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Lisa, Choosing between D. Land and a support group meeting is easy...always choose the mouse!

Hi Lee, I felt hungry right away. I had surgery on Monday, and I was feeling hungry by Tuesday night. Of course, it's resolved with one sip of a protein shake at this point, but I was really hoping the hunger feeling wouldn't return.

I was thinking about it. My 3 yr old has gymnastics at 9 but I might be able to make it over a couple of mins late It's the one at Wells Fargo, right?

Hey Baby, Yes, I have to take it daily for three months until the bottle is gone. Thankfully, I haven't had any heartburn yet, but of course I'm still on stage II so we'll see how things go when I reach stage III....can't wait for that stage Today, I am really full but probably only consumed 150 calories...it's so strange, and will take a lot of getting used to.

That's great to hear because we are taking the kids next June....enjoy yourself!! I'll send you my number

Lisa, I grew up in Petauma. We will meet for sure...you just say when

Hey Babysista, Thanks for your thoughts and prayers...All went well, and today (third day) I am feeling SO much better! I'm really glad I had this done, and can't wait to see the numbers on the scale go down Best of luck to you!!!

Hey Sing, Your surgery is coming soon, that's awesome! Post back when you get home...I'm so happy for you!

Lisa, how lucky you are! Having to drink the barium the next day after surgery was truly gross....glad I didn't lose my cookies...lol

Thanks David! I'll probably go to a support group down here in Santa Rosa though as it's tough to get up to SSF. Thanks for the support!

Well, I'm back! I had my surgery on Monday the 6th, and came home yesterday the 7th. I'm still on pain meds, although I think I will try regular liquid Tylenol rather than with the codeine today and see if that will still help with the pain. The codeine knocks me out. Not sure what information to post, so if you want some additional info, feel free to PM me or post back. I had my surgery at 8 a.m. and was walking around by 3 p.m. Walk, walk, walk is all I can say. Everyone at Kaiser was very supportive and very kind. The nurses and techs are truly nice people who were very helpful in managing my pain and nausea. Don't be afraid to ask for pain meds when you first wake up. It hurts. It's manageable though, so don't freak out. The nurses are completely on top of it and will give you a button to push every 6 minutes, which saved me. The first day and the second morning were roughest for me, but once I was past the morning nausea of the second day, things got much better. They gave me something for the pain and the nausea and it got rid of the nausea, and after that it was walking, sleeping, walking, sleeping. The pain meds kept knocking me out! lol On day two, I went for an upper G.I. and they looked for leaks. No leaks were found, but apparently I have some kidney stones I'll get to enjoy passing one day. Then they cleared me to eat and drink. They started me on clear liquids for breakfast, and then put me on stage two for lunch. I hardly drank anything for breakfast, and I literally took two bites of some pudding and was full for lunch. Last night at home wasn't too bad. I took the Tylenol with codeine, and alternately slept in the reclining chair and then in bed every 45 minutes last night. I'm still sore, but doing just fine. Hope this helps, and best of luck to all of you who are having surgery soon!! Darlene

Lee, you hardly took any time off at all. That's great, and I hope I won't need as much time either. I really don't want to suck up all my sick leave if I don't have to. Thanks for your summary, it's helpful

Hi Sing, 3 weeks seems to be standard, but a few people I've talked with have taken much less time. My friend took 3 weeks then went back to work part time for one more week. She was mostly tired and having issues with stomach acid so she needed some additional time. Another friend only took a week, which I thought was incredibly short, but she was completely fine afterwards. I'm hopeful that I won't need to take the full three weeks, but we shall see I have my surgery this coming Monday and will post back how I'm feeling...I hope to be home by Wednesday You'll have to post back about your surgery as well. I would love to hear about it! We are definitely in this boat together Good luck!!

Chef, Will do! Ironically, I will be upstairs recovering during your pre op appointment...lol

Yes! I have similar emotions, and I have surgery on Monday..crazy times.

Okay, that was actually meant to be a smiley face...LOL

Lisalisa, I don't think I've seen the 150s since I was 16, that's awesome Glad to hear you haven't had a lot of nausea. How did you do while you were in the hospital?

Ah ha, I knew it. Thanks David, and the best to you as well

Hi Lisaaa, I've been watching your progress for awhile on this board, and I think that's awesome that you are so close to your goal weight...congratulations!! I can't wait to get rid of those pesky 2XL shirts and start shopping in the normal ladies section...Do you enjoy Zumba? I was thinking it looked really fun and I would look for a class once the surgery is over. A question for you since your are only 5 months out....any regrets? Any side effects that you didnt' expect? Do you miss anything? Thanks

Thanks Babysista and congratulations to you too!! I can't wait, although I'm super nervous as well. Organizing your clothes is a GREAT idea and I'm going to do that tomorrow I'm lucky because a friend of mine went through this back in October and gave me all her clothes which is going to save me so much money it's ridiculous. When I get down to a normal weight I'm going to treat myself to a stylish leather jacket and some incredibly expensive jeans...lol Keep me posted on your surgery as well so we can compare and support each other. Good luck to you!!

Hey David, Was that you I saw on the 24th at the SSF support group? I wasn't sure, and then I didn't get a chance to ask you after the meeting. Anyway, if it was you, then you look great and congratulations!

Oh I know, I did the same thing Well, only 4 days left until my big surgery date....excited, nervous, and edgy about it all at the same time.

Hi Lee and Chef, Well, I'm one week away from my surgery on June 6th and getting nervous quite honestly. I'm definitely ready for this, but at the same time I completely realize how life altering this will be. I know it will be fine, but I'm nervous just the same! Anyway, best of luck to you both!

David, That's a great answer, I love it. I've basically told everyone who's close to me, select co-workers, and management. Those who I know will be opinionated or judgmental will eventually be told, but at my own pace when I'm comfortable. As you said, it's such a personal decision, and for whatever reason, this surgery sparks many opinions, and a lot of judgment. My life, however, is pretty much an open book, and I'm not good at keeping my own secrets so I prefer not to have any. It is what it is. This is a decision I've made, and not one I made lightly. Thanks again for your candid answer, I appreciate the support and best of luck to you!

That's great kelly, but I think you might be a little far for me...it's such a great idea though!! I love the Protein shake testing and the clothes sharing!