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Blog 85362
 

Trying to Beat My DNA - 8 days post-op

Well, I'm just over a week out and feel pretty good. My monthly friend showed her ugly little head a couple of days ago so I am all bloated and cramping, but other than that I am good. I am still cranky as all get out. I'm not sure what that is about, but I way more irritable than I usually am and believe me that is not good.   Doing pretty good diet wise. I got to advance yesterday and the change in texture was so welcome. I'm still not getting all my protein in. I've tried adding unflavored protein powder to my soup, but I am only able to get 4 ounces of my protein shakes down at a time instead of the 8 ounces I am suppose to be getting. It is very frustrating. Before surgery I thought, "There is no way someone can not get all their protein in with these shakes." Boy, was I wrong. I guess I didn't anticipate that I would feel full even with liquids. I'm sure that is probably about to change since the swelling is going down.   I like this feeling of getting full off of so little, but I do get depressed feeling occasionally thinking "What did I do?" I am missing planning the big meals and going out to eat with my family. I never realized how much my life revolved around food until now. Last night was very difficult for me. We took the kids to the movies and of course they had popcorn and sodas. That popcorn smelled so inviting. I was a good girl though and didn't eat any of it. I just sat there and sipped on my water. I'm just taking this one day at a time and trying to keep the bigger picture in my mind. I have no doubt that I will get there, it just seems like the bigger picture is so far away right now. UHHHH!!!!
nursesandy

nursesandy

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Blog 79815
 

6 months with my band

In just 6 short days, I will have been banded for 6 months. I feel like December 18, 2009 was kind of a rebirth for me and a lease on a new life. If I had to do it over again...I would. I'm down 46 pounds. My goal is 50 by the 6 month mark. There's still time. I am ever so grateful to all of my lapband talk friends, especially the December Delights. I feel like I've always had your support and enjoy ever second I spend reading your blogs, and posts.
kimmi0919

kimmi0919

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Blog 93702
 

A Little Uncomfortable After My Fill!

I had my 1/2 cc fill on Thursday and I'm feeling tight. This is the amount I get all the time - it has worked for me, until now. I have been sick for a few days now, not 100% myself. And I have not eaten anything since Wednesday night. All I have been able to eat was Jell-O, and my low-cal ice pops. Even my boost is not going down well.   I lost 5 pounds from Thursday, down to 201 now. I try to take my 3 mile walk on Friday but I had to cut it short, because I felt like I was going to throw up. So I went back home.   In the past when I had this feeling it would take a few days before I would be ok again. This is takeing a little longer to get back to my 100% self. So if I'm still feeling this way on Monday I think I will need to go back to my Doctor's office and get my frist unfill.:frown:   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ABOUT MY JOURNEY AND MY RECIPES OF THE DAY.   http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 90798
 

set back

Late yesterday I started feeling"sore" in my left side, like I did the 2nd day after surgery. It progressed into "pain". I finally realized it could be gas in the intestines so I did the gas x and it eased it a bit, but it must of been in there that it left the area sore. It is not near the incisions or the port so I know its not the band. I just thought the gas wouldn't coninue this long.   I am still sore even this morning. No I didn't overdo it, just walked around a bit. So this is a bummer, but I won't deter from the path. Coninue to do what I need to do and this to will pass.
ssmom

ssmom

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Blog 93898
 

Final weekend without the band!

48 hours from now I will officially be a Bandster!! I'm nervous, but SO excited! I can't tell you how many times I have read and reread the instructions the doctor and dietician have given me about everything post-op.   Part of me has felt like I've "cheated" by deciding to get the Lap Band, but it's more work than so many think! And at the end of the day, I'm proud I finally took the steps to get this done! I'm changing my life for the better! And there is no greater choice I could have made when it comes to my health.   I realize I've been super positive going into this surgery--I'm just hoping these positive feelings continue AFTER I have the surgery! I know the first few days might be rough!! But it'll get better, I am sure.   Anyway!! I was going to go swimming tonight, but I think I might do some upper body workout instead since I won't be doing that for a while! Plus, I dyed my hair again yesterday--more red! So it looks like the profile pic I have posted once again. So I don't think chlorine and new hair color will mix TOO well...a nice workout will be fine instead.   OMG! Every time I get on here to write something "short" it turns out like this! If only I was this talkative in person!! Ha!   Ok, off for now! Thanks again for your support, everyone!!   Blessings! xo
maggs79

maggs79

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Blog 81481
 

June Update!!

