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If you don't mind, I would like to add you to friends, if you need someone to talk to I am gladly here for you. I have lost a few friends to cancer. Good news they caught yours, so maybe this is a double blessing for you. My thoughts are with you and will keep an eye out for you. Stay strong and try and stay healthy, keep the faith.

Ice trays would work for the early sleeves. =) Just a little tip. I am actually researching a different way to get Protein, especially for our sisters and brothers that have gone through these surgeries. Honestly, I drink my shakes daily, but I must say they are getting harder and harder to choke down. My reason for looking into it is for an easier yet productive method for us all.

That's the way to do it. Think and stay positive. Yes we are here, and will keep a seat waiting for you. Wish you the best of luck, and keep us posted.

Oh my goodness, I hope the best for you. Please keep us updated. Know you have a lot of support here. My thoughts are with you.

My respects to you and your family. You are definitely a strong woman, you have proven to be a survivor. I hope everything starts to work out for you and your family. My thoughts are with you. Stay Strong! *hugs*

mmmm delicious! Thank you. BTW you look Mahvelous!!

Sounds like you are using your sleeve well! Nice job! Welcome and nice to meet you.

Sounds like you are doing well. Hang in there, and welcome

I wish you the best of luck. Keep us posted on your phone call. Take care.

I don't know if this will work for you, but it worked for me. I may look or even sound silly saying this. However I was told eat with a baby spoon, till I get used to eating. I have done that and I only can consume about 2 oz. I also stop as soon as I feel full. Wait that 30 minutes to drink. I usually walk during that time, to get the bowels moving. I hope things work out for you, also I agree with the contacting your doctor if it continues. Take care.

Ahhh, 2 weeks and this past week has been nuts in the bed especially, nothing worse then waking up to all of it. Maybe I will add some more potassium. Thanks for the post, laughs are great.

Good luck to all having surgery tomorrow. I remember the tiredness, take advantage of the sleep if you can. I agree with the caffeine and sugar being it. I was fortunate to be able to have three shakes a day, and one round meal a day. No sugar or caffeine. I still lost a good bid of weight prior to surgery, I was nervous after doing all that work they were going to turn me away. It does go away, and you do get your energy back. Hang in there. Saving seats for you all.

Thank you! Very much appreciated

Congrats to you!! You look fabulous

It's good to have faith in your doctor. I'd definitely be honest, and ask questions. If you wanted to do your own diet, you could do the carnation instant breakfast shakes 3 times a day, to practice with the shakes, eat a well balanced meal once a day, and lots and lots of water. This may help you get prepared. Good luck and see you on the losers bench.

I have a friend that dealt with that. She was told to walk, and then elevate legs. She did have special socks for a short period of time to wear. I hope the best, and congrats on your surgery.

Way to go! You are doing fantastic!

Hi there, not everyone is the same, so not everyone will have the same experience. I will say I felt the same, measured the pros and cons, and still had a difficult time at the beginning. You need to see what benefits you, will this help you in the long run. Some thing I never openly admitted here, I do suffer from migraines myself. Had one recently, they gave me a zomig nasal. Which before never worked. It did this time. I also deal with anxiety and insomnia. Which both have creaped up on me, I take meds for just not the dose I used to take. Hopefully in time, I don't need these. But if this is your worry, I can say there are things that you can still take. Nausea~ I dealt with yes. I swore at the nurses and doctor, zofran does NOT work dor me, it took me to vomiting blood for them to finally get it (another story). They then put me on phenergran. They will help you. Pain~ At first yes, (goes along with another story) but the day after my second surgery I was fine. Each day gets better. One of my recomendations....have a nice pillow to cough with. It helped me. As far as the malnourishment and hair falling out, I believe these two things are plastered in my head. Is why I drink Water all the time.Sip sip sip sip sip......then in time it will; be chew chew chew chew chew.... Every one has a story, you will too. Some are good, some are not. It is how you deal with it. I would be happy to talk to you about my experience. Along with other peoples who are friends. They helped me tremendously. Hang in there, and never feel afraid to ask questions, or put out how you really feel. Someone may have been down that road who can tell you how they dealt with it. I wish you the best no matter which decision you shall make. If you need anything at all, feel free to shout.

Initially there are limitations with the sleeve, however after some time passes they allow them again.

I cleaned and cleaned is about what sums my waiting up. Moved things around to make it easier when I came home. Hang in there, we will save a seat for you.

Have someone hide your scale. That is my best advice. Once a week let them take it out. Did you also measure yourself with a tape measure? Even though you may not be losing weight, you may be losing inches. Hang in there, you are doing great!

Congratulations! This is an experience of a lifetime, no kidding. So well worth it.

I had the same question, somewhere on this forum. All in all it is your decision. I can tell you that I initially I only told the people I knew would support me, and then I ended up telling the remaining of the family, before I said anything I said I need your support no matter what, if you can't support me I don't want to discuss it with you. Maybe selfish of me, but I fought with this decision for years, especially after losing a friend years ago to the bypass surgery. I am only now at 11 days and even though I am still in a funk at this stage, I believe this is the best thing I could have done. Live for you first.

Oh my! I am glad you are okay. I can't take my dog for a walk, she is a golden, she'd end up taking me for a walk LOL I have been walking the block a couple times, you are doing great!

Ty for the replies. I do take calcium600mg twice a day, and Centrum Multivitamin twice a day. Do I still need to take more Iron? My mom is a nurse and she told me to go to the store and get a prenatal Vitamin to add to my diet. Does that sound right? I am sorry I didn't realize taking the Vitamins together were wrong, I just went by what I was told. I wil take them at different times now and see if that helps. I do know I am supposed to be taking in atleast 48oz of fluids a day, thusfar I can take in 48-58 oz. I am constantly sipping Water. Dehydration, eeeks. Maybe I will call my doctor. I don't like to be dehydrated. Thanks for the input. These muscle spasms hurt.