Madelyne Bonthron

I had same problem could not stand the protein drinks. A friend of mine that had her surgery 11 yrs ago showed me wht she takes and i tried it and love love love it. Designer whey makes them and champion whey.. u can go online and buy it at vitashoppe.com. i have strawberry, chocolate and cookies and cream and the sugar is less then 2 grams. I swear it taste very good and if u dont like it they give u full refund and u dont pay for shipping

Thanks hun. Was lil scared to post the pic being worried people say how nasty i look but i thought about it and feel safe about posting the on here. Because we all in same boat

I just did a before and after pic i am post op 5 wks. So its not an extreme different but i can see alot of improvement. [ATTACH]39149[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]39150[/ATTACH]

Amazing you look so beautiful

Good for you girl way to go

Wow u look amazing. Also how did u do your pics split images? I love to do mine like that

Well i had my surgery Nov 19 2013. I had tried so many times to lose weight and i gain it all back. So the last straw was when i lost 40 lbs dieting and gain all back plus more with health problems. I had plus 3 pitting edema and heart would feel like it wanted to jump out of chest. Doctors told me losing weight was good but gaining it back put to much strain on my heart. So this surgery gave me second chance and to feel alive again. I am only 32 yrs old with 5 awesome kids and hubby. Now i feel like i have so much more energy to play with them. Also now i will be around for them. So thankful for this life saving second chance...

Thank you guys.

Congrats... you will love it. I also could not wait.. so glad its over and on path to better things

Hope it helps good luck tomorrow

Actual having bloody drainage is normal. Has your doctor started u on antibiotics? It sounds like you have a infection. But i am not a doctor so dont get scared because right antibiotics do wonders. Foul smell and color is indication of infection. Have your doctor look at it. They will probably take a sample and send to lab. Like i said i am not doctor but i would not wait on it either. Better be safe then sorry.

Okay i know this may sound like stupid question but how do you do before and after pics on same photo like spit photos is it a special app?

Thanks i will try that

Glad u feel better. I know with me one day i can tolerate something and next day i can't, .. my new stomach has mind of its own

Was it always that color when they put the drain in? The only reason i ask is i am a surgical nurse and have patients with drains all the time

What color is the drainage? Also how much drainage are you getting out? And no wont hurt to have removed

Sorry u got sick.. not sure if that is dumping but i also cant tolerate certain foods and get sick very fast.. hope u feel better

I can only take in little less then 1/2 cup sometimes only 2 bites depending on food

Its normal to be worried i had my surgery nov 19 2013. You can sit and lay whatever way makes you comfortable and it wont cause damage. Your body will let u know if your not comfortable. As far as coughing it is still good idea this early on to split your stomach with a pillow to help reduce strain on your stomach merry Christmas hope this helps

I just went on amazon and i cant find the book for end with over eatting can someone email me what it looks like please bonthronm@yahoo.com

Merry Christmas to all

I use protein shakes from designer whey and champion whey i went online and bought it. Vitashoppe.com.. my friend that had surgery 11 yrs ago introduced me to them. And so happy she did cause i cant stand stuff that taste gross. I love the cookie and cream one along with many others and like 1-2 g sugar comparied to some others

I agree dont advance to soon. Your body is still healing. Sometimes i also thought i was hungry but what it was i was needing more fluids.

I been told i should be taking in least 1000 calories. I get in maybe 600 cals in a day. I can only eat like 2 tablespoons and feel full and cant eat anymore. I have no problem taking in liquids that goes down easy but foods different story. My surgery for the sleeve was nov 19.2013. So just over 4 wks. Just wondering if others are having same issue

Thanks girl for your advise i appreciate it alot.