I made it! 199.00lbs. Hoping what happened last month wont happen this month. In May my scale said the same thing just before my period and then the scale shot back up to 206. Sad... I'm feeling so much better about how i look and the clothes i can wear. I know I've only lost a total of 27.5 lbs but the difference is clear when i can put on the dress i want even able to rock when i got it. hahaha.. I would always buy outfits i wanted to wear as a motivator. So far I have had three fills. The last one made me very very tight. So there was some adjustment time. But now I am comfortable with the amount of food i can eat. Me thinks it is just right. I dont want to be so tight i cant eat anything and starve my body of nutrients. This week I started Geology Field camp which involves lots of hiking in the high country. Can you say SORE!! I sure can. I decided to hold off on any more adjustments until the six week of intensive mapping is over. I feel like im prolly at or really near that sweet spot. I feel that the amount of food I am eating in a day is reasonable since it is not much at all. The exercise Im getting in Field Camp will help out alot. And hopefully get me to my goal weight of 175!!!! Here's to my and all of your continued progress!
Jadeite

Jadeite

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

50 Pounds Lost - Woot Woot!

I don't usually post on the weekends, but I had to today. My scale read 234.2! That means I am down 50.8 pounds. YAY!!!   I am so very excited. 50 pounds in 150 days!! I realize that I have a way to go, but this is such a big goal. I just have to stop and take a moment.   Have a great weekend!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 89559
 

Weigh In Day

OK, lost 4 lbs and that is moving from liquid to semi solid diet. Ever have that feeling when you are waking up that you are smaller, somehow? I felt that way when I got up today. I think my swelling is down somewhat and I'm passing liquids better.   Kind of getting into the rhythm with eating and my blood pressure meds. I literally chew my two little pills, swallow a tiny bit of water to get them down, and then go work out for 45 mins on the elliptical. Then I drink water or whatever. Seems to make a big difference in the water pill doing its job. Doctor told me to try different ways of taking the pills, but there were no absorption studies one way or the other.   Second trainer appointment this morning and then home to figure out some recipes for the week and get a shopping list together.   I read on someone's post that they are more focused on the whole food/eating/cooking thing than before the surgery. Amen to that! It is a big focus of my day.   I'll spend a lot of time on the weekends getting organized for the week. Being away from home 10-12 hours a day will mean I will have to be well-prepared at work.   I'm very thankful for this forum, responses to blogs and posts, and for all the support. This is just too new, too big, too consuming not to have this great support! :bored:
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Blog 91736
 

