Vicky Sue

Thanks for the suggestions.

I'm not eating too much, but maybe too fast. I just took 2 bites of refried beans and the hiccups are back. I'll try going even slower.

Congrats on your weightloss! I hope to be there by the 1st of the year.

I don't have an exact date yet but my surgery team planning end of Sept. I started my journey in April and have been working hard to get rid of some of my old habits. Drinking diet coke was the hardest, but now soda free. I can't just drink water so I've been drinking crystal light. Breakfast was also I've not really done. Now, I'm faithful every morning even it's just a greek yogurt. Also , throwing the straw away was tough but I keep thinking of how much better things will be. I've been journaling as a request from my dietitian and it had been a good tool for me to see what I need to watch. I've lost 19lbs in a few months which I'm grateful for.

Congrats you are doing well and down 25lbs!! Wonderful

Week 2 finally over and saw my dietician today. Woo hoo puried. We went to olive garden after for lunch and I asked them if they could puree my soup and the kitchen said yes. It was delicious.

I had a nerve block, but I was already asleep and the block was put in my belly with ultrasound. Worked great through day 1.

I have to be on a liquid diet for two weeks post op and then I will start my vitamin chews. I'm day 11 now, so after I see my dietician. I'll start them and on to the puried diet.

Congrats and best of luck.

Dsy 7 post op. I'm feeling pretty good. I've now been able to sleep in my bed the last two nights and that feels wonderful. The scale is finally moving in the right direction and I'm down 58lbs from the beginning of my journey. It's still a little hard to bend down but I'm working on that a little at a time. Still on my liquid diet for 1 more week until i see my dietician. I had a hard day with that two days ago but yesterday, I was back to being ok. Hoping for us all a speedy recovery and of those who still waiting for your day, best of luck!

I'm still on the liquid diet. Saw my surgeon today. He's pleased with my progress but no pureed food till the 19th. Besides the shakes, jello, broth and Popsicles, I also have protein 20 water and Gatorade with protein.

Good luck tomorrow!!

I just had both done 10/5. I'm doing great. Gas pressure is gone and pain is minimal. Haven't had any pain meds since day 2

Day 4 post op. Feeling better every day. Kept my binder off after my morning shower and so far, it doesn't feel too bad. I have my 1st surgeon appointment tomorrow post op. The only thing is that I do have a little swelling in my feet and have gained a few pounds since surgery. I know the weight is fluid but don't know how long this usually last. Has this happened to anyone else?

Day 2 post op... really tired, so I'm sleeping quite abit, and haven't taken any pain meds since last night. Still pretty sore when i get up and down especially where the stomach came out on my right side. The nausea has been little to none. I'm feeling blessed and so happy i made this decision.

Day 1 post op. Feeling pretty good but sore.

Just got ready for surgery...IV in, monitors on and just waiting

Good luck the 10'3ers.. I'm right behind you on the 5th.

Oct 5th for me. On my third day of liquid and its not too bad. Hard to believe I'm just 5 days from surgery. I'm excited and nervous.

Best of luck on your surgery friday moutyshack

Just found out my insurance approved my surgery for Oct 5th. Liquid diet starts tomorrow. I'm excited to finally get to this point in my journey.

I have my surgery date again. Oct 5th. I guess there was a mix up with insurance, but all paperwork is signed. I have my pre-assessment Thursday with anesthesia and will start my 1 week liquid diet next week. When I first started this new season of my life, I thought waiting for surgery was going to be awful, but it wasn't. The summer flew by, I was able to do alot of research and joined this support group. And best of all, I've lost 45lbs so far. Congrats to those who also have October dates. Thanks to everyone who post and shares their stories as it has me more prepared and a little less anxious for my upcoming day.

My surgery is coming up but the surgeons staff said it does help with coughing, standing, etc. I'm hoping so.

Congrats on your upcoming surgery. Mine was to be sept 27th but insurance delayed. It should either be Oct 4th or the 25th. I have an appt Thursday and hope to find out then.

My surgeon puts it on after surgery.