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You'll be fine, jitters are very normal. . . i had my surgery last tuesday 12/29, and that was my 18th major surgery. . .just like every other time, everything went well. . . you are going to be ok too. . . just put your trust into the doctors and life will be good. . .you'll be a bit sore after, but as long as you walk, walk, walk, and sip your Water you're going to do great! We are all here for you. . .

GOD! This head hunger is a killer isn't it! Sorry to be changing the subject but i'm dying I think. . . my tummy is fine (satisfied) but man would i love something to snack on . . anyhting. . .I'm drinking my water as directed, but shoot this is awful! I didn't think i would have head hunger but man oh man. . . . doctor doesn't want us snacking AT ALL! This is only the beginning of week 2. . . any help would be appreciated

Isn't progress great! Keep up the excellant work!

Congratulations Joan! That is wonderful!

I love my BA vitamins and minerals, I have them in Wild Cherry, Mixed Berry Blend, and Passion Fruit for the iron. . . . i even love the protein shake (vanilla)! But then i'm the type to like everything anyhow. . . crazy huh???

aaakkkkk!!! I don't think i could look at another box of broth ever again! Although it did help a lot while i was on clear liquids. . . swanson chicken broth fat free , 33% low sodium is what i used. . .

How I can totally relate! My feet and hands are always FROZEN!!!! I have never been one to be cold, always sweating constantly. . . now i have on sweaters, socks, slippers, sweatpants and winter pullovers. . . and still am cold. . . at class yesterday, the nutritionist did say that bariatric patients are always cold in the beginning . . and it doesn't help that San Antonio (as I'm sure the rest of the country) is freezing like no ones business. . . tonight its going to 16F!!!!!!! That is ludicris. . . . :confused:

Thanks Chancie, i'm actually off to a pretty good start . . 9 days out and 20 lbs gone already. . .i know lots of the loss is water weight, but thank god for that . . . good motivations. . .

yup the doctor definately used a 32/34 boughie on me. . . advanced to soft protein foods today and my goodness only about 4 spoonfuls went down and then it felt like i was so full i would burst!

it's so nice when that happens huh? i still need to get to that point. . at this time I'm still stuck in my throat. . .

Actually those Beans were pretty darn yum. . .only couldn't eat them all, made 1/2 cup as per menu and only ate 4 spoonfuls. . . then i thought i would burst. . so i just left it. . . tomorrow is another day, Breakfast consists of 8oz dannon fit & free yougurt with 1 scoop of Protein powder. . . wish me luck!

Yes, if you have vicodan, take it. . to help ease the pain until you hear from the doctor. . I have taken darvocet in tablet form with my new sleeve (i'm 9 days out) and other then make you feel kinda full, it works. . . that is what i would do

My doctor sells all the bariatric vitamins and minerals at his office . . . these are especially made for bariatric patients, the brand is called Bariatric Advantage. . . I'm taking 2 vitabands, 2 calcium citrate, 1 ferrous fumarate, and 1 B12 sublingual 1xper week. . .much cheaper then GNC prices but a bit more pricey then Costos or Sams

Hooray for Bambi! Good for you girl! Don't worry after about 5 or 6 months your allowed wine again. . . only not as much. . . apparently you get whoozy on 1 cause you sip it and it absorbs quicker. . . cool. . . can't wait to try out my rum and diet coke!

how great is that stoongal. . .those are the NSV's i can't wait for! I think i had one today too, as i was sitting in the doctors office waiting on my vitamins and minerals order, a man sat down beside me and started up a conversation.. . he said you look good, have you lost a lot? I told him 20 lbs today, he asked when i was sleeved, when i told him 9 days ago, he nearly fell out of the chair, the look on his face was amazing. . .he just stared and kept saying you look so good! I could feel myself super blushing cause i haven't had a man say that to me in a good long while!

