ValleyGirlRN

it's ok that you haven't lost any at this point, some even gain a little at this stage...once you start getting your fills, and feeling the restriction, you should start to lose...hang in there

*allies that is!!

Protein shakes, chicken broth (high protein helps ward off the hunger for a bit)...I would stay away from carbs, as they tend to make you crave more...water, sf popscicles, and coffee were my alliesas well

LOL...I didn't count either...I remember getting on the table, having warm blankets put on me, then thinking 'alright, lets get this show on the road' next thing I knew, they were waking me up in recovery...and I was irritated...it was such a lovely sleep

Thats what I was thinking...Thanks!!

I was miserable with pain almost a full week and a half...would I do it again?? ABSOLUTELY...It's so worth it...hang in there!!

Definitely want to follow Dr's orders...sitting on the couch for cuddle time is a great idea...I know it can be tough, but you don't want to risk harming yourself, and taking a longer recovery time...taking care of yourself is the best way to ensure your taking care of those precious little ones!!

I'm not on any prescribed meds, therefore never really thought about this before...Do we need to decrease the doses of meds, such as over the counter meds (ie benadryl, tylenol, motrin)??? I know with alcohol the absorbtion rate is quicker, was wondering if anyone had input on this??

ahhhh, yes..forgot to include that...I also stay away from the 'freezer meals'...and only eat out about twice a month...cooking most of my meals, substitute turkey for practically all meats...

This is a learning process, it takes time...I'm sure we've all slipped from time to time...the important thing is to not get discouraged, to get right back on track...sorry for your loss...

I don't track anything...I stay away from anything fried, bread, and sweets...have pasta occasionally...for me it's all about portion control...7 weeks postop and I've lost 35 lbs (overall, including 2 weeks preop)...

It is normal to be tender amd sore, as long as your incision isn't reddened and warm (signs of infection) as far as the weakness goes, I was the same way...severe lack of energy...I started back to 3 protein shakes a day (plus the mushy food) and it helped CONSIDERABLY!! I know you consider them a meal, however you have to look at the overall picture...I like the EAS shakes...high protein, Low Carb...

It was for me as well...make sure to drink plenty of water...Miralax is great as well...also, make sure your up and moving...this will help

I suppose it varies...i only had to do liquid diet for 2 wks pre-surgery...post op day 1 was clear liquids for me...mushy diet started post op day 2...

from the glue...any redness or irritation you need to let the doc know...

I had an allergic reaction to the understitching @ the port site...a few days after, its normal to itch...

Yayyy!!! Congrats!!! I'm almost 6 weeks postop and would do it again in a heartbeat!!!

are you taking vitamin supplements?? Sounds like possibly low potassium...