dmk951

Hi, I just had my surgery on 10.16.12 so I am about 5 weeks out. It was a blessing that I did not have anyone telling what to buy as I would have spent it on things I did not need. However saying this I have purchased some food items as I move along. The ONLY thing I would get is a small fork, knife, and spoon. Buy some cheap baby spoons. I bought the use and toss but don't toss just wash them in the dishwasher. I also purchase small custard bowls. You can't drink and eat at the same time so maybe you should not buy small glasses. Okay You have desert plates, your little spoons and a small set of utencils. That was all I needed. I call it my Barbie dinnerware. Because you do not drink a 1/2 hour before and after I would suggest you use a regular glass but REMEMBER to SIP, SIP,SIP! No big hits of fluid. I found it very uncomfortable to take a large drink of liquid. So I sip all day long. I check my skin to make sure I am not dehydrated, and watch the color of your urine. If it is dark you are dehydrated. Urine should be almost clear if not a very pale yellow. Maybe this is TMI. I wish you well, and no matter what you will be pleased with your choice. Take care Dorian from New Mexico USA!!!

PS Remember to walk walk walk this helps the gas and moement Bye Dorian

Hey, All you need to worry about is getting the sugery and moving on with your life! Remember, all pain passes after surgery. The first day I didn't really care about anything I was so out of it. The second day all I wanted was to take a bath. Third day all I want to do is go home. The drive was a bit crazy as I had so much gas...due to the surgery. It was a 6 hour drive home. Ouch! but as you can see I made it! With a few bumps in my road I am now about 4-5 weeks out. I will not say that it has been an easy road, but a road that I needed to travel no less. As you adjust physically, you also adjust mentally. It is different and a new way of life but you can do it! The rewards outway the the beginning steps. I started at 324 and at my last weigh in 2 weeks ago I was 280. None of my cloths fit and I am loving it. I believe this was a gift and that I could not do it any other way. Please get on Youtube hook up with a local support group, but most of all set a goal of not throwing up food! As my Doc said " if you are following the plan you will not get sick. I haven't gotten sick. Eat slowly, and chew, chew, chew. STOP before you feel full. When I say to myself "Just one more bite I STOP and put the spoon or fork down. Sip on water and take the vitamins. You'll be cool! I have to be honest the ride home was a bear and I said to my husband "What the f---! did I do! Mind you I hadn't had any of my normal meds like PROZAC so I was not normal. Each day gets better and better. Have fun with it and laugh at the changes in your body! I call myself the JELLO woman and dance around the house. Way too much fun to be serious. It's all in the ATTITUDE! Good Luck to you, and if I can be of any help you know where to find me! Remember this too shall pass and when you are a few weeks down the road you will look back and it will bring you to tears ....of joy and greatfulness. Take care Dorian in NM