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Marissa, while it's totally normal I think it's great to get counseling to help get your head to a more healthly place. Congrats on the weight loss. Shel in Kansas<br />Sleeved 5/21/13

Went bowling this evening. No problems except my lack of skill! Shel in Kansas<br />Sleeved 5/21/13

How soon after surgery can I go bowling? I'm three weeks post op. I remember being told not to lift more than 15 pounds (I don't use a 15 ball) but don't remember for what timeframe.My incisions have healed and I don't have any pain. I've gone through all material and didn't find anything helpful. My next post op visit is in a month and a half. Obviously I can call my surgeon but wanted to see what you all think. BTW...I'm exercising for 45 minutes a day without issue.

It will. Shel in Kansas<br />Sleeved 5/21/13

I was able to sleep on my side right away. I put a big pillow behind my back and one between my knees so I was well supported. Shel in Kansas<br />Sleeved 5/21/13

Proton Pump Inhibitor ...like Previcid or Ompreszole. Reduces stomach acid production. Shel in Kansas<br />Sleeved 5/21/13

How are you doing, Karnie? Shel in Kansas<br />Sleeved 5/21/13

Ice and you might try good quality fish oil...over time it can reduce inflammation. Clear it with your doc first. Shel in Kansas<br />Sleeved 5/21/13

Stay as busy as possible. Shel in Kansas<br />Sleeved 5/21/13

Mine were don't lift over 15 pounds for 3 weeks...then if it hurts stop. Shel in Kansas<br />Sleeved 5/21/13

I pretty suck at it, but still enjoy it. I'm happy if I break 100. Shel in Kansas<br />Sleeved 5/21/13

Called and cleared to bowl and ride bikes. Shel in Kansas<br />Sleeved 5/21/13

Yes, it's difficult, but worth it. My pre-op door consisted of four lowfat, low carb protein shakes a day. I followed it exactly and currently am three weeks post-op. I had no complications, very little pain. I was exercising 30 minutes a day starting day 3. I could drink all my water and get in all my protein since day 2. Some folk's have had nicks to other organ's while the docs wrestle with their oversized liver. Some had to go from laproscopic to open surgery. If you can't handle two weeks, how will you handle life after surgery? Believe me...you CAN do the pre-op without cheating! Take it one day at a time and keep as busy as possible to help pass the time. Do fun (non food) things. Exercise so you are as strong as you can be going into the surgery. I wish you the very best of luck.

I used Prevacid until my insurance stopped paying for. Omprezole is a generic PPI in the same class as Prevacid and works for me. I take 40 mg each morning (as directed by my doc). Need to wait a half hour after taking before eating.

You HAD to go there. Haven't suffered much in the way of cravings, but damn that sounds good. I'm 3 weeks, I can have popcorn with real salted butter, right?

Bought a used Nordic Trek elliptical from Play It Again Sports. Very happy with it and them.

Found this info regarding liquid Zoloft. http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=About_Medications&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=51&ContentID=66298

1.7 oz rotisserie chicken breast .5 c spicy Spinach & Cauliflower w/ Ricotta Shel - Olathe, KS

Was told to avoid anything carbonated. I miss my Diet Coke, oh well. Shel - Olathe, KS

Ultimately you should be able to...this blog is by a foodie that had bariatric surgery. http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/?m=1 Shel - Olathe, KS

Yes, but I've been told to accept graciously and just say "thank you". Still feels weird. Shel - Olathe, KS

Carby foods like bread, Pasta and rice tends to expand in your stomach which is why we're told to avoid them in the beginning. Down the road, whole grain pancakes and waffles may be fine in small proportions (with low calorie syrup/topping of course). :-) Shel - Olathe, KS

I'm two weeks post op and have an amazingly easy recovery thus far. No nausea or vomiting since day two. Have been able to use my elliptical since day three (sprained my ankle the week before surgery so hurt less than walking). Hubby says I'm more energic than before surgery. No food issues, but I do have restriction. Surgeon's office actually cleared me to have eggs/deli meat a few days early. My incision sites are a bit sore, but not bad at all (ankle gives me far more trouble). Could sleep on my side from day two. Only issue was a slight reaction to the tape the used for bandaging after the removed my staples (which was no big deal). Took off those bandage and put a little antibacterial ointment on the sites of the reactions and those are healing nicely. Shel - Olathe, KS