Jacqueline K

From what I heart caffeine can dehydrate you and potentially cause ulcers. My doc told me no caffeine. I have had some unsweetened iced tea when eating out (I make my own decaf at home) and don't think it hurt me as its so rare. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Good luck today! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

My surgeon only keeps his patients one night as well unless there is a problem. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I was told no flintstones. A chewable adult multi with Iron. I get mine from Celebrate Vitamins as that's what my surgeons office gave me samples of. There is a good liquid multi too be wellessee. I've seen that one at Walmart and Walgreens. 2 doses a day. calcium citrate chews- 1500 mg calcium a day. They want me taking the ones with D3. I do Calcet Creamy Bites. B12 - sublingual, shot, or nasal spray. I have chosen the shot. It's just once a month and hardly hurts at all. The sublingual tasted bad to me so I like this. Just once a month and forget it. Actually did my shot tonight so I'm good for a while. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I had tomato soup during my first week out and had no trouble. My plan called for liquids first week, puréed the 2nd, then soft foods weeks 3-4, and then regular foods after week 5. Everyone is different though. Maybe your pouch didn't like the acidity of the tomato? Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Had string cheese stick for dinner. Just didn't want any food. My sister just gave me my B12 monthly injection and now it's bedtime. Start to another week. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I still went the morning of surgery. I was terrified I would have an accident on the surgery table! I didn't but that stuff seems to never leave you alone. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Glad it went so great for you today! I can't wait for my moment too. I bet you felt like Cinderella at the ball. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Yes I am but don't talk to them much. I haven't made the surgery I've had public. No one knows apart from a couple close friends and family. I'm not friends with most of my former classmates so most won't have seen pictures of me in recent years. I suppose the ones I'm friends with on Facebook will see pictures as I slim down but this far I haven't changed my profile picture since I was pre op anyway. Not that active on Facebook for the most part. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

This is a wonderful story! I am hoping this is how my high school reunion goes. I graduated in 2005 so 10 year reunion isn't too far off. I'm down 60 pounds since my surgery- May 30. High school wasn't great for me. I was obese even then and had very few friends. I ate lunch alone hiding from everyone else either in the lounge or sometimes even in the bathroom as gross as that sounds. I didn't go to either of my proms and cried so hard about it. Most people weren't outright mean to me or anything though a couple were. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I was around 7 weeks out when I did shrimp. No problem with it- did shrimp cocktail. Haven't tried steak yet. I'm a little over 2 months out. Surgery was may 30 Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I also woke up in recovery after surgery with ice chips. They brought them constantly for me. Have drank ice cold since surgery and Popsicles too. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Yeah Disney has always been good. I'm planning a trip to Disney world next summer- even though I even now could fit in the seats it was always tough. All that walking in the summer heat was so tough! Next summer should be lots better. I do plan on taking a weekend trip to a six flags since I haven't been able to ride there in years. Last time I went to dolly world I was told I couldn't ride. I was mortified. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Good luck everyone! You'll all do great. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I'm well. Down 58 pounds now. Eating is going better these days. Right now having a couple Morningstar chicken nuggets with some whole wheat noodles and pasta sauce. Yummy! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

They gave me socks and even gave me Chapstick! All I really used was my phone charger and pillow. I wore home some pajamas and hugged the pillow on the ride. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Slice of eggplant - bought frozen already cooked. Cheese and spaghetti sauce. Little bit of wheat pasta and sauce on the side. Sitting ok so far. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Lean cuisine chicken parm for lunch Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I am just over 2 months post op and I'm still tired a lot too. I do notice some more energy during the day I guess but I go to bed so early and sleep like 10-12 hours! Not sure if that's normal or not. All my Vitamin levels are fine- just had labs last week. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Soup for dinner tonight. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk