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What a great inspiration to us all - especially us newbies who are just getting started! (5/28/14)

Krystal - I use the fit flex tracker - bracelet that tracks sleep as well and if you use myfitnesspal app - they synch together. I can't live without it and is worth the money! Let me know if you have any questions!

I was the 28th and did the swallow test on the 29th. You would think that they would be able to make that stuff better tasting. Mine looked like thick apple juice but tasted like what I imagine paint thinner tastes like. It was AWFUL. Thank goodness he let me chase it with some water. Started BM's that day also; although more liquid but at least it started soon. I heard walking helps. I almost feel lucky as I read others' posts about their pain and problems. It's been pretty smooth sailing for me. The gas in the shoulders isn't fun and I am trying to keep up with my 4oz of liquid per hour. Surgeon follow up on Tuesday so no vitamins til then. Can't wait to see what he says is the next step. Glad I am off of work this week as well. I may have a desk job but the thought of an 8+ hour work day just yet is NOT my idea of a good time. Hopefully the weather will cooperate this week so I can do some walking outside. I hope everything is getting better for you all. This forum has been pretty amazing!!

I have Cigna and they did cover my VSG. It's up to the COMPANY to choose if they will offer the coverage in their benefits package. I was with one company who didn't cover WLS or breast reduction then when the management changed - YEAH! WLS was covered 80/20 after a year of employment with the company and once you receive approval.

Hello, all! It's so nice to see how everyone else is doing and what is comparable and not - to my situation. I was sleeved on the 28th. Came out of it pretty nauseous for a couple hours after. Was afraid to move - in fear of hurling! Dilaudid was my best friend. It was an instant pain fix and I knew nap time came immediately after. Yesterday before I left the hospital they changed me to lortab - which tastes like your typical cough syrup. Nice to know that I spent $60 on my prescription bottle of it - only to not use one ounce. Pain was not really an issue. I have been pretty lucky. I am on liquid diet til my follow up appointment with my surgeon on Tuesday - then follow up with PCP on Wednesday. We will see what happens then. 5 incisions - I think they may have even used 1 or 2 from my gall bladder surgery years ago . Napping seems to be on my agenda a lot today. I am told to have 4oz of liquid every hour - can be a mixture of water and something else - yogurt, Popsicle, whatever - as long as it's 4 oz total to keep hydrated. Pain in my lower back right side just from being o it so much I think. Otherwise: same gurgling - liquidy bm's and all your other stuff. Just can't beeline it's here and gone after all the preparation!!

Well, day 3 post surgery. I have never taken so many naps in my life although I am NOT complaining! Having to remember to eat/drink 4 oz of liquid every hour is interesting. I know I get a little more tired after I have something besides water - like jello or yogurt. Same routine til my follow up appointment with my surgeon on Tuesday and my PCP on Wednesday. We shall see what the next phase brings. Anyone else have a post-op update?

No gummies!! I specifically asked and they said no - has to be chewable a. Gummies could get stuck (kinda like no more chewing gum) and cause some serious pain!! I would hate to see you suffer. Good luck! My surgery is 830am tomorrow - hospital at 630am. I literally live across the street from it so I am pretty lucky!

Good luck - tomorrow will be here before I know it!!

We're here for you!!

I know - it's funny how people feel so bad for us - ha! I tell them, "I have to get used to this as this is my new life" then they feel a little better. I have been around plenty of food and not having problems. We'll see Sunday when I take two nieces to a movie as I told them I can "watch them eat popcorn" - ha ha. During my classes - we were given a comparison chart that listed different types of chewable multi Vitamins and what all they contained. And for each one - if we took that specific one - what other vitamins we'd have to take in order to make the most of it. That was the one that you just need four of them a day and everything else is good. I don't want to become a pill popper if I don't have to. Cannot believe it's day 6 of liquid - which only means one thing - 5 days till surgery!!

Well - here we are at day 5 of the liquid diet. Dilluted tomato soup never tasted so good. I have to admit - it has been easier than I anticipated. I STILL haven't chewed anyone's arms or heads off - so that's a good sign. It's amazing the amount of support you get from people in your life. barbbcute - i THINK i added you as a friend - but being a newbie on here - I guess we'll see if it worked. 6 days and counting - we can say, "Wednesday is our surgery" - yikes!!!! I have found that the Multivitamins from Bariatric fusion are the best. They seem to have everything in them that we need so we aren't taking 15 pills a day. If you need information - please let me know. If you've never ordered from Bariatric Choice before - I can email you information and you can get money off your first order!! (of course, I get a little off mine as well!!) Let's help each other out here. I know I have had the best experience here in Omaha and they have been awesome with providing information - so ask away!!

May 28th here. Just had pre-op physical with PCP yesterday. Started liquid diet this past Sunday. So far, so good. Haven't chewed anyone's arm or head off yet. Ha ha ha. Liquid diet for me is protein shakes, Dannon lite & fit vanilla Greek yogurt, sugar free pudding, diluted tomato soup, chicken broth and cream of wheat. YEAH!! Now it starts where the excitement and anticipation is making it hard to sleep at night. Anyone need a surgery buddy for support?

One week from today. Pre-op physical with PCP was yesterday. Liquid diet started Sunday.......so far I haven't bitten anyone's head off. SO FAR!! ????. Not sleeping the best. The excitement it keeping my mind racing. Anyone who has had theirs - thoughts and feedback?