tlynn4love

Here's a pic of me before and after surgery

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5 weeks post op

Day of Surgery, and three weeks post surgery!

Your fine , I still can't get 16 oz of Water down and I'm almost 5 months out... It bothers me but I can drink coffee and unsweetened ice tea

The distinction between "can't have" and "shouldn't have" is an important one. Long term, the list of absolutely "can't have" is usually pretty short. In my case the only thing I've found is white rice. I've had it twice and experienced late dumping in the form of hypoglycemia both times. Hardly life-threatening but definitely unpleasant and I can live just fine without white rice.
As far as shouldn't haves, most doctors recommend against all carbonated beverages, foods high in simple carbohydrates (like white rice) and foods high in sugar content (like ice cream).
There are very good reasons for strict adherence to dietary guidelines for the first two years following bypass surgery. After that time, many folks "can" eat just about anything they want. But the long term success of any of the bariatric surgeries is dependent on the Prime Directive - lifestyle changes. So the real question is not what you can't eat, it's what you "choose" to eat - or not eat. It's about control, not denial.

going good. I am pretty tired but pain is not too bad.

Congrats. The first few days are the worst.

Congrats. I hope you feel well soon.

Surgery went well yesterday. Walked thtee laps in the hallway this morning. Just feeling sleepy and my belly is sore. To be honest. It still doesn't feel real. LOL. CONGRATS to everyone else who had surgery yesterday too !!!! We made it!

I used pain meds 1time .I used ice packs in place of meds it really worked,best $7 I ever spent on 6flexible packs.

I had surgery on Monday and feeling a lot better today on day 4, we will all be stronger in a month for sure.

Congrats welcome to the losers bench

Surgery went well yesterday. Walked thtee laps in the hallway this morning. Just feeling sleepy and my belly is sore. To be honest. It still doesn't feel real. LOL. CONGRATS to everyone else who had surgery yesterday too !!!! We made it!

My husband, David!!! :-)
He's been noticing that when I eat my tilapia fillet, I only eat half and throw the rest out. Tonight when I took the tilapia out of the freezer they were all cut in half! So thoughtful! :-)
Forget diamonds... it's those little unexpected things that he does make me feel loved! :-) :-) :-)

I'm so excited to go to my orientation seminar tomorrow. I'm fasting tonight cause they're drawing labs in the morning. Then the seminar and 2 support group meetings. I have an appointment with my PCP and the dietician next week for my second month of "weight management". August 22nd I'll meet with the surgeon.
I'm so ready but I'm struggling with my diet and exercise. I think I'm eating everything I won't be able to eat again. I know I need to stop eating junk and work on losing weight. I've done it many times before but it never last more than 3-4 months then the weight comes back plus some. Here's to permanent change! :-)

Alright!

See you soon! And enjoy your movie

Ok just got off the phone with hospital. Arrival time 7:30am. Surgery time 9:30 am
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IT is now officially 2:30am july 23..... surgery. Is on July 24..... breathe. Breathe. Omg omg. Lol...... u feel me fellow 24thers? Lol. Wuuuusaaaa

Oops! Sorry that came out in bold!
I guess she's not the only one freaking out today! <g>

Woohoo!!!!!

Got my ducks in a row!

My Kobo is loaded, I'm ready to go and the hospital just called with my OR time. I'm the surgeon's first case tomorrow morning at 8 am (have to be at the hospital at 6 am).

Can I hyperventilate now?

Just teasing, honey. I'm just as excited as you are and desperately looking for things to distract me.
Here. Have a paper bag <grin>!

In exactly two weeks to the hour, my life will change!!! I'm getting so nervous and excited and scared and happy and sad and crazy all at the same time. Anybody else feel that way??? I meet with the surgeon tomorrow and will start my 2 week liquid diet in the morning. I've got all my questions ready for him, I think...I'm going to ask about my cpap machine, gas x strips, visitors age (I have a 6 year old who will be devestated if he can't come see mom), what meds I need to bring to the hospital, do they expect someone to stay with me overnight...anything else I should be asking?

Augh!
I was fine until you started that! Now *I'm* going to hyperventilate.
Only one more sleep!

New beginnings, congrats and good luck!