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It seems like everyone I talk to has to follow some pre op diet. I just had my pre op appointment today and I asked if there is any liquid diet, or Nasty crap I have to drink and they said no. Has anyone else had not to follow a pre op diet? I obviously am not going to go out and eat McDonalds, but it just seems weird.

I have tried like heck to prepare for the days after my surgery, but I was wondering if there was anything you had on hand that made your life easier? I am staying the first 2 days at my friends house because I live far away from the hospital and would like to be near by just in case anything happens. I bought a mini fridge to store h20's, yogurts, poweraid zero, broth, and Jello. I brought some books, my computer, and cell phone and I have lots of comfy pj's. Can you think of anything else? I don't want to be bored, I hate being bored so I added like 30 instant shows and movies to my netflix account.

So, HI! My life has been flipped upside down and inside out. I have lost 122lbs and now have so many things to figure out. I have had to analyze why my weight ballooned, and I have found that I was in a very bad job that brought me back to my childhood dysfunctional family. I was also in a relationship that wasn't working. I am now realizing that being a young attractive woman that I have no more "guard" from bad people. I also trust everyone when I am happy, which is bad, very bad. I use to hate everyone, and everything because of the world treated me, but now it is easier. I am having a VERY hard time dating because a lot of the guys bring out my old qualities as an obese woman, like when I had to beg for attention and such. I don't want to have to work overtime to be noticed anymore. I have no need to be obnoxious because I am not longer a "joke". Is anyone else having a hard time with dating, or dealing with life in general?

Hi, Since about a week after surgery until now (5 weeks out) I have a weird audio thing going on in my right ear. I can ear my voice VERY loudly and my breathing very loudly but can't ear what people across the table are saying. I self diagnosed myself via google like I always do and I have determined it to be Patulous Eustachian tube problems http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patulous_Eustachian_tube. Has this happened to any of you guys, does it go away?

I get very dizzy and lightheaded to and the room either goes white or black and I almost pass out. I just had labs down last month and my iron and D were low, so I have been supplementing them. I keep carbs around 30grams per day so I am sure I am in ketosis, but is that what is causing this dizzy spells?

So number one I am dumb, like seriously dumb. I have been called a blonde like multiple times in the past week. I started to write what I did then erased it because it was so dumb. #2 I have a very weird tingling sensation on my upper left back below my shoulder blade.. #3 muscle pain everywhere #4 Lightheaded I have keep up with the Protein and Vitamins (multi w Iron, b12, cal cit, vit d) I will plan to call my doc on Monday, but I was just wondering if anyone else has had this crazy stuff go on?

I don't have a fever, and I have started walking and doing cardio but nothing heavy duty. Where do you think you read about the 7th week having weird symptoms?

I would never in a million years believe that I could lose 40lbs in a month and a half! It has been amazing seeing my body transform and the amount of joy it has brought to my life. I am so grateful to myself and my doctor who recommended this surgery. I can now can start living my life instead of hiding like I did all throughout my 20's. I started my pre op weight loss at 309lbs and now weigh 250lbs!!! The top is my before picture

Sure the right thing is to go to an ent so they can run a million tests and say yup.. that's fat loss or they won't even get it... but I'm not going to do this yet. I am just hoping it goes away once I stop with the dramatic weight loss

I just had this conversation with myself today. I ate a cheese stick felt uncomfortably full and couldn't believe it. I have never felt this way ever!

I think I would live in regret if I didn't have a food funeral, I would recommend you eat what ever your little heart desires but in moderation.

you so not alone! I am almost 4 weeks post op and it is getting a ever so slightly better. I love that your NUT called it food porn, hahaha.

Today was my first day back to work too! I took a shake to work, and it took me 3 hours to drink it and I couldn't even think of putting anything else into my mouth. I am trying to make up for my protein now, but yikes it was hard today.

My doctor didn't even mention leak, maybe because I originally wanted the band?? Is a leak something I need to be afraid of for the rest of my life? I am so scared when I ate something I am going to cause a leak. Like I just ate egg salad and it isn't sitting well with me and I am going into a panic attack that I am going to cause a leak.. Any insight on this?

10 days after my surgery my belly was COVERED with a rash and hives. I took benadryl orally, applied benadryl cream alternating with hydocortisone cream. I was so miserable, it lasted about 5-7 days.

Never trust a fart after WLS

So I have found out something about myself, I am SO boring! Since I have taken away smoking, drinking coffee, drinking booze, eating and cooking I HAVE NO LIFE!!! I know it doesn't help that I have been out of work for the past 3 weeks, but I have no hobbies to fill my time. I have also been depressed since the surgery so I am in no mood to create some fun. I can't go to the gym yet because I severely hurt my muscle that they cut threw and I have stabbing pain which exercise makes so much worse. My friends aren't inviting me out because I am "recovering". I am sick of doing nothing except looking at my cats all day. Does anyone have any suggestions of hobbies or activities that a former foodie may enjoy?

Is the reaction right on the injection site?

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Thank you for that suggestion! I didn't even know you could do that. Why do I need an invite to join? Can I do stuff with out being a member?

Already loving pinterest <3 but I hate seeing pictures of yummy food!

I have looking EVERYWHERE for a support group, it seems that the hospitals here in Boston only do it for their patients OR new patients. My program only has them during work hours... and since I just took a month off from work I am sure they won't be so keen on me leaving for that. I have also looked into just like a put together home group and have had no luck there either... If you or anyone else has any ideas on how to find these groups I would greatly appreciate it!

I like doing that type of stuff, I will check out pinterest! Thank you! And I have always wanted to get into photography, so I will look into that as well. Thank you both for your ideas!

Hi, I know everyone says that they get pain around their main incision, but is it common to have deep muscle pain 2.5 weeks out? I mentioned this to my doc last Wed and she didn't seem concerned, but it is concerning me! It is my left lower incision, and it is deep below it like in the muscle. I am just worried because I (stupidly) ran up a few flights of stairs last week and that is when the pain started.

I'm 3 weeks out and have gone down at least a full cup size, if not more. I have a feeling I am going to be very flat chested once I am thin, which maybe nice I would like to improve my posture.