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Thank you guys. I just needed some reassurance. You've made me feel much better. Think I'll stick with the pain meds a bit longer! :-)

I have severe pain on my left side near an incision site. My surgeon told me pain is normal there because that site took a lot of abuse when he pulled my stomach through it. It just keeps getting worse but I am weaning myself off my pain meds. It feels like a burning, tearing pain when I lean, bend or sometimes just walking triggers it. Can anyone relate? When will it subside?

I lost 30 pounds before surgery using MFP to count calories. My sister introduced me to it. I just love it. It really gave me hope before surgery. I also like how everyone is so positive! HnyB123 :-)

Fswanner----I'm so jealous!!! LOL. I know, the diets can be freaking crazy different sometimes.

Sorry for the mess ups...on my phone! :-p

My post op diet goes Week 1: Clear Liquid Week 2: Full Liquid Week 3&4: Soft Foods Week 5& After: Regular Food as tolerated. My surgeon said soft foods includes scrambled eggs, refried beans, tuna, thi eggs, refried beans, tuna, thin sliced ham or turkey etc. is it odd that I didn't really have a pureed stage?

I am 8 days post op and my family had Taco Bell.. I so almost threw a burrito in the magic bullet... BUT I DIDN'T!!!! X-D We will survive. It's going to be okay!!! I had some tomato soup, and I'm okay for now. Stay strong! We can do this!!!

OMG! I really feel you. I try to sleep inclined, and after a while my bottom hurts so so bad! I have been propping a pillow under my left side & leaning that way a bit and it helps relieve the pressure. I used to sleep on my stomach so it's been hard. My advice, experiment & use LOTS of pillows!!! Hope it gets better!

No nasogastric as far as I know. I had to be intubated, which I hear is the norm, but you're asleep when it goes in and asleep when it comes out so no problems there!

They gave me promethazine. They help but make me SOOO sleepy! >.<

Hey, Peggy...when did the nausea stop? I am 4 days post op and today is the first day it has really hit me! Ugh :-(

I'm 3 days post op and all in all I can say its not so bad. Sugar free Popsicles are my best friends! :-) I had a hiatal hernia repaired as well as getting the sleeve done so I don't know if the pressure in my back and chest is normal or because of the hernia. I also have some pain in my left side from the big incision but splinting it really helps! I haven't had a pain pill all day and I'm okay, which is saying something because I'm such a weenie when it comes to pain. You'll do great!!!

Thanks so much! The sweet stuff was just too much to take!

Does anyone know of a protein powder that I can put in chicken or beef broth? Do they make anything like that? All these sweet shakes and drinks are making me nauseous!!!

Thank you guys for the input! It helps to know people are there to listen and help out. :-)

I have not been sleeved yet, but I want to get into a routine that I can stick with before and after surgery. My problem is I just can't get into a groove. My question is, when is a better time to exercise, when I wake up or shortly after, or before bed? I don't want to be tired before work, but I'm afraid if I workout before bed I won't be able to wind down. Any advice or personal experience would be very welcome!

September 19th and I am so excited/scared/ready!!! Good luck to you and stay strong!!!

We are not looking for cheaper, we are looking for closer to home. I know seminars are good but I have been there and done TONS of research. But I think I'm sticking with my original choice.

I have not received my surgery date yet, but have finished all the major steps. I have had consultations with the surgeon, dietician, psychologist and finance dept. Now that I feel like I am so close, my husband wants me to "shop around". I know we won't find anywhere less expensive but he wants to see if there is somewhere closer to home. We live in the Lubbock area. My problem is when I try to find a surgeon getting information is like pulling teeth! All they want to do is schedule you for more seminars. Why can't there be an easier way to get the info I need?! Anyone in Texas have any recommendations or info on surgeons in my area? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Mine was quick and simple. Mostly I admitted that my overeating was no one's fault but my own and that I knew that my ability to succeed was based on me and not those around me. They do want to make sure you have a good support system, though. I can only speak for myself, but it was quick and painless for me. I hope it goes well, and if you cry, oh well!!! It's healthy and sometimes you just have to let it out! Good luck!

As the best friend of someone who had WLS let me say without judgement or negativity, your friend may be scared and jealous. She is overweight, too. She may feel like if your weight loss surgery is successful, she may lose you. I know I was and still am jealous of my best friend but that hasn't stopped me from being supportive and happy for her. I need to work on getting myself to where I need to be and realize that my hurt feelings are no ones fault but my own. I may be wrrong about your friend, but it's just another perspective.