karencaper

One more thing. (Surprise) Don't forget or hide this good man. but do consider mourning the loss of the husky man. He has had many pains and fears over the years. Love him but don't forget or be mad at him. Forgive him and love him.

You are very welcome jdc121975. I'm like you - want all the details and the plan!!! Great news the dr eased your mind! Catheter scared me too but they put in when you're asleep. Wake up and guess what? You don't gave to get out of bed to go to toilet! Oh wait! You're a dude so that wouldn't be a problem. Roller coaster was NOT possible for years but it was on my "Conquer List". We now have MEMBERSHIPS to Six Flags and I ride everything unless it makes me barfy. I was able to fit at 250 and I'm 5'11". Great news about meds!!! The only thing I have problems with is high BP. Dangit. I cannot agree with you more about the operating table changing you and THIS man ceasing. You are right. Things I've learned or had to practice! Society just looks at me as "normal". Not the big sweaty girl with the constant red face. Not the girl they hope they don't get sat next to on the plane. Not the girl they have to make extra room coming down the hall. Not the girl who might break that chair. Not the girl who should NOT order that food. Just normal. So I've learned to look at people. Speak up. Chat. Not try to be invisible. Get out! Participate! Engage. Normal.

Dibaby44 do t be discouraged because I promise the weight will keep dropping. I can say don't be hard on yourself when you slip or slow down but I know we can only conquer those feelings with our own personal passion and courage. Which I believe you DO have! Food is an addiction and it will always be lurking in the dark. When it shows its head and you slip you HAVE NOT failed. Dust it off and carry on. This choice of rearranging our guts requires us to pay attention. Be proud of your decision. Be hopeful for good health and new joys in life. Found and the ones to be discovered. you are on the right path!!

Water goes down easier when it's cool and not COLD. Why so much water? Prevent dehydration. This is advice they tell Everyone for any procedure and general health. Makes you feel full. Helps with bowel movements. Which is something you will have a lot less of and much denser due to no slippery foods! Take benefiber(unflavored) every day to help with this.

I am 3 years post op and this is the most honest real post I have ever read. With exception to the "Man part" , you hit every nail on the head of reality and true worries many/most people fear. Including my own. My friend you have 2 things needed for success - passion and courage. With those 2 you will get thru this and shine on the other side of surgery. The tube. My worst fear. Apparently I have a low tolerance for pain.... I didn't want something hanging out of my body and draining !!! There was no pain where it's going in. There are little pieces of surgical tape covering where it goes in. Don't look at that part! They will show u how to drain it. When u see that junk come out u will be glad it's not staying in!! When they finally remove it. It's quick and feels like a Water hose coming out but NOT painful. No bleeding. 1 word of advice. They should provide a large safety pin. Keep it pinned to you underpants or something. When moving around and standing DO NOT DROP the drain. It's shorter than the distance from entry to ground. Gravity is not your friend. Hold on to that sucker. Nutrition and quanties. I used to try and follow our post group nutritionist and measure and go buy every thing she suggested. One day the SURGEON was our gust speaker and suggested we stop eating meat and go vegan. Huh? I decided to listen to the people in the GROUP as to what worked best for them and became a saner person. Here's the thing. You are so analytical the post eating style YOU design is going to be perfect for you! Buy high end not cheapo Protein mix. If you have HEB grocery store buy MOOTOPIA milk. Low carb high protein. Best broth is Campbell's condensed chicken or beef. It's very rich in flavor. Quantity - DO NOT GET DISTRACTED or you will eat too much and have to throw up. You have no sense of fullness -ever. Density will fill you up faster as well. Stringy meat is much harsher than ground meat. Forever. Saliva. Will top off your pouch and drive you to throw up. So don't get distracted by taste or conversation etc. Stay focused and measure portions. Do not drink 30 min. Before meal or after. Do not drink during. I started drinking with meals and was able to eat 3 times more. NOT GOOD. went back to not drinking and threw up 4 days in a row. I was eating too much. Got my ass back on track. Dumping. Different things cause different people to dump. Learn yours. Listen to others and go lightly on those things. My worst surprises - any milk has HIGH sugar Content. Agave nectar. Any mixed drinks. When dining out ask questions about sugar in dishes. For me, I'm a grazer. I chose this surgery for its CONTROL over me. No going off the wagon or there are cpnsequences. Sex. I was single until 1 year ago. I'm 51. No sex for 12 years. Now I'm a BEAST. freedom!!!! Your day us coming my friend. Take it easy for a few weeks and look out dear wife. Your self esteem is going to SOAR. There are so many worries pre surgery but go to group, stay active with forums, make smart decisions for yourself, listen to what folks say and filter for what's best for YOU. Weigh once a week, keep a food journal, take selfies!! And start planning your adventure vacation for early summer 2016. YOU are going to do and be AWESOME. Karen 350 / 175. 5'11"