Pansy93

My doctor said no caffeine or carbonation. I was definitely a DEW addict but I quite 6 months prior to surgery and don't miss it at all. I had a sip of one before surgery it tasted awful.

I am 19 days post op and I am having trouble eating anything other than cheese, cottage cheese. Every time I eat meat such as ham, turkey, ground beef, pork, etc. I take two bites and then my stomach hurts or I begin belching. Not sure it that is normal but it is where I am.

I am one week post-op and I wavered about the surgery for about 6 months. I finally hit an all-time low and said, I can't do this anymore. This was weight has taken over my entire life. I went to a seminar and that sealed the deal! It helped me be ready. Don't get me wrong it is a difficult decision as all with major life decisions. Make a list of all the ways your weight has impacted your life and all the things you can't do because of the weight, that helped me. Now, I have made a list of all the things I want to be able to do once the weight is off and then I will put the date achieved. So, when I have a weak day or become frustrated and want a snickers bar I can pull it out to remind myself of where I have come. Just my two cents...