Barisaxylady

I thought I was the only fool that wanted to see pictures! I wanted to watch my c-section but the hospital staff said no. Congratulations!

My hospital would no release me either without a ride. We also had to get the kids up early to get me to the hospital. Then hubby had to get back home to get them to school. Its only once, so I just suggest you do it the right way. You do want to have a problem on the way home and have more issues.

Have you considered liquid vitamins? My doctors off gave me a sample of Wellness brand but I never tried them. I am pretty sure they can be purchased at the grocery store or pharmacy.

CFA grilled chicken nuggets are the bomb! 17 grams of protein in four of them! I get the huge party platter, divide in into many 4piece snack size bags and have instant lunch or dinner. Dip in the honey mustard sauce. Yummy!

First and foremost, I want it to be easier to set Protein, calorie goals, etc.

I throw some of my Vitamins in a crusher and then into my morning Protein shake. Don't even know they are there.

Pre op, 257 Day of surgery, 9/25/12. 235 Today, 203 (so close to onederland!) Christmas goal, 190

I opened a second Facebook account just for my WLS. I only have WLS friends on there so I can post about my victories and struggles.

I have a "trophy" pair of size 8 shorts I would love to get my butt back into. Ideally, my goal is around 155 which is where I was when I got married almost 14 years ago. My secrete goal is 145 because I can't remember ever being 145. Currently 203 and have lost 52 pounds including pre surgery diet. Less than 2 months post op.

Me too! Just got the wedding band out and back on. Now to the engagement ring and jacket!

How did you like the LVHC program? I looked into it and them went to St Luke's .

How is everyone doing on their weight loss? I'm only down 8 since surgery and am very frustrated about it.

Congrats to all succeeding with their surgery. That being said, I'm so frustrated! 3 weeks post op tomorrow and only down 8 since surgery! Grrrrr. I know everybody looses at different rates but sheesh! 8 lousy pounds? Still have another 75 to loose. Getting protein in, doing my best on the liquid. Very frustrating.

wow, if I had lost 35 lbs before liquids, I wouldn't of had to go on liquids. My surgeon requires 5% and I was at 9 not 12 so I had to do the liquids. if I had lost the 12, I would only of had to do it a few days before

I play the baritone saxophone in my adult community band, had VSG, had an esophageal hernia repair and was back to rehearsal two weeks to the day after surgery. I was definitely conscience of my breathing the first number or two but by the end of the 90 minute rehearsal, I wasn't giving it a second thought. I am also an instrumental music teacher and I have had no problems playing with my students. You will probably be given a breathing thing to work on keeping your lungs open at the hospital. Work that baby and you should be fine. I think you are suppose to use it for 6 to 10 days. I would try some gentle warm ups a few days out and see how it feels and increase it each day. Best of luck with your surgery. I'm less than three weeks out and feel great!

Wendy's chili is good and cheap! Had the same large container all last week for lunch and then some. Tastes just as good in the blender if you are still on puréed foods.

I'm also almost 3 weeks post op and your look so much better. I still have a scab on one of mine. And the one they had to make for my hernia repair is forever irritated because it sits right under my bra.

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According to my doc, nothing 30 minutes before and 60 minutes after and nothing during.

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How do you make that? Sounds good!

One night mine made all sorts of noise! Discovered it was the one shake I was drinking because it did it again the next night. Hasn't since because I haven't had that shake. Almost couldn't hear the tv!