Colorado Cowgirl

It might help to go to the nutritionist to get back on track. Be proud you are aware and want to nip it in the bud now. Good luck.

I cut mine in half. That seems to work but I wait 10 minutes between pills.

It'll be easier than you realize now. And once they put you out it's very easy. It takes courage to take this step to extend your life. Wishing you the best. You've got this!

Good luck!

It might help to go to the nutritionist to get back on track. Be proud you are aware and want to nip it in the bud now. Good luck.

This is so kind of you. I hope they find a good home.

Yes i agree do your best Me too

I am so happy!! I just called Aetna and they told me that they approved my surgery last Friday. This morning I got clearance from anesthesiologist and Wednesday I start my 12 day pre op diet. Two shakes and 4-6 oz lean Protein and a small salad or vegetables (optional 2 small snacks). I guess I will be enjoying a few favorite meals today and tomorrow.
April 29th here I come!!

Mine was also smooth sailing i'm very lucky just you basic gas pains. I've had no vomiting or nausea, feeling great walking, I was doing so good I got to start the soft food 10 days out. I have been very carful though to. see my doctor tomorrow so hopefully i can add more soft foods, so fa I'm doing scrambled egg, can in Water tuna and had salmon tonight and a mashed well avocado. Still doing yogurt and some Soup , not loving the Protein Shakes anymore but have had some. Just seeing what the future will hold with my weight loss journey . Soi far so good!

Thank you for your responses. I’m seeing the doctor tomorrow. I’m almost hoping for a bad day before whatever tests they set up so I can go to the ER and get this over with. I’ve been through at least 10 flare ups in the last 90 days, each lasting three or more days. I had no idea what it was until I started looking up symptoms. Half the time I was on vacations of had out of town company so I just used Lamaze breathing. I did three days of labor with my only child so I just kept telling myself I’d get through the busy stuff and then go see someone. I’m now exhausted! Company is gone. They can take anything they want. I’m done! 🤣

I'm 11 days out and still have trouble getting fluids and Protein in every day. Some days are better than others. I've decided that I am doing the best that I can and I'm not going to beat myself up over it. I'm getting more in today than when I started. Baby steps for me.

At 11 days post-op you're still very much healing. My doctor's office won't even talk about weight loss until 6 weeks post-op because it takes several weeks for the body to "calm down" and normalize after surgery. You're inflamed and in pain and your body is reeling from its surgical experience. Just keep doing what your doc and NUT say, and this will pass!
I just looked at my records and at 11 days post-op I'd "only" lost 13 pounds from my surgery weight. I stayed there for a week and a half. But I'm 6 months post-op tomorrow and down 73 from surgery date! Let your body heal and the weight will resume dropping!

Torani makes nice syrups too, a little pricey for me but then- who's. more worthwhile than ME?

WIth my surgeon, that is 😜
April 29th, the big day. Got the call today that my insurance approved and I scheduled it today. They wanted me to have the surgery next week but I couldnt get all my ducks in a row that quick.
Started my pre-op diet today, that'll give me an even 2 weeks to shrink that liver. Looking forward to seeing what I weigh after 2 weeks also.
Now im gonna go take a bunch of before pictures, do some measurements and buy some bariatric Vitamins online.
Thank you to everyone who has shared their stories and advice, Im so happy to be one of you!!!

I’m still in the hospital. 😕 The vomiting has stopped, but now I am expelling all the old blood out the other end.
I feel SO much better, though. My stomach pain and nausea are completely gone. They did a blood test this morning to make sure I didn’t lose too much blood. They will be repeating the blood test in about an hour. If that looks good, I get to go home today.
The doctor said I had so much blood because of the scar tissue left behind from other abdominal surgeries.
Today, I am not having any trouble drinking my Water and Protein Shakes. I’m just ready to get home.

It might help to go to the nutritionist to get back on track. Be proud you are aware and want to nip it in the bud now. Good luck.

Remember that there are hormonal changes going on on your body so depression waiting for the magic to happen is normal. I'm at 240 and hoping to break 200 so I get it. I also haven't ventured out much while I'm healing and adjusting to this new stomach. Depression isn't in your head and something you can talk yourself out of. Call your therapist if you need to but reach out for help. This, too, will pass.

It might help to go to the nutritionist to get back on track. Be proud you are aware and want to nip it in the bud now. Good luck.

Remember that there are hormonal changes going on on your body so depression waiting for the magic to happen is normal. I'm at 240 and hoping to break 200 so I get it. I also haven't ventured out much while I'm healing and adjusting to this new stomach. Depression isn't in your head and something you can talk yourself out of. Call your therapist if you need to but reach out for help. This, too, will pass.

Best thing I have ever done for myself

I'm 11 days out and still have trouble getting fluids and Protein in every day. Some days are better than others. I've decided that I am doing the best that I can and I'm not going to beat myself up over it. I'm getting more in today than when I started. Baby steps for me.

Good luck!

I had two big party my aunt 75 birthday but I packed my Soup and Jello and that what I had
Now that when I found out that I have will power

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You have extended your life. The post surgery stuff will pass. Mine was April 1st and every day I feel better and stronger. I stayed an extra day and then was readmitted. Keep your chin up.