VegasMommaof1

I had bruises from my legs to my arms and everywhere in between. Dr said they were ok.

Congrats on the most blessed event in your life!!! Savor every moment of this pregnancy. )

Ya! Great question.

Left..under the breast.

Banded on a Thursday...went to work 10 days later. Desk job...needed to get back on the work routine! Going back to work kept me busy.

I threw my scale away today! Causes way too many mental issues with my brain wanting to see a lower number! Bye bye scale. I will weigh at drs and go by how clothes are fitting.

I'm a religious brusher, flosser & rinser! However this diet is giving me breath that offends me! Thought it was just me, however hubby got the nerve to tell me this morning. I'm mortified! Any suggestion or ideas on how I can fix this? Reading online it seems pretty common in a low carb (none for me) high protein diet.

I gained 10 pounds in 5 days! I'm convinced my scale is messing with my head. It's impossible!!! The one I have is digital...I might be buying an old school dial tomorrow! I can calibrate that bad boy.

Anyone gaining weight, while following the diet religiously? I know my body is going through major changes, I see a difference in clothing. I'm wondering if my new scale is playing with my head. If I wake tomorrow and I'm up...my new scale is going 6feet under! Lol

I gained 10 pounds in 36 hours, while nothing crossed my lips!!! It freaked me out. You will drop them, trust me. Hang in there...I got home on a Friday and the 10 pounds were gone in 5 days!

I had this something terrible! Went to my doctor and he told me to stop drinking 1 hour before bedtime. I tried it, it worked 100%....none since! It's hard not to have water at the bedside, but worth it!

My only complaint with this entire thing, I can't take the zinc with copper! Dr has me on lots of vitamins. These are capsule and I stir in soup. It makes me gag!! Trying to see what you guys take for your zinc? Honesty I feel as though I've chewed on a metal pipe all day!!! Any suggestions?

Good luck from las Vegas! I was Andes on aug 23rd and I am still on full liquid diet! Feeling great! But I am looking forward to cottage cheese this Friday!!! Goood luck. ))

Mine was right on time...to the hour! Strangely....first time in over 3 years....no cramps!!!! I will take that!!!

Great idea! Thanku

Thanks ready! I just did that calculation and it seems pretty close!!! Ty!!

Breakfast: 1/4 cup low sodium v8 & 1/4 cup baby cereal (with lots of cinnamon). Lunch: 1/4 cup broth 1/4 cup v8. Dinner: 1/4 cup puréed soup (butternut squash) & more v8. I'm day 9 post op...this week I'm also getting my first high protein shake.

No solid food for me for 4 weeks here.

How many calories should be consumed post op? Is there a certain number you should reach? Or is calories no longer the question, it's all about protein?

Mine was 8/23 and the chest/lung pain hurt more then surgery! My dr gave me this breathing device that he told me to breathe into 10-15 times every hour. It says "airlife" on it...you breathe in and you must hold the the little blue ball between the indicators your entire breath. He said the gas will make you hurt but breathing exercises makes it feel better. Mine lasted about 3 days. Hope you feel better.

Just realized I posted in fitness and not nutrition! Sorry!!

I'm post op day 9. I'm keeping up with the daily chewable vitamins. The zinc with copper I got is in a capsule form....I take it apart and stir in anything. This is the most disgusting awful taste ever! I feel as though I've chewed on a metal pipe all day! Is there anything else out there that won't do this or am I just a big freak? .

Thanks everyone!

I'm due in a few days (however I'm on the pill too) so I will let you know! My dr said it shouldn't change, but who knows!!!

Hello all. I have a question on protein. I know that we need 60 grams of protein daily. Is there such a thing as getting to much? I'm going on day 8 post surgery and the Isopure drinks (has 40 grams grams of protein) are fantastic! I could sip on 2 all day along with my water. Any ideas if one could get to much protein & the side effects?