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No preop diet for me. Each doctor is different. Enjoy it while you can!

If you are that upset about it you could call the office manager and explain your concerns and suggest that you would have appreciated a follow up call. Lots of variables to this thought though... Do u want the hospital to call or the physicians office? Did they give you instructions on when to call for complications? There are lots of ways healthcare delivery can be improved sometimes it just takes someone pointing out where and what those improvements could be.

Best wishes for a successful surgery!

Depends on your job. I went back at 4 days postoperative.

Try to do the same thing every time. Best would be after u get out of bed and empty your bladder. Weight will fluctuate throughout the day.

12 pounds in 9 days? Nothing to complain about! That is wonderful, chin up!

Familiar feelings here. After 50 pounds everyone is noticing and asking. For the most part I say I had weight loss surgery. Even though at 4 months postoperative most of the work was me not the band. Talk about hearing it all though as far as reactions and comments on losing weight, even getting some negatives.... You've lost enough... You don't want to get too skinny. Really people?!? I'm still over 200 pounds!!

What about veggies? Carrots, celery? Or I've found some pita bread and flat breads, lavash that is very low cal and high protein.

Aspirin/ibuprofen in excess can cause ulcers, stomach irritation.

Yay for fills!

I think one of the possible concerns is taking in excess air. Each dr is different though.

I think one of the possible concerns is taking in excess air. Each dr is different though.

I'm a nurse too so I understand not getting a full 30 minutes. But no excuses! If the cafeteria is your demon leave your money/method to pay locked in your car. I'm tempted by the cafeteria at work as well... Always lots of goodies but not good for you. I don't bring money with me to work so there is never a moment of weakness to succumb to. I'd also suggest tracking everything - grazing over 12 hours can add up to a lot of calories. Hang in there! If you can handle being a charge nurse you can do this as well.

Mine was about 5 weeks.

Sounds textbook perfect! Congrats!

Sounds textbook perfect! Congrats on your band!

Liquid in, liquid out! Pretty common to not have a solid BM right now.

Have you considered a flexible spending account? That could help cover some of the costs.

Are you getting enough Protein? You could try breaking from your current routine - adding a higher intensity workout or lowering calories. It's easy to eat more calories than we realize if we don't track everything including the bites, licks and tastes. Hope you figure it out!

Lots of blood? Little blood? Bright red or dark brown? I would think if you were stuck and vomitted, the stoma could become irritated and you might see a very small amount of blood. Check with your surgeon if concerned though.

The longer one!

Awesome!

Waiting is the hardest part! Best wishes!

Yeah, I wanna know more too! Sorry, my nurse brain wanting details!

Looks like bruising? Unless your incision has come open or you have foul smelling discharge or a feverish site you are probably ok. Normal walking should not have caused any problems.Of course throw the generic disclaimer in to always check with your surgeon if you are concerned.