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Yes, if you are on any meds that are for blood pressure or if they lower you blood pressure that could be a big cause!!

Sounds good!!

Thanks for sharing - lots of things on there that you hear people say "I do X and don't have any problem" - I will be doing my best to avoid those traps!!

I track my vitamins on myfitnesspal.com - have not tried to see if meds are there but could easily add them.

I love reading everyones updates - I do notice alot check in other places on the board so sometimes I catch it and sometimes I don't. It would be great if everyone checked in one place!

Glad to hear that! That is awesome if they work for you! I have a friend who is sending me some samples - sure hoping to find something tolerable in there!

I think it is very common at this stage to not feel restriction - you are mostly on liquids.

I can eat very little too. I am having a drainage problem which is making me get sick from that, not necessarily when I am eating. I am hoping that taking a decongestant tonight might help. I am getting about 200 calories too, I can't tolerate the shakes at all.

I think breast is probably leaner. I like the dark meat better myself though. Breast can be so dry.

Thanks for checking in - was wondering about you! I am still having trouble with milk I can't imagine having to add it in to so many things!!

FMLA is separate from your employer, usually another company, and is completely private - all the letter says is approved, the dates that are approved - that's it! Don't lose out on this benefit for fear of your employer!! Even my STD is a separate company.

That's awesome!!

So glad to hear it!!

Someone mentioned sharing a meal - around here they have a "surcharge" for sharing 6.95-10.95 to share - for that you can get your own meal. My plan is to take it home leftover for my husband. Most appetizer options we have are fried so I would never do that. And unfortunately many nice restaurants have spicy soup options so that isn't an option either. Work with what you have - I sure wouldn't have a problem whipping out my card for that $40 seafood buffet!!

I got mine at discharge from the hospital. It is supposed to allow you to eat off a senior or kids menu, I haven't tried it yet. I understand some places are ok with it and others aren't, trial and error.

Thanks - it seems worst when I first wake up and as the day goes along it gets easier and easier until it goes away. I will go with this! My biggest concern was pneumonia or bronchitis and with that ruled out nerves sounds right!

The breathing tub is put in and taken out while you are asleep. My Dr doesn't use a drain for the sleeve (only for RNY). The catheter goes in while you are asleep and doesn't hurt coming out, as someone else said it is odd. They took mine out the second day. Expect an IV and oxygen. Hope that helps!

I had diarrhea which I figured was normal being all I am putting in is liquid. If it concerns you though check with you Dr. The first few weeks fluids took alot of time to get in, I could take about 3 sips and the 4th would make me miserable. I didn't have a phase with soup other than broth so I can't help there. At 2 weeks I went to soft Protein which is where I am now and let me tell you I wish soup was on the menu because I don't consider tuna soft! I didn't have a drain so no help there. The dizzy/lightheaded could be from so few calories. Also if you are on any meds it is possible they already need reduced - talk with your Dr.

Thanks Meg that's where I am at I can't tolerate the shakes they are making me feel nauseous and heart racing - a no carb, no sugar one even.

I know a big concern with caffeine at this point is the fact that it is a diuretic and can really dehydrate you which wouldn't be good this early out.

Previously my program didn't have them listed anywhere but they are revising everything right now to include them. I am curious when you were able to include them?

I am 4 weeks out on Monday. When I breathe deep it hurts in my left shoulder all the way down the left side of my abdomen. It has been this way for a good 2 weeks, maybe longer. I know it isn't pneumonia as I did go to my Dr this week for coughing and drainage and he listened to my chest and it was clear. Has anyone else experienced this?

I would say exhaustion would be a big deal. Definitely have an eating plan together. Lots of laying in the sun would be nice!

Congrats!! Big accomplishment!!

Feel better!! I have been having allergy issues since surgery - so sick of the drainage!!