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I had my surgery on the 16th. I can't tell you that it was all a bed of roses, but it didn't last long. I had a rough 48 hrs after surgery and then 2 more days of not doing so well, and then it changed and has continued to get better every day. I know some people have a very difficult time and others, none at all. I can only speak for myself when I say, I have no regrets at this time. I feel I am progressing much like when I had my gallbladder out 2 years ago. The only advice I would give is, if you need time afterwards and can take it, take it. Don't rush yourself. You will need time to heal. Good luck, owl

I had my surgery one week ago today. Like you, I feared I would become dehydrated. But every day it gets a little easier to drink liquids. I keep something within reach all the time. I make up my shakes for the day and then sip on them through out the day. Takes me 5 individual servings to get the 3 shakes down. In between, I always make sure I have a water bottle with crystal light mixed in. I'm not a water drinker so this works good for me and I get down 32 to 40 oz of water inbetween the shakes. Although I find I like both drinks as cold as i can get them. I saw my doctor yesterday, said I was doing great and no signs of dehydration. I had been concerned as I kept very little down 3 days out from surgery but the 4th day out, boy did my body improve. I got the drain out yesterday and had my first good night of sleep. I was able to take 3 weeks off from work and am going to pamper myself. But I know of others who went back in a week later, on a reduces work load. Please take the time to heal yourself, if you need it. Good luck, don't force the liquids, but keep at them. owl

I didn't have to have a sleep study. I have BCBS of Florida. All they required was 6 consecutive months of seeing a physician for weight loss. I started 3 times over because I missed a month here and there. I got so fed up with them I went to my mom and was given an earlier inheritence, for which I am very greatful. I would suggest you speak with who ever does the billing for the physician/surgeon you are seeing. They will have the best information. Hang in there and good luck with your insurance. owl

I have steri strips on some of my incisions but I also have stitches. I get my drain out tomorrow. I agree, Way to go all of us who took the plunge on the 16th !!!!! and of course, the rest of you.

I also had my surgery on the 16th. this is the first day I feel like getting on line. I had a tough go in the hospital with nausea and my B/P kept spiking. I can't keep the liquid loratab down so I am in some discomfort but liquid tylenol seems to help a little. I finally got a spooneful of yogurt down this morning, but haven't been able to progress much past clear liquids. I know this is TMI but I had a bowel moment yesterday evening and boy did that feel great. Mile of Magnesia did the trick. Difficult sleeping at night but napping during the day in a chair. I get my drain out Monday and I think after that I will be much better. I put a pillow under my knees and that seemed to help somewhat at night. Nothing taste good at the moment, but the yogurt was refreshing, even if it was just a spoonful. Any thoughts out there on clear liquids that taste good but not toooooo sweet. owl

I started my journey on weight loss when I was 16, that 39 years ago. Tomorrow I truely hope that it is the beginning of the end to diets and plus size clothes. I am sooo looking forward to changing my lifestyle and eat to live, not live to eat. I go in a 6am tomorrow morning. Your day will come, it will. Hang in there. owl

I'm going in Tuesday morning. If I hadn't had emergency surgery 2 years ago, I might feeling the same way. But I have a lot of faith in my doctor, I know people who have gone to him and that puts my mine at ease. If you've been planning this for a year, you'll do fine. It's just jitters. I've been overweight my entire life. I have no idea what it will be like to be at a normal, healthy weight. That is what I find scary. Sounds like you have a lot going on in your life, a lot to look forward to. You will do great..... [

thanks. i soooo understand about the cheating. i just want to chew on something. i need to get soem gum. so your going in on the 16th as well. where are you having your surgery?

thanks,. hope you do well tomorrow. my surgeon told me it only takes 90 minutes for the surgery. you'll be in and out in no time.

I am 5 days into my liguid diet. I am having surgery on the 16th with Dr. Domkowski in Sebastian, FL. I am new to chat rooms/forums but I think I need all the support I can get. I may be asking for help in manuvering around this web site which at the moment is causing me more stress then the diet.

I wish I was going on Monday. I'm 5 days in to my pre-op diet and it's been a tough day. My surgery is on the 16th. I'm new to blogs/chat rooms/etc, but I really feel like I need the support.