finally I see it

Every night when I get off work I call the husband to see what is for dinner. The night before he said let's figure out what we are eating tomorrow night so you don't have to ask. I didn't get the fact that it bothered him for me to ask...I ask every night after work, it's just a question. I've made decisions all day and don't want to have to make one when I get off. Well last night he went off when I asked about how he doesn't know what is for dinner and I always ask and that it makes him mad because he doesn't know what to say when I ask. That threw me into thinking...my life revolves around food. Food is my best friend...it is there when I am happy, sad, depressed, bored, celebrating. It is always there and I can't stop thinking about it. I think about food from the moment I wake up until I go to bed. I think about what's for breakfast, what's for lunch, and what's for dinner. I can only eat 3 times a day so food is very important to me. I even dream about it sometimes. So I've come to the conclusion that I need to focus more on what I am doing that day and take one meal at a time. You have to be prepared when you have had the surgery, you just can't pop into McDonalds for lunch and order a burger. There has to be some meal preparation and thought into what you eat. My life just revolves around food. I love to eat out even though I can't eat that much, I like the atmosphere and getting waited on, not having to cook or dirty up dishes. I love to eat out. At first I didn't because I couldn't stuff myself from the plate of goodness that sat before me but now I am getting re-adjusted and I love it. PF Chang's is my favorite because there are appetizers that I can make a meal out of and have enough to take home for another meal later on. But just having him make me think about how important food really is got to me. I hadn't realized just how important it is and how much I think about. So that is that story. I weighed this morning and finally hit 226 lbs so I feel better since this is what I weighed last month when I went in for my fill. So anything that I lose after this will be a plus. I'll tell the doctor about my 4 day binge eating feast that I had and how I gained 10 lbs in 4 days so he will know that I am human and lost alot more than what shows on the scale. I just can't believe baked beans and birthday cake were worth gaining the weight because it has taken me 1 1/2 weeks to get it off. I don't know why I chose them to be my friends for the 4 days off but I did. I think after my fill I will stick with my protein shake in the morning along with my coffee, cottage cheese or some type of meat for lunch, and a hot dog for dinner. The hot dog helps because I know I am getting more calories from it and that is what I seem to not be hitting. Maybe that is why I am not losing the weight like I think I should be. One of the series Robert and I like started on Showtime and we missed the last 4 episodes so tonight we are going to catch up with it again. I can't wait for True Blood to start but I hope it isn't as stupid as last year. The commercials look good. We also like Dexter, it is so good and coming from being a cop, I can relate to wanting to kill off the bad guys that get away with their crimes. Yes I was a cop, I made $9 an hour working as a Deputy Sheriff for the small town I lived in. Now I make more than twice that and don't have the life threatening decisions to make. All I can do these days is turn off your cable if you don't pay. It bothers me that people come in wanting extensions on their bill because they are unemployed and can't afford to pay that month of service and you look and they have the top teir of cable there is. How can you justify paying $149 for cable for one month when you don't have a job? I know cable is a big thing in people's lives and it is the only source of entertainment for some families and I'm ok with that but don't come in and give me a pity party because you are broke and have that kind of teir. Do you really need all the channels? The high definition box and the recording box? If it were me I would downsize to just basic which runs $20, keep my internet so I could look for a job. I'm more than happy to put you on a promotion for 6 months to help you get back on your feet but we look at payment history and how long you have been a customer to do that. I've been unemployed twice lost 2 jobs and didn't have another one to back it up so I understand being unemployed. In fact before I got this job at the cable company I was unemployed and this first thing I did was get rid of the cable, internet, and house phone. I had my cell phone in case I got a call about a job and would go to the library to look on the computer for a job so I understand being in a position where you don't know where the money is going to come from for the next month. I didn't get unemployment so I didn't have that to fall back on. I understand where people are coming from that are in this position. Ok enough about that. I have the day off with the husband and we are going to meet up with my mother and her boyfriend for lunch so it should be good, don't know where we are going but it should be good wherever we go. We have some shopping to do so I'll have something to eat this coming week but really I don't need much after Monday because Tuesday is my fill and I have to be on liquids for 2 days after and then mushy for 2 days after that so that takes me to Saturday before I can eat something good. I hate getting fills for this reason but like the restriction I get from them. I'm not at full restriction but I have some. I just hope this fill does the trick. Well everyone have a good day and please don't bash me on this entry.
khunt719

khunt719

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Blog 2749
 

Harbor City Kaiser, Dr. Zane anyone????

I am so excited! I received a call from Dr. Zane today to schedule my sleeve!!!!! I'm so upset that I missed his call. I would have my date right now...I have to wait through the weekend now! I can't take it lol:crying:.   I was shocked he was the one actually calling me to schedule the surgery, and I was shocked that he was calling to schedule the surgery and not the pre-op appointment????   I'm so glad I was assigned to Dr. Zane :-) he seemed very nice at the seminar.   Any feedback will be appreciated :thumbup1:.
sleeve 4 me

sleeve 4 me

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Blog 93330
 

Going into day 5 of my Liquid Diet!

