JerseyGirl68

That is awesome! Good for you Joe!

I crushed pills, but I mixed it with a small bit of sugar free chocolate pudding after surgery. Pudding was on my list of Full Liquids.

I'm four weeks out, and no problems taking my meds in pill form. If you are still nervous, get a pill crusher and mix with Sugar Free pudding or apple sauce.

So great to hear form someone so far out! Thanks so much for checking in, it helps so much!

Did your doctor prescribe Prilosec (or generic) for after surgery? There are several posts on this forum describing how stomach acid can mimic hunger pains. My surgeon put me on Prilosec for a month after surgery.

Fantastic! Congratulations!!

I'm in three weeks also. I am so sorry he scared you, no one should have to be more nervous based on some comments. Keep reading about others' experiences, you'll see percentages are in your (our) favor for a smooth surgery. A professional is trained to run a line into anyone, so if you have to get stuck more than once, ask for someone more experienced. You have had blood tests right? I was never told I was a "hard stick" until my endoscopy. Turns out the nurse doing it, while very nice, wasn't the most experienced. The next nurse told me "Of course this is a little harder, you haven't had anything to drink in 10 hours, you're dehydrated." and poof, she got the line in no problem. There is nothing wrong with letting them know you are anxious before they start prepping you.

Like I wrote earlier, read some more. The positive experiences far outweigh the negatives.

You will do fine and they will manage your discomfort.

Good luck!!

I was asked the same question by a very close friend when discussing my plans. I'm preparing for surgery too, and have been limiting my calories and having mostly protein and veggies. There is no way I would be able to exist on 600-800 calories a day without the restriction. The sensation of being hungry and feeling deprived and essentially unsatisfied has always won in the end. I don't really have impulse issues and can be very focused on diet, but in all honesty I'm hungry now at times. Not fun,but knowing there is an end point coming soon, keeps me motivated.

I know that there is no way for me to keep this up without the restriction the sleeve will bring.

I'm trying very hard to not give into the carbs, Once I have some (especially sweets) I want more. Not too hard for me to figure where my problems lie.. LOL

:-)

Best of luck!!

Congratulations!! Fantastic accomplishment!

Congratulations!! ONe step closer!

Congratulations!! Let the countdown begin!

You do look fantastic! I'm glad you got the reactions you did. We all need it.

I can sooo relate to eveything you wrote. I have never had any type of surgery, never had an IV until I went for an endoscopy for this surgery. I hate the unknown and have tried to read everything, and watch every video I can find. Even a full lenght surgery just so I could have an idea of what was going to happen.

My surgeon eased my mind a great deal when she told me that because of the surgery, when we eat we wiill feel full and satisfied. Because the hormone that makes us feel hunger will be drastically cut down we shouldnt' have the same physical feelings to eat. The emotional is a little trickier, head hunger is powerful, but with this uncompromising tool I think we are all off to a much better start than with a diet. I am determined not to compare my losses to anyone elses and come back to this forum for answers, support and encouragment as much as I need.

Good luck!!!

Fantastic pictures!! You should be so proud! Congratulations.

70 pounds is amazing! Congratulations and Good luck on your journey to Onederland!!

Congratulations on your decision, Good Luck!!

I'm so glad you shared, I'll be sending all kinds of good vibes your way. Good luck on your journey. You've made the biggest decision.. to start.

You have come to the right place! Good luck on your journey!

Happy Monday!! Having the right group (surgeon, nutritionist, office) behind you can make a huge difference. Good luck!!

Congratulations!! Good luck on your journey!

Very interesting, thanks for sharing.

Amazing! Congratulations!! Such an accomplishment.

I'm never quite as surprised as I should be regarding the ignorance of some people. Peacequeen is right, some things about people will never change. No one should be made to feel badly at the hands of another. You are in the right place to get this off your chest. Nothing like a few thousand people knowing exactly how you feel to maybe make it a little better.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing, and good luck!