Maddie

I bet it is very comforting to have those facts though. Good for you, for taking the initiative to find out for yourself.

Sounds like you are doing really well. Glad to hear it. Best of luck on your continued recovery.

That is just amazing, WTG!

85 lbs is amazing, that is wonderful. Keep up the good work.

I go to the hospital tomorrow at 9:30 to have the gallbladder removed. It's supposed to be pretty simple, YAY! Catch you all later, as always best of luck to you all.

I got an OH Yeah shake at the hospital yesterday. It was by far the best chocolate shake I have tried and believe me I have tried quite a few. It was really good and had no protein taste and no bitter after taste. I got it at GNC and they also have the bars, Curious.

On my way home from the hospital yesterday, I had hubby stop at my mom's house. I sat outside on the patio and talked to her for a few minutes and updated her before we drove the rest of the way home. When I went to leave, I walked into her house through the patio door and didn't notice until I had walked through that it was the first time in years that I hadn't had to turn sideways to walk through that door. The little things really do matter.

The difference in the photos is amazing. You must be so proud. It's so nice when you get to actually see that it's all worth it. I know you will continue to go well. Best of luck.

The leak test was perfect. Couldn't ask for better news than that. I was released just after noon and am home now, which is so nice. I have an apt with my surgeon in the morning to discuss removing my gallbladder and he will decide then if my drainage tube can come out or if it needs to stay longer. Thanks for the well wishes...I'm going to take a nap! hugs, Maddie

When they did the endoscopy, the dr saw what he said "could have been a small leak. however, there were no "bubbles". So it could have been a tiny leak that repaired itself. He did put 2 clamps on that spot though. Just about the time I was good and awake, they came in and took me to radiology to use a CT scan to pinpoint exactly where to insert a drainage tube. They said it looks like one of the areas that had a blood clot in my abdomen has liquified AND/OR I had some leakage. Either way there is a lot draining into a little bag hanging from my stomach. Tomorrow morning, I am going to get another leak test, but I wasn't given a time for that. I will update when I can. I was also told that IF after a few days, my pain has greatly improved, that I may end up keeping my gallbladder after all.

I have had a lot of pain over the past 3 weeks. As I got further from my original surgery date, I realized the pain had to be from something new. Saw the Dr yesterday and was sent to the hospital for an ultrasound which showed gallstones. There is no infection though, which is a relief. I was admitted and scheduled for a CT scan. I am now waiting to see a gastro Dr. I have been told that surgery is a given. They are trying to decide if it is urgent enough to do later today or to schedule me for Friday, which is my Drs regular surgery day. The CT showed 3 areas where there are still large remnants of the hemotoma I got following the massive bleed that I had after my original surgery. Anyway, I just wanted to check in and let you guys know what is going on. I am having an EGD at noon and then we wait. Sorry for the 1big paragraph, not too good typing on the phone. Will update when I can.

Gratz on such great success. It's great to hear from someone doing so well. Take care and best of luck on your continued success.

Glad you got a date, very exciting. Wishing you a speedy recovery so you are ready for it. Take good care of yourself.

I had the blues "big time". Knowing that I would be forever changing my relationship with food, made me feel like I was "breaking up"! I know that sounds extreme but it's how I felt. For the few weeks until I had to go on my liquid diet, I feasted on all my faves. My kids love sushi, so hubby and I had dinner with them. My mom loves homestyle cooking, so I took her out to have my last meal of that sort. I said bye to it all. After surgery, the only time I felt like I really was deprived or anything was when I was on liquids. But, I think that's normal. Now, I don't worry about it or feel sad at all. I have come to realize that in time, I will be able to eat pretty much what I want as long as I remember to keep my meals balanced (75% protein). I am happy that I have made this change. It's the best gift I have ever given myself. Best of luck to you.

I hope the ins. comes through for you and that you find a solution. Best of luck.

If anyone else has posted about this, I couldn't find it so here goes. This is from Bariatric Advantage. It's 4 oz. servings of Gelatin. It comes in fruit punch and orange flavors and each serving contains 20g of Protein. It doesn't require refrigeration so can go with you anywhere or is perfect to keep in a desk drawer, etc. As one who still stuggles to get in all of my daily protein, I will be ordering this today! It's perfect for WLS pts on every food diet level from liquids to full diet. Here is where you can get it: Bariatric Advantage - Gelatein

Glad you are home and doing well. Take care and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Hope all went well Kathy, let us know how you are when you are up to it.

Welcome and best of luck to you. Keep us posted on your progress.

I do cottage cheese, a cheese stick, or a protein drink. I'm not a big breakfast person so I just grab something handy.

I used a dr in TX but welcome and best of luck.

Remember not to over exert yourself until you receive full clearance from your doc.

Right after my surgery, a nurse brought my crushed meds in a tiny cup with Water added to it. This was a disaster as I had to drink that and taste it all. I asked her to bring the crushed meds to me dry after that. I take a sip to "wet my whistle" throw the "powder" back as far as I can in my mouth and wash it down with water. Works fine. You are correct about mushies, applesauce make it really easy to get them down.

Until your tummy settles down you should only do liquids. Let your system rest, otherwise the diarrhea is tough to get rid of. Ginger ale is really a nono. It's carbonated which is bad for your new tummy and the sugar isn't helping the diarrhea. Clear Liquids, SF popsicles, SF tea, etc. Once you feel like things have stabelized you can try to add something else. I only say this because I have irritable bowel syndrome and that's what I have to do. I sure hope you feel better soon. I know you don't want to go back to the hospital, but please don't let yourself get dehydrated.

The thing that gets me....is the fact that these kinds of stupid, rude, thoughtless remarks can still take me by surprise!