Doreykn

Not everyone throws up...I have come close to throwing up, from laying down too soon after eating cheese & multi-grain crackers. Everyone is different.

Liquid protein saved me... I got it at Walmart & Meijer. One had 26g & the other 42g... And they are about $2-3 each. Kind of syrupy but only 2-4 ounces...

I never really cramped up from cold drinks, but if I drank to much at one time, it felt like a ton of bricks hit my stomach & hard!!! So sip, sip, sip & slowly! I drank room temp. water for a few days... now I can drink both hot & cold just sips though. NO straws & no carbonation! Good luck...

Best thing I ever did! Everyone has a little fear, but it is so worth it! Good luck Star & keep us posted on your progress.

Completely normal...

10 days on a liquid diet...

Being able to shop for regular size clothes. Size 14 jeans made me soooo happy! Large (soon to be medium) size stretchy yoga type pants...Weighing in less than my husband! And the list goes on!!!

I figure any loss is a good loss! I need to exercise more too, but the weight is still coming off... Good luck!

I need to work on getting more protein in everyday! I was doing so good & then all of a sudden, I can't stand the liquid protein I was drinking. I have to force them down now! But they do have 42g of protein. I started taking Biotin and that has helped the slowing down of hair loss! Thank GOD I had thicker hair before... Oh well, small price to pay to be healthy again!

I added garlic powder & Mrs. Dash in my broth to give it more flavor & no salt...

I have had several different surgeries & pain levels are different for each & everyone's pain tolerance is different too. I felt this was one of my easier surgeries. I got a script for pain meds on my discharge from the hospital. I had Liquid Tylenol #3. Only had to take it for a day or two... Gas was my biggest pain, but once I got that to pass, the rest was a breeze. So make sure you walk a lot!

I agree with Nancy... WALK, WALK, WALK... Mine only lasted a couple of days once I started to pass it!

Check with the nutritionist... My drs. office suggested some of their stuff, but also told me where I could buy cheaper, but just as effective substitutes.

Dorrie, When I have a craving for sugar I eat an Atkins protein bar. Peanut Butter Granola is my favorite or the Chocolate Chip. High in protein, low in sugar...

Try getting some protein bars that are good flavors...Chocolate chip or peanut butter granola. I love the Atkins ones.

I lost 24 lbs! Yay!!! Congrats to everyone!!!

2 more days to go...

Are you getting enough protein? I know I was lax with my protein & my hair is starting to thin out a little. I also started taking Biotin 2 times a day and I'm making sure I get the proper protein again! We'll see how long it takes for it to start to come back! Good luck...

The gas pains were the worst part for me & I have a very high tolerance for pain... Walk, walk, walk...it really does help the gas come out! When you haveto pass that gas, pass it! Don't hold back. I couldn't sleep on my side for weeks & that was hard, as I am a side & stomach sleeper! I was only on pain meds the first couple of days, I'm 5 months out & I feel great and I'm also down over 70lbs! Good luck!

snoho1,How long have you been married? Farting is a natural body function...If you haven't done it in front of him while you're awake, you probably do in your sleep! LOL!!! We will be married 32 years & it happens all the time! And especially after this surgery. Just be careful though... LOL!!!

I had mine done in October 2011... Best thing I ever did! Good luck with your journey!

Congratulations!!! I was so happy to be in a size 14 jeans & large stretchy pants...Haven't been that size in over 30 years! I was so happy that I didn't have to shop plus size. Some of the plus size clothes were so hideous,I can't believe they even made them in the styles & patterns they did! But, I had to wear something...Just nice to have a descent selection to choose from!

I'm 4&1/2 months out, so I'm not much help...Have to tried stepping up the exercise? Good Luck.

Just voted too! Good luck!

I was also told no NSAIDS... I take Tylenol #3 for my knee & back pain. Since my surgery I am taking those less & less.