happymama2014

I'm trying so hard to do lots of things before next Thursday (surgery day). Not sure why I did not plan better. Trying to add extra insurance plans, update will, organize house, do heavy lifting that won't be allowed next month, organize clothes. I'm so tired. Want to deep clean the house since people will be staying a few nights but just decided to hire someone and go enjoy my life the next few days. Had my last steak last night probably for quite sometime. shakes all day then dinner of my choice. Tonight is pizza, tomorrow Indian food. I am starting liquids Sunday even though they are not required until Tuesday. So just enjoying time with friends and family and some meals out. Totally prepared for a change now. Been working toward this for months. Ordered a few more coffee sample packs (protein) since i gave up coffee, and some Soups with Protein, plain Protein powder and a few kinds of regular flavor powders. Packing my bag up tomorrow for the hospital. Getting a few extra blender bottles tomorrow and a ninja to blend my drinks in. Enjoying a day with my friend tomorrow getting wax, nails and lunch maybe massage . A day of pampering! Then Sunday six flags for my sons bday. By Monday am I will have nothing else to do but wait for Thursday! Super stoked!

Me too! My son is 7 and first I told him surgery because they did find a tumor on my liver last month then decided he will tell people I don't want so I just said they are going to look at my insides. @ nprcowboy Supplies-I got two months of various Vitamins required through my kaiser program. All but one is chewable or liquid but got them at walmart, cvs, online at (celebrate vitamins) to get it all. Don't want to worry bout crushing pills! I also ordered 2 kinds of Protein powder (flavored), 1 unflavored to add to Soup, yogurt, applesauce. Got a Ninja blender, food thermometer, insulated cups for sipping, blender ball shakers for on the go. Tummy binder, slip on walking shoes, gas x strips. From grocery, Jello, sugar free (sf) pudding, Popsicles, lowfat cream Soups, strainer, light and fit Greek yogurt, in chunky unsweetened applesauce, Cream of wheat. Some premade Protein Shakes for the on the go but just a case because I may not like em later! Try bariatric pantry. Got done samples and after surgery will order more things for the rest of the month.

I'm nov 6! Tried to create our own group but couldn't figure it out and the one already made didn't have all the people in it? I'm ready well kind of. Stacked for supplies but emotionally yikes!

1 week til my life starts over! Good, bad or ugly!

So today I have one friend who had the lap band and she says that the cut muscle was so painful she needed help getting up out of bed and had to sleep in her recliner for several weeks. She has a has been there who is ready to help at any time. She seemed very worried that I wouldn't have anyone here with me after two days. 1-2 days hospital then 1-2 days help at home. From what I've seen on here everyone seems fine after four or five days. Now I'm nervous that I didn't make their arrangements. I'm a single mom and we have two dogs that need taking care of in our house:( tell me what it's really like those first seven days home.

So today I have one friend who had the lap band and she says that the cut muscle was so painful she needed help getting up out of bed and had to sleep in her recliner for several weeks. She has a has been there who is ready to help at any time. She seemed very worried that I wouldn't have anyone here with me after two days. 1-2 days hospital then 1-2 days help at home. From what I've seen on here everyone seems fine after four or five days. Now I'm nervous that I didn't make their arrangements. I'm a single mom and we have two dogs that need taking care of in our house:( tell me what it's really like those first seven days home.

I was told together tablets and non time release then crush everything the first 6 weeks except the chewable a and liquids etc. personally I'm afraid to take the pills since we can just sip so I'm find with crushing them if needed for as long as needed .

People have plastic surgery all the time so why am i so worried about this? I'm so scared of a complication, I'm a single mom. If anything happened to me my poor boy would be alone. Dang why can't i stop worrying?

Thanks you guys. I don't have any property for a will and was not able to get life insurance so the only thing is gay would happen to my son. Sadly he has a dad in the state who sees him 1-2 times a year but he wouldn't let my mom have him and that is who he knows because she helps me with him after school. It terrifies me thathe could be sent to live with a man he barely knows. All because I couldn't do this on my own! Dang! It's done and happening I just gave to pray now for a positive outcome. Because he needs me! Thank you.

I know they stressed get a good night sleep. Yah right! Good luck!

I only really liked the cappuccino and the caribean cooler and only over ice but they do still have bad smell and aftertaste and I feel hungry right away.

Wishing I had life insurance! I tried months earlier and they all asked about any upcoming procedures surgeries so I couldn't get any. Makes me nervous since I'm a mom! That's the only thing I'm worried about , do e stupid comic action that might keep me from my child. Otherwise bring it! I'm ready to live again!

I am also Nov 6:) I had to do my preop Bloodwork a month before so I am not sure but I would assume good unless you hear otherwise. Normally admitting will call a few days prior to make sure everything's set

Totally felt that way anytime I did shakes that were low carb and when I did media fast they told me because it's low xsl, low carb, low sodium maybe my blood pressure was to low. They had me eat a few pickles?

Yes I have had a preop diet since I started the program in May which should consist of 1200 calories 3 meals all Protein first then veggie then complex carb then fruit. Basically eating clean no processed food. If you follow it then it's low fat. Low carb, low sodium, low calorie . Since this started for me in may I followed it most of each week and still allowed myself to eat some things I wAnted on the weekend or special outings. I've been losing but def not as much as if I had done it 7 days a week. They also want no snacking, no waster with meal etc. then 2 days before surgery it's liquids. My program wants people to learn to eat better not just a 2 week liquid diet right before surgery. I'm glad. I do replace meals now toward the end because I'm trying to become more used to just liquids but the really want us eating food not shakes until post op. My doc said he was happy with the 20 something I lost and I was glad because I know I prob dhould have list closer to 40:( Surgery is around the corner and I think I'm prepared now. Good luck!

Can anyone tell me how much good they are consuming 6 months and a year out? Are you able to eat more thans few bites if you go out with friends or the one who can only gave a few bites and puts the rest in a to go container?

Can anyone tell me how much good they are consuming 6 months and a year out? Are you able to eat more thans few bites if you go out with friends or the one who can only gave a few bites and puts the rest in a to go container?

Can anyone tell me how much good they are consuming 6 months and a year out? Are you able to eat more thans few bites if you go out with friends or the one who can only gave a few bites and puts the rest in a to go container?

Must be a different kaiser he is not in south sac .

You are welcome! My program has no real good for over a month which seems harsh but I'm sticking to it I want my new tummy healed perfectly. I've heard people eating real foods within two weeks. That scares me:) Here's to our new life's! ????

I'm going to post the docs as promised I can't figure out how to do it from my PC of course lol

My date is not until November 6 my son's birthday is November 17. Just trying to gauge how I might be feeling. He's only turning eight of course he's going to want his mommy to do fun things with him. Already planning an outing the weekend before surgery but want to know be gull of pain and grouchy all month! Plus I wanted to go to the women of Faith conference. Just sitting down mostly but it is all day. And I promised him a Kings game his bday!

Here you go.. post op.pdf stage 1.pdfstage 2.pdfstage 4.pdfstage 5.pdf stage3.pdf Hope they come through.

Omg it sounds horrible! So was thus because of reflux or your new tummy not healing properly? How can it be prevented?

When I get the headaches it's low blood pressure from no or low sodium. Check your bp I used to have to add in a pickle