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Yea you'll do great. Good luck

I was lucky and don't have the gas pains. Incisions are sore. Getting up is worst. Walking doesn't seem to hurt. I'm not hungry at all but trying to force a few swallows too and stay hydrated. Water and ice chips taste the best. I'm worried about nausea and they didn't give me medicine for which I'm pretty sure the night nurse said they would.. More of worry as don't really have it now.

Thanks and welcome too. How is day 2 post op for you?

To me the main pro was not to have a foreign object in my body with the sleeve. I went with band as less risk , adjustable and removable and seemed like success was high (and I'm highly motivated),

I join the 4/20 band club too! All is very similar story. It was freaky wheeling into OR but then don't remember anything. I was thinking they should sort of make you go to sleep before wheeling in. It's like a bunch of waiting but when they are ready it's like zip bang boom wheeling you fast. Surgeon repaired an unexpected hernia so he said went with realize band as it's wider and less risk for slip due to hernia. The pain med after made me so tired I barely could keep my eyes open to talk to family and nurses. Was good for night though as slept well. Today much better and walking doesn't hurt. Getting up is the worst pain.. Waiting now to go home(been cleared) its been about 23 hours since surgery. Tired but happy to go home. Haven't eaten much and weighed myself and 5lb more then right before went in. Must be bloating and flluids. 219 was start, 210 going in...not counting what is now:). Looking forward to a healed journey. Feel free to add me to my fitness pal too .. User name cyndi_w. Good luck to all and here's to smooth journey.

Getting ready for an early 9am surgery. So happy to get it done early but they just called and changed to 2:30. Not suppose to drink after midnight so called office and said is that right not even Water as would think dehydrated . After long discussion the office said well water is ok. Just wondering if others had nothing with later surgeries.? Cyndi

Yea little worried its last surgery so that might mean even later if all doesn't go perfect during day with others.

Good luck! You will do great. Let me know how goes. I'll let you know

Best of luck. Let me know how goes. Sure all will go smoothly

Thanks for the support .. Keep saying I know I can do it, I know I can do it! Such coincidences... I know some of what you went through as my husband had rectal cancer 2 years ago too and went through all the same.. Now that is a big surgery and this is nothing compared to that. You are a strong person! You got me thinking and will see if I can get a massage now that I have the time... Need one badly especially in the stiff neck area. Checking it out now! Cyndi

Glad all done and hope gets better soon. Keep posting please. I'm close to you at 5'0" (was closer to 5'1" but not measuring me there anymore!). I was at 219 and think will go in at 210 tomorrow. Those were highs for me as I've hovered in the 190's for 8 years after kids.. Ready to get it going too:)

It looks like all for me have password. I was interested in the springster and Illinois ones. I think got into springster one time but can't navigate back. Maybe iPad restriction although think my iPhone is having same behavior.

So glad everyone is doing well this week. Congrats! I'll start clear liquids tomorrow for surgery Friday! I wish I had the last super green light too! I like that Dr. Need to make the run to store tomorrow as thought prepared but had nutrition class today and learned about the extra protein powder etc. Kind of stressed about the puréed week and soft week as feel like I need to plan out to make sure to get protein and not a good planner. The liquid diet was easy as not much choice and just made 2 shakes in am to take to work.

I guess it worked as I got the accept. Guess just doesn't show pending. Thanks

I tried to add you slimndiva. See if there as it says it goes but when I look at requests it doesn't show any. So not sure if doing something wrong. Put my user name at top and your user name in the to.

I'm with you. Added it as I keep hearing about it but haven't looked to figure out too much how to use it. My user name is cyndi_w. feel free to add me. 4/20 my day.

That is great. Glad all went well. Keep us informed. I'm T-65 hours and I'll be where you are.

I think normal to be nervous and dread this liquid diet . Mine is April 20th and ready as the diet feels like I've been on forever (and know it will for quite a while after)! It does make me feel better to see almost everyone is feeling the same way. I love reading the posts from those of you also that just had surgery. The tips and help are so reassuring and know will use to make for a easier recovery Cyndi

I'm right there with you! Surgery April 20th. I have all the same feelings and emotions but ready to get the party started. My shakes are tolerable but I can only do 3 as can't take anymore but hungry. I add sugar free chocolate syrup and a banana for extra sweetness as they are chalky. Never been so excited for a cup of broth! Lol. Good luck . Cyndi

Congrats ! That is awesome. Getting excited as my surgery is 4/20. liquid diet not fun but proud I'm getting through it. Sounds like my weight is close to yours was so you are my inspiration. Also been down the road so many times and hitting the gym with less weight is always so much easier to get through workouts. You go ! Cyndi

Hi, I have surgery April 20th which am excited, scared and all those emotions but started the liquid diet today. What a day when have to make Easter dinner. Challenging to say the least smelling all and wanting it so bad and trying to navigate these shakes for the first time. I am hungry too. Guess will be happy when tomorrow comes. I am having trouble getting into the springer group for some reason. Asks me to login again when I am. I will keep trying. Cyndi

Hi Megan, I have Dr. Rantis too! I like him allot and think he's extremely competent. My surgery is actually 4/20. I read your blog and I'm with you this liquid diet is not going to be fun but one day at a time and hopefully the days go fast. Cyndi

Hi Lisa, I live in Barrington. I'm using the Suburban Surgical Care (Kane Grp) office and will have surgery at St. Alexius. Hoping this liquid diet gets better as I'm pretty hungry still:) Good luck just 3 days before me so would love to hear how you are doing. Cyndi