Malaika

Check out something that's called gummy inplants ...a gal who was in the van with us leaving Mexicali had had them done and she said they feel really real ... am sure beardeditalian would have offered to check it out to be sure, only she was in the front seat and he was in the back.:lol0:

I think I love you. ;o) Someone understands me! I think I am in heaven! Carb withdrawal sucks donkey peeters. No way around it. It just does. OMG WASa that cracks me up ... :lol0:

I was just considering checking it out - brt

Oh trust me -- he can handle it ... he's just being shy! :lol0:

You've got that right Beckie ... I am so looking forward to Friday and some answers and encouragment that this is normal or at least if it's not normal, for a fix for whatever the problem might be.

Thanks - don't think I would have ever figured that one out!

Mac - have you tried GNC online?

I am afraid of that too. No one believes I am 51 and I always say it's because I'm so fat it pulls all the wrinkles out of my face ... I'm afraid that's going to change .. only time will tell I guess. BTW - what does KWIM mean?

I've heard that not all doctors use a drainge tube -- mine did and it was the only thing that hurt after surgery.

That gives me hope Mac -- I've progressed from crushing them to cutting them into small pieces ... however, I have to take them with yogurt or applesauce to get them down. So hopefully one day I'll get my mojo back too!

And that's putting it mildly! ME TOO!

Congratulations -- wow what a long process for you -- keep us posted on your progress.

Will the swelling show on a GI? I am having one done on Friday while Bob is doing his pre-op tests? How long does the swelling last? It will be 4 weeks on 7/10. I too burb like a man and it's quite embarassing at times as sometimes there is no warning! Mostly it is at home, and although it's still embarrasing, generally it's only in front of Bob. It's a terrible feeling and I sure hope it goes away and I can be like others that say they can't even tell they had surgery other than they can't eat as much. I have the slimes/foaming under control at least.

WOO HOO FOR YOU! I bought some unflavored samples of Syntrax from Vitalady so am going to give that a try. I had the cappucino and the carribean cooler today -- wasn't able to drink them all - still have them though -- they are not bad; however, I think they will taste better cold or even slushie ... I was in Court all day so had to use room temp bottled water -- at least it was something and I got down about 1/2 of each one.

Well I have to be honest here and say "THIS SUCKS" and I hope that I will not feel this way forever. I mean if I do, not much I can do about it; however, it wasn't what I was hoping for when I got the surgery -- sure, eating less that I expected -- but the feeling of constantly feeling sick or that something is stuck isn't much fun at all.

Have an awesome vacation and good luck with your surgery on 7/23 - we'll be looking to hear from you when you're able and most definitely when you get home. Bon voyage!

That is a strange combination, but then, I probably eat things that people find weird too! Will be waiting to hear about your surgery date. Keep us posted.

I agree - it is getting OLD very quickly. I'm tired of hearing from you Dr. Pleatman. I don't even know you personally and I already don't like you. Don't you have anything better to do with your time than try and convince us you're the better surgeon? and to call other surgeon's names?

I've received responses from Gaby and Nina at all hours of the day and night -- I swear they must never sleep!

I have a difficult time still swallowing any pill whole - and I am 3 weeks out from surgery -- I no longer have to crush them; however, I do have to cut them into small pieces to get them down and usually have to take them with yogurt or applesauce so they slide down easier. If you are taking any medication that is XR you need to have your PCP write you a script for ones that are not XR and can be cut, crushed or liquified. My doctor does not recommend carbonated drinks, at least until you hit the solid food stage - and then I am not sure. I don't drink them and haven't in 25 years, so it's not something that I ever bothered checking into. Welcome to the forum!

And did you tell her if she's wrong, that she'd better warn Dr. Aceves that he's going to have some houseguests? :thumbup:

Okay - received my nectar samples today from Vitalady and am anxious to try them ... and hoping and praying I like them - or at least some of them, that I can order full size and actually be able to tolerate. I think I'll start with the carribbean cooler since it got such RAVE reviews from Tiffykins! I'll keep you posted!

Did you pay to have it expedited? I know sometimes you can get your passport in 48 hours or something like that -- you pay for it, but at least you have it. I went to the government site and didn't read anything about using the application that you'd applied and your birth certificate instead of a passport or passport card; although I thought someone had mentioned it on this site.

you got that right!!!