Mrs.RRn

I'm 3 weeks today and at today's appointment he encouraged me to start swimming. I'll just have to break it to the hubby that he needs to buy me a pool-- Dr's orders!

Totally agree! I'm always craving meat now instead of carbs!

WTG!!! Awesome!

Thanks!

Thanks guys! I'll try Unjury next.

Ugg! That must be so aggravating. I've told my friends and most of my coworkers. Everyone has been super supportive. But.. The first person I told was a friend /coworker of mine. I thought he'd be a good first person to tell bc he is quite obese as well and is usually a very positive/ upbeat person. I was shocked and a little crushed when he tried to talk me out of it and had negative comments. But, aside from that, others have been supportive and encouraging (but I have kept it off FB). I just had to remember, although I was sharing this experience, the choice was personal. I didn't share for discussion, I shared out of joy.

I was just on clear liquids the day before ; and I had to take 2 bottles of Mag Citrate that evening. Other than that, my doc didn't require any other dieting.

I add a little unflavored protein powder to almost everything I eat. Can you do the same? Is that allowed?

Thanks!!

Y'all look great!!! Here's my 1 week photos. I'll be taking a new set next week.

Well they did stick a pipe in your esophagus 5 days ago. Lol. I think some soreness is ok. As long as its not real pain.

I do not. And I don't plan to.

I felt faint getting out of the tub yesterday. I had to sit on the edge for awhile before I felt better. It felt, to me anyway, like a blood pressure thing. Our bodies aren't used to this.

Click the down arrow next to your name in the upper right hand corner, and click on "my tickers".

I had a wrap done before my wedding day, and all it does is basically suck water from you. You do look temporarily a few lbs lighter. It was nice for just the day of the wedding BUT... It was kinda relaxing

Amazing!! Keep it up!!

I found small plates, bowls, and utensils to be very helpful. I also used a Ninja blender during puréed phase (I like the cup attachment for shakes), and blender bottles for shakes (the bottles w/ the sphere whisk inside).

This is a good place to start. Browse through to have an idea of what you'll be eating after, but always follow your DR's plan. Good luck!!! For me, my diet was : Week 1- Clear liquids - sugar free Jello, popsicles, Water, broth Week 2- full liquids- I started Protein shakes this week. I HATED the ones I originally bought, so I switched to Carnation Instant Breakfast no sugar added and I added unflavored Protein powder (isopure) and I had creamy Soups (no potato). Week 3- soft foods- I ate mostly canned tuna, tuna salad, chicken salad, and Greek yogurt Week 4- I'll be starting more solid foods on Tuesday. Basic rules--must drink 64oz a day, must have at least 60g of protein a day.

Beautiful! And congrats!

I used a Ninja. Worked well for me.

Liver is def on the right side.

It takes 30 minutes to 6 hrs. Honestly, out of the hundreds of times I've given magcitrate, I've never seen it take 6 hrs. Usually 30 minutes to 2 hrs. Good luck!

Did you maybe have tape around your incisions? I didn't have staples on my incisions; I had steristrips. But some people are allergic to the adhesive in medical tape. Hope this helps. And hope it clears up soon!

Just to update this topic: I was sleeved on 6/11/13. I did choose Dr Borland, and I've been very happy with my care from him, his staff, and the staff at the surgical center. Thanks for everyone's help. I would've never heard of Dr Borland without VST. The price was $ 9800 + $270 for preop tests (labs, X-ray, EKG).

I don't know if I necessarily dislike foods that I loved before, but I can say there's food that I don't want out of anger (that's the best way I can describe it). Like, my husband and I used to eat out all the time- hibachi fried rice was my favorite food group- now, I'm disgusted by the thought of it. I'm mad that I ate so much of it the past few years. Hopefully that attitude continues. But I used to think Greek yogurt was disgusting, and I eat it now...?? The thought of it having more protein makes it tastier. Lol