goldenraisin214

just voted for you--good luck!

Wow, Dooter, that is impressive! You reminded me that I forgot to do measurements when this all started (I'm also a month out)--I guess it's never too late though...anyway-congratulations! Woot-woot!

Hi AKMama--

Things are going well overall for me too--so far down 26 lbs, so I'm a quarter of the way to goal . there have been a couple of days where my tummy didn't feel quite right (threw up once I think from eating cream of wheat too fast), but they've passed in a day or so. Just started eating salmon over the weekend, and I can only get about an oz in before I feel full--so weird! Thanks for starting the check-in, hope the other 2/9-ers are doing well!

YES!! Cute dress too!

Hi kittenkate,

My surgeon required that I be off the pill for 1 month prior to surgery and wait until 1 month after to start taking them again. So at this point, I'm just waiting for AF to show herself so I can start back up. Problem is, my cycle was like clockwork before surgery and now I'm about a day late--I'm definitely not with child, but I wonder if the surgery has already thrown my hormones out of whack. And I know one day is like nothing, but still, I don't feel signs that it's coming either--hmmmm...

Mine started the day before surgery--same as the others, they gave me these mesh-like panties and a pad and it was all good. No worries, they've seen it all

I tried that 42g Protein shot before surgery and it was the WORST! Tasted like cough medicine...My surgeon said we can only absorb about 25 g at a time anyway, so I switched to a 24 or 26g version that isn't quite as bad. I'm 25 days out now, and am finding that I'm afraid to eat. I feel pretty good, but it's hard to really know when I'm full, so I often end up eating less than I probably could. Having trouble getting the 70g of protein without those little shots since I'm not eating meat yet, but once I can get some fish in (next week), I should probably be fine. Some trouble with liquids too, but I attribute a lot of that to having to wait an hour after I eat to drink--there just aren't enough hours in the day! Glad to hear others are doing well!

I've been under twice. My biggest issue was the IV needle in my arm (I HAAATE needles), but if you can make it through that, it's like falling asleep and waking right back up (though a lot of time has passed while you were napping ). I requested a patch that they put behind your ear before surgery and leave on for 2-3 days for nausea. Had it for both surgeries and didn't have to battle with feeling nauseous. It is perfectly normal to worry on some level about this stuff, but like others have said, if you are religiously/spiritually inclined, or even if you meditate, that can help with the anxiety as well. Hope this helps.

Thanks, guys! I'll be sure to post when the jacket goes to the Goodwill!

Ok, so I have this lightweight jacket (kind of like a cross between a trench and a peacoat) that I love and have been wearing for a couple of years. Ihe problem is that the sleeves are a bit tight up top and prior to surgery, they would cut into the top part of my arm--near the armpit, sometimes to the point I had to take the jacket off. I was even considering pulling some of the seam out of the armpit to make it more comfortable. Well yesterday I wore the jacket, and I got all the way to work before I realized that my arms weren't hurting! I was totally comfortable, even with a long sleeved shirt underneath! I wore it again today with a long sleeved shirt plus a light sweater, and while it was a smidge tighter--still no pain! YAY! I'm only 3 weeks out and have lost about 20lbs (including 4 pre-op), but this was a nice treat for me to feel better in clothes that have previously made me suffer. Woop-woop!

that's awesome--congratulations!!

I was told 3 weeks for cardio (treadmill, elliptical, etc,) and to wait for my next appt (which will be about 5-6 weeks from surgery) to ask about weights and ab exercises.

awww! glad it made you feel good to hear (and believe) that you're a lovely lady!

The difference is the impact. The elliptical machine is low to no impact on your knees and whatnot. With the treadmill, there's much more banging/jostling around. I feel the same way, even when I was 100 lbs lighter, I could feel the difference. You're not crazy

You go girl!

Sometimes sipping warm drinks is a little easier (tea, broth, etc). I hope you get to feeling better soon! *hugs*

Thanks for all your suggestions and encouragement, guys. I'm pretty sure i'm dehydrated, or well on my way, so today's goal is to get down as much as I possibly can. I have the gasx strips and hubby is picking me up some liquid tylenol later today. I did have some success yesterday with the old school butt in the air pose too, BbM!

I was told it would be ok to open it up, but i started one week after surgery, not 3... Hmmm...

Night-night!

Thanks, Tai. The sleeping really seemed to help today...

I was prescribed ths same thing, 2x/day for 6 mos. they gave me a month's worth and i have 5 refills. The pill is huge though, so i opened it and sprinkled onto a spoonfull of pudding oh, and my is 300 mg.

Ok, so last night i was feeling a little less than ideal, but this morning was the worst. This is day 8, and the pain was as bad as ever--felt like i was going backwards. I guess it was gas, in my abdomen and shoulder, which was weird cuz my shoulder was never really hurting prior to today. I called the surgeon's office, and they called me like 3 times throughout the day to check on me, which was nice. They said it sounded typical, but to let them know if it got any worse. Sucks, cuz i was all excited abt advancing to Soup and yogurt, and barely had anything today because i was n so much pain. I basically slept all day and had one trip to the bathroom. Doing better now, but wow, what was that? Anybody else have what felt like a setback at this point post op? Thanks for reading...

Looking good---congratulations, girl!!

I was in for 2 nights, and that seemed to be the standard.

I have the Ninja Master Prep and I love it. Cost be about $30 at Walmart. It has a "traditional" blender container and a small food processor container and you just connect the motor to whichever you want to use. It turns ice cubes into snow and I add about 2-3 oz of juice or crystal light for a hydrating slush (I'm only 6 days out). I also have 3 blender bottles for mixing other drinks.< /p>