Start weights 300.2.lbs (May 15th 2010)   Day 4 of liquid diet 295.1 ( June 11th 2010) 18 more days of liquid diet. 4.9.lbs gone! I am not sure if this is a good number. I feel like I should be loosing more.:bored:   My diet consit of ESA Advantage Edge Carb Control. It has 110 calories ( depending on flavor) 3g of fat, 17g protein, 3g of carbs. I have about 4-5 shakes a day. I have all the SF crystal light I can stand. AND of course water.   Now the Facts are done here is the skinny on liquid diets...They Suck Major Monkey But!!!   It is harder than HELLLLLL to go from eatting to the point where I need the band.. to Just liquids and about... 600 calories a day. HARD AS HELLLLL!!!   Day one was the worse. I did great all day long. I cheated at night with a few baby crutons, carrots, 1/2 cup of chicken broth.   Day two was even worse then day one b/c I new what to expect! I did great all day.. cheated that night with green beans and just about a 1/8 of cup of mac and cheese.   Day three still bad but not as bad. Did great all day. Cheated just a little with chicken and rice at dinner.   Day 4!!!! SOOOOO much better. It is true what people write on here. By day four it gets better. I did great all day. I wasnt hungry. I felt better. Dinner came and I cooked for my family and I didnt even want to eat. I did end up eatting about an ounce of baked chicken. I started feeling really dizzy and I was about to walk my mile. Didnt want to pass out on the field.   I figure by Sunday ( day 6 ) I wont have to cheat anymore.   God bless anyone who can just get on this diet and ride it tell the end. I am just not one of those people. If I had the self control it took to just put down food. I wouldnt need the band.   I do leave tomorrow for Dallas! God willing my car doesnt break down again. My appt. Is Monday for my class, then pre-reg at the hospital.   SideNote** I am supposed to be useing Optifast or Bariatric Advantage. On monday I will get the Bariatric Advantage and ues that from then tell my surgery june 29th.   Personaly I did not know that I would be out of pocket for shakes. I read on here where people had diets, liquid diets, but I did not know I would have to purchase my own 'meals.' Opti fast 100 a week or bariatric advantage 55 a week. I didnt have the money at the time. This week I will. So I have been using the ESA drinks.   I am no doctor... at all. But, I read on a post here that a person told me that we are addicted to carbs and once we flush that shit out of our system it makes the liquid diet much easier. Day 1 and 2 I said BULL SHIT! but, day 4 I am starting to understand. I wasnt hungry today. At all. My daughters Chocolate birthday cake I made her is sitting on my counter. I walk by it like 20 times a day. And I have no desier to eat it.   Now a week ago. I would have woken up in the middle of the night to snack on it I would have eatten some while cooking breakfast for my kids and so on. but, I just dont want to anymore. Maybe there is something to this carb thing!!!:thumbup::eek:   Sidenote** I was always a fat/calorie counter never a carb counter. HOllY HELL! If you are trying to stick to 20g of carbs a day??... YOu might as well dig a hole in the back yard and climb in. EVERYTHING HAS CARBS!!!! carrots, apples, green beans. I mean everything. And HUGE carbs at that. so, if you are watching your carbs like me.. good luck to ya!   Ok, I wrote a novel. Good luck to everyone. xoxo Tori
Tori1983

Tori1983

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Blog 93630
 

1 week down 1 more to go!

Made it through the entire week. What a long week. I've lost 17.4lbs so far since day 1 that I walked into the docs. I don't really feel it yet, not even in my clothes but at any rate it's less than what I was 2 mo ago so I guess I am glad. Finished all my lab work, picked up the Hepburn shots to give myself (not looking fwd to that) so I am pretty much all set. I really hope the recover isn't so bad. I've heard it's worse than the gall bladder but not as bad as the c-section.... I dunno, nervous. Wish I could cheers with a glass of wine and piece of something good! :bored: Happy weekend all !
tesa

tesa

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Blog 2763
 

Appointment 6/18

Hello VSG's, I have an appointment on 6/18 with New Beginnings in Dallas, Tx. I'm 5' 3" and 303 pounds. I am very nervous, but I am ready to enjoy life. I believe wth sleeve is the best surgery for me and my insurance company covers the VSG. Any advice?   :thumbup1:
XS-2011

