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I can't really compare the two, but I don't think it is that bad...at least for me. I have some gas pain in my left shoulder, but the most uncomfortable part is the exterior staples. IMO, this has to be easier than either an c section or any open surgery. None of my pain has been bad enough for pain meds after I was released from the hospital 24 hours after my procedure. When the nurse has you rate you pain...you know...1-10 and has emoticon faces...I wouldn't rate any of this above a 4 and way, way, way easier than natural childbirth ...actually even childbirth with meds. Although I can speak for anyone else, I hope this helped a bit.

Our pre-surgery numbers are pretty close. I had my surgery last Thursday and it was smooth as silk. I was pretty nervous beforehand and got even more so in the staging area immediately prior to surgery. I was terrified that something would go wrong and that my kids wouldn't have the kind of mother they need. Three days out, I'm not taking any pain meds but OTC Tylenol and feel good. I actually feel more energetic that before the surgery. You'll have wonderful luck too & surgery will be over before you know it. Then you mom can learn how much funnier a thin you can be.

I'm not terribly knowledgable about protein drinks, but do know that muscle milk chocolate is one of the few I can choke down.

OMGosh...I've been the same way. For the first few days after surgery I couldn't keep dry mouth under control. I started sleeping with a sugar free cough drop in my cheek and sipped every couple of hours on Water through the night. I hope yours gets better soon as it is a miserable feeling.

I love it! A similar thing happened to me about 8 years ago but in reverse...I saw a really fat version of myself across a store...sadly it was me.

Arts had great advice and I believe he is 100% right - focus on yourself and everything else will follow. I met my husband at work and had passing contact with him several times a week for over a year. He never once gave me a second look...until the day I dyed my blonde hair red. He saw me and immediately asked me out. Lol. I could be irritated that he didn't notice me earlier, instead I choose to believe that things happen when they are supposed to.

I had one during my surgery. My dr okay'd Zyrtec D I just had to miss a dose prior surgery and could start back up on it after..

I'm right there with you...I just checked in to the surgery center and praying we all do well.

YEA!!! Off the rack is great and fitted makes it even better. Congrats!

I had a similar experience, but fortunately I'd been lurking on the forums here for a while. Whoever coined the term "Never trust a fart" is my hero, because they saved me from pooping my pants several times already.

You look beautiful!

Congrats! We'll be under at the same time. From what I've read a couple of things you must take are gasx strips and a heating pad. There is a whole thread pinned on this under the pre-op forum. Good luck! It will go well for both of us.

I've only told my husband and best friend who lives far away. They are both very supportive but I know the rest of my family would not be. I love them, but I don't need the negativity about this. My mother is awful about it...when my father commented about how nice his mechanics wife looked since losing so much weight( she was sleeved) my mom pursed her lips and said "we'll she won't keep it off she goes back to her old habits."

I would donate only if my husband was on board with the decision. I don't defer to him on my every decision, but this one does effect him. There are a lot of hormonal changes you're going to experience during the process and they will effect everyone in your house. Good luck on your decision.

It will be easier than you think. During the first day I thought I'd die. By the fourth day it was nbd. My surgeon allowed me a 3 oz serving of solid low fat Protein daily if I can't handle the liquid only and I haven't had to resort to it. It's been nice seeing some pre surgery weight coming off.

You're probably right. One of my best girlfriends has always said she is big boned - she's not. I am small framed and always looked better at the lower end of the healthy weight range for my height. My goal is in the middle because I don't know how realistic it will be for me to get to the low end. I'll be very happy getting back to a healthy weight in general.

I'm not there yet, but my doctor clears us for soft foods at 1 week.

Frankly, I believe everyone can benefit from therapy. Especially when someone is making life altering choices or such huge changes it can help immensely.

I just got butterflies in my stomach for y'all. I'm excited for you and look forward to hearing how it goes.

I think everyone is different. You also have to consider your bone structure. People with a larger bone structure would probably look better at the higher end of the "goal" weight whereas someone with a small frame would look better at the lower end. KWIM?

There is a pinned thread giving reviews of tons of protein drinks & powders. It is in the preop forum.

Just go back to the way your supposed to eat and your baby will be healthy and you will lose weight. As long as your daily intake is 1500 calories or more of healthy foods your milk supply will grow with your baby. You don't need to eat extra you just need to eat enough, stay hydrated and nurse on demand.

It is a type of protein drink that is supposed to taste pretty good.

Yeah...I hadn't looked into what types of protein drinks to buy as I wasn't expecting to get scheduled so soon. Last night, I read the reviews of protein drinks and ordered some necter off amazon which will be here Thursday morning.