lisawach

Glad you're doing so well. I feel really good too. I've been on clears and protein drinks and yogurt and pudding. I also tried liquified cream of broccoli soup today and it was GREAT! My dietician said I could do clears and full liquids after the first few days. I'm doing ok with no problems - I just take it slow and small sips. I hope you continue to do well-isn't this great!

Can anyone out there tell me what "PB" is? I keep seeing it but don't know what it means. Thanks.

Bob- I am so glad to hear from you! I'm glad you're doing well-I knew you would! I didn't sleep in the hospital either and the care left a lot to be desired-they really didbn't know what to do with me but I got home and got a shower (which was WONDERFUL) and slept like a baby. I've been on protein drinks, lots of water, had some chicken broth last night and some jello. I even tried some yogurt and did great with that. I've been making the effort to get all my protein in. I'm really not too sore except where the port is but the doc told me that would be more sore than anything. So, that's it in a nutshell my friend. I'm glad you wrote and I'm glad you're doing well. Keep in touch and hang in there! I'll talk to you soon. Lisa

Hi- I'm really doing ok. I thought this would be much worse but the pain is not bad and I haven't vomited at all. I've done exactly what I was told to and I've been fine. Had some gas a couple of days but that's gone now too. I have to say the post op so far is not unbearable and early Tuesday they got me on the scale and 15 pounds was gone but I was on liquids 3 days before going in too...still not too bad. I wish you the best of luck-I'm sure you'll do great! Hang in and get back in touch and let me know how you're doing! Lisa

Hi Bob- I know you're in the hospital right now but wanted to let you know I got out yesterday. The surgery went fine and I'm doing great and hope you are too! I feel really good-just a little gassy but tolerating my liquids and yogurt well. I'm a little sore at my port site but not anywhere else at all-I was anticipating much worse I must admit. I hope to get to tal with you this weekend so I'll know you're ok. Please write when you can and God bless ya-you're in my prayers!! Lisa

Best of luck to you too-we can do this thing!!

Yep- I'm a little nervous but so ready to have my life back! The nutrition counseling was a GREAT idea and losing 58 pounds is wonderful! Good for you!! My doctor said any weight lost makes it a lot easier on the patient and the doctor. I've been on a liquid diet getting ready for the surgery-my doc said he wanted me to get my body kind of ready for the diet. It hasn't been as bad as I thought. I wish you all the luck on Wednesday and I'll be thinking about you and saying a prayer for you. Keep in touch and I'm glad you wrote-it will be nice to go through this with someone. Thanks very much. Lisa

I'm new here-just checking in-surgery is scheduled for 11-19.

Hi Bobbi-thanks so much! I started out so excited but I'm getting kind of scared now. It can't be worse than being fat and uncomfortable though. I really appreciate the words of encouragement and I hope you continue to do great! I'll let you know how this goes. Thanks so much for your response-it really helps! Lisa

It's great to hear that you're doing so well-I'm going for my band on Monday. Excited and scared at the same time!

Hi - banding is scheduled for 11-19 and I'm a little anxiety-ridden. I would love to be able to talk with someone while I go through this. I'm in ainesville-anybody else out there?