XS-2011

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Blog 93895
 

Day 4

As with most surgeries, today was a lil easier than the last. Although I must say when I'm actually going through each day that is not what I'm thinking.   My thoughts are usually along the lines of "Why in the world did I put myself through this crazy pain?" "This pain is some b.s.!" "Screw this mess, I can't take it." LOLOL. And that's the PG version. Oh the things that go through my head.   So anyways, today has been mostly soreness when moving. Walking is still pretty easy but still hurts if I take too big of steps, it's cause I'm kind of stretching. But today & yesterday I went with out pain meds, and was okay. So now 2 days out without pain medications; just using the nausea meds when needed.   I did drive today as well since it's been more than 24 hours without being medicated. Didn't think it was gonna hurt as much as it did, but it did. Surprisingly! Never realized how much you use your abdomen to drive and stuff, or maybe it's just cause I drive an SUV so it takes more to move it. My mom also went home today :sad: so I was a lil sad, cause I am kind of the only one from my immediate family out here, so I'm sort of by myself. But she made it back safely & I'll get to see her & everyone else in about a month..   So about 3 hours into my mingling with the "real world" I realized I was a lil tired & starting to feel all the movement I had been doing. The soreness was definitely starting to get the best of me so then I realized I may need a few more days of of work. Especially since I work on a high acuity med/surg floor. I definitely thought I'd be able to jump right back into the routine of things, but I was pushing myself way too hard. And if I continue I probably won't heal well. Plus my doctor won't sign a release without restrictions until he's seen me post-op. So I guess it all worked out in my favor, since I really wasn't ready mentally to go back to work. Getting away from there is like literally avoiding a bad day! So I get to have nothing but good days at least until the 17th.   OH, on another positive note, right quick, one of my classmates/fellow nurses was recently banded right before me. So now I have someone who've I've known for a lil bit to fight this battle with me & who will understand pretty much everything we all have to go through and deal with. So I have a shoulder to cry on when I get frustrated or need some encouragement. :thumbup:   Whew :bored:, well I think I've said A LOT. So on to my movie night! "It's Complicated" & "Dear John"   TILL' NEXT TIME :cool:   PS: I'M SOOOO CRAVING A GLASS OF WINE RIGHT NOW!
TanaSmith

TanaSmith

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Blog 93365
 

6 Weeks Post-Op

Hi Guys,   It has been 6 weeks since my procedure and I lost 25 pounds. I thought that I would have lost more because I work out everyday. But, I do not need a fill which is good.
am_jaxn

am_jaxn

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Blog 92039
 

Surgery Day!

I wanted to write a note (it might not be quick) about my day, to update those that love me. I got to the hospital today around 7am, to be in surgery at 830am. I was ready. I didn't feel nervous, i felt prepared. Thank God for that peace. I knew I was in a good place, and I trust this institute to take good care of me. When they called my name, I was told mom couldn't come back to pre-op with me right away. It made me a little bit nervous, but I know she will be back eventually. After saying a quick goodbye and trying not to cry because my mom's tears were breaking my heart, i followed the nurse to my room. Then, I get dressed, peed in a cup (to prove I'm not pregnant), and was asked a bunch of questions. They started my IV (which didn't hurt at all, thank you lidocaine), and give me a shot of heparin! That shot is no joke! It BURNS! Then an anesthesiologist came in with a research project prospect which promises to help with my pain, came in and discussed the "tap block" study with me. The tap block is something I'd seen with my c-section patients, and it's been proven to be really good for incisional pain. The study was to see if this procedure would work with my type of surgery. I would either get normal saline injected, or actual medicine. He said that even patients with the normal saline injected have improved pain management. So, needless to say, i signed up for that! Next the anesthesiologist who was going to intubate me came in. I knew him! He's a Dr I've worked with many times at L&D. I felt so relieved. I truly was in good hands. After some more medicine (anti-nausea) and the like, Dr Nagle came in and talked to me. He said that if I feel fine, He sees no problem with me going home. YAY! I wouldn't be breaking the rules, but could recover at home! I said another goodbye to mom (more tears) and it was off to the OR. I was given a cocktail of yummy anesthesia and was in another world. Next thing I remember I'm waking up, not able to breathe, with a tube down my throat, breaking my hands out of the "restraints" I wanted to pull the tube! I apologized to the anesthesiologist and maybe used an "R" rated word. He laughed. It's funny the random things you remember while waking up, and the loony things you say. I recovered for a bit, walked, and was able to go home (after given plenty of pain medicine). Now, I'm home, not feeling 100% but trying to take it easy and recover. Thank God mommy is here taking care of me!
asteenho

