Ready4success

It happened to me tonight. I got a little carried away on the mashed potatoes, and the 5th bite did me in. That was my third meal off of the same medium side item. I just kept swallowing and eventually, it went away. I think I'll stay away from the mashed potatoes for a little while.

You look good and healthy! What a difference.

At this point, antibiotics and medical management are what he needs most. Just asking, he isn't intubated, is he?

Everybody's not ready to come out of the closet, Cookeeeeeeez. It's fine for some, like me, but some just aren't ready, and that's okay too. It's a journey, so they may decide to come out at the end.

Don't give up, I've been there, and still am. If you really want what's best for your daughter, don't give up on the surgery. She needs you to raise her into a respectful, obedient person. If you're that stressed out, why not take one or two classes until things lighten up after surgery? Also, do you have to work full-time? I'm a single parent, so I have to, but if there is anyway to work less, do it. I wish I could've been at home more with my daughter when she was younger. As for your mom, I understand completely. Two moms in the same house is always hard. As a matter of fact, my daughter called me by my first name until she was 6, and called my mom "momma". It gets easier, just take it one day at a time, and do what you can to make it a little easier on yourself. Good Luck and Don't Give Up!

It's very common during the "decision making" and pre-op phase. In my experience, I went on an all out binge, because psychologically, I was mourning food. It's also referred to as a "food funeral". Some people are able to get control of themselves, and others aren't able to until it's time to start the pre-op diet. I'm sure many people will post with similiar stories. This decision is a big deal, and if you're an emotional eater, it's only natural that you may deal with it this way. Good Luck!

Way to go! You handled the stress perfectly. I love those breadsticks at Olive Garden, I would have been really tempted, lol.

Yum. Avocado. I have a list of the things I want to eat when I start puréed. Today was my birthday, and I felt a little depressed for the first time, because I want to eat something. It'll get better I know, and it's so worth it. If I didn't have this site, I don't know what I would do.

That's amazing for the first week's loss. Keep up the good work, and stay hydrated!

Sorry to hear you're having complications. I hope it's all ok. Keep your spirits up and get well soon.

We're practically twins. I was 261 on Tuesday, and I want to be in onederland for New Year's too.

Today is my 37th birthday and I'm spending the weekend in Dallas for nursing training. I'm learning a lot, and sipping on my protein drink and G2. Getting sleeved on the 28th was the best birthday present ever.

I had bilateral ovarian cystectomies in May of this year. It was robotic, and I had literally no pain. One cyst was the size of a softball, and the other was the size of a football. It delayed my VSG a little, but I was sleeved earlier this month.

Omg! If I drink more than 2-3 oz in 15 min., I'm bent over in pain. You're saying you can drink an entire bottle of Water in less than 30 min? I would never get thirsty if I could do that.

Yes, you can palpate a large liver, but we have extra cushion. I'm so sorry this happened to you. Please don't give up!

Yes, we can have a tube, even RNY patients can have a tube, but it needs to be done with a scope (i.e. no "blind" tubes).