br3n143

I'm a little over 5 weeks out. Had my one month appt. and everything is good. 30lbs down! I haven't had "dumping" yet but I have had food getting stuck. OMG it's the most uncomfortable and very painful feeling. The worst one happened two days ago with some chicken. I thought I was going to die....it wouldn't go up or down and it felt like someone was stabbing me in the chest and back. I just have to remember to take my time and chew. I've been reading everyone's post and it seems like most everyone is doing good! Yeah I can't wait for fruits and raw veggies!

Hey all! Does anyone know of a good coffee creamer that will not cause "dumping"? I know it should be little or no sugar but what about powder verse liquid creamer???

Cool! Thanks everyone!

Praying for you! Hope you get better soon!

Hey all, I see I'm not alone in wanting to have not done this! I had to go to the doctors today because i was dizzy and faint. He told me I was dehydrated and needed to get more water in. I'm so miserable. Emotional I don't know how much I can take. All I do is cry and wish I hadn't done this. Physical I'm exhausted, having werid hot flashes (I'm 28), dizzy, and hungry as I've ever been in my life....and I'm hardly sleeping. Please I hope this gets better...

A jp line is just a drainage tube they put in after surgery. Very normal to have one because it helps drain excessive fluid. Feels very funny when they take it out, I had no pain.

Not in to much pain but Deffinatly feel the gas in back in hips. I can't believe I did it!!! No problems right now!!!

Waiting to go back to the OR!!!! Anxious.

IV in...blood thinner shot...pressure stockings on...anti nausea patch on....ready to rock and roll!!! But a little anxious!

So many mixed emotions... I'm ready though! Good luck and prayers to my other surgery buddies today! We made it!!! I will let everyone know how it goes as soon as I can!

Is anyone else trying to talk themselves out of this? The doctor said its normal but I just keep thinking...have I tried ever diet...is this right? I'm driving myself crazy!!!!

I have to be at the hospital at 7:30. Surgery will be around 9am!

I wish I didn't have to do the prep...my Sunday is going to suck! Blah

Pre Op today...all clear for surgery!!!

Hang in there! Praying for ya!

Pre op appointment tomorrow! I'm ready to get this done! Good luck to everyone going in tomorrow!

I'm right there with ya!!! My energy is gone and I'm really anxious about my surgery but ready!!!

I've been feeling the same way! I start my protein shakes on the 31st but at the moment I'm just eating what I want. My feelings are so mixed right now...one minute I'm ready and the next minute I'm not so sure! lol

I hope everything will work out ok. This "dumping syndrome" has me very worried. I don't want to get sick.

Having GB surgery on February 11th. I'm really nervous about everything.

Having my surgery on February 11. I'm excited but very nervous!