julbel721

@@edie091371 Did you have the sleeve or the bypass? I had the sleeve so that might have something to do with why I can get down more at one time.

@ I'm getting cabin fever and want to get out and go get some Christmas shopping done. Most of the gas is gone...thank god. Every day I'm getting back to normal. I've realized that I can actually drink 7oz at one time so getting my fluids is so much easier now. I've been working on the same 16oz of a PBFIT and banana shake for the last hour. My first day home I was only measuring out 4oz at a time so getting fluids was really bad that day.

Thanks @@edie091371, I'll have to get out this house and go buy one.

@ I'm getting cabin fever and want to get out and go get some Christmas shopping done. Most of the gas is gone...thank god. Every day I'm getting back to normal. I've realized that I can actually drink 7oz at one time so getting my fluids is so much easier now. I've been working on the same 16oz of a PBFIT and banana shake for the last hour. My first day home I was only measuring out 4oz at a time so getting fluids was really bad that day.

@@julbel721 also try a memory foam wedge pillow. I got mine at Bed bath and beyond. Made a huge difference! !

@ I'm getting cabin fever and want to get out and go get some Christmas shopping done. Most of the gas is gone...thank god. Every day I'm getting back to normal. I've realized that I can actually drink 7oz at one time so getting my fluids is so much easier now. I've been working on the same 16oz of a PBFIT and banana shake for the last hour. My first day home I was only measuring out 4oz at a time so getting fluids was really bad that day.

@ I'm also 4 days out today and I want something soft so bad. Some canned tuna fish or scrambled eggs would be so great right now. Also it's really annoying making a full dinner for my 10yr old son who eats about as much as I do now and a separate shake/smoothie/broth for me.

I agree I am not on Facebook! I love our October group and it seems to get derailed by FB group posts. I am all about support and groups but I agree with Edie. Hijacking this thread is not the way to do it. Create a thread and I am sure you will find many participants that are interested in joining your group.

@ I'm also 4 days out today and I want something soft so bad. Some canned tuna fish or scrambled eggs would be so great right now. Also it's really annoying making a full dinner for my 10yr old son who eats about as much as I do now and a separate shake/smoothie/broth for me.

@@pyra28az if you have followed this thread then you should have seen the great live and support we have for each other! This site has been a saving grace for me and I know for many others. I support your desire to create your own support system but you don't have to encourage people away from this site. Post one or two times about your support group it even ever do often. All I am saying is that flooding this site that we love with invites over and over again is a little frustrating to me. Just my own personal opinion. No one elses. I personally want everyone to get all the support they need!

@@werryd I never meant that anyone should leave the group. And my obviously insensitive comment was not directed at you at all. I sincerely apologize. I was a little frustrated that every time someone would post a comment or a question, someone else would post saying please join our secret group. The first time it was posted i thoght, "well that is sweet, a November group will get started . And hopefully it will be as awesome as this October group!!". But then after each additional comment it was posted again and again. So much so that I felt this was becoming the center of this thread rather then the great advice ,comfort and support we give each other. I am sorry if my comment was offensive, it was merely frustration because I so enjoy this thread and felt a tinge of disappointment when I would get notification of a new message only to come find it was not someone posting a question or comforting word. I honestly did not mean to cause a big deal.

@ I'm also 4 days out today and I want something soft so bad. Some canned tuna fish or scrambled eggs would be so great right now. Also it's really annoying making a full dinner for my 10yr old son who eats about as much as I do now and a separate shake/smoothie/broth for me.

Lol...I kinda feel like we are being spammed!!

@ I'm also 4 days out today and I want something soft so bad. Some canned tuna fish or scrambled eggs would be so great right now. Also it's really annoying making a full dinner for my 10yr old son who eats about as much as I do now and a separate shake/smoothie/broth for me.

I'm day four post is anyone else just want to eat something small?? I'm supposed to be on a liquid diet for two weeks. And I'm just tired of the Protein Shakes. Grrr

Well I made it through surgery. Thank you to everyone who suggested Biotene...it's been a real dry mouth saver without putting extra fluids in my new pouch. Pretty much slept off/on all day yesterday minus the 20 laps I walked yesterday and the 10 so far today to help with the gas. It's looking like I might go home today!!!

I wanted to share something I find sweet- I've been divorced a bit and have never had trouble w/ dating. But..after ending a long term r-ship last winter I've not dated much at all waiting for this journey to start before putting myself out there so to speak. Well....I met a wonderful man unexpectedly and I'm having surgery next week. So, I briefly stated that I was having 'abdominal' surgery and didn't say much more. He asked about my pre/post op and I shared briefly my eating will come back in stages. After a few dates he went on to say how much he enjoys our time and hopes that we continue even though I will having a surgery. I agreed, but asked for his patience etc. He then, very politely, asked if I was having a gastric surgery. I was a tad stunned....he went on to say his very close friend has recently had it and my pre/post op sounded similar. So..I let it loose and shared my story- I had nothing to loose really. He was incredibly genuine in his understanding and supportive (as he is a very fit man I was nervous). I almost cried. Here is someone I hardly know, who is fit and used to dating 'barbie girls' so to speak and he was accepting of me as I was. He wet on to say my smile, intellect, and personality are what he was drawn to and my 'body' wasn't what he was most concerned about.
I know this was a long post...but I just had to share. It's really boosted my confidence and knowing my weight loss journey is truly about myself and not caring what other think

I haven't weighed in since the saturday before surgery. I'm doing a lot better today than 2 days ago. I try to sip constantly and really schedule eating, which has been a battle because I go to school fulltime and keeping a Protein Shake cold is hard. I'm still on shakes and haven't transitioned to any other foods but I do have broth and Jello if I need a flavor switch. I walk constantly but plan on going to the gym tonight to get on a treadmill. Today I'm going to try to get some protein20 which will help me get to my Protein goal a lot easier and worry free. Sent from my SM-N915P using Tapatalk

Well I made it through surgery. Thank you to everyone who suggested Biotene...it's been a real dry mouth saver without putting extra fluids in my new pouch. Pretty much slept off/on all day yesterday minus the 20 laps I walked yesterday and the 10 so far today to help with the gas. It's looking like I might go home today!!!

How are you feeling @@Dub? I saw that you also had an October 13th surgery date. Hope all went well.

Thanks @Bigvic824, it's looking like I'll get to experience that ride home today.

@@CHLOE12 I'm 2 days out and I have gas in my stomach and goes up to my chest...never down. I think I would prefer it if it did. Although I have found that that either walking or standing with both arms above my head helps clear it out. Now I actually get some fluids down without feeling nauseous.

Thanks @Bigvic824, it's looking like I'll get to experience that ride home today.

Well I made it through surgery. Thank you to everyone who suggested Biotene...it's been a real dry mouth saver without putting extra fluids in my new pouch. Pretty much slept off/on all day yesterday minus the 20 laps I walked yesterday and the 10 so far today to help with the gas. It's looking like I might go home today!!!

Well I made it through surgery. Thank you to everyone who suggested Biotene...it's been a real dry mouth saver without putting extra fluids in my new pouch. Pretty much slept off/on all day yesterday minus the 20 laps I walked yesterday and the 10 so far today to help with the gas. It's looking like I might go home today!!!