melissamae99

I have had a body full of aches and pain for 4 days now. No other "flu" like symptoms at all!! Four days! I'm totally miserable. What can I take?? Tylenol isn't touching the pain at all!

I haven't had a period in over a year thanks to Mirena. All of a sudden, old aunt flo showed up today out of the blue. My surgery was 1 month ago. Any thoughts or advice??

All sounds plausible to me. It sure sucks having a period again after not having one for over a year!...I don't even buy feminine products anymore!

So I am 9 days post op. I am happy with my decision, but am finding it hard to not eat!! I have to make breakfast, lunch and dinner for my kids daily, and I find myself wanting what they are eating, not this "full-liquid stage" stuff anymore!! I know the food stages and guidelines are there for a reason, but man, I just want something of substance to chew on and eat!! Any advice/thoughts?

I am now exactly 3 weeks post op. I am still trying to figure out how I can keep this up for 5 more weeks! I want some chicken or rice or something w/ substance. This is tough especially when I have stalled for a week now, no movement on the scale at all. It really scares me! I have read from so many of you that this happens to a lot of u, but am still terrified I'm not gonna lose this weight! I am discouraged w the variety some patients have with foods that I do not. Uggggg! Venting helps a little, but darn it, I want some substantial food!

My NUT suggests benefiber, you can mix it in anything. Also are you getting enough fluids? Try extra fruit like applesauce.

I'm irritated that my diet is so restrictive, but many others have the green light for so many foods my NUT says are off limits! What gives?

Those ideas sound great italianlady13! I was told no on the ref. Beans by my NUT. But I am looking forward to everything you listed SOON!! Thank you all for the encouragement! We went out to eat for fathers day over the weekend and I had an ultimate potato Soup...it was delicious and totally filling and I only ate about 1/2 of the tiny cup portion. It was great to full that quick, and not crave anymore.

So I'm only 18 days post surgery now. Up until the other day I had lost 22 lbs. yay! Then I weighed today and I have gained 3 lbs?? what is going on? I am having flashes of previous weight loss failures... , anyone have any advice, thoughts??

What an amazing perspective on the ups and downs of weight loss. Thanks, I enjoyed reading this!

Injury chocolate is great. Add a little extra milk to cut down on the sweetness! Good luck...it doesn't get any better after surgery tho, I'm 2 weeks out and am still craving some real food!

Yes, I'm trying to figure out how to make it thru 6 weeks of this! My NUT was adiment that I don't eat eggs or beans yet...bummer! I am eating oatmeal puréed, and for now that tastes good. Gotta come up with a smoothie that is appealing now. Thanks for all the advice!

That is a good idea!

I am really not tolerating my protein shakes now...they taste too sweet to me. I don't know what to do. I can't get by on yogurt alone!..,not for 6 weeks!

I started puréed phase today. The list from my nut doesn't have any of this besides yogurt and fruit....am I missing out on cheeses, eggs, tuna, etc?? I would love to have a few more choices since I'm in this phase for 6 weeks!

Wow, I am so happy to get the advice and hear I'm not alone! I know a lot of it is mental hungar, especially when I am feeding my family the foods I love but can't have yet. I would love to just have a bite of turkey sandwich...just one bite!! I also miss chewing my food. Tomorrow I andvance to stage 4...soft foods. Still seems limited, but puréed fruits sound good to me!! Any food suggestions for this phase? I am sick of carnation instant breakfast!!

Having my protein drink before making their meals sounds like a good idea. I' counting the days til I can have some fruit and yogurt...only 4 more days!

Well, tomorrow morning is the day I get sleeved....I am so excited and not nervous (not yet anyway). I have been waiting what seems like forever to get this done and am so ready to start my journey to a smaller, healthier lifestyle!

Anyone know if Atkins granola bars are okay to eat on pre-op diet? They have nosugar, but sugar alcohols.v 18 grams of protein. I just really want something with substance!! I am okay to have anything sugar free, veggies and any protein supplements.

I am 5 days from my surgery. So I'm on day 5 of this prep diet and am really needing some kind of snack food. Anyone have any suggestions??

Those sound good. I know I need to watch carbs too, and some of the sugar free cookies, etc. look like they have some carbs in them.

Wow, u all are doing so great!! My surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday, May 29th. So I'll make it into the may loser's club by just a few days. I can't wait!

I know I should just call the office....I have just called them. SOO many times, I think they are sick of all my questions!! My food outline does not say anything about carbs just sugar, so I thought maybe others had the same. I guess I will call them tomorrow for clarification. ...Don't want to mess up my May 29th surgery date!!...I'm really starting to get pumped about this new lifestyle!

On day 2 of my pre-op diet. I was wonderingng if any one knows if I can have peanuts or almonds during the next 10 days?? I can eat most Proteins and anything sugar free right now, as well as Protein supplements.

So I have been thinking of getting surgery for quite some time now. I have family that are very supportive of my decision. However, my husband basically thinks that since I have never been able to lose it and stick with any plan in the past that this is a bad choice. He doesn't get where I am coming from and thinks I will fail yet again at this weight loss battle. I really don't know how to explain it to him. I have said the surgery itself will make me lose the weight. In losing a good amount, I will feel more energetic and want to get out and be more active. I am 100% going to have the VS but really want his support through it all. Any advice or thoughts?? I am a newbie here but have really enjoyed reading some of the topics and am amazed at everyone's photos! Any thoughts are appreciated!