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ELLIE you are very welcome. I wish that someone would have said that to me before surgery. All I got were the butterflys and rainbows about it! I think if someone would have mentioned to me that there may be some guilt or buyers remorse after choosing to remove a part of my body, I would have thought a little differently about it. It terrifies me knowing that for the rest of my life I am going to have to worry about side effects of taking out most of my stomach. But like I said, there is a flip side. How likely was I to develop Diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease if I had not had this surgery.....VERY LIKELY!!!! Which in turn would of led to a shortened life. I pray daily for the thousands of us sleevers that God keep us safe and free from harm after making this choice to alter our bodies.

Same her DoOver. I thought that a 1/2 of the lowfat cone would be a good option for me because I was having such a hard time getting my calories in. I am also still having pain when I drink so I thought it might be a bit soothing. I do regret the carmel, probably shouldn't have done that. However, I had two small bites of the carmel and could tell it wasn't for me. I did however eat 1/2 of the ice cream. It's not like I went out and ordered an XXL tripple topping boat of ice cream sundae . It was 1/2 of a lowfat vanilla cone. I have no regrets about eating it. And as I stated before, it's not one sundae that got me fat. Thanks for your understanding outlook on my post. You are why I love this site

In all honesty, at this point, no. But let me explain. I am a total hypochondriac. I am not wracked with anxiety about the long run. I am angry at myself for taking such a drastic measure as taking out part of my body. But with that being said, I have no doubt in my mind that I wouldn't have shed the 100+ pounds on my own. It saddens me that I did not have enough will power to do it on my own. But on the other hand I know that this surgery probably saved my life. Heart disease, diabetes, immobility did not appeal to me. I am a RN and see the effects of obesity daily. They scare me to death. Now ask me in 6 months and my anwer will likely have changed. I have heard nothing but praise about this procedure from patients and doctors. Good luck on your journey, and feel free to message me if you evern need to chant. xoxoxoxoxoxxlo

I am still on full liquids. Some of the protein Smoothies sound sooooo good. Are They Okay to have on full liquids?

Congratulations and good luck!!!!!

To those of you that are offended by my question....if you don't like it, its simple.....just don't answer. I do not Have the time or desire to nit pick with you about a question. I'm done with that. We are all grown ups, and this is beyond ridiculous. For those that gave me an honest opinion without the superior attitude, I thank you. This is the second time in days That I have seen squabbles on this board. Oddly the other one included the same people. I'm here looking for advice. This is the first time I've had had this done. I am looking for sound advice (not put Downs) of others that have gone before me. I value those of You that Have been kind. I will continue to come to this board because they're are some really great and helpful individuals here. I refuse to get sucked in to childish computer bullying.

Me too!!!!!!!

I did get a post op guideline. It didn't mention smoothies though. I can't have peanut butter yet either.

Goodness people. Kelly thank You for your advice. I will have to try that a little bit later out. And Texas, I'm more than a week out. 15 days=2 weeks and 1 day. I hope they're not letting You teach children lol....

Gregin I did not come here to be chastised. I merely asked a question. I am struggling to get my calories in. I thought this might help me. I am not slipping back into old ways. And personally I didn't get fat from eating one sundae. So please, if you can't give me words of advise, don't respond to my posts. I come here for support, courage and strength. Not shame.

You can get melatonin at any vitamin or healthfood store.

Same problem here. I even took ativan tonight to try to get dome zzzzzz's. Apparently that isn't going to work either. I guess it'd back to melatonin for me too.

I just started my Vitamins yesterday. They go like this: 2 chewable Multivitamin 2 b12 1calcium chew 4 hours later: 2 Iron tabs 1 Vitamin c 4 hours later: 1 Calcium chew Oh God after the first ones today I am sooooo sick. Nauseated and wanting to vomit. Please share if you have any tips on how to take less pills or have an easier way of doing things.

I was told it is the iron and Calcium that cancel each other out....geez who knows!!!

Thanks! Plain vanilla next time!!!!

I take that back. No throwing up, but my tummy isn't happy. Darn me!

I had about half of a Carmel sundae. Sitting okay so far.

. Hope you feel better soon.

I am considering that too. I will be discussing it with my NUT.

I'm 12 days post op. I am suffering some major buyers remorse, anxiety and depression. All I want to do is stay in my house and sleep. I cry when my husband leaves for work and am on edge. I am having a hard time getting all my fluids in. I saw my PCP yesterday who recommended I see a therapist. However I can't get into the therapist until the 26th. I'm in this awful rut and I hate it. Any advice would be appreciated.

I do! I'm only two weeks out, but man Its hard. I can only do one at a time. And they sit there and feel heavy. They fill me up. I'm a nurse and always tease my patients that they take so many pills they don't need a meal. Well seems that is true for us! I started my vitamins today and my tummy is not happy!!! I am having some pain. Wish I had some great advice for you. But all I can say is take it slow like I do. Best wishes

I started my vitamins today. A while after I took My iron my stomach started to hurt. Kind of a crampy feeling. Has anyone else experienced this?

I have my 2 week check up tomorrow and am hoping to be promoted to mushies. What should I pick up at the store? Favorite mushies?

Do you all eat it or do you think its too acidic for our healing tummies?

Between mushies and soft food? Just curious.