kimdlawson06

Good luck!!

Good luck!!

My suggestion is stay hydrated. I'm three week post op and I can eat puréed food but I've found I can only get down a tiny bit. I try and sip as much as possible and it makes a world of difference.

I agree. First 5 days sucked!!! I second guessed myself so many times!!! Suddenly by 6-7, I started feeling so much better. Went back to work after 10 business days. I'm 3 weeks post op today.

I have some issue. Thought it was the incision but learned it is the actual surgical site. Guess it makes sense.

From a 18 to a 12 in 10 weeks?! Wow!! Good for you!!!

I'm 9 days out and just really regained my energy! I know it sucks but I've found that hydrating was the key. I had a really hard time taking on anything for the first 4-5 days.

I've had decaf and hate it! I'm a daily coffee drinker and it's been hard. I'm in week 2 now and thinking about getting the good stuff!

Look at you go!!! That's a great idea. I've always been more concerned with how my clothes fit than the scale. Looks like you got this!

Had my surfer on Dec 31st and going back to work on Wednesday. Didn't have s nap today and I felt it. Plan to rest the next 2 days.

I'm pretty thirsty too. Had to resist the urge to gulp. I did a good job sipping liquids today but it's a constant struggle!

No, but I have had the dry heaves a few times. It was sooo painful on my incisions. Today I need to focus on hydration since that's been a huge problem for me!

Same here. Pretty rough first days. Really hard to hydrate and the pain around my larger incision is still pretty bad when I have to stand or get out of bed. My goal for today is to sip as much as possible!!

Well this is it! Check in at 5:00 am and surgery at 7:00! Bundle of nerves right now but no looking back. Say a little prayer for me!

Surgery went fine but I was in a lot of pain. My blood pressure was up so I had to spend 2 nights. Sill can't drink much but I'm feeling better each day. Can't wait to fill "normal" again!!

Thanks everyone. Just checked in. I'll keep you posted!!

Surgery in the morning. I'll keep you posted!

My original date was Jan 7th and I was completely prepared for that. Well, after calling bcbs fep and my surgeon's office, my date was changed to Dec 31st to avoid having to meet the new year's deductible. So now I have to travel to Mississippi for Xmas with my husband and kids, fly out to teach a residency the day after Xmas, fly back to Dallas on the 30th, and check in to the hospital at 6am on the 31st!!!! So now I'm faced with a liquid diet during Xmas and 4 days in a hotel without food! Luckily it's a great hotel and I was able to call ahead to the chef regarding dietary restrictions!!! I really hope I can do this!

Which brand are you currently using?

What a wonderful journey! Congrats!

Good luck!

Thanks! I sure will. How do I find it?

You are indeed a success, but I do believe that being healthy and not thin should be the primary indicator.

I pray for your continued healing. God Bless!

35 pounds is great! Congrats!