PrincessErin

I'm on mine for 2 weeks.

The itching on your tongue and mouth is caused by the antibiotics. They kill all the good bacteria, too. You most likely have thrush and a yeast infection from that good bacteria being gone. You really do need to see your dr and call your surgeon. You poor thing. I hope you feel better. lots of positive thoughts an prayers for you.

I chose RNY because I already had the band and the failure of that surgery was devestating. I'm basically going for gold here. Also I had to pick the RNY due to the damage caused by the band.

The preop diet has been one big fail for me. However, after my information session today I feel better equipped and inspired to make it happen for myself. I am ready to go! The 3rd is gonna be here before you know it!

I'm at my preop appointment at the hospital today. I'm having blood work and a surgery expectation class. It's starting to get very real!

It is the worst pain. I'm disappointed I might still get stuck but I also am glad it happens less. I will have to be sure to chew really well.

I see a lot of references to bypass patients saying they get "stuck". Is that the same "stuck" feeling that banders get?

I don't have a choice to make. I used to be banded and now am having RNY. I was just wondering if I should anticipate the same horrible feeling. I got stuck all the time with my band with no fill. It was misery.

Claire, I have about 90 pounds to lose. I am hoping I at least lose 75. I am a revision patient. I had the lap band a few years ago and had to have it removed due to severe complications. My Dr said that RNY is my only option now due to all the damage, so I can't get the sleeve. It's been a year since I had my band out. I can't wait for my surgery but I've been eating a lot of really bad food and it's hard for me to let go of it. It truly is.

Are you on fb? It would be great to add you there. I update there a lot. My name is Erin Joleen Anderson. I look forward to keeping up with you during this journey too. I think your flights will be fine. You're going to love traveling with a new, healthier body! How much do you have to lose?

Yes. I feel very similar. I don't know what to expect so I try to gather all the information I can and expect it all to happen, even though I know it probably won't. It's so difficult because it varies so greatly from one person to the next. I am definitely mourning food. I don't know why, exactly. I know I will eat again. It just seems so different. I know once the surgery is over, I'll be good to go because I'll be able to see what I can and cannot tolerate personally and plan accordingly. But until then I will be a bundle of nerves!! My date is February 3rd. One week from today!! How about you?

It is a bit scary. I keep looking at things I enjoy sub as beer and think "never again!" I wonder about what foods I will be able to tolerate an which ones will be gone forever. I love to eat. I love food. That's why I'm here.

That is a yucky feeling. If it persists, I would have him check it out. It would be a shame if something were going on and you had to deal with it after surgery too. I hope you're feeling better.

I was ready today to cancel. It is a big decision.

Me too! 1030 am on Feb 3rd.

I hope you feel better soon!

I've been using muscle milk with the almond breeze unsweetened vanilla. Yum yum. Not so bad at all.

I'm gonna do it in a bit.

Are you guys gonna post before pics or wait until you have something to compare?

I've never tried it. I bought Muscle Milk powder.

I'm protein drinking. Yum yum!

Yeah, they aren't so bad. I think the anesthesia is lighter. I'm glad you're ok!

Alex did you have your endo!?

Tomorrow is go time for me. I'm excited.

No doubt.