a small amount of warm liquid like coffee. It helps to break them down and easier to swallow more than cold liquid does. Not the best tasting thing but the coffee...

Donna-I'm thinking you need to ask the nutritionist how the heck you are supposed to get 60 grams of protein in when the doc said only three 4 oz. servings of food. It doesn't make any sense to me. In any event I would continue to drink enough protein drinks until things can be figured out...

Nancy-I'm glad you enjoyed Easter dinner so much. You are very fortunate to be able to eat tuna so early after surgery. I was still eating cottage cheese mashed up with a fork *LOL* Did you have to puree it first? My surgery was 14 months ago and have just recently been able to eat meat...

Noturningback-That tuna will taste like a big juicy steak :) :) :) Smart move on your part to stay away from the menu your husband is dining on. Even a tiny bite of those ribs could quite possibly cause dumping or at the very least nausea and vomiting. You are wise to stick to the meal plan...

me2012-I have a pretty thick gel cushion that I'm not using for anything so I think it will be perfect to put on my seat in the car. Once it's in there it will not only make it safer for me to sit down but it will lift me up higher so I can see better. I used to sit higher in the seat when my...

There's a thread with some other funny stories like these; check it out... http://www.americanbariatrics.org/showthread.php/976-You-know-you-have-lost-a-lot-of-weight-when...?highlight=you+know+you%27ve+lost+a+lot+of+weight+when

This message is for everyone in the hospital either waiting for or recovering from WLS. Here's a wish that you are not having any pain and that you recover without any issues. There is no place like home so all of us here in the forum wish you a speedy recovery and hope that you can return...

johnscrystal-The fluctuation in your weight is probably due to water retention or your scale is not accurate. A diet high in lean protein and low in carbs and fat will give you the fastest weight loss. Also, the amount of lean protein you eat is critical for weight loss. After surgery you will...

Not only can dumping occur from eating foods too high in carbs (whether from sugar or starches) or foods high in fat, it can also happen from overeating the healthy foods that are recommened for us people who have had bariatric surgery. As was already mentioned, some people are more sensitive...

Noturningbak-Try not to be overly concerned. This is not a life threatening issue. There are medications that correct this. I have the same problem but mine was not caused by bariatric surgery. I've had high levels of uric acid for at least 10 years before my surgery. Gout is a form of arthritis...

Rhonda-When my hair started thinning out 5 weeks after surgery my nutritionist recommended an over the counter med called Hair Skin & Nails. She said it doesn't work for everyone but it worked for me. My hair stopped thinning within 2 or 3 weeks. I bought mine at Costco but Sam's Club and...

If there are any forum members that are having issues with a physical or medical condition that is not related to their WLS, know that many of us will be thinking about you after reading this post. Many will keep you in their thoughts and prayers. Collectively all of this positive energy will...

Yesterday I was thinking about some members on this forum who have had an especially difficult time recovering from their surgery. Some of you had complications relating to your bariatric surgery and some of you have had to endure an additional surgery or even more than one additional surgery...

This is difficult to explain but I'll do the best I can. To get into my Trailblazer I have to step up onto a narrow running board. Due to a bad hip I can't move my right leg from side to side because the joint is locked in this direction so it takes a lot of time and effort to get into the car...

Here’s a tale of someone who’s a SIS to the end And I’m proud to say that she’s my friend She nice and she’s quiet and always a riot A size 16 jean soon she will buy it Good luck wishes to her do I send

Donna-Keep up the good work. Good job with getting all your water in. You will notice a difference every day with less pain and more strength as long as you keep doing what you are doing.

THOMAS66: If someone can stick to that post surgery diet then why could they not simply do that instead of having the surgery in the first place? ANSWER: After gastric bypass your stomach is the size of an egg. This restricts the amount of food you can eat comfortably. Other types of...