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I actually only had skin glue. I'm doing okay, though.

I've been hungry today as well.

I couldn't even imagine going to SeaWorld right now, so kudos to you! It's not that I'm doing bad, I'm just too much of a chicken to test my limits.

I've wondered the same thing. I struggle with the "taste" of bad breath.

I am always freezing! My PCP actually told me to expect it from now on. She also had bariatric surgery done about 10 years ago.

They're considered part of a full liquid diet. I'm definitely not complaining!

I was in surgery for about an hour and a half. I also had a hernia that the doctor repaired. My surgery started at 4:00 and I was out of recovery and in my room at 8:45. I've only taken pain medicine once today, and I didn't take the full dose. I just ate some cottage cheese and before that I had some banana yogurt. I've also been sipping on some yummy light lemonade that the hospital gave me.

Headed home right now. Of course, Michigan roads are awful. Yesterday was the absolute worst. I was extremely sore, and today I was awfully nauseous. Trying not to take any pain meds since they make me feel worse. I would rather be in pain than sick to my stomach and dry heaving. The gas in my stomach is incredible, and I can only pass it if I'm sitting in a certain way. Every day will get better.

For the past two days, I've been on liquids, only yesterday was clear liquids. Since I don't have to be at the hospital today until 1, my mom and I are actually going to the zoo! Thankfully, I can still drink water all day. I'm still not nervous or excited. I have no idea why. I know a few of you are already in prep, so good luck!!!

Just got the call, mines at 3:00p. I wish mine was in the morning!

Problem. The hospital just called me and said that I have to get blood work done tomorrow, asap. When she called, at 6:30 by the way, I was out in the middle of town without a pen and she told me a list of tests I needed. However I don't think that I got the correct name for one of them. Here are the ones she said: CBC Complete Metabolic Panel PTT Then the one I'm confused about. I thought she said DISS, but I can't find anything. Can you guys provide any help?

I have a surgery date of May 15th, and I am trying to start planning ahead - vitamins, protein, food - and I was wondering if anyone has tried any good tasting baby food? I already know that I like the fruit, but what about the entrees and vegetables? I am having a hard time mentally getting over the fact that I am going to have to puree my meat and veggies, so I would like to know the best things that you all have tried.

Sounds yummy! How are you doing post op?

Yes, very sure. I know a few people who have used it. But, I too had not heard of it before this.

Guys, I recently heard about dietbet where you bet a certain amount of money, and if you lose 4% of your weight then you can split the pot with others who also lost weight. I joined two games, one was $30 and the other was $35. They both are right when we get the sleeve, so I know I will at least get the money I paid, plus hopefully more back. I'm posting the two game links here, if you're interested! http://dbet.me/avToTK http://dbet.me/Hu3dCW

I received a notification on my phone this morning. One week left! How is everyone doing with their nerves? Surprisingly, I don't feel nervous right now. I still haven't wrapped my head around what is going to happen. I'm not sure why though. Have a great Monday, everyone!

To start off, I am only 20 years old, and my birthday is in July. I have been overweight my entire life, struggle with food addiction, depression, anxiety, basically all the fun stuff. All the women in my family have had weight loss surgery, and really only my mom has succeeded long term. I see all of them, and I get angry. I get angry because they are exactly like me and I don't understand why they couldn't help me before it was too late. My adult brain tells me that I know it's not their fault, as I am responsible for myself, but yet I'm angry. I think that I'm also angry because I am in slight denial. Even now, I don't believe I will have the surgery, even though it's only two weeks away. I'm scared that everything I thought this surgery will fix in my life won't actually fix. I'm afraid that I am making a bad decision and I can only think about the hair loss and loose skin that will make me feel even uglier than before. I'm also afraid that I won't be able to be successful with the surgery. I'm tired of struggling with food and my happiness, and what if this surgery won't fix it? I'm frustrated that I am so young and hate life this much already, and I know it's because I am unhappy with myself. I guess my biggest fear that I internalize as anger is what I said before, what if this surgery doesn't fix me? I think that's what I've been afraid of all along and don't know how to tell people. I guess I'm more afraid of myself instead of the surgery. How sad is that?

Me too! Good luck!

Great Job!

When you started your low fat diet, how many fat grams were you allowed to have in a day?

How are you feeling now?

Mine too!

Wow! I had never even heard of vitamin patches before. I am scared to death about getting all the vitamins that I need after surgery, and I always have a rough time chewing vitamins, so I may have to check those out too. Sent from my iPhone using BariatricPal