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I have some neck pain but its mostly on my shoulder and back. I didn't sleep very good lsat night up every 2 hours and then couldn't fall a sleep again for a few hours. my dr prescribed a liquid pain med but I don't think its strong enough. I wonder what other drs prescribed for pain

I have herbal life shakes but when I went to my pre op classes the nutritionist said I could use them post op or after my fills but not for pre op there was more sugar then they liked for the pre op diet.

I had my surgery yesterday and so far so good other than the pain in my back and shoulder and of course my stomach. I feel as though someone punched me really hard in the gut. I have some questions

What did you eat in the few days following surgery was it Soup, broth, Jello, pudding etc.

#2. when did you start to feel better pain more manageable

#3 how much walking should I do? I actually feel better somewhat standing then sitting so I've been walking a fair amount

Any post op advice is welcomed thanks

I'm hanging in there still groggy from anastasia. I'm not gonna lie its painful out feels as though someone punched my stomach really hard. I have the gas pain on my shoulder and back. Walking around to move it out. Dr. said my liver looks really good and healthy. But I have acid reflux so he sent me home with pepcid and liquid pain killer. I was vomiting at the hospital in but I feel much better now. I'm not hungry but have been drinking broth and Ice Water. I hope the others that had surgery today are doing well

As you all know this date marks the worst tragedy in the US .. when I was first presented this day as an option for surgery I hesitated with great consideration for the following tuesday. Prior to 9/11 I would've taken this date without any thoughts. So If I ended up pushing my surgery to the following wk then the terrorist had won once again. I'm proud of the ones that were presented this date for surgery and didn't back down because of the horrible anniversary that we face every year. On some level this date will signify a positive in our new lives. my surgery is scheduled @ 10:45 so I'll keep you updated once I'm back from the hospital. Today is my day to be brave

10 days is the liquids but I was able eat veggies and fruit.< /p>

Tomorrow morning I'll be banded. I'm so excited but nervous too. I'll be glad to be rid of this liquid diet and back on regular foods someone in the near future. I'm not sure what I would've done without all your support. thank you all. I'll see you on the other side.

Thank you for making me feel better. I'm going through a lot right now and am disappointed in myself that I allowed my emotions to get the best of me. Tomorrow is new day :-)

My boyfriend and I broke up yesterday and its sunday and football is on all day which is a huge deal in my home. I made a ham and sweet potatoes. I was going strong and then started fighting with the ex and ate some of the ham and potatoes. I feel terrible, that once I turned to food for comfort.when will this end??. And did I totally screw up my surgery? My surgery is tuesday.

Omg I haven't ate so much Jello in all my 37 years of life. Its not bad but my goodness I think I've tried every flavor they make.. Today is day 6 of my liquid diet and I'm going strong.. I've had my Protein Shakes (I can only do 2-3 a day) they really start to take a toll on me. 3 oz of lean Protein like chicken or tuna with a salad. I only have 4 more days of liquid diet then surgery on tuesday. I'm becoming more and more nervous and scared but also excited

Thank you all very much. I did have some sf Jello, 2 sf popsicles and a handful of grapes. I feel better now. I'm drinking my crystal light and will be going to bed. I don't know what I would do without all of your support :-)

I'm on day 5 of my pre op diet and I'm fighting with my boyfriend. Its an argument but all I want to do right now is eat. I'm an emotional eater so this is really hard that I can no longer stuff my feelings down. He won't talk about it anymore so we can hopefully resolve the issue so I'm left to stew...I don't want to screw up my diet, but to top it off he is like” will you just eat already”? Ugh wth...

I'm on my 4th day of this liquid diet and I've been doing my best.I haven't been perfect but I am finding that the more days that I'm doing out the easier it's becoming. I do 1 shake on the morning for Breakfast and mid morning snack I have 2 small pieces of cantaloupe, take my Vitamins and then lunch have another shake then I'll have sf Jello another shake and then dinner which I'll have salad with light balsamic dressing with 3 oz of chicken breast. yesterday I screwed up and had chips and salsa 1 serving only..I'm going to do better today and skip the chips and salsa.. So far I've lost 6 lbs. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Hi everyone, I'm having my surgery on 9/11 and am on day 3 of my pre op diet. I'll be honest here it totally sucks. I'm should have 4 Protein Shakes a day, crystal light, broth, sf Jello etc..I had such a hard day today. I ended up having a lean Protein to combat the headaches. 7 more days of this... I hope I can hang in there.

Tomorrow I start my 10 day liquid diet. I'm prepared have my Jello setting in the fridge, Protein shakes ready and veggies and fruit proportioned out. Surgery on 9/11, and I can't wait. I'm anxious to finally see what people have always said. ” if I lost weight id be gorgeous”. Bring it on, I'm ready to be all that I can

Tomorrow I start my 10 day liquid diet. I'm prepared have my Jello setting in the fridge, Protein shakes ready and veggies and fruit proportioned out. Surgery on 9/11, and I can't wait. I'm anxious to finally see what people have always said. ” if I lost weight id be gorgeous”. Bring it on, I'm ready to be all that I can

I'm getting banded on september 11 @ 10:45 am.I'm excited but nervous I start my liquid diet on 9/1.

Sorry for the incorrect words on my post I'm sending my response from my Iphone and boy is it touchy. That's what happens when your monitor doesn't work lol

Sorry for the incorrect words on my post I'm sending my response from my Iphone and boy is it touchy. That's what happens when your monitor doesn't work lol

I wanted to post yesterday once I got home but my computer monitor Is on the fritz, and I want feeling so good after the upper gi. Ask the testing went fine but I have to say having the upper gI was the worse part. Those things they make you drink should be outlawed. They are awful too say the least. I'm glad that's behind me. I'm waiting for thursday to meet with the surgeon one last time before surgery. I'll keep you posted.

I'm scheduled for Sept 11, i'm looking for some adice too.. . Ive been going through my kitchen cabinets to see what i already have like chicken and beef broth, sf Jello, crystal light etc. i've purchased a few things but I'm waitng to complete my shopping until i meet with the surgeon on 8/30. I can suggest to start getting everything you need for you liquid diet and what will get you through 2-3 days after surgery.

i have my EKG, Upper GI and blood labs this morning. I'm all registered with the hospitial and have my final pre op appt with the surgeon on 8/30. On 9/11 @ 10:45am i will be banded. Now just need to get through the 10 liquid diet which i start on 9/1.

I received a call from the surgeons office today scheduling my last office visit with the surgeon on 8/30, and my surgery on Sept 11, at 11am. I start my liquid diet on 9/1 which my surgeon will go over on my final appointment. Im excited and looking forward to getting banded.

thanks everyone, PRICE5 my insurance is with United healthcare.

i'm so excited my insurance approved my surgery. My information was submitted to them on Friday and I have a decision back today YEAH!! that was fast. Now i'm waiting for the Dr. Office to call to let me know the date for surgery and any pre op testing that i have to do. I know now this is really going to happen. PHEW what a relief.