Malaika

I don't know if all doctors use the blue dye or not - Dr. Aceves does - it's truly not bad - it's apple juice with blue vegetable dye added to it - the worst part is your tongue, lips and teeth are blue - plus anything you might spill it on is stained, too. Of course, the absolutely worse thing would be if it shows up in your drainage bag; but we don't even go there!

He definitely IS a loving God and a forgiving God ... He puts up with so much from us; but then again, He knows all our weaknesses as He created us. Let go and let God. He will bring you through this and provide for you.

God will provide.

Possum - sorry you had complications, but grateful you had a good surgeon who was able to catch is problems and fix them and that you are on the road to recovery. Keep us posted on how you're doing.

They don't send you home with a drainage sack - mine was taken out after the blue-dye leak test the day following surgery - that evening, it was removed.

When was your surgery and why can't you eat fruit and veggies (unless you're early in your post-op)?

It will! It will!:party4:

Got me - no one seems to respond.:party4:

My thoughts and prayers will be with you Attitude and it will be over before you know it and you'll be on your way to your new life on the losing side :party4::cursing:

Doing good Rosey - actually - doing GREAT! Keep up the good work. Thanks for letting us know how you're doing!:party4:

I have a girlfriend who has her own gym and she is on my way home - so we are accountable to one another and I stop on my way home because I know once I get home that's it! Also, I like the fact that it seems to keep my scale moving and I feel better after working out.

Dr. Aceves uses the staples and then overstitches - no mention of any sealant type liquid in my post-op report.

I wore my regular bra; however, none of my incisions were on the bra line, so it was fine - I also wore a loose top and stretchy pants with an elastic waistband that didn't push on any of the incisions. A dress would be great; however, not sure how comfotable it would be flying Also - if you're checking in your luggage - be sure to keep anything valuable (jewelry) and your medication with you on your carry-on. Even though we drove, I was able to get everything I needed, including my pillow, into a carryon size bag. Don't take too much -- you really won't need all that much - you'll sleep alot, even if you think you want to watch a movie - you'll miss most of it -- I drifted off trying to type on my computer.

Did you see my post to you on Facebook? Take 800 mg. ibuprofen and 2 xtra strength tylenol all at the same time - it has the same effects as codeine without the addiction - according to my dentist. I had to deal with an absessed tooth over the thanksgiving weekend a few years ago and this combination saved my life. Now that I think about it, since our stomach is smaller, wonder if 400 mg. ibuprofen and 1 xtra strength tylenol would work? I've shared this "secret" with others at work and they've been amazed at the pain relief. I gal (fighting an absessed tooth last week) said it worked better for her than the Lortab her dentist prescribed. Hope it helps!

That's AWFUL Tiff - hang in there and remain strong -- I know it's working on your last nerve - and now an absessed tooth isn't helping -- but maybe John being delayed will be a blessing in disguise as it seems like you'll have to deal with a root canal - and won't be 100% yourself - maybe this way you'll be 100% healed when he does come home (trying to look at a silver lining?) HUGS to you - call if you need to talk!:party4::hug:

I think, too, it has to do with the anesthesia and hormonal issues.

They are not really cutting in to you - like a C-section - you will have 5 small incisions - it is done laprascopically. It really isn't painful at all -- I had surgery on Friday and was back to work by the following Friday - I could have gone back on Wed/Thur if not for some intestinal issues. I never had the band; however, after reading all the psots here from those who have had revisions, I thank God that I learned about the sleeve before deciding to go through with the band. With the sleeve, you don't have any foreign objects in your body and the follow-up is minimal.

It's not uncommon Shanda, I think most if not all of us have gone through it - hang in there and let your fiance know this too shall pass.

I was lactose intolerant before surgery and the surgery made it worse. Used to be I could eat ice cream and pay for it later that day - now, however, if I eat it, I throw it up within 10 minutes, if that - has left me with NO desire whatsoever to eat it anymore. Frozen yogurt stays down; however gives me terrible gas. Thankfully I'm still able to eat cheese -- haven't tried regular yogurt yet - may give that a try tomorrow. I don't have too much trouble with other things thankfully.

SF popsicles and sucking on ice cubes helps alot - also, as has been said, it doesn't have to be 64 oz. of water - water is better for you - but getting in Fluid of any kind is better than not getting in 64 oz of anything.

YEP we did - LOL -- give me a call and let me know what works for you on getting together on Saturday or Sunday - before you leave for surgery on Monday -- woo hoo - it's getting close !

Then I'd definitely be looking for a different doctor.

It was a contest Alex announced back in June (I think) when the forum first started. It ended end of July.

NOPE and I thought it was supposed to happen end of July or first part of August ... HEY ALEX -- WHAT'S UP WITH THIS???

If you can't do the pre-op diet, then you're going to have a difficult time with the post-op diet. The pre-op diet is for a short time period - and if you're doing the hi protein/low carb, there are so many food choices, you should be able to stick with it for 2 weeks. Stay focused and stay determined - keep in mind that this is for your health and is for a short period of time -- you can do ANYTHING for a short period of time. STAY FOCUSED - STAY DETERMINED!