Jackie6

I like Fage and I like Chobani but today I had yoplait lite pineapple. Delicious.

Librariangoddess

Im a newbie here and I am super excited for tomorrow to come.. I definitely feel blessed to be having this opportunity.. I'm so glad I found this tool to help me connect with other sleevers.. sometimes people who haven't walked in your shoes just don't understand... God willing... all will go great!

Good Luck! Wishing you well. I had mine on 10/15/12 and I was home the next afternoon. Let us know how you do. I also recommend starting on My Fitness Pal after surgery. ????

Surgery 4/24/12. Sw 297 today 195

Total loss 102 in 6 months.

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That's amazing! Any tips to share?

My surgeon told me it would be a good idea to take some over the counter Prilosec for reflux and that it would help the swelling in my stomach go down. I went to get some but all I could find were capsules. Is it okay to take a capsule 4 days post-op?

I open the capsules and pour it in my Water or Crystal Lite as per my doctor's recommendation. I do that 2x a day.

I am trying powder Protein shakes with milk but its like a ticking time bomb. Cold sweats and everything. Wth? Sorry if this is in the overshare or tmi category but this is crazy. How do i get Protein daily goal without them?

You could be lactose intolerant. I used SF Almond milk or Lactaid milk. It really helped.

Oh' date=' and if you'd like recipes I'll be happy to send them.[/quote']

I would love the recipes. Librariangoddess6@yahoo.com

What about Vitamins? I've been driving myself crazy on what Vitamins to buy' date=' what I should be taking before surgery, also buying different Protein shakes to try. I'm scheduled to change my life on Dec 17! :-)[/quote']

I use Centrum chewable a recommended by my nut and others. I also take Viactiv Calcium chewable. 2 each a day. I bought mine @ Walgreens.

Any recommendations? The ones I've tried suck' date=' I need at least some kind of flavor.[/quote']

I use EAS 100% whey Protein. I use vanilla creme and chocolate. Both are 26 grams of Protein. I use SF Almond milk or Lactaid milk. They taste pretty good. Sometimes I throw Greek yogurt in with my vanilla creme for extra protein.

Waiting for my appt and I'm oddly nervous.

What if I lost ZERO?!

I'm sure you lost weight. Think positive. Can't wait to hear your good news.

I confess...

- I haven't been to the gym in a month.

- I have weighed myself everyday this week (normally only 1-2x a week) because I'm SSSOOO close to the century club!

- I get really irritated with some people's "holier than thou" preachy' date=' opinionated attitudes on this site which makes me not post for fear of judgment and ridicule. Why can't we just all get along???

- I'm really sad about getting rid of all of my clothes. All I see is wasted (because I have A LOT of clothes).

- I've only told a few close friends this... I plan on staying single during this journey so I can see what kind of "ass I can pull" and truly enjoy the attention I get! [/quote']

I hear you about the clothes. I took a small portion to a consignment shop to sell them. I get 50% of the sale.

How I'm gonna be able to drink these Protein.drinks' date=' the one I have taste like ****. It makes me wanna vomit... And its a chocolate frosty... How do you guys do it.. I'm gonna be starting my pre op next week.....[/quote']

Yea the shakes can be a pain. I like Eas vanilla crime with 26 grams of Protein. I use SF Almond milk or lactaid milk with a little cinnamon and it's not bad.

I am 9 days out and I had my first post op visit with the doctor. He was very happy with my weight loss - 20 or so lbs since I my pre diet (

I don't get too much answers on a lot of my questions..I'm not special or anything..but need help!!..I need a vote..here's the question ..

1) I only have a week off of work..will I be OK?..I have an office job. How did you feel after 1 week?

2). Stay the night at the hospital or go home?

What are your votes ..please help!!

Definitely stay in the hospital. I am 9 days out and can pretty much move around but tire easily. Definitely walk around during work and not just sit there.

I had my surgery on Monday' date=' October 15th. Are there others who had the