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wow, that was a very interesting article! glad I chose to have WLS as well...

thank you soo much lissa! what have you found that satisfies your hunger the best?? just looking for some ideas...

juli916, what portion size did you start on? my detitian at the surgeons office said 1/4 cup at a time, is that right??

do what your body tells you, I thought I would be brave and try to go shopping with my mom at walmart.....it drained me My surgery was on the 8th, and I walk around the house, but when I was at the store I hurt so bad, came home took my pain med and went right to bed, but remember, everyone is different.

So I have another question....as I tell everyone I always syke myself out and over think when I feel bad. Ihad my drain taken out yesterday, and he put the gauze and tape over the open hole, says everthings ok, double up on the protein and calcium and sends me on my way. I slept ok last night but tossed and turned and just couldnt sleep comfortably. I wake up this morning and feel like crap. So far today I had an oz liquid calcium with a crushed flinstone vitamin, 3 oz protein shake and 4 oz grape/water combo. Am I not drinking enough in the am?? I feel weak and very nauseous, especially when I get up from the couch. Normal???

Congrats!!!

thank you felicia, like I said I always syke yself out, just gotta make sure im getting enough fluids. I am only one week post op today, so I guess this is just the normal in the early stages.

I went for my follow up today and was notified that I will be on liquids for one more week, then can start puree then soft foods. I am so excited for this and happy how well im doing and want to do my best without going overboard, any suggestions??

thank u all so much for the suggestions, I am pretty excited to try all of them out!! Amd Katie713 thank you for the website!

that sounds amazing! thanks pdxman

same here minaleigh

Best of luck!!! Sending well wishes your way!!

just had the drain taken out this morning and it was a cinch, guess I was just working myself up lol

I had my surgery on thursday, December 8th. I had a drain put in during surgery. I have a follow up with my surgeon on wednesday, but I was just curious as to when on average the drain stops leaking?? I emptied it this morning after sleeping and there was 2 tbs of liquid, now the tube is getting clear and the drain is slowing, is this normal? The drain site is kinda pulling and is sore....

I just had my surgery on thursday and I am starving!!! I was told that the hunger enzyme grelin or whatever it is is removed or lessened during surgery, I dont know but everything I see I wanna eat, I am strictly on clear liquids boo

Hello everyone!!!! So after months of appointments, copays and pre-op diets, the date is finally here!!! My surgery is tomorrow, December 8th, I am so nervous/excited to start my new life. Its funny because my grandma and I have the same surgeon but are having different procedures, sleeve for me, bypass for her, and they are both tomorrow. Hoping to have the same room or at least a private room, I dont mind paying alittle extra lol. So here is my checklist, any suggestions please feel free to add, thanks!!! Comfy clothes to go home in Toiletries Gas X Strips Chapstick Phone/charger Nasal spray I feel like I am leaving something out.....

yes my hair is about shoulder length, so I will pack some hair scrunchies thank you for the suggestions, they are much appriciated!!

flip flops are a great idea!! And face wipes are a must for me too, thank you soo much for the suggestions, I am literally packing them right now lol

Just curious as to how many nights on average everyone had to stay in the hospital? I have to be at the hospital at 6am for 830 am surgery on thursday the 8th....

My surgery is on thursday, and I was already informed by my surgeon that I will have a drain, and it will be removed on my one week follow up appt.

this thursday, the 8th and I am nervous/excited =-)