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I have been craving some weird things too: eggs, meatballs, beets and asparagus. My guess is I am missing a nutrient found in one of these foods.

Thank you all!

Sugar free Popsicles, a variety of proteins, water bottle, pillows. In the hospital the only things I needed were lip balm and my phone/headphones.

Hi all, I'm on my first full day out from the hospital (surgery was 5/1, released 5/3) and I think I am doing well. Walking laps around my apartment hourly. Working on getting enough liquid in (docs and nutrition stressed this over protein for the first few days) and only needed my pain meds once so far today! I am uncomfortable from the gas but otherwise ok! How is everyone else doing? Highlights of my day were showering and getting off the couch by myself!

I stagger my meds. No way I could fit them all in to my pouch in one sitting.

I had a chest x Ray, met one last time with my surgeon, signed consents, had blood drawn and saw a pulmonologist. I also met with the anesthesia team.

I am off for three weeks. I have a sedentary desk job though.

I didn't come home with a drain (my surgery was 5/1 and I came home 5/3) and I've had no issues since. I'd love to know about hair loss too. Mine is starting! Eeek.

I...don't even have words. I am so so sorry this happened to you.

5 days. I didn't use a laxative either.

I did a liquid diet for about 14 days before surgery with the last day being clear liquids only. I was also given something called GoLytely which trust me made me go! I think it depends on the surgeon.

I had both. They took the catheter out the next day and my drain out before I came home. Neither were an issue for me.

I found mine at my local grocery store as well as Target.

Thinking of you!

Following so I can find when I'm on solids again!

@@dawnyoung872 I am doing ok! Was released yesterday and am working on protein and fluids. Just relaxing otherwise

Tomorrow! May 1!

My date is May 1, this Friday! Super excited and nervous all at once!

Hello everyone, I am new here and I am having gastric bypass this Friday, May 1, 2015! I am excited and nervous all at once. I'll give a bit of background: I have always been big. I have also always been tall. I was usually the tallest/biggest in my class throughout school. I played sports so that helped keep some weight off but I have been in plus sizes for as long as I can remember. I struggled with an eating disorder (binge-eating) for several years but went through an amazing program and have been binge-free for 10 months now. I tried so many different diets and ways to lose weight with no success. I finally decided in October 2014 to begin the process of getting ready for weight loss surgery. Thankfully my family and friends have been incredibly supportive! I received my insurance approval in early April and scheduled pretty quickly after. I am so thankful to have found this site!

Thank you for sharing @@SeahawksFan! I am actually a coach but couldn't get a grasp of what programs might be best for someone who's had WLS.

I am seeking a mentor (can be local - I live in Cleveland, but doesn't have to be). A bit about me: I am 29, married with no kids, and work as a social worker. I enjoy a variety of sports, music, tv shows, etc. and cannot wait to begin a new active lifestyle! I am also active in church and with my sorority's alumnae group and am in school working on a Master's in Public Health. I am recovered from binge eating disorder and continue to receive support for it. PS Sorry this was written like a personals ad...LOL.

I am shrinkthatgirl! I'd love new friends!