Shape_Shifter

ok, just found out that egg drop is high in sodium, corn starch and fat. guess i'll have to make a low-sodium chicken broth version at home.

ok, so its not just me. any chance you can post your pics again to keep me motivated?

Started my pre-op liquids. Surgery is scheduled for this Friday (5 days)! I didn't want to do a ton of campbells Soups. I will be having them enough at home. So for lunch i'm trying to get take out soups, etc. strain if necessary for the different flavored broths. so far.... Chesapeake Bay Crab strained Hearty Vegetable - strained (didn't leave alot of broth lol) Egg drop Soup - didn't strain but will probably need to after surgery I'm usually a meat-n-potatoes gal so any suggestins would be welcome!

I'm hoping to make anothe trip to Disney during my next Daytona trip to combine the two since they're so close. I just want to go to Sturgis because we've never been west. In fact my first trip west will be to see Dr. Kelly. I leave on Friday.

no, that's part of my problem, i don't eat high fiber foods. definately lean towards meats in my diet. In fact the most Vitamins i have ever taken in my life are over the last 2 weeks. even when pregnant i couldn't hold them down. I will contact dr. tomorrow.

looks like i'll be using gas-x like pez.

this has been going on since before liquid diet but about time starting Water instead of diet coke. i've never had that before thats why i assumed it's the vitamins. Can I take anything preop that you know of to help with this?

Great....i was only worried about farting. i'm sure my satan-like boss will love to comment on that.

If you've read this post before I apologize. I thought I posted it but cant seem to find it. To be blunt..Exaclty how bad is post-op farting? I have to go back to work 8 days later and I'm worried that it will be uncontrollable odor or constant. I share a small cubical area with another lady and I really don't want to do that to her. She is also very sensitive to smells so trying to mask potential odors is probably not going to be an option. Am I just over thinking?

Wigs? does it really get that bad? I too have very long hair. I've been taking biotin and scheduled for sugery in 6 days. Try not to stress because I know from personal experience stress can make it very bad. I don't know if i would go so far as a pixie cut (personally) from long hair unless that's something you've always wanted but shorter hair will definately take the weight of and common sense says it will help. IMHO. I hope it improves.

I am 6 days pre-op. Started liquids today. Started drinking alot of Water instead of sodas over 2 weeks ago. Started taking chewable gummy Vitamins and Biotin about 1 week ago (didn't take vitamins before). I've been suffering from loose stools. Just thought I had a bug but this has been going on too long. In the past I've drank alot of water for this diet or the other and never had this problem. However, this is the first time I've taken vitamins daily. Could this be the problem? suggestions?

i haven't been sleeved yet but another poster put this up and it stuck with me. search for "Preops: Ppis Are Important!" She says alot of things and addresses hunger and the use of PPIs. Hope it helps. Good luck.

weight had been getting worse over last 2 years put on 20 more pounds. recently a friend came over with her kids and we're all sitting around. the boy looks at me and tells me i remind him of the lady in Bridesmaids Melissa McCarthy. Don't get me wrong I love her acting. I just don't want to admit i'm getting that big. While he meant my loud mouth and laugh that is NOT the first thing that I thought of. This boys mother had a complete bypass and lost over 150 lbs. since she is the only person i ever knew who had weight loss surgery it seemed more feasible for me, especially whenI realized i didn't have to be on death's door to ask for help before this got completely out of control.

Definately an A! I personally wear an oversized faded t-shirt and jeans most of the time instead of taking pride in how i look. I joke around and am sarcastic alot but i do admire and envy anybody, man or woman, who puts forth the effort. I've tried with spanx, push-ups, etc. Hell, even with make-up on I feel like a cow with lipstick . I hope the sagging skin doesn't hurt or is uncomfortable because I cant handle wearing anything tight. Guess I'll find out soon enough. Good luck.

i hope that by the time i loose this weight i'll be able to roll the girls up like tube socks into a miracle bra

lol believe me its not magic. tried spanx. sucks. they sorta spread out the fat so you don't see lumps. i think i'd rather have the lumps. pretty sure it was invented by the same person who decided women should wear panty hose, underwire bra and foot binding for tiny feet. sadistic sob if you see a woman and she is wearing such a contraption admire her for her inner strength and her willingness to submit to torture for your viewing pleasure

it was recommended to me by another poster to wear after surgery. helps you move around in bed, sit up, etc.

I know you indicated your culture as one of the main reasons you can't move out. Is there someone in your culture or religion you can talk to? Maybe become a helper to a nice person in your culture in return for a place to stay? nanny. helper to elderly woman? etc. Are there different versions of your culture? Example, some Christian churches are more laid back and allow all sexual orientations and others don't. I"m not religious so I'm not sure how these things work. This is such an unhealthy relationship and can be a never ending cycle. If you were to leave what would be the worse thing that could happen? Would your father support your decision? Would you still have friends? Could you make new friends? It can be very scary to leave what you have always known but sometimes you gotta make the leap. You are young. You have your life ahead of you.

I literally just came home with $5 one from walmart exercise section. It was recommended by another poster.

Just made me realize it's coming up on the allergy season that sets me off -- late August into September. I need to get on meds as soon as possible because I sneeze constantly for 6 weeks and I will only be 3 weeks post-op.

I work for satan himself so I know how supervisors are. I've changed my drinking & eating habits alittle. Made comments about starting another "diet". Started taking stairs, etc. Whatelse you decide to do is none of their business. I'm even using vacation instead of sick leave so I don't have to show papers. Like I've said before, if they don't need to know its my TOM they dont' need to know anything else either. Just being nosey. I may answer honestly to another person who might benefit from the same procedure and if I can trust them. Maybe.

adding to my list

Awsome. Went to Key West spring of 2010. Of course we hit it when there was a cold snap. Froze our butts off. So unprepared for cold weather was 85 the week before and week after.

For whatever reason I couldn't see your pictures. I've never been to Sturgis or out west. Been to Daytona twice. I have been thinking about going next year for our 25th anniversary and know how good I would feel being lighter! Maybe I'll catch you next year!

I really don't have a last meal thing. I just typically don't eat alot when I'm hot. I'm so full on Water I barely eat dinner, instead of clearning my plate. Haven't been having typical watch-tv-boredom snack. Still don't eat Breakfast (i know that will ahve to change) and lunch is hit or miss. Even husband has commented on how little i'm eating.