sammi123

Thanks so much. I will try the V8 and see if that might help. I have used half of a Listerine strip here and there and that has helped a lot.

My surgery was tues and I am just now feeling a little relief of stomach pain. The left side has been the worse. Yesterday I could barely get up and down and it hurt like crazy to even walk. It took me about 10 min to get out of my recliner when I woke up this morn. But right now I am doing much better. Hopefully tomorrow will be even easier. Hope you get to feeling better soon and I know you are glad to be home.

I don't have one no. Wish I did. The recliner is a life saver though I'll be so glad to be able to sleep in my bed again. I have so much admiration for those who say they have no trouble after surgery. I feel like such a baby complaining but the pain is real my friends.....

I am 3 days post op and noticing my feet and legs starting to swell. Anything I can do? Is this a bad sign? Thanks so much! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

I will and thanks. I am drinking lots. I will cut the broth. I am walking and trying to do more also. I remembered I hadn' taken my blood pressure pill I a couple days so I did that also.

I am the same. I feel ok all except my left side really hurts when I get up or bend over. I am also walking and that seems to help but I cannot lie down flat because I can't get up by myself because of the pain being so bad. I have been sleeping in a chair. I hope it eases soon and I hope you feel better as well. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks so much. I was worried. I suppose we are all different and I am lucky as I have had no trouble drinking at all.

So I am 3 days post and am wondering, what is considered a sip? When I take my meds I have to take a larger drink and it doesn't bother me at all. Does larger drinks stretch the pouch? Why do we just take sips? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm three days out myself! Good luck to you! Getting to go home is the best!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Three days out!! Thank u!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

I feel the same. Had my surgery 6/19 and all went well but when I woke I was in so much pain. It's day 3 and still have lost of chest pain. I am walking a lot and keeping my fluids down but it's so bad. I just hope it ends soon. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Well I'm omw to surgery as I type this. I'm not nervous at all believe it or not, just thirsty. Lol Time has flown by and I am ready for the new me! Well wishes for all who has surgery today also!! Prayers going up!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

I am feeling better. They sent me home with pain meds every four hours. My chest isn' hurting like it was, just a pain in my left side. I have been up walking and drinking. I got in my liquid and protein yesterday so going for it again today. I also get to finally shower! Yay! On my way to recovery! Hope everyone has a great day!!

Guys it's been rough. They may keep me another day. I had a hiatal hernia fixed also. Yesterday I was in excruciating pain. It was so hard for me to walk but I did. I am keeping down my broth and water but it's not easy. I am pushing myself cause I know what I have to do and I have no regrets. I came In thinking it was going to be easy. Boy was I wrong. I know things will only get bettet!! Thanks so much for all the well wishes! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Could someone please explain to me how to update my weight on my Ticker? It's probably something simple but silly me cannot figure it out to save my life!! Thanks so much and Happy Losing!!

This is your time. It's your health. Sounds like she isn't going to be accommodating either way so look out for #1. (You) The sooner you have your surgery the better you will feel and you'll have no regrets! Best of luck!!

My surgeon asked me not to take any for two weeks but do take them up til surgery.

Is anyone else close to their surgery date and have this fear of getting sick; a cold, flu, kidney stones, chicken pox, etc and having their surgery cancelled? Lol Every time I sneeze, have an itch or a headache I freak out that I am coming down with something and they will cancel my surgery in 10 days. Haha That would be my luck! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

LOL! So glad I'm not the only one. I worked in my flowers and mosquitoes bit me. I am looking at every little bite as it they look abnormal and thinking, maybe it' not a bite. Maybe I have chicken pox! Geeze! I'm losing it!! Haha

Me to!! Yay! I'm so excited! Time is flying by and I personally have so much to get done. lol Good luck to you!!

I'm the 19th as well!! Just two short weeks!! How r you feeling about it all now?

I agree with Creekimp13. This is exactly what I am doing. I told my Team Leader I am having hiatal hernia surgery and that isn't a lie because I am, along with bypass. But that isn't his business and I didn't even have to tell him that. When I told HR they didn't even ask me what surgery I was having. I don't believe they are even aloud to. They just gave the papers for FMLA. There is a thin line for a law suit these days and most places of buisness know this.

If your having to cut carbs like I am there are so many great recipes out there. Do you have Pinterest? There are many on there to try. I am a meat eater so I do good. Tonight for instance I had a double cheeseburger at McDonalds minus he bun. Actually I had 2. lol Almost zero carbs and they were delicious! Do you like to grill? I grill almost all my meat now. I love the flavor and again, a lot of protein and almost zero carbs. There are some really good low carb pizza recipes out there also. Don't give up and don't let others discourage you. Remember why you are doing this and look ahead:) Good luck to you! I know you got this!!

My dr required me to get a multi vitamin, calcium, vitamin D, and iron, all which I got a Wal-Mart. I also got the Wal-Mart brand of the Premier Protein drinks. I really like them. They are thicker than the Premier Protein and I seem to stay fuller on them and to me they taste better. I just bought a 12 pack for 14.97. Cheaper than the Premier also. There are different flavors. I like them all. I also made some bone broth. I used the chicken bones left over from the chicken I used to make some chicken salad and it taste pretty good also. I am gonna freeze it in some ice trays them put them in freezer bags for when I need them. I also bought some unflavored protein to add to that. Not sure how that will taste, I haven't tried it yet. Fingers crossed. lol

Try almond or coconut flour. Few carbs and a lot better for you. Also fry in peanut oil. This is if you have to have it.