destynee1

going to get gasx tomorrow. feeling a bit horrible atm, but I am sure it could be worse. I was only able to drink 12 ounces of water today. How bad is that? Tomorrow I hope to do way better with that.. ughhhhh.. my stomach really hurts. I was given hydrocodone but it seems to work a little. I don't know.

Well said !! surround yourself with positive people.. you are beginning this journey and don't need anyone bringing you down. Or tell them what ya feel about it and maybe that will help them.

Well, I am home.. feeling a bit miserable but nothing to compare of the pain I thought I'd be in. I know it's only the first day lol. Breathing in my nose out my mouth has helped a lot. I feel the gas in my tummy, back and shoulder but it's not unbearable.. at times i moan out.. ****.. or gosh damn.. but thats about it. My surgeon was awesome and they said everything went very great!! They also repaired the hiatal hernia. Hard to sip water, because I get so bloated and uncomfortable when I take a few sips.. my tummy is very soar and get occasional pains.. All normal ?? I am waiting for another 40mins to take some more meds! When I fall asleep I dont feel a thing till I wake up. Thank you all for having faith in us.. you all have been such a help and inspiration and knowing we have all of you on this journey today is amazing in itself. <3 ya guys!....... ( ouch ) lol .. pain pain go awaaay!

Good Luck Speedo!!! woo woo!

Me too! will be there 7am! lost 14lbs on my 7day pre op.. Can't wait to get this over and done with.. it's time .. gl to the two of you.. will pray for a speedy recovery!

Thank you!! and I will! and people will bad talk every surgery! My mother's best friend had the sleeve done, and has had it for a year now, and has lost about 40lbs which isn't much at all, all these things are tools it's the person who will make it successful.. she would test how much she can eat.. and defeats the whole purpose. You can go back there and prove them all wrong!! infact I will go with ya! and be like Yaaaaaah!! haha!

You've made a great choice! and it's just the beginning to a new you! I keep telling myself that as well to keep my head. lol. I think we all see a bit of ourselves in this great post! I am on my 6th day pre op and I go up and down with feelings.. Right before I had to start my pre-op I was binging on all the things I say I can't have again.. and I know that was terrible and I should have been serious about making this commitment.. I am serious but I give myself reasons it is ok.. which is what I have done all my life. That has to stop.. I have the same fear as you, what if it doesn't work. Just keep positive and stick to what your dr tells you. It is hard as hell! but it gets easier.. I can't believe I haven't cheated.. I ALWAYS cheat! lol.. but here we are.. the ones here who have all this great advise who have lived what we will be going through have such great advise and such inspirational stories you can't help but feel there is Hope and that to will be you one day! and it most certainly will. I am 35 also!! You got this girl!!

I had a hard time choosing between the sleeve and the band.. and I choose the band as well! I just find it more comforting that this can be reversed if need be, and you get fills through the year to make sure you keep on track with some restriction. I wish and will pray for you a speedy recovery!! I get mine on monday morning 8am!! Just remember this will all be worth it in the end.

You should definitely get it check because it could very well be a slipage or erosion. Many fall back hun, the thing is don't beat yourself up over it, you do bad one day, get right back up and stay on track. It's never to late to start. and you also may need a fill.

I have about 2-3 protein shakes a day, the shakes are kinda meh.. I need to find a good tasty one. And propel/vita rain and water. I can of cream soup. I was told very low carbs liquids only. sniff sniff. I am hungry. well more mentally really. But my tummy does growl like crazy! lol. day after tomorrow is my surgery and I want mushies already dammit. lol

Such wise words and something I really needed to hear. I am much the same way, and get scared about, omg what If i am one of the people who loses weight slowly. You are right it is not a race and I am sure we will all have our ups and downs.. ( just like a relationship lol ) biggest thing is to change the way you see food. Thanks hun!! omg omg omg monday monday monday!!!

I am on my 5th day of my liquid diet pre op.. from a 7 day one. I am hating shakes.. nauseous.. and burp a lot. I have about 3 protein shakes a day with some Vitarain and propel, throughout the day... and water. When I come home from work Ill have a cream of chicken soup 98% fat free and thats it. Is there anything else I can have? lol I am goin crazy and so hungry omg! But i'm trying! and haven't cheated at all.

Keep in touch! and ALl will work out!! Take care and good luck hun!!

Ok all.. I am looking for a good inexpensive blender that can do a good puree! any ideas?? I don't want to buy one and be sadly disappointed and have to look for another. Something around 60.00 or less! thanks all! Monday Monday Monday!!!! eeeeep!

Thanks so much!! I was on amazon, since I have prime! love it.. well I will check out magic bullet as well I go to coscto! Goin to read up em on now! thanks ladies!

work the day after surgery?!?! how did you feel? Wow that is awesome.. I so hope to be able to do that. Well I have the week off following surgery but to feel that ok is awesome! I am such a mix of emotions it's crazy. o.O lol but know it will be worth it.

Thats great!! how long after the surgery did you begin? and p90 is a rough workout! so thats awesome you are able to do it. I myself will be doing zumba because I love to dance. lol. and something for muscle tightening that I need to figure out. Good luck!

that seems very interesting.. that link says that insurance doesn't cover? did you all have to pay extra for the plication? I am a bit fascinated!

definitely can still be the gas from what I have read.. heat packs they say are saviors! but if it doesn't go away.. better safe than sorry, call your doc!

Wow! Nice to meet you! You are definitely an inspiration to us new commers and old timers the same! You really are a success story.. So happy to read this and you look GREAT!!! Wooo! I truly hope to accomplish what you have! Take care and don't be a stranger here! need some great posts like yours!

Good luck with all of you who got banded this month and are on their way!! You all have such a positive outlook and that is the way to do it! I am on my 4th day of my 7 day pre op diet, and down 9lbs! It's hard, but will be well worth it! <3 you all rock !

Good Luck!! so excited for you!

omg you are freakin me out! lol. I am afraid of the same thing! I'll pray for you all goes well! keep us posted!