Brockbabe82

I'm sorry sweetie you are having such trouble with the people who should be the most supportive. Put aside anyone else's feelings because this is about you, no one else. You are doing this so that you can have a better life, a healthier life. Do what you have to do regardless of anyone's feelings. wls is not a cop out it is hard and not just anyone can do it. The only person who can advocate for your health is you so don't worry about the rest. If your mother or anyone in your life doesn't support you then it is their loss, not yours. Tell them it's your body, your decision , and there are a hell of a lot more risks for staying obese. So girl do your thing, do this FOR YOU! Congrats on taking the next step to start a happier and healthier future and remember we are all here for support.

Be excited!!!! congrats on the start of your new life.:thumbdown:

I had a difficult time urinating after surgery as well. I tried and nothing worked. I stayed over night and finally at 3 o'clock in the morning the nurse came in and said that I needed to try or they were going to make me use a cath. So finally 20 hours after surgery I was able to go. The whole week after it was hard to because my stomach muscles hurt so bad sitting on the toliet.

I wondered the same thing about cereal with milk. I mean I have not had that yet but isn't that defeating the purpose of the eating and drinking thing?

I think the most important part of this journey is taking responsibility and knowing what you need to work on. It seems as though you know exactly what your issues are and the band will assist you in this. With that said you know that this is a tool and you have to work with it. It is so totally normal to be nervous, people would be lying if they said they werent. I look at it as there are sideafftects with the surgery and a hellava lot more for being obese. So good luck, be optimistic, and enjoy the start of the rest of your life.

congrats on entering band land. Good luck, and wishing you health and success.

I used to drink so much diet coke. It was ridiculous the amount but stopped 2 months prior to surgery. I thought it was going to be so hard but it really wasnt. In fact I accidently took a sip of what I thought was my cup of iced tea and it was my cousins diet coke and i thought it tasted awful. The taste was so nasty so I do not feel bad about the soda anymore. Loving my crystal light. You want to be careful about the soda with all the air , and the carbanation. Good luck to you.

Don't worry Baylee you will eventually feel better. It was a good month before I felt good and back to normal. The spot you are describing is probably where your portis. i hope you start to feel better soon.

my port is also more on the right side as well. I think it is just different with every surgeon. I hope you find your answers. Good luck.

I couldn't have said it better myself! good luck to all :tongue2:

Kdm you must be so excited!!! Good luck to you!!! Who is your surgeon? Wishing you all a good week.:tongue2:

I am sorry you are having such a problem. Wishing you health and fast healing for all the issues. Good luck

hello! It is great to see someone else start the journey of a lifetime. This is the best thing I ever did for myself so I hope you end up feeling the same. As far as the sleep test goes I never had to do that but I do believe they do it for sleep apnea. They just want to make sure you are in good enough health to have this done. Good luck

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I'm sorry you are having such a difficult time sunny. Go for your fill keep doing what your doing and if nothing after that consult a nutritionist and your surgeon to see what the problems are. Good luck to you. I wish you health and success with this.

I am so excited for you. 200 lbs is amazing. I cannot wait till I reach that point. Way to go girl!!! Keep up the good work.

wishing you health and fast healing. Don't let it get you down , try to stay positive.

well since you are probably on the liquid stage , the only liquid protein that I tolerated was carnation instant breakfast- no sugar added. Other then that I had some problems getting my protein in to. Good luck

congrats it sounds like you are doing great!

:thumbup:Congrats on entering band land.I hope you have a happy and healthy start to your new life.

Congrats!!!! That is amazing , keep up the good work.:bored:

My surgeon said to expect a weight gain right away because off the iv. I stayed overnight so I had a constant iv and my weight jumped a couple of pounds. Don't worry it will be off before you know it.Congrats on entering band land.

Yes for some reason the doc says no straws. The air probably.

congrats on entering band land, and good luck.

I don't really miss the food aspect, but I miss drinking from a straw! It is so irrititating to have to drink out of the cup at a restaurant. I guess I will get over it because losing weight is more important!