BigGirlPanties

guess I need to get a thermometer....I'm sure I have one "somewhere"

I have yet to find the right temp for the broth, CurvyCakes...what did you do, please?

In my hospital, I had a pain pump...but really didn't need it much... the first day, after surgery was probably the worse, but I pumped and slept ... then I had a script for pain meds that we picked up on the way home...so I would think in Mexico you will get pain meds more easily LOL...I'm sure someone will post about that as many have had it done there... good luck, it'll be ok!

I am surprised that they didn't tell you or prescribe you a different medication! I can only take Tylenol for regular pain...no advil or aleve anymore... call your doctor for help on that, please, you want to get the right information for you!

i bought the Isopure Chocolate recently, wasn't as chocolate-y as I was hoping, but it was ok... I add some SF syrup to it for extra flavor.

You are given pain pills...not just Tylenol...and the doctors should be asking questions about your general health to know how to help you.

Roo...well put! I never really expected to be a SI model either... I'm just happy to be healthy again... sounds like you have your head in the right place! Congrats on being a "free butterfly"

I do think the little things that we can do now matter, as well as, the full" butterfly effect", while I will never (and have never) thought of myself as beautiful; I take solace in what I have accomplished along this journey and how I feel overall. Being able to walk without assistance, to be able to FIT in a bathtub so I can use the jets to make my legs feel better , to fit in the car/airplane/movie seat without feeling I need to use two seats, to cross my legs again (talk about a WHOA moment)... these are all good things... If I do get my hair and makeup done, I will definately take pictures, as I am sure, for at least that day, I will feel like a butterfly in the sunshine! Thanks, Rev, I always look forward to your insightful postings!

some amazing stories here...read thru it all.. I don't think I've had my "butterfly moment" yet either (love that term)... my (now) husband knew me FAT and didn't care, just wanted me to be healthy... he makes cute comments every now and again, but I could tell he always loved me; he has been my best advocate. I don't see many people, or have a lot of friends here...always been a bit introverted; in the office, it took over 50 pounds before ANYONE said a word...and I can count on one hand the number of people here that have commented at all... but we sit behind big walls in a call center all day long (which added to my S P R E A D). I have RA so I could barely move, felt like JABBA... now I can move and do regular walking without my cane or walker...so that's awesome; however, I don't feel all that much different about ME, if I was to be honest... I have been thinking of treating myself to a hair salon day to add color and maybe a make-over someplace just to feel pretty for a day... I haven't given myself much attention in a long time (especially working in a call center where you see NO ONE)... but I think it's time I think about ME ME ME for a change I saw my sisters in September and they barely commented about the loss; which made me a little sad in retrospect... they knew I had the surgery, but still...give me a W H O A!!! I agree! So my cheerleader remains my husband, and I'm ok with that, as long as he sees me as beautiful that's all that really matters; and I will work on seeing myself, at least, pretty... We have a vacation coming up next month; he earned a trip for the two of us on a cruise, so there will be a LOT of picture taking...and this time, I may actually let people take my picture... which is a huge change for me right there... I guess we have to be happy with our internal selves and not care about what others think, but heck fire, man...this is AMERICA, of course we care about what others think!!! LOL I am healthier and definately, happier than I have been in a long time, to be able to do normal things for me is a huge step forward (literally and figuratively), since I needed a walker a little over a year ago, just to go down the hall to the bathroom!!! I look in the mirror and I see my mother as well, don't know if that's good or bad...but I noticed that I feel I look like her now... I may never reach the full butterfly effect as I prefer things warm and cozy in my cocoon... but I may break out soon, just to feel the sunlight on my face!!! You are a beautiful person, Rev... I believe in you.... go get 'em girl!

Wow...no guidance what-so-ever? I need to find my little black book...I got a nice binder with all my info on it...I'm sure there is a website that breaks it down for you...someone will provide it, no doubt

Yeah, I can't call from work...but I sent them an email... so we shall see... we all figured they made a mistake...but they have to live by that...since they shipped and didn't cancel, they owe me 33 cans! and NOT a refund!

don't dispair...because they only sent me 3 cans...not 36... I will be calling them tonight!!! If that's what it says, that's what they need to deliver!!!

After they verified that my insurance would cover the surgery, the Bariatric Drs office worked with me to set up appts, and gave me the numbers to call the therapist and set up for my nutrition class, etc. ... my primary didn't have much, if anything, to do with it at that point... the Bariatric Office may have contacted them for data, but I didn't have to ... it seemed to flow pretty well, there was some lab work, pyloric (sp?) test, etc. Good luck! Hopefully you can find a Bariatric Place of Excellence, they are so helpful...at least they were/are for me!

ditto for the above! ... my doctor gave me the info on a Bariatric Center of Excellence nearby (hard to believe that we now have that as a specialist now)... I attended a seminar where they spoke about the different procedures...after that, I was pretty much sold on the sleeve. They took my information there and contacted the insurance company and told me what I needed to do... 3 months later, I was being sleeved. I did a lot of research on it as well, and knew two people that were recently sleeved, much less my sister that had RnY about 10 years ago... The Bariatric Center had me attend several seminars, testings, etc...and now, after the fact, I still attend monthly meetings and that helps keep me on track...

are you on soft foods still or moving ahead to more solids? Let us know and maybe we can help

it's ok...shake it off and move on...consider this: pre-op you probably would have gone for chips, Cookies, candy....etc., right? So you made healthier choices... find some time to sit by yourself and do some deep breathing to try to relax... and maybe a hot cup of decaf tea to soothe your weary soul... you will be fine... have your proper dinner and "tomorrow is but another day" to quote Scarlett...

took about 3 days ... if you haven't heard anything after a week, I'd resubmit....they seem quick

I got a call yesterday that they are starting the process...but from what was mentioned here, it doesn't bode well for me that I have BC/BS

I wish I could still crochet! That will help you for sure! My arthritis won't let me move the needles well and I get frustrated! I'd like mine in shade of purple please LOL

did they give you a program to follow for food? are you pushing Water and Protein? maybe a protein liquid diet for a week to jump start you? I'd call the doctors office for help

yeah...even if I hate it, it's only a few bucks in the long run...and I have a few bariatric friends that may like it, even tho I sent them the link

It takes a few days for your body to adjust to the liquid diet... but you should be find in a day or two... find ways to relax; you are probably tense with anticipation of your new journey. I found a nice decaf tea at night helped...and sometimes tylenol pm... good luck, you can do it! <3

Wonderful attitude! "This, too, shall pass..."

they had better send 12 as listed!!! ...how long do you think it will take before someone corrects that ... I only ordered 2 (24) but now I'm thinking I should get more, except what happens if i HATE it

...not in Texas...but we are all happy to support you here! Congrats on your journey so far!