I had all my pre-op stuff done 1 week before my surgery. . .makes more sense to have test results closer to the date then further away. . .what if there are changes??????:hurray:

Hooray! Today was my first doctor appt and 9 days out! 20 lbs gone! Went to the doctor and then nutrition and exercise class. . .they gave us the go ahead to eat protein food, only the puddings, refried beans, yogurt, string cheese, cottage cheese, and protein drinks. . .so home i go and make myself what is on the menu for thursday. . refried beans 1/2 cup and 1 stik string cheese melted on top. . . wow in my early days that would have been a meal to kill for. . . well, this was an experience. . . i ate about 4 spoons and thought "this must be what they call full" a really pressure and feeling like i ate way too much. . . i had to stand up and go wash dishes, i had to throw away the rest. . . i'd never used to throw away food in the "old" days, now I'll just remember that when it says 1/2 cup just to use 1/4 cup and 1 stik cheese, use 1/2. . . until maybe i can tolerate better. . . the not drinking 15 minutes before and after is definately not a problem! tomorrow morning is protein shake and vitamins. . . that sounds better. . .

hi stacie, i guess i'm just following doctors orders. . . nothing more. . just want to do the right thing. . . i was feeling really stupid and spinny headed so i took my sugar, that usually the first thing a nurse would do. . . love your quote "food for thought" I went to the doctor today and have lost 20 lbs 9 days out ! :w00t: I get to start Protein soft foods now , yogurt, refried beans, and so on. . . i can't wait to start the meat Proteins. . .started my Vitamins and minerals today and tolerated them pretty well! yeah. . . .

Well today was my doctors appointment and guess what! 9 days out and i've lost 20 lbs! I was so happy i nearly fell over! Today i can start protein foods. . . i'm scared though, i'll wait til dinner time and try some refried beans and string cheese. . .i'm really scared to try though. . . let y'all know how it goes. . . took vitamins and minerals without a problem though. . . .

Thanks Oregondaisy! I was starting to wonder if i was doing this clear liquid thing wrong. . . i'm glad to hear there is another person out there who did the same thing. . . i drink 8 oz within 10 minutes now without problems. . .and can continue after about 5 minutes after finishing it. . . i have never had a problem with nausea or vomiting at all, no headaches either. . . guess i'm keeping pretty hydrated. . . . thanks again.

I was really sore, but if you keep a pillow with you and hang onto it around your tummy it helps, take you pain meds too. . . my pain started to feel better on the 3rd day so you'll be ok. . . hugs and hope it goes ok. . . remember to sip, sip, sip, and the more you walk, the better it'll get. . i promise. . .

Good for you Stephanie! My doctor here in San Antonio charged $15,500 for the whole thing . . if that is cheaper let me know and i'll give you his information ok?

I know, you'd think i'm going to starve to death huh, but at 8 days out now i'm still on Clear liquids. I have had some pretty tough times with blood sugar regulation, today it was 68. . . a bit hypoglycemic you think? Drink tea with honey and it went to 70. . . and i'm not even diabetic! tomorrow i go to the doctor and he'll give me the ok to go onto full liquids which includes sugar free puddings, fatfree cottage cheese, fatfree string cheese, fat free yogurt, fat free refried Beans, soft eggs and Protein shakes. . . this will continue until month 2 at which time i'll go to fish, chicken, ground turkey, extra lean ground beef, vegatable (very soft cooked) and fruits (soft and well chewed). . . . this will continue until month 5 when i can resume a regular diet as tolerated. . . . tomorrow to i not only see the doctor but also classes with the nutritionist and exercise class . . sign up for support group. . . should be interesting. . .

drooling, drooling, drooling. . . . can't wait, but none of that is going to happen for me until i'm 5-6 months out. . . .

I love all fish, i just pan fry mine very crispy with pam spray, add some black pepper, chili powder, and curry powder and thats it. . . yummmy I'm really old school, basic for me is the best. . . i love shellfish too and prepare my shrimp, lobsters, clams, octopus, squid, mussels, etc basically the same way, with pepper, curry, chili powder cooked in a pan with a bit of water to make a gravy. . .