Uniqueladybug

Caffeine is a diuretic... It works against us trying to stay hydrated.
Jessica

I'm usually a really tough girl... Piercings... A tattoo! I was so worried about the drain. Looking at it made me nauseous. I was afraid I would start heaving or pass out..lol
Wasn't bad at all! There was more inside than what I thought. I kinda heard a slurp sound and only felt it for a couple of seconds. Just a weird feeling, not bad! I had some discomfort later on where the tube is on the inside(not where it goes in....further in.) It does make you feel a bit normal afterwards.
Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Today I weigh in and have most 20 pounds.....in 3 weeks today.....I can't believe it.......it really had been a hard adjustment for me....but I can't believe it....but then I think I don't want hardly nothing......

Oh I think I will ask the admin to move us to post op now everyone agree?

I wanted so bad to have a sip of anything after I ate just to clear my palate! This does stink. It's an hour of time gone! I've noticed my pouch can't handle anything but liquid after about 7pm. It took me a few days to figure it out. I would get nauseous and feel horrible! As we figure the little things out it does seem to get better... One day at a time is all we can do!
Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

so my pants have been way to big after 45 lbs gone since surgery and 30 or so before im down to 224 a guy at work today brought me some jeans his father had that were to big for him now OMG a size 38 fits good where they should be not under the big belly can't remember the last time i was in a 38 probably as a young teen maybe this journey has only begun can't wait to see where it takes me

Dr said to move on to stage 3 diet , back to work in two weeks . And cleared for exercise !! Finally low fat cheese and luncheon meats !allowed . Yippee !

Don't believe it when people say you will never be what you are hoping for. Even a therapist! You are always much more than others speak over you!! Have faith that you will arrive at where you need to be skinny or not because you've come so far you are amazing.

24 pounds in five weeks is almost five pounds a week. When was the last time you lost five pounds a week? Do you really want to lose 10, 15, or 20 lbs a week? Not healthy, not realistic, and not sustainable. Maintain five pounds a week for six months and you'll be almost 150 lbs lighter! This is a journey, not a marathon. And it starts with realistic expectations. You're doing absolutely great! Celebrate your success! Stay focused on following the protocol, stay active, and stay away from the scales for a week and even two if you can stand it. You're gonna love the new you!!

I NEED MORE INFO.... For some of you there are several people with the same name. I need a description of your profile pic or where you live according to your Facebook. I also have no idea how to send a request to a Facebook email as I use facebook from a mobile device. Like I said, feel free to friend me also. I'm working on it all.... =)
You can private message me if you don't want to post it.
Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

I can't believe it! I just walked 2 miles!!!! I'm so so sore. But, I did it 2 weeks post op!

Including pre-op, I'm down 26 pounds since Sept 9!
Woo Hoo!
Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Including pre-op, I'm down 26 pounds since Sept 9!
Woo Hoo!
Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Including pre-op, I'm down 26 pounds since Sept 9!
Woo Hoo!
Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Today is my first day back to work in the office. I worked from home last week. Surgery was on 9/10 and I took 2 weeks off. Plenty of time for me. On a bright note, I had to do my wellness screening for work to get a discount on my insurance premiums and.....I went from a high BMI of 41 to a 35 today! Highest weight was 225 and today I'm 191 (34 pounds total, 19 since surgery). Yes, I'm counting every single pound gone since I started this journey a year ago!!

Including pre-op, I'm down 26 pounds since Sept 9!
Woo Hoo!
Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

I am also five days post op and have been wondering the exact same thing. The pain killers they prescribed knock me out cold and mess with my dreams so I tried switching to extra strength Tylenol hoping it would take the edge off, problem is it works but not if I have to move around too much which is also no good because we are supposed to walk walk walk when we are awake. This has definitely been one of the biggest struggles so far. I think what I'm hearing is that we should remember we just had major abdominal surgery and to let it take time. That's so hard when you are probably used to going a mile a minute on any regular day. Pain management is something the educational classes should really touch more on pre op.

Home again and I made a discovery. My pouch likes warm fluids not ice. So drinking is getting easier sipping things warm.
Since I have been home the damn diarrhea has eased up thank god.

Go to advancedbariatricsurgery.com
They have some recipes for every stage. It's on their message board. Some of the Protein shake recipes sound wonderful!
Jessica

That's 218 to 206

Thanks for the responses. Today I backed off the Protein, slowed down the sipping but tracked my Water and voiding. Passed gas better tummy is definatly less bloated. I must have drunk to fast last night lesson learned.

Hi everyone! So I'm officially post op!!! Thank you guys for thinking of me.. I was to drugged up to be on my iPad or phone last night. I had a bit of a scare in the recovery room something bout my heart thankfully they took some labs and the cardio dr cleared that this am! I'm walking, sipping...walking and peeing ... Not sure how I'm laying here on my side but my back was hurting earlier...YAY for the completion of our September Members!! U guys are so awesome!!!

We stopped at Aarons and purchased one. There isn't much to choose from in this town...lol. As long as my feet aren't propped up, I can get up and down by myself.
Jessica

Yippie!!! You'll do fine! I'm excited for you and our group! Thoughts and prayers are with you, keep us posted! <3 ya...
Jessica

Went to Lane Bryant to buy pants and undergarments. Anyway, I tried on a size 18, they were to big. So, when I tried on a size 16, tears started falling. I haven't been that size since high school. I am very happy I made the choice for the surgery. I have my ups and downs with it but I over all pleased with my progress. Thanks for all your support and as always keep you great progress as well.