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I am days 10 post-op....yes I can agree with you. I had the same feeling right after surgery, it was an adjustment but I'm glad that feeling has passed. I'm losing weight and feeling great! My husband said it was the pain medication talking...lol.

I think it's great that you set a goal of maintaining your present weight, still exercising and treating yourself on a special ocassion. We all are or will be faced with challenges/celebrations but we must remember moderation, exercise, and getting back on track eating our regular healthy foods. Congrats to you for your committment to your weight loss goals.

Everyone's experience will be different but I would suggest getting Gas X strips before you go in for surgery. I had severe pain in my left shoulder for the first couple of days post op, it just got better a couple of days ago. Gas X and walking helped a lot! Best Wishes!

I am happy for you....Congrats!!!!

I have a similar story to most here...I had surgery two days ago (3/8/11). We arrived at 10:30 am. My doctor was running a little behind schedule so they call me in the back about 11:40 am. I changed my clothes, they took a urine sample, and had me weigh in. I went into a room with other patients (they closed off the room with a curtain) then we started the consent forms. I had to sign about three different forms. The doctors came in to say hi. They sent my husband back about 12:15pm. They put the IV in my hand and about 5 min later I was off to surgery. I remember being wheeled into the surgery room, they put a mask over my face, asked me to take a deep breathe, the next thing I remembered was waking up in recovery. I slept on and off in recovery for hours. The nurse came in to ask me about my pain level on a scale from 1-10. At the time it was about a 7 because of the pain in my shoulder mostly. She came back asked again it was about a 5 she give me a litlle more medicine, then they had me sit up in a chair. I fell asleep again. About 40 min later the doctor came and took me to do a barium swallow, he then cleared me to go home. I got home about 7:30 pm...

Congratulations!! I am glad to hear that everything went well.

I met with the psychiatrist three times so by my last visit, I was clear in a couple of days.

Great news...a new you in the making! I wish you the best! Keep us posted.

I started my prep-op diet last Tuesday. For the most part, it hasn't been as bad as I expected. I have lost 10 pounds since Tuesday and it's only week one! So that has been a huge motivating factor for me. We can do this!!! Best wishes!!!

I can have shakes, Water, tea, coffee, sugar free Jello, yogurt and cottage cheese (in moderation). It's an adjustment but one I believe to be well worth it!

Congrats! Best wishes on your journey...

This is day two for me as well. I must admit today was better than yesterday. I didn't have the headache I had yesterday, today I had hunger cramps. After about two cups of my favorite tea they went away. I feel your pain FOR REAL but we can do this! Keep in touch... Best Wishes

Thank you for sharing. Congrats and keep up the good work!!!

Thanks for the post and all the suggestions...I am starting my prep-op diet Tuesday 2/23/2011. I have the same concerns and the suggestions given are good to have ahead of time. I will keep you all posted... Best wishes on your journey!