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I posted this after I left the hospital. I hope it helps. One thing that i would add is take a pillow with you for the care ride home. I did it. I lost it on July 31. Feeling like I had another cesarean birth. I'm just glad there isn't a newborn to take care of. I've finally lost all the operative gases and can feel my bowels again. No movement, but I can feel them. Hubby had to help with the shower which made me feel so much better. I am below my presurgery weight. The tots are coping well with Mommy not being active and Dad doing the cooking. I think they are tired of turkey sandwiches and hot dogs. It has been encouraging for the tots to say I love you Mum and give kisses while I slept it off on day 3 when I got home. I was extremely nauseated days 2-4, but keeping up on the antinausea meds really helps. It has subsided. The abdominal shots aren't too bad. My hub is a former medic so it helps. I do recommend if you have any feeling to tinkle get up and go. You may think you have time, but the pain meds affect you differently. I am not dehydrated and keep a bottle or glass in my hand at all times. Not liking the unflavored unjury Protein, but the chocolate is great. It was hard to have the tots and dad eat chickfila in front of me, but I'm not going to cheat and stick with it. I want something meaty, salty, crunchy like an addict needs a hit. I know its in my head, but am finding it difficult to seperate at times. I can not say that wearing a bra feels good. I dug out the shelf bra tops and sports bras because I have an incision right on the line. I stopped taking the pain meds on day 6, hubby went to work and I'm alone with the tots and all went well. Still need to nap and go slow, but feeling much better than I thought I would.

Thank you

I have a large lidded cup 32 oz, that I consume. I am able to keep track of my intake better. I use a straw too. I haven't had any gas issues from it. I drink water plain, with lemon or lime, cukes, anything to keep it fresh with out going sweet. I am tired of sweet. I was also a gulper. I probably still am actually. I used to drink a gallon of water a day with out flinching. When I'm out I keep a bottle of water with me and drink, drink, drink especially at every stop light.

Protein powder in skim milk. Total from the protein powder and skim milk is 58 g of protein per day and 70 oz of water per day.

There was a stylist in my nutrition class and she said to take the biotin right away. As long as you are getting in all your protein it should be okay as long as you don't go from black to blond. She recommended not making extreme changes.

Thank you for the advice. I appreciate it. I will increase the protein and put the scale away.

I'm consuming 42g per day of protein in skim milk and 70 oz of water. I am only drinking water. How long did your stall last? Did anything help you over come it?

Thank you so much. I had no idea about the stall. Things were going so well. I wonder if upping my water and walking will help a bit. Good luck on your surgery.

I am not a Dr, but I think it maybe from the blood thinner injections.

I wish you both the best of luck. I am 5 days post op and feel great.

I did it. I lost it on July 31. Feeling like I had another cesarean birth. I'm just glad there isn't a newborn to take care of. I've finally lost all the operative gases and can feel my bowels again. No movement, but I can feel them. Hubby had to help with the shower which made me feel so much better. I am below my presurgery weight. The tots are coping well with Mommy not being active and Dad doing the cooking. I think they are tired of turkey sandwiches and hot dogs. It has been encouraging for the tots to say I love you Mum and give kisses while I slept it off on day 3 when I got home. I was extremely nauseated days 2-4, but keeping up on the antinausea meds really helps. It has subsided. The abdominal shots aren't too bad. My hub is a former medic so it helps. I do recommend if you have any feeling to tinkle get up and go. You may think you have time, but the pain meds affect you differently. I am not dehydrated and keep a bottle or glass in my hand at all times. Not liking the unflavored unjury Protein, but the chocolate is great. It was hard to have the tots and dad eat chickfila in front of me, but I'm not going to cheat and stick with it. I want something meaty, salty, crunchy like an addict needs a hit. I know its in my head, but am finding it difficult to seperate at times. I can not say that wearing a bra feels good. I dug out the shelf bra tops and sports bras because I have an incision right on the line.

I was just sleeved on July 31st. I am also using the Unjury products. Loving the vitamin and the chocolate protiens, but the unflavored smells like old chicken to me. I feel like I had a cesarean birth. Its not that bad. Day 3 was rough, but I feel pretty good. At least I'm not caring for a newborn at the same time as I am healing. I wish you all the best.

I was advised 50g per day by both the hospital dietician and the nutritionist at the doctor.

My spouse has attempted to sabatoge me every step of the way. From not being available to take the kids so I can attend classes. I have bcbs and they as in the prior blog accepted right away. I was required to get an upper gi, psych eval, 3 months of classes, the dr visits, pre op exam, blood work, the liquid diet. All together I've spent about $2000. Be prepared! I'm sure your breasts will decrease as they are fat tissue, but I wouldn't be concerned. We are young and as long as we make the lifestyle change they won't be deflated as you may think. Weight training will help with the saggy skin. My spouse is doing everything he can to keep me fat so no one else will want me and I won't leave. I've more powerfull than that and so are you. Find a center of excellence near you and research before you jump. My surgery is tomorrow and I am excited about starting the rest of my life.

My surgery is tomorrow. I've been attempting to explain the liquid diet to my 2 tots and it has been difficult. The doc gave me the reasonable expection that I maybe out of commision for at least 5 days. My spouse has been unsupportive in the whole process and I think will do anything to hinder me. For anyone that has had surgery, how long were you out of commision and were you able to take care of your kids? I don't have help and am a stay at home mom.

Good day all. I'm going in on July 31, 2012 and am excited to share the experience with you. Does anyone have kids that they have had to explain why they no longer are eating food, but just drinking what my kids call milkshakes at meal time. I have having difficulty explaining why Mummy cooks dinner, but won't eat the salmon. I have tried the approach that Mummy's tummy hurts and it makes it feel better, but its not working.

I haven't had my surgery yet, but I can not consume sugar free products. I become a gassy gal. I work hard to avoid chemical sweetened items at all costs. I am actually having issues with the super sweet liquid diet.