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Great news!!!!

That's so good to hear/read! I'm praying it just keeps getting better for you

I still haven't found one shake I like. I just choke them down so I get my protein. I might try the samples from vita lady I've heard so much about. Just to see if there's even one I might like. I can't stand the peanut butter flavored stuff. Does pb2 actually taste like peanut butter? I'm probably going to order some unjury, I've heard some recipes that sound good (like above). I'm determined to get the daily recommended amount of protein. I work so much and have 2 small kids, the shakes and drinks are the best way to keep me on track.

Praying for some relief for you! I'm sure it will all be worth it. I wonder if they how they didn't see your stomach had moved before? That's crazy! But, hopefully this means you'll be able to get back to a normal life

Hang in there Becky!! You can do it!!

Praying for you!!

I too was leaning towards the sleeve at first because it seemed less invasive and I didn't like the idea of rearranging my intestines. But, after talking with my surgeon and thinking it through, I went with bypass. The biggest reason was the success rate. While the sleeve is showing great success so far, it hasn't been around long enough to show long term results. Also, there seemed to be a lot more room to fail since it isn't quite as restrictive as bypass. For me, I only wanted to do something this drastic once so I better go all the way. I think the sleeve can be very effective for certain people. I just don't think I'm one of those people. The fear of making myself sick by eating something I shouldn't, will definitely help keep me on track long term. Seeing all the angles might help you choose, but you know yourself. Maybe try making a list of pros and cons for each option. That might help put it into perspective.

I don't know if you can do this, but I had a heating pad with me at the hospital and it seemed to help ease some of the gas pain for me. Also, gas x strips.

End of day 4 post-op...still doing well. Have only had one bout of nausea so far, on Wednesday night. Woke up at 2 am to use restroom and I must have gotten up to fast because I got that clammy, sick feeling. Laid back down and felt better instantly. Gas has been moving through and feeling a lot of relief there. Went shopping on Thursday, which wasn't too bad. I had my dad drive me and I think I walked for a good 30 minutes. Might have been pushing it, but I didn't feel much pain until the end. Took it easy today though. I'm afraid that I'll push myself too hard because I feel good enough. I have to remember my insides are still healing. Felt a little irritable this evening. Partly due to a headache and partly due to wanting real food. But, I realized that I didn't feel hungry. It was just that nasty head hunger. Got through it though. All in all, kind of an uneventful couple of days. Which is a good thing! Still putting out my "smooth recovery" vibes to all you pre-opers!

Yay!! Will be praying for you!!

update...was released from this hospital this evening. Probably would have been released sooner if not for a miscommunication between my surgeon and the hospital. To be honest, I think he flat out forgot to leave my discharge instructions. That's a downfall with these great surgeons. They get so busy, they don't remember everyone. I guess as long as he remembers what he's doing in the operating room, that's all that really matters to me. Anyway, I started getting gas pain pretty bad. I didn't feel it too much until it moved down into my bowels and now just sits there. Walking a lot, but so far not much relief. The pain meds are keeping that pain manageable though. That's my mission tomorrow. To "break wind". Lol! Sorry if tmi, but they say that's a good sign that everything is moving along. Just took my first dose of the prescribed meds I filled for when I got home. For the first time I felt like I might not be able to keep it down. I managed though, thank goodness. Can't imagine what pain it would be to have to throw up in this condition. So far, not a moment of regret. Just going to keep taking it day by day. Hoping sharing will help others. Time for a nap

I hope so too April! Best wishes to you :-)

Looking forward to reading all about it Becky! This forum has definitely been helpful :-)

I wish you all the best Becky! I've read some of your posts, if anyone deserves a break, it's you! I'm pulling for you :-)

Thank you! Good luck on the rest of your journey! I look forward to reading your progress :-)

Are you pre-op? If so, I have my fingers and toes crossed for you!!

I'm right there with ya! In the waiting room as I write this. Good luck to you!! It'll be the best birthday present you can give yourself! A brand new life! :-)

Thanks! That's very helpful info :-) I appreciate it!

I am so confused by all the protein choices! I just finished a bag of Bariatric advantage vanilla protein powder and it was not good. By then end I was choking it down. I want to try something else, but I'm afraid to complicate my recovery. (Surgery on 7/29) I guess it would be easier to figure out which protein products I should NOT use post op? Any, ideas? My surgeons office seems keen on Bariatric advantage so I'm afraid to even ask them (doesn't mean I'm not going to though.)

I'm July 29. Super close now! I wish you guys the best! For some reason I'm really calm the last day or two, which is unusual because I'm pretty high strung by nature. Hoping to keep the calm so it helps me recover. Stress can't be good! Sending calm vibes out to you! :-)

I know there is no way to predict how my surgery or recovery is going to go. I'm just one of those people who likes to hear all the angles. For some reason it calms me. I feel like it prepares me for the worst case scenario and keeps me hopeful for the best. hope you all feel better soon!

I went through the exact same thing! I had convinced myself that I wasn't THAT big. I started realizing how bad it had gotten when I started having to buy 2 and 3X clothing. The worst moment was when I saw myself (or rather didn't at first) in a group picture. I was looking where I should have been in the picture and was so confused that I didn't see myself and then it dawned on me, I was the big fat girl on the end! How did I not even recognize myself?! Horrible moment. My last straw was when I went on a cruise and on top of just barely fitting in the seat on the plane, I was mortified when I went zip lining and they had to give me an extra harness to hold my weight. Point made!! Lol

I'm having RNY on the 29th. I'd love to hear (read) how all of your recovery is going.

I think I just had a moment of panic due to surgery being so close. Coming on here and also talking with friends and my surgeons office, I feel much better now. So thank you :-) it's all just overwhelming.

I thought I was prepared for this kind of "trying to talk you out of it" discussion. I definitely need to speak to my doctor or surgeon before I make any rash decisions. Is it normal to be this afraid?