Chelle68

Fever gone and cough almost gone. I have lost 10lbs this week and now I have gout... been taking apple cider vinegar pills and cherry juice and about 50- 60 oz of water a day and still I have a huge right foot. If that would go away I would be great.

I am trying to lay around and relax. I will let you know when I get to the doctor hopefully this week.

That will be a sweet day.

Apparently they might have forgotten to pull mine out

I hold it in the back of my throat with my head back then swallow making sure not to get any air and that has worked. I am 5 days out.

I am 5 days post op and lost zero. Did it take some time to begin to shed?

I wonder if you could do something like cauliflower with plain greek yogurt ( for protein) and a good low fat cheese that may taste similar. It will taste more like mashed potatoes with cheese but better for you. Just a thought.

My fever is gone. My chest is sore from the congestion and coughing. I am sipping on warm liquids. It is helping my airway. I have asthma as well and this has always helped. My follow up was tomorrow but canceled due to the hurricane. I will try to get in as soon as I can after the dust settles. Thank you for checking on me.

Thank you for your advise and I will do that.

Thanks Sexy, I called the doctor and he put me at ease.

I just called him this afternoon.

Well I was just kicking a cold last week and now it seems like I may have relapsed. Watching for a fever. My son just went to get me a thermometer. Thank you for telling me about the possibility of pain meds causing it.

I was sleeved on the 23rd. I do feel sore when the loritab wears off. I have been taking it every 4 hours. I may need a refill. I have no appetite so broth and crystal light are working great. I am a little concerned that i am coughing up some junk. Hope things continue to get better.

I was sleeved yesterday. I was a little nervous but I kept reading posts on here and that helped me to be at ease. So far I am just sore but the pain meds help. Can't wait till I get rid of my first set of clothes.

Great to hear the successes. Heading into surgery in 2 hours. I can't believe the time is here. Looking forward to getting me back.

We are going to be fabulous and looking amazing for the holidays! Good luck, positive thoughts and sweet dreams.

That sounds great!! I hope I do as well as you. I feel like I will do fine and am sticking with that positive mind set. Thank you for the encouragement.

I am scheduled at 11:30 am tomorrow as well. I may be nervous tomorrow but now just hungry. Been on clear liquids since midnight last night and nothing after midnight tonight. Been sucking on a piece of rhubarb with a little salt. I know the salt is bad but it satisfies the hunger.

Thank you

I am scheduled for Aug 23rd also. I have a bit of a cough that I ope clears by then. Dr. Gave me a steroid shot and antibiotic so keeping my fingers crossed.

I have been using whey protein. I have also been eating chicken and tuna. I quit drinking almost 2 months ago. I got the cherry juice and raw apple cider vinegar and it has helped. Gotta lay off that though because the label says stop 2 weeks before surgery. I will call my nurse in the morning. Thx for your response.

I have been on the preop diet for about 3 weeks. I have had gout in the past and now with all the protein I am having a flare up in the arch of my foot and I really am starting to ache all over. This is horrible. I heard cherries help ( fresh or dried).

That is so sad to hear. I am a member of management and I love my employees like my family. I have shared every step with them. They are so supportive and some are dieting with me. I go sign my consent forms tomorrow and get my date. Hopefully in the next 2-3 weeks. I don't know why some people have to look down on others. I shared my decision in hopes of helping someone else and because I am so excited about getting me back. If anyone turns their nose up at you then feel sorry for them because they are insecure in their own way or just have lack of character. Good luck to you all. Love yourself!

I am scheduled for Aug 20 and plannining a camping trip in an RV the 31st. No hiking bringing a golf cart. I think I will be okay. I am in the south but the RV has a great air conditioner. I don't think I would tent camp that soon. You will know what you can handle better after surgery. Be careful and good luck.

Thank you for your response that really eases my mind. I have saved for new breasts and a tummy tuck if need be but I really don't want to do a tummy tuck. That looks painful.