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Horray! Keep up the positive attitude - best to you! Looking forward to hearing about your journey

I had a drain and developed an abscess which followed the drain line. I would call doc and let them know. I do not recall any feeling of insides moving around. Let us know how you do. And keep up the great work on your weight loss!

Hi Lissa thanks I made sure no MSG. They probably do use sugar did not think about that. I am on all regular food, no leak abscess with second surgery at 2 weeks post sleeve. All going well however , no regrets. Good to hear about celery. Thanks will keep it as a treat only. Hope you are doing well also after your loss.

Last night I worked late, it was cold and I just wanted something different. Please tell me was eating a cup of cashew chicken (no celery) that bad? It was yummy and I did not eat too many nuts, just a few. My fitness pal charged me less than 300 calories for it and it had lots of Protein. Am I justifying? Thanks

I agree with Lissa, dehydration may be sneaking in if you are not getting your fluids in or another concern could be your potassium level. Good to call doc and let them guide you. Best to you.

Holy Crow Bat Man!!! 100 lbs in 5 months? I want to do whatever you are doing, please do share your routine, food etc? Congratulations!!!

So sorry, hang in there it has been a challenge for you. Just know you are in the best place to deal with complication. Peace queen I hope you are doing well also. Take care.

Amanda you and I are very similar. 5'10" started 303 size 22/24. Current 237 pants size 18 shirt, 2XL (busty) - would like to be 170. The stats say I should weigh like 145 just not sure that is realistic. Good luck all!

I agree with all they are my favorite by far. My hubby thinks they taste a lot like a little thicker chocolate milk he does low carb and has lost 40 lbs. They are a part of our regular pantry items and will be forever. I thought they were specific to costco ShoeLover, I just found them on-line but they are a little more expensive $28 a case. Yeah for premier!

Hey UXgrrl, First happy birthday! I went to sushi with my daughter on Wednesday. We ordered the sushi with light brown rice. Love spicy tuna. Then we used chopsticks and ate the middle without the seaweed or much rice so we were able to eat two different rolls she has lap band. Also try cucumber salad, includes crab or shrimp generally. It was awesome. My daughter said she goes to one place where they will make sushi without rice, but darn I am having brain fade and do not recall the name of the place. Maybe just ask? Have fun.

Hi, My doc put me on 1000 a day and gave me a specific diet to follow. Essentially each meal is 250 calories. You might want to stick with a routine meaning don't try new foods for a while. Stick with 1000 calories and drink Water. I find when I hit my liquids with water primarily, I do best. Also you might want to substitute Protein drink for a meal or two daily. LilMissDiva has posted her boot camp, I have read folks do well on it. Best of luck to you.

Joiebean you will do great. Keep the mental focus positive, and just follow the doctors guidelines to the "T" and you will be successful. Everyone reminds us, get the fluids in -it really is most important in the first few weeks. The Protein and food will come, but you will not feel well if you get dehydrated. Please, listen to your body! Sending positive thoughts and prayers. Jkwkgrl - wow, that is a lot to think about *your dad* just as you are preparing for surgery. Someone once said to me "how many obese elderly do you see, let alone super obese?" that was my "AH HA" moment. You did the right thing for you and your family. Hope your dad is doing well, maybe he can just start by moving a little to feel better? Smiles all - keep positive, Sandy

My 25 year old daughter has had one for two years. Surgery was done at UC San Francisco and she has done wonderfully. I am very nervous for her future health however...she made her own choice. I just pray for no future complications.

Escake sorry, so very sorry about your daughter. Mine had the lap band and her success was my motivation to do something. After one appointment and researching, my decision was based on many of the factors others have listed. Good luck to you hugs and prayers as the next couple of weeks will be difficult, mentally and physically for you. Glad you have support with hubby. Sandy

Hiccups for me come when I eat too fast, maybe try slowing down? I use chopsticks and read this forum during dinner which is when I eat with my family and my guys both eat very fast. By distracting my-self I find I can slow down and take the full 30 mins to eat. Best to you..

Some doctors do not require a pre-op diet. The main reason is so that your fatty liver can shrink so they do not nick it when moving it around to get to the stomach. It makes for a better surgery as I understand it. Going off the prescribed menu is not that bad, but I would advise not doing so from this point forward. Your stomach will be like a baby's stomach and you really need to follow the eating guidelines so that you allow your stomach the time to heal properly. Complications can happen if you follow the guidelines but, you certainly do not want to increase your odds for issues down the road. Just know, it does get better and those shakes will become part of your diet NOT your whole daily diet. Hang in there and best of luck on your journey with your new tool!

That is fantastic! Honestly you look so healthy like you are about done, not sure where another 40 lbs will come from. Love the sleeve and our work!

I have Country Dance 2 for the Wii, I mixed it up with the Elliptical and it kicked my butt if you know what I mean

Mine was warm and red/pink and it extended over my stomach like a child's foot print. Julie I sent you a message.

I saw my surgeon for the first time Friday since my surgery. He looked at the picture of my abscess and said because of me they now prescribe antibiotics pre and post surgery. When he saw the "scab" where the tube was, he said the infection could not get out therefore it went inward. Definitely have someone look at it now.

Amen! Agree 100 percent Lissa

Thanks for sharing your opinion Lissa. I have shared once as well that complications can be more than leaks and definitely are not experienced solely as a result of non-compliance. One may be at higher risk if reckless sure...I will just about guarantee those of us here who have developed a leak, abscess, stricture or related condition, have followed directions completely, and maybe to a fault. Stacey, it is a major surgery. There are risks but, you can get help. Like Lissa said the co-morbidities are the concern and why you are seeking surgery. How many elderly people have you seen who are obese or morbidly obese? This was the question that helped me make my final decision. Best to you!

I too am 8 weeks post op. Doc gave me a specific diet to start follow. 1000 calories daily it includes lettuce, tomatoes and brown rice. I am good with the lettuce but not feeling ready for rice yet. I think just chew well. Take care.

If you are following the diet, Fluids, exercise As directed, dEfinately best to check in with your bariatric office. As a result of my abscess the surgeons in the practice I went to now prescribe antibiotics pre/post surgery. I now subscribe to if it is different and especially if it hurts - call and at least check with them. Also, fever is generally a check for leak but it does not always show up that way. Best to you.

PeaceQueen so sorry this happened. You are right though now that it is found, you can start to heal and will be and feel so much better and begin your real journey. Just look at all of your support here, people do care. Take care and rest. All my best to you, Sandy