greensleeve

It's just a tool, it's not a miracle. I'm sorry they are being obstinate. This is why I only told my husband and my mother! Honestly I think there's some jealousy from your sisters because they think you are going to be smaller than them without having to do any work.

I don't know what my problem is. I have lost 27 pounds in two months and it's like nothing to me. I hate that I'm feeling so sick I can't even be happy about that! I can't even bring myself to take pictures. I kept putting off the before pictures because I just don't want to be reminded of it. I feel like my shoes are looser. I can see it in my face. But I have lost weight and regained SO many times I just can't even feel happy. Especially when I know I have so far to go.

Thank you! I'm glad I'm normal. I went to the dr today and I'm on puréed food for three weeks. So that's good. They said my heart was racing but I couldn't tell, so they had me do more lab work. I think I was just mad that they charged me $20 for filling out FMLA paperwork. Like seriously? That five minutes is going to kill you? I see that as being part of their service as a medical doctor. It seems so petty and low class to me. So I was probably just mad at them. I'm hoping that's all it was. I ate a quarter cup of mashed potatoes and I was full. Now that I'm eating more normal food, I'm starting to worry about over doing it. I guess everyone does.

What was yours like? I didn't like mine at all, I felt like a cow in a barn. There were like forty people in this huge room and I was in a lot of pain, they took a long time to get to me. It just didn't seem professional.

I'm feeling really down about not being able to eat real food. I have been hiding in the bedroom because I don't even want to see food. And I don't want to see people eating. I feel so crabby I just want to cry. I just want something with some substance to it. Just a few bites of eggs or something.....I'm dying here.

GNC has unflavored. I put some in broth yesterday and it was good.

Are there mods who can help get rid of trolls?

OMG! Too funny!

Oh that's really interesting. You should start your own thread. What is the process to get approved for the surgery there? I imagine it would be more of a lonely feeling in Japan. But again here in the US we are so overweight, and I feel bad for people who are overweight and those having surgery.

I just want to say to the pre-ops, it might be difficult for the first week. Please keep in mind it's major surgery, you know what you are getting into. Don't beat yourself up mentally by regretting it or blaming yourself. This is part of the process and everyone's experience is different. Just because something is difficult doesn't mean it's not worth doing!

It took me two hours to drink 15 ounces of muscle milk. It's tiring! I just put unflavored protein powder in some broth. I put in way too much the first time. The second time it was actually really good.

No you shouldn't! Good luck to everyone!

There are sick people who join sites and pretend to have the same issues and then spin really unbelievable stories; then feel great when people believe them. It's very common on pregnancy boards. It's also common on boards for people dealing with infidelity in a marriage. I've seen a few posts that made me go "huuuuh????" on here.

Thanks, I am just glad I can sip without feeling like I want to burp every single time!

I find it hard to believe but ok. I think that when you have major surgery you need to be very careful. Your body is dealing with anesthesia, which is tough for some. Even with expert pain management, the truth is that you either had your innards rearranged or a big part cut out. It's not like going to get a hair cut. I was happy to have nurses who monitored me and were there in case of complications. Not to mention there is no physical way you could get in enough Fluid the first day without an IV, much less while walking five miles in the heat. You would be so weak from the liquid diet and not being able to get much down.

Good for you!!!

Thank you! I am down 10 pounds since surgery on Tuesday. This is just unreal. Plus fifteen before that since my consult. For some reason I can't get my wedding ring off still.

Thank god it seems like suddenly I can take small sips and it just goes down without the burping and growling! I fell asleep for four hours and woke up feeling a lot better. I'm going to try gas X tomorrow! I just get frustrated reading about people who had no issues like they just went in to get their teeth cleaned.

Haven't had one in four days, but I don't feel like I need to either. I had surgery on Tuesday, is that normal when you are only getting fluids in?

How much miralax?

Thank you. I really am sick of the pain, it's enough already. I just would like to take one little drink without burping.

Guys I need help. I am in the worst mood, my incision sites hurt, every time I drink an ounce I burp and feel like my stomach is growling like crazy. When I take oxy it knocks me out and I can't be in bed all day or I won't get in enough Fluid and Protein. Right now I feel like ripping someone's head off. Is this normal? Surgery was Tuesday. When does the burping and growling stop???

Get some new clothes! Lol.

It was at the hospital, not outpatient.

You are a gorgeous woman in both! I can see the difference.