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Wow I have had those same thoughts. I weighed 257 in Oct of 13 now I weigh 235. I still ave my old cravings etc, but I have lost some. I wonder about getting too far also, with the Medicare thing. My nut said not to get below 241' but that was before approval so I'm not sure of anything. I don't think I can do it on my own though

They could deny you up to the day you get weighed in at the hospital. My nurse told me she had to send several patients home because they no longer met the BMI qualifications.

You could probably do it on your own but you would have to commit to the lifetime change. So it won't be another yo yo diet. Best of luck to both of you.

Nasty!! Lol. The first several were black, runny and a lot of it. It didn't take long for them to be back to normal though.

Mine were too, started same day of surgery. I was surprised I thought it would be days before having a BM. They had to send off a sample just to make sure I didn't have an infection or something wrong. But it lasted two full days and it was a lot! About five days after still runny Not black though.

Hey everybody. I wanted to let you all what all has happened. First my esophagus had shrunk and needed opened. However things did not get better for me in fact they got worse. I just came back from a five day hospital stay. I was diagnosed with starvation ketosis. Basically my body was sitting down and acid was raising in my blood and my co2 levels dropped. It was also affecting my kidneys. This is extremely rare to happen to someone who has had weight loss surgery gene why it wasn't caught for three months. I was told I work be struggling with this for the rest of my life because my body cannot handle not eating the foods I'm not appear to be eating. (Carbs and sugars) things should be manageable once I can have bread wraps and Pasta but that will not be until close to the end of summer until then I was told to eat as many cards as I can and I am to have it in every meal. I am no longer be allowed to have sugar free things and I must start putting sugar in my diet. I also need to eat more small meals. I was told if this is not put under control it will lead to kidney/liver failure, comatose, and possible death. I have lost my job do to the fact my body is too weak to handle such a physical job. I have a very long road ahead of me. Thank you to everyone who replied to my post. Nj

I hope you get everything under control soon! Everything you are going to sounds very scary, sending thoughts your way I hope you have your strength back soon.

<p>It doesn't bother me, I just stir it back in. But if it did, I'd have a hard time eating it. </p> <p>I've started adding a couple teaspoons of Peanut Butter, equal, and a little sugar free Torani caramel Syrup to my Fage 0%, and I LOVE it!</p>

I also use Fage it seem like the best choice low sugar, low carbs, high protein! I first tried it with PB2 and Almond Roca SF Torani, it was tasty. Today I used French vanilla SF Torani loved it! I had tried to add some baby food fruit Apple banana & strawberry but it was edible then I added the French vanilla and loved it!

My was Clear Liquids ( something you can see through) for up to day 8, broth, herbal tea (no caffeine) Jello SF ( no red) and Popsicles and Water. They told me not to drink the Protein cause it could be hard on it. They want pouch to heal before you introduce too many foods.

I slept in my bed, used extra pillows. Kingsize or body pillow to use as protection I hugged onto it slept comfortable.

still having trouble figuring out this forum on my iPad, but this post I was referring to the post about sleeping at home after surgery.

Hi Cookies, how r u feeling? We r almost a week out? Have u weight yourself?

I'm feeling good just itchy I have the steri-strips off tomorrow. Started stage 2 today Vitamins, Protein baby food and yogurt... My scale may be off a little but today from date of surgery about 7lbs down. How are you doing? I'm glad haven't gotten sick at all and drinking plenty of Water.< /p>

I slept in my bed, used extra pillows. Kingsize or body pillow to use as protection I hugged onto it slept comfortable.

still having trouble figuring out this forum on my iPad, but this post I was referring to the post about sleeping at home after surgery.

I slept in my bed, used extra pillows. Kingsize or body pillow to use as protection I hugged onto it slept comfortable.

Is anyone else having food nightmares? I dreamt that my niece who is a chef made prime rib and gave me a plate and I ate half of it before I realized OMG I can't eat this I just had surgery and now I really messed things up... I can get a blockage, tear... Then wait till I woke myself up from worrying to relief it was only a dream... To face my dream I cooked steak dinner for my Family then I was ok.

We were advised in our booklet no chewing gum because the air stretches your pouch and also if swallowed it could cause blockage. I would rather be safe than sorry.

