I did take the bone density tests and found I had osteopenia, not as bad as osteoporosis, but losing 1/2" in a year is scary, especially when you are only 5'2" to begin with. You are so lucky, my...
I am 6 months post op and the "gurgling" only happens once in awhile, when I forget to slow done as I drink. I'm always the last one to finish dinner. -Faye...
I am seeing a chiropractor, but am just wondering how much damage the Prevacid actually did to my body before the surgery. I am thankful that I'm off all stomach meds and have not even taken a Tums...
Just wanted to say it's been 5 months now, and I have to say the first 2 or 3 months I cried, was hungry, but didn't feel like eating. I didn't think it would ever get back to normal, but I'm fine...
I am in my 6th month post op. about a month ago I started having very bad pain in my left jaw. Turns out to be a slipped disk. I was wondering if anyone else is having this problem. I was on Prevacid...
Hi everyone, I said 14 weeks, but it's more like only 12 tomorrow. Seemed like longer. I'm finding that eating is still very frustrating. It's almost like I'm afraid to leave the house right after...
Hi everyone, Week 14 and 100% better, altho some meats such as pork and steak are still not going down well. I've started exercising at a health club, but using a trainer to get me back in slowly. I...
Mariacarole, Thanks for the incouragement. I was feeding a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to my granddaughter today and without thinking, made one for myself. I was halfway through it when I...
Thank you all for your words of wisdom. I learned that a fish fry was not the wizest choice, even tho it was not the least bit greasy,breaded, not beer battered. In one end, out the other. Maybe it...
/community/emoticons/confused.gif am about to go into my ninth week after surgery. I guess I'm a little concerned as to what foods to start adding to my diet, and in what order. I am talking about...
Sharon, Thanks for the advice on the exercise. My husband has been after me to try getting back to playing golf (9 holes), so I tried yesterday and did okay up until the 7th hole. Got a little dizzy...
Sharon, I too am over 60 and into my 7th week. I was hoping to be on"real" food by now, but it's just not happening. I guess I will just have to learn to slow down. No nausea at all, but still...
I am the mother of a son who was diagnosed with AS about three months ago. He goes to counsiling very willingly, but does nothing else. Dropped out of college after three year, and cannot keep a job....
Thank you Sandy. I guess I'm just expecting too much too soon. I posted this like you said. Hope it works. I've never been in a chat before, so this, not to mention the surgery is still so new to me....
Had surgery May 7, 2012. I'm having so many problems eating, that it's kind of turned me off to food. Started soft foods, pasta, ground meat, but just can't seem to tolorate it even tho I chew &...
I am into my fourth week and find I can only eat a few soft foods. I find if I try to eat something new, or too much i suffer. Slow and easy is how I take it. Yes I am cranky, ask my family, but it's...