asteenho

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Blog 79919
 

Issues with the fill

I had another fill on tuesday of this week. I was worried that I would get too much fluid and be throwing up all the time. The first night went good but Wed. night I was eating chicken, without any dip or anything, not smart! I ended up sick in bed by 8pm. Then Thur. I was at work and ate 3 tbls. of yogurt and it started all over again! I ended up going home from work and laying in bed all day! Sucks! Today is a much better day. I had scrambled eggs and some toast for lunch and soup for supper. So far, so good! I think maybe I have rested my band enough so I can get back to normal band eating. I told my husband to remind me to go on a liquid diet for a day or so after a fill. If it wern't for that darn chicken I think I would have been OK. My weight as of today is 193. :bored:
kleinow01

kleinow01

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Blog 89757
 

2nd Fill Today

Went back in today to get another fill. I wanted more than he gave me, but he was really concerned that I would be over filled and then suffer the weekend. This time since I knew what to expect I was less nervous and the needle wasn't anything more than a tiny quick pinch. He filled me to 5.7cc so lets see how this will work! I stopped at Wendy's and got a baked potatoe and a junior frosty to sample both. I was only able to eat about 4 tablespoons of potatoe and about half an ounce of the frosty. YIPPPPEEEE....I hope it stays this way! I am eating watermelon for dinner and then off to the gym. The fill was a good thing but the rest of the day has been shit. Husband got a speeding ticket on the way there and then bad news from our attorney regarding his child custody battle. MY GOD am I sick of all this crap. I am trying so hard to focus on me, me, me so I don't go into a tail spin. Good thing I can't eat much or I totally know i would be on a binge on my drug of choice....FOOD. Instead I am headed to the gym to try and sweat out some of this frustration. :bored:
shrinkAdink_05/10

shrinkAdink_05/10

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Blog 90427
 

I am ready

I saw the nutritionist today and she has me on track. I start my full liquids on Monday and next Sun, the 20th I do the clear liquids. My big Re-Birthday is on Monday, June 21st and I am so excited. That doesn't mean I am not nervious or scared of the future, but I am happy it is finally arriving. I think giving up pasta and french fries is going to be difficult for a while, But, I am taking control of myself and I want to be illness free more than I want pasta and french fries.   The hubs, my strongest supporter, has lost 13.2lbs. He is not having the lap-band, we are self-pay. I am the fortunate one getting it. He believes he can lose the weight on his own, and he is proving he can. I so wish him the best. He has been with me from day one. He attends every doctor's appointment, every nutritionist appointment and every supoprt group. If down the road he needs the surgery, we'll figure out a way to get it for him. But, in the meantime, he is joining me on my journey. He is the best co-pilot anyone could have.   Good luck to anyone having the surgery next week. Please wish me well on June 21st. Have a great weekend. :bored:
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 1952
 

All systems are go!!!

Had an appointment with my surgeon today. All of my pre-op tests were fine and my surgery is acually going to happen on Monday.   Yikes - I'm feeling a little nervous right now. So many changes to make. i hope it's not too overwelming.   I was just given all kinds of stuff to read and information to process. I'm pretty sure I'm confused. :thumbup1:
BandMomsRock

BandMomsRock

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Blog 93499
 

OMG gas

Ok so i am haven extreme amount of gas . I am not in pain but my stomach is constantly gurgling very loud to i might add and i need to fart all the time. Is this normal? I am two weeks post op and still on a liquid diet. How long does this last has anyone elese experienced this?
crsti41

crsti41

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