CajugirlBecky

Wow territravel--with tears in my eyes I told my dad I wanted this surgery so that for once in my life, I want to be able to walk without my thighs rubbing together. Another thing I am looking forward to is people not to refer to me as "big Becky" when they are telling someone about me Even a close "skinny" friend does this, and it kills me.

I think we all have to push for that goal---not just weight loss, but back to the things we used to do or the things we were never able to do but always wanted to because of the weight hanging over our heads. New way of thinking. New life. Nothing's stopping me now.

8 days post-op today. 14 pounds down. Managed 3 mile power walk today. Feeling really good. No pain. Good luck to you guys. Love reading all the success posts.

Way to go. Looking good.

There are actually sugar free flavors in snocones these days. Opt for one of those. Most of us were/are allowed sf popcicles and jello, so it would make sense.

Lol. Funny. I kept looking at mine thinking it was only going to be an inch or so long into my stomache When the nurse unwrapped it, I saw it was sutured into my stomache. I asked the nurse if it would hurt when removed, and she told me it was tolerable. Like a train wreck, I couldn't turn away. She started pulling and I just watched and watched. NO pain, just a weird feeling. I think they drained the bulb four or five times while I was in the hospital.

I went through varying stages of that. The night before my surgery I told myself that I wouldn't know what would happen unless I took the chance. I put it in God's and the surgeon's hands. I wrote "just in case" letters to my parents and children and worked it all out. You'll find the strength and courage where you need it. Something brought you to this point. You can bring yourself the rest of the way.

The only hole I had covered is my drain hole. I just have a loose band aid on it now in case my clothes rubs on it and it oozes. I don't want it to stick.

Walk walk walk. It sounds weird, but it helps. The nursing staff will keep you awake anyway, so get familiar with the hospital walls. I had my surgery Wednesday and only had pain meds Wednesday nigh through iv.

It is very hard. Everyone that has been through can attest to that. Just try to stay busy and keep only sugar free foods and vegetables in the house. I know with my kids around, the temptation to have junk was too great, so the extra healthy stuff helped. I am having to modify the household diet to get everyone to make better choices. If your going to cheat, at least cheat with something you can have. Try to stay busy and sip sip sip that water. You CAN do this. Remind yourself of your goal every time you put something in your mouth. Don't beat yourself up if you have a slip. It is hard to break a cycle you have been in your whole life. You did not get the size you are in one day. It'll take some doing, but you got this.

That's awesome. You must be stoked.

Congratulations.

Not having much of that either

I do have a question, though. While in the hospital last night and today, they asked if I had had any bowel movements. I just thought to myself--Really? I had been on liquid diet for two days and then nothing for the surgery. We're they serious? Was I supposed to? When should those functions return?