Dooter

Right here with ya girls. Day 4 of pre op liquids behind me, and the road ahead looks looooong and hard. Please tell me I'm not going to want to eat the world after surgery, because this is rough. I knew it would be, I've experienced this before, but yikes...... (I have to remember my stomach is still football sized, replete with Grehlin.) So, ya.....we're still here Debi! How ya doin' Circa??

Girrrrrrrrl, you know how to party!!

What's wrong??? Nervous, or still undecided about doing it?

Good job!! It's so great you did this together!!! That is such a blessing to your marriage that one will know exactly what the other is going through. So awesome.

Ya, that's EXACTLY where I was last week. I could have written your post. Now that I'm on day 4 of liquids, and past the caffeine withdrawal, I'm having a big ol' pity party. I need to stay busy is what i need to do!

What about something with avocado? They're full of Omega 3's that are very important. A little guacamole? Dip some veggies in it?

I had no idea this stuff was out there!

My surgeon is asking me to give up carbonation forever, as it can (possibly) over time, gradually contribute to stretching the stomach. If that is even a REMOTE possibility, I am never, never, NEVER going to touch it!!!! Why would I go through such a life altering event just to gratify my old desires? That's what got me in this mess in the first place! I understand the whole "one bite" thing with food....maybe....but if something risks stretching the stomach? I'm dropping it like a hot rock!!!

Cool, thanks guys!

By all accounts, it does grow back. Do NOT slack on your protein. My doc says the protein is important in managing the hair loss issue.

Got it. (scribbling notes...) THanks!

I'm not sleeved yet, but from everything I've read on here (which is a LOT), there are little bumps and bobbles. Believe it or not, 4 lbs is just a bump in the road. It does sound like getting off of a diuretic would cause a little bounce. Keep hammering on the water intake and I bet that will level out on it's own. If you've been overweight for any decent amount of time, you know what water weight does. I know this is TMI when talking to a guy, but I used to gain 6 to 10 lbs during an "aunt flo" visit, easily. Don't stress over this. Just keep doing what you're doing. It'll happen. You're doing great!

OH gravy, the headaches are just indescribable for me. I'm 3rd day of liquids right now, and today was good. The first two days, I had headaches that rivaled a migraine. I am glad I did it now and not day of surgery. My doc does not want people fighting with caffeine withdrawal while trying to see where you are in healing from surgery. Once I get home I'll be able to have 1 cup a day. There's really no way to combat the headache. You just have to push through. At least that was my experience.

Well, NOW what I'm wondering is about the INSIDE of the stomach. Will small things get stuck in the crack? Like..seeds, and fibrous foods and such? Do you know what I mean?

Huh? Uhhhhh...what'dja say? (I mean...to which post are you referring?)

Yep. It's those hormones a raging. Once you lose weight, they start flowing the way they're supposed to. Every time I start losing, I chase my hubby around the house like a crazy woman. I can't wait for that to kick in again!!

Your boyfriend must be struttin' around like a peacock with you on his arm!!!!

Thanks! I'm on day 2 of liquids. Getting closer!

Both pics are beautiful!!

I can't say for sure, but I would think at the very least you'd have to ensure that you're not somehow anemic. Especially if you're getting the lightheaded thing. I get a doc's clearance to do that. BTW, I listened to "It is well with my soul." AWESOME!!

Congrats! You're almost there!

OOOoohhhh.... I text like an old lady. I have an opening, closing and in the middle I use caps, punctuation and spell e-v-e-r-y-thing out!!

Yaaaay!!! Oh my goodness, I'm getting so excited and nervous!

Awwwww! I'm having surgery there, but not staying. Fooey.

YAY!! Good to hear you're home!! (what's "smh"?) I hope your recovery is quick so you can start to love your sleeve!