<p>I am on the pre op diet and I put my bottled shake in my Bullit with ice and blend it, you can put your Vitamins in that and blend as well.</p>

my nutritionist said if you can take them whole to crush them with a pill crusher but not to put them in my shakes he said to put it on yogurt

<p>I was told that since I do have some comorbidities, that I have nothing to worry about so long as my BMI doesnt go under 35. </p>

I stressed so much on this, so they didn't have me do a two week diet, at the hospital the nurse was saying she has sent people home day of surgery for being under. When I got there just to be on the safe side I left my shoes and jacket on went weighed. So much relief when I weighed in ok my bmi was 37 with co-morbidity. But I know my insurance only looked at the co-morbidities as high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or diabetes.

The Dr was stumped when he got inside and said my anatomy was reversed! Took an extra hour and extra incision to find my small intestine. Had my hubby worried cause it took so much longer then expected... But I'm feeling great haven't took any pain med since the day of surgery. It made me nauseated. Just sitting here hoping the Dr makes his rounds soon and hope to get discharged today!

I just got done eating my first meal and it was yum. I also had my ex ray. Everything Is looking good. Thank u. How r u doing?

I'm still waiting on X-ray 3 hours nothing to eat or drink till after X-ray and Dr ok's clear liquid diet, but I feel fine. Just sent hubby off to eat he's been here all night with only a granola bar and coffee waiting for them to come get me for the X-ray we did a couple of laps around this floor..,

they stopped the ice chips last night at midnight

Ahhhh no one warned me about the gastrograph contrast I had to drink for the X-ray!! It was terrible I was so glad when it was over! After that they brought me clear liquid, I couldn't take it had the after taste for hours!

I just got done eating my first meal and it was yum. I also had my ex ray. Everything Is looking good. Thank u. How r u doing?

I'm still waiting on X-ray 3 hours nothing to eat or drink till after X-ray and Dr ok's clear liquid diet, but I feel fine. Just sent hubby off to eat he's been here all night with only a granola bar and coffee waiting for them to come get me for the X-ray we did a couple of laps around this floor..,

they stopped the ice chips last night at midnight

I just got done eating my first meal and it was yum. I also had my ex ray. Everything Is looking good. Thank u. How r u doing?

I'm still waiting on X-ray 3 hours nothing to eat or drink till after X-ray and Dr ok's clear liquid diet, but I feel fine. Just sent hubby off to eat he's been here all night with only a granola bar and coffee waiting for them to come get me for the X-ray we did a couple of laps around this floor..,

I'm doing pretty good. Gas pain in stomach. Other then that great!! How r u? Did u get the Lapband removed too?

No this was my first time wls I got the gastric bypass with silastic ring robotic laparoscopic

Glad you two are doing well and not in too much pain . Did they offer you any liquids? My doc. Said I would only get Water and ice chips the first day.

I only got ice chip so far but only until midnight because they are going to check if there is and leakage today I'm hoping it's soon that they run this test, since my throat is getting dry!

My surgery is tomorrow at 11. I'm so excited plus scared lol. I can't even sleep.. I can't wait till it's over. Good luck everyone. Lets keep each other posted on how we r doing.

How are you feeling? Hope you have a easy recovery!

Surgery went great! I'm doing very well besides the nausea and some dry heaves, slept most of the day, walked around the halls

Good luck... I'm right behind u xxx

good luck to u too!

On my way to the hospital...surgery in 3 hours!

My surgery is tomorrow at 11. I'm so excited plus scared lol. I can't even sleep.. I can't wait till it's over. Good luck everyone. Lets keep each other posted on how we r doing.

My is at 7:30 am California time

My big day is tmrw. And nervous yet hopefully excited! I'm glad I was able to stick with the 2 day diet, it wasn't easy, but it'll be worth it! <br><br> Best to all!

I have my date tomorrow took have to be at the hospital in less than 12 hours! Had oatmeal this morning followed by full liquid and the prep was no joke.... Very excited with my bag packed!

So close felling excited but not looking forward to drinking the magnesium of citrate... I think I may be my Doctors first robot assisted Gastric bypass patient... But I'm very confident everything will go well!