ready4changein2011

Good luck in the morning, see you on the otherside. Mine was at 830 and it all went fast. Are u having surgery at your hospital where u work? I work at HCA east and had surgery at HCA west because they specialize in bariatric surgery and my dr goes there.

So happy for you. Goodluck in the morning. Will see you on the other side.

Della, Good luck tomorrow, life is about not having regrets. I was afraid too and God brought me through and Im praying he does the same for you. The day of surgery God gave me peace it was then I knew that everything was going to okay and I wasn't afraid anymore. Next thing I knew I was in a room. I slept through my recovery period lol. When I did wake up was for the swallow test and xray.

You have too do what makes you happy and whats right for you. Are you going to be able to keep the weight off? My husband was not supportive so my mom stepped up went to all my appointments and was there the day of surgery. She still supports me now and he really doesn't. I have high bp, sleep apnea, and my cholesterol started going up so I knew I needed change. I can say this is the best thing I could have done for myself. I want to live as long as I can and that keeps me focused. Is he just scared for you or insecure? Mine is insecure but he needs to deal with his own demons, Im gonna be healthy. I have 6 kids and they all support me too, they say whtever will make you live longer mommie and Im grateful for the support they have given me. Good luck in whatever u choose to do.

Good luck I told them 2 weeks thought I was ready, plus doc said I would be, wht was I thinking lol. 4 weeks might be good. It's getting better daily lg incision still tender mostly in the evening dont know why. Gonna start gym tomorrow and get my body ready for work in 4 weeks, lot of walking/standing at work. Keep us posted on ur status.

No because I cant lift over 20 lbs and my job description says I must be able to lift over 50 lb. I call my doc and he says its not possible so must be off whole 6 weeks.

Found out today that I cant work until my restriction is lifted. So now I have 4 more weeks off work. Dont really care cause yesterday was hard. I do 12s and when I got off I needed some pain meds. It was so hard I dont see how many go back the same week. I guess it just depends on the type of work you do. Since I cant lift more than 20 lbs I have to be off. See it pays to save money for a rainy day. I cant complain this will give my body the time it needs to heel. Wishing a speedy recovery to all being banded.

I am a Registered Nurse, on a surgery floor, yesterday was a nightmare. Was in so much pain tryin to stand up.

Today was my first day back to work 12 hrs when I got off was too tired to drive but knew I had too. i was achey and wanted to cry. hopes this gets better. I was not ready to go back still very sluggish and tired.

Good luck this morning, relax I'm sure they will take good care of you. After surgery you will get plenty of rest, I was the same way plus worked 12hrs the day before. Keep us posted.

Specialk has the blog I'm newly started but hope I have the same success. Good luck on your journey.

Congrats and thanks for stopping by and sharing. Hope i'm as successful.

Good luck in the morning, keep us posted.

I feel you I'm having the same problem had a hernia repair also. I'm 15 days out and still have some pain and gas. Hurt to yawn, take a deep breath and everything else. Working tomorrow will take my liquid tylenol in case I need it 12 hrs is a long time. Hope this passes soon.

Sorry thought you were banded, since its your pre-op very important to stay on track to shrink your liver. Pick up where you left of with the liquids and keep truckin. Good luck on on the 20th, you dont have long, keep us posted.

Congrats and come on over to the March bandster forum. Lots of support there if you need it.

Mushies are soft/pureed foods you can mash with a fork or chop in a blender/food processor. I have been struggling with the shakes only taking half. So kinda glad I can get protein from another source. Still not much hungry though taking 1/2 cup or less mostly about 5 tsp and Im full.

Hello and congrats on starting your journey and welcome to our forum. Liquids are awful, you can do this, stay focused and find things to occupy your time. You are doing great so far. I had a hard time with liquids glad thats over. Good luck

Dont bash yourself but get back focused and on track, your body needs to heal. We all make mistakes, I felt weak until I started mushies today if that helps. I need my strength start work Sunday. It will get better.

Its definetely anything you can mash with a fork. Soft scrambled eggs, tuna fish, baked fish, mashed potatoes, grits, chicken salad, chicken in a can with light mayo mashed well or use food processor. I can have cooked veggies, soft fruit mashed (melon, canteloupe, bananas), baby food and potted meat. But I must say this beats the clear and full liquids, plus it gives you some strength. I was so weak today is my best day yet. Start solids next week but probably stay on soft since fill coming up soon.

Wonderful, me too started mushies yeah, I can say that I feel so much better with food.