3-Sibe-Mom

Fantastic job! Congratulations!

I go to see the doc tomorrow afternoon. I am nervous for several reasons. Before being admitted to the hospital he emptied my band. In the past week I have began to feel somewhat human again. I feel I still have a way to go before I can take a nice long walk. With that being said I fear that I could be released to work. I do not have the strength to fight 150 pound teen boys yet. The set backs I had really put me behind in the healing process. I still can't take my dogs outside to potty. Therefor unable to take them on walks due to all of the pulling. I am also worried that I will get a fill. I don't think I am ready and have been doing just fine without any fluid. I just had an awful time with 4cc's and in 2 visits had to have it drained. That was on liquids. I am sure he won't do it if I request that it not be done. I just need to stop stressing.

Sorry. Hope it feels better soon. I have done that as well and know the feeling.

That is fantastic.

Sounds like you are good to go. You can contact your insurance company of you have specifics that you are worried about.

I think that is awesome. For many years I have used the big towels. I bought a replacement about 2 years back for one of my towels and was sad that it did not cover all my parts. I used it again the other day and it almost closed at the bottom. I was ecstatic so I understand your joy! Congrats!

My grocery bill is higher. Healthy is more expensive for sure. However saving a fortune on not eating out. I don't allow my other half to eat out either. He was use to fast food 2 meals a day. Not no more. I made a great dinner tonight and he loved it. It was our first meal together since my surgery.

I had a similar feeling about a week after as well. Mine passed when I was able to have mushies.

Wonderful advice! I had been wondering about this exact topic.

Fantastic News! Congrats!

I noticed that I was having hair loss post-op. I was not able to keep in the shakes and still can't. Pre-op I did fine with them but, after it was like a switch was flipped. Since I have been out of the hospital about the last week and have been able to eat it has virtually stopped. I eat eggs (2) scrambled for breakfast. Lunch is chicken or Tuna. Dinner is crab, chicken or tuna. Before bed if I am hungry I lick on a spoon of peanut butter. From time to time I alternate with cottage cheese instead of eggs for breakfast (cholesterol reasons) or mashed potatoes (for carbs) at lunch with a few chunks of crab. I only had surgery 4 weeks ago and do find it difficult to get in all protein required. My hair loss has improved so much though. 2 1/2 weeks no protein was rough on my body. Increase protein and it should stop.

Thumbs up! Great Job!

Fantastic story! I love stories like this.

Glad you are feeling better! I had to have all 4cc's taken out of mine until my swelling goes down so my pouch won't close up. I am nervous to have Fluid put back in as sick as I was.

Fantastic! That is great! I am so happy for you. I love pools and swimming that is one thing I can not wait for next summer.

I am sorry to hear about your strep throat. It never fails that you get ill when you have something you are looking forward to doing. A body temp of that range is not good. You may want to visit the ER. Just think when you get well you can spend time with your friend. Hope you feel better soon.

Thank You! I am making my shopping list!

Wonderful to hear that you are feel and doing so well.

Also keep in mind that anesthesia slows things down. Worse in some then others.

No it is not normal. I just spent 3 days in the hospital because I waited way to long to see my surgeon. Call your Doc immediately. Sounds like your band it to tight with all the internal swelling you are having. Be safe! Keep me posted. Not in-taking will cause dehydration and that is what got me. I had mine done on the 16th and still have a lot of swelling.

That is fantastic. I am so happy for you! Cheers! You should celebrate and but you a cute new top to go with those Jeans and show it off!

Good question. I will try to google it and see what I come up with.

The pre-op certainly varies by surgeon. Mine was only 1 week no solid food. It really was not the hardest thing I had ever been through. I was the best woman in a wedding that at weekend and had to throw a bachelor party. I thought I was going to loose it no Golden Corral pasta house, trainwreck or Jilly's cupcakes. It was torture but I did it! I was thankful it was only 1 week not 2.

I had the same problem. I had to go through a "diet" for 6 months before my insurance would approve my surgery. I lost about 10 pounds over and aver and over. I was bad and gave up on the diet and ate what ever I wanted because I know my time was limited. It was probably the biggest mistake I made in the whole process. The reason I did it was because I was always so hungry. I hate that feeling. Stick with it you are worth it! Don't screw up the way I did.