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Don't be nervous. You won't remember a thing and the cruddy part is short lived.

Best of Luck!

You look FABULOUS> So happy for you. You are a beautiful girl. Every woman should be able to rock a 'little black dress'.

Did you get a Rx for an anti-emetic? Like Reglan or Zofran? If not call your surgeon in the am and let them know....they can call you in a Rx. Feel better.

Your electrolytes may be off. Try some gatorade. See if that helps. What you are describing does not sound like a clot sounds more like an electrolyte deficiency. Are you taking your post op Vitamins? When you are laying in bed/couch do some ankle pumps and try to move about as much as tolerated. Feel better.

alrighty then

There are 3500 calories in one lb. So over the course of seven days... you can do one of the following 3 things.... 1. Eat 500 calories less per day x 7 days = 3500 calories... one lb lost!!! OR...... 2. Burn an extra 500 calories a day x 7 days (through exercise) 3. Eat 250 calories less per day and burn an extra 250 calories per day x 7 days You got this! Good luck.

That seems like duplication of services? Why can't they just get your consent to get your records from your current endocrinologist?? Or have you make and appointment with him? Doesn't make sense. I would definitely seek clarification on this matter. Maybe your surgeon overlooked that you currently have one.

I am only two weeks post op and they told me sips but I can and I do take several swallows of water at a time with no problem. I am damn thirsty! Is it possible to stretch your sleeve? If so, gingerly drink... no race horse chugging.

That is great! What a huge transformation in such a short time. Congrats. Whatever you are doing, keep it up! I bet you are thrilled!!!!!!!

Really shocked at how many ppl were cath'ed. Current medical trend is not to. Just increases risk of infection (UTI) and insurances will not cover hospital acquired UTI's anymore. Anyway.. cath or no cath... I don't think you should worry. It isn't pleasant to have one but it certainly is not unbearable. In fact, I asked to be cathed day after surgery. I knew I had urinary retention and the fact my bladder was so distended was causing me to have more stomach pain. I told the nurse what I suspected and he grabbed the bladder scanner and sure enough I have 850cc's of urine in my bladder. He called and got an order to insert a catheter and I was feeling great after. They took it out the next day before I was discharged.

acute severe pain warrants a call to your doctor. That is not normal.

Ten lbs that is great! I have to be out of the 200 Club by summer!

My greatest incentive.... Getting into all my 'skinny' pre pregnancy clothes. I converted a small spare bedroom into a dressing room. I am obsessed with it.

THANKS! I am obsessed with that room. There is even a bar in one of those cabinets... got the martini glasses and the shaker in it. Waiting til I can fit clothes and enjoy a cocktail then I will never leave that room. I used to be a label whore. Collected a lot of goods over the years.

Hi Melissa: Are you taking gasX and/or an anti-spasmotic such as Bentyl? GasX helps and the Bentyl was prescribed for me along with Prevacid. If you dislike shakes how about trying to make your own with Greek Yogurt? A cup of it has over 20g Protein. Remember that your body cannot absorb more than 30g at a time so even if you took a 60g protein pill only half would get absorbed. I also been eating cottage cheese. I buy the whipped kind... tastes the best to me... don't like the chunkier ones. I am sick of everything (with regards to food) right now and I feel your pain. You are freshly post op and those spasms of pain in your belly get better. I only get them now when I either eat something I shouldn't i.e.. carbs or I am reaching fullness. I really do not feel hungry but I feel I should be eating... force of habit I guess.

Nothing wrong with a little negotiation! Afterall.... you are sacrificing your privacy/confidentiality. I would present it like "I would love to do this because it is for a good cause... I am honored to have been chosen and I do not want to make this about me But...... " Can't hurt. Maybe they can wave hospital stay. I am sure you will have to still pay surgeon and anesthesiologists.

I am working on a shortened version.

I can't view it! Where is the gallery? I am to excited to see this!!!! Go to my profile and click on my photos. I made an album called dressing room. Thanks. Lemme know what you think This lame app may not be working for me when I click on your pic takes me to profile to see your posts but no pics option I hope to see it soon Yes... I hate the app.... I only come on here on my laptop.

I can't view it! Where is the gallery? I am to excited to see this!!!! Go to my profile and click on my photos. I made an album called dressing room. Thanks. Lemme know what you think

OMG... that is amazing and such great inspiration!!!! You look amazing.... CONGRATS! I am two weeks post op and praying to loose 50 before my bday in July!! Your success makes that goal seem very tangible! Hard to believe you have had such a radical transformation in such a short time. GoD love it! What are you doing besides running? Do you have any tips or anything to share? Would love to know. Again.... Great Job...Your determination definitely paid off> You look fantastic.

I tried to advance my diet too quickly b/c I was tolerating softs so well... I wasn't ready either. I am going to continue on a soft diet until I can't stand it anymore.

I have posted this suggestion in several threads. I cannot stress enough how AWESOME Organic Hemp Protein Hi-Fiber powder is. Everyone keeps suggesting drugs. This is all natural. One of THE best plant Proteins out there. Put it in your shakes. Three tablespoons is all you need. I put it in my first shake of the day. Been regular ever since and it is not painful cramping like what Milk of Mag or Mag Citrate, Dulcolax or any of those other drugs cause. I bought it at Wegmans Grocery store in health food section. Check out the website www.Nutiva.com Good luck.

the surgery itself is relatively a short procedure... about an hour. My surgeon does not insert foley. HOWEVER.... I required one after b/c a side effect of anesthesia is urinary retention. I had it and I knew I was retaining and I asked to be catheterized. They removed it the next day. I had urinary hesitancy for several days after but it finally resolved.... I hope.