☠carolinagirl☠

drink alot of fluids (crystal light) sf popsicles, chicken broth.....the only tip i can offer is not to cheat. you are preparing your body for surgery. you need to be mentally strong to do this liquid diet before. you have a liquid diet after surgery also (and if you cheat on that, you could hurt yourself). please, do this for you. 11 days is nothing compared to the reward of better health for you after surgery. you can do this, if you want too all the best and congrats on your upcoming surgery.

years ago, i had my gallbladder removed due to my losing a vast amount of weight quickly......i would think later on they may remove it if you develop gall stones. i would say go ahead but only if your doctor thinks it would benefit you. i am sorry i cant offer anything else other than that. all the best and congrats on your upcoming surgery

well, you just had (major surgery) and the stomach muscles were cut. and i would think it is your body healing. and the scar tissue is (maybe) starting to form around your port. i would assume that is why you are feeling that. i felt it myself. mine never stung as yours said but i could def feel some discomfort.i am sure it will get better as the days pass. when i stood, i felt the sensation of pulling (downward also). i think it is perfectly normal. but if in doubt, call your doctor for reassurance. congrats on your surgery and your soon to be success all the best.

same, about 3 weeks out seems to be ok but if in doubt, check with your surgeon.

well, its simple as i see it. if you get the band and continue to overeat and not change your eating habits, you will not lose weight. the band is a plastic band they put on your belly to make you feel full. you have to choose to eat better/healthier foods instead of the junk that got people to the state they are to need WLS surgery. i have found some people blame the band for them not losing weight but they are the only ones who know for sure. if you want to lose weight, follow the guidelines the dr's give you and you will. its up to you really. you can do this if you want. if you choose not to band, you stay the same or get bigger. i made that decision and am on my way. i only wish you the best.

can he go with you to the seminar to see what it is all about? you can talk to a wall and its opinion wont change. you have to decide to do this for you. i am sorry you are struggling with your MIL and hub. it sounds to me like they are misinformed and uninformed and scared. so what happens when an animal is cornered or scared? they attack. this is what they are doing. i would go to this seminar and get the process started. make yourself well. if you need support, use this forum. we will support you.

yes, my dr was one recommended and approved by tricare i found a dr and asked if they accepted tricare and then i made sure by asking tricare myself tricare is super easy to work with and i more than pleased.

that is exactly right. quit griping about what you cant do, start doing something about it with what you can.

i have tricare prime north. tricare was extremely easy for me to work with. here is the requirements from the tricare website http://www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/jsp/Medical/IsItCovered.do?kw=Bariatric+Surgery

excellent post my friend. well i can relate in my own way. i gained weight because i overate foods that were not good for me it made me feel good, it didnt laugh at me, it didnt say mean things it was there when i needed it. always ready my past is with me always i have alot of hurts i cant forget and wont forget but i cant let it control me to continue to eat and get bigger and more depressed means it wins i dont want it to win my past is past i have today i intend to make the best of it/

i get my liquid tylenol at CVS drug store. i buy like 3 or 4 at a time (only place that i know of)....can you crush them and put in applesauce or something?

yupper, i did......chewable iron, b12 and adult vitamins and also my calcium.....i stopped 1 week prior per my surgeons' instructions and started up day after surgery.....(your dr/nutritionist will give you the info on the vits you need). hope this helps.

on my pre op diet, i was all liquid. please dont cheat. you are shrinking your liver for surgery. the first 4 days to me were the hardest. drink alot (sf popsicles saved me) as did chicken broth....its a mind game. if you want this surgery, stay strong. you are the only one who can do this. (you will read some who may say they cheated and its okay, its not okay). you need to be mentally tough to do this. i am so proud of you. go hour by hour...the outcome is you being a banded queen

(((must say its visable from outer space)))

my dr said no caff for 2 weeks after surgery. (so i drunk decaf) now i drink half decaf/half reg coffee and have a mcdonalds tea the same way. i dont think its that big of a deal. but def no to carbonation of any kind. i guess, if in doubt, ask your dr as you know on here, you get all kinds of advise as all drs are different but you are doing GREAT so whatever you are doing is working

yet again, another post that hits me right on target.

dawn that is GREAT NEWS. keep it up. stay at 3/4 to 1 cup total food ONLY and you will succeed.