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Berlyann's Blog, a weight loss surgery blog by Berlyann on BariatricPal. 4 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about Post Op Day 5

Post Op Day 5

So now I'm 5 days post op. Yesterday started out great!! I was feeling pretty good, but then it kind of went down hill. I have a HUGE bruise right on the center of my abdomen from one of the instruments that they used during surgery. The bruised portion is about the size of a baseball, but I can feel a knot under the skin that is more like the size of a Softball or a little bigger. The bruised area is heavy feeling and it pulls on my back. It feels like I did when I was about 8 months preg

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• Berlyann
• August 20, 201213 yr

Read more about My Stay In The Hospital-Written At 3 Days Post Op

My Stay In The Hospital-Written At 3 Days Post Op

Ok, I'm home and loving it so far. I remember wondering what all would happen when i was in the hospital. So, I thought I would write down all I remember about being in the hospital   I arrived at the hospital about 9:15. I had my surgery at Doctor's Hospital at White Rocks Lake in Dallas. As soon as I got in, I was registered and went almost immediately back to the first surgery waiting area. The nurses were great. They started my IV with just 2 sticks which I thought was amazing since

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• Berlyann
• August 18, 201213 yr

Read more about Day 4 Liquid Diet

Day 4 Liquid Diet

Ok, So today is Day 4 of my liquid diet. I have started tracking my intake and I'm eating drinking about 750-100cal/day. I'm really feeling like I am doing good. I haven't really been hungry, but just thirsty. I have had 2 protien drinks a day mixed with V8 fruit blended drinks. They are only about 130 calories each and then the calories from the Protien Shakes. I've been drinking Tomatoe Juice in the evening and then having some warm broth or Tomatoe soup for "Dinner" I have been so bus

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• Berlyann
• August 11, 201213 yr

Read more about The Journey "really" Starts Tomorrow (Finally)

The Journey "really" Starts Tomorrow (Finally)

So, I've been thinking about WLS for about a year, working toward it, researching it, talking to Doctors, and friends, etc. Then I made the decision to have it done, got established with a doctor, went through all the testing, waiting for insurance approval, getting on the surgery schedule, getting RE-scheduled. But tomorrow, I REALLY start my new life. Tomorrow I start my liquid diet.   I have all those little worries running thru my mind. First, I'm a little worried about surgery. Not r

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• Berlyann
• August 8, 201213 yr