No game

You are right there are a few Drs. In Mexico that let you eat real food until the night before (like Amanda's) but if yours tells you to do pre op liquids for a couple of days. No big deal you can do it! As a matter of fact I'd rather be on liquids at least a few days before surgery and know that my stomach was empty and prepared for the surgery.. Did she say what she wanted you to do?

Never would I touch one of those! No I've never broke one of those opened and with glee stuck my tongue into that creamy middle!!! Lapping up the sticky gooey goodness... Hey speaking of which its almost Easter!! ***grabs keys runs to car***

Umm are those appetizers on that other plate OTR??? Hehe

**** if you two are slow,,, I must be going backwards!!!

Hehe you got to laugh or cry! I should know because I'm the "real" slow loser, oh and thread killer! Watch, its my ugly mug at the end of a lot of threads!

I keep coming back to this thread because it hits home in so many ways.. It means a lot to me when there can be an honest and open conversation about it internal struggle over food.. I hope that all of us at some point feel safe enough to come here and talk about this topic and help each other out.. This is a subject that many people in my "real life" cannot understand.

**comes running in*** I've got the stick! Where's the dead horse???

I don't think you should worry.. Many people are cleared for all foods after a month. I would say that when you try a new food try only a little and see how it "feels" if you tolerate it well then it should by ok, your stomach at six weeks is pretty much healed (between 4 and 6 weeks) . If you want to go easy then I would suggest not eating to many raw veggies for a couple more weeks though...

Well at a month did your doctor clear you for all food? If so , it should be fine.. Actually more people have more trouble with the actual salad More than anything else!

My advice?? Throw it away! Really I hate that stuff! And if I have to go through great lengths to cover something up (yes I'm lazy) its not worth it to me! Nasty stuff!

My pet peeve is when I read someone complaining about other people complaining...

I feel it's important to tell your story! I'm glad you did. I think that you should take it a step further and tell the doctors that you dealt with also. So they can be aware and perhaps improve! Just because you are in Mexico doesn't mean you deserve less than.. On the "untold story" thread a woman told of seeing a hospital worker "meditating" himself between his fingers with a needle! This is scary because others tell of asking for pain meds and not getting them because some nurses don't "Understand" what they need.. It's more likely that they have a nice little side business going with other employees. Tell! Complain! When you are out and feel safe to say something call and tell them! I'm sure it's not ok. And if its brought to the surface there is a good chance it can be fixed

I applaud you for opening up and and telling us your struggles... It's a point that I try to relate to people. We did not only eat because we were "hungry" most of my consumption of food was to soothe and "heal" myself.. This is the hardest part of the process especially when you can start eating more!! I've gone to therapy for years on this subject and I recognize it for what it is. But that does not mean that it's "cured" Laura

Martin we've all seen your "pa" In honcho magazine!! Old news

Ummm... Now to name the show... Biggest loser celebrity apprentice? Or so you think you can be martins pa? Or how about Rupauls drag race.

Martin I read in the tabloids today how you threw Your cell phone at dean because he bought you the wrong mc cafe drink! b***h he's gone!!

I'm still looking at it!!

Hey Martin I was tooting your semi truck horn before you!

It's been worth it to me. I know you are scared, its a normal part of the process..just know that even with the slight adjustments some of our bodies go through the health benefits are worth it! Now get some rest, you have a big day tomorrow

Hehe... MrsG, my man hoarding days are done! I hereby bequeath all the men I collected to you! Except the gay one oh and the bald headed Aussie !

Thanks Nicole hopefully I will have more pep in my step soon! I think that's my biggest complaint is that I feel tired all the time! I wonder how many people feel tired after this surgery or if I'm being a big baby!

Bud???why not go all the way and say bud light!! Hehe... Iggy I must be sick because I think I live you tonight!

LOL... leave it up to you Iggy !! I don't know if I could find a beer refined enough for my palate though

I never thought about Amy:) but I will do some reading on that tonight! Thank you I like the green juice idea too I had a friend make me some not to long ago and I have to say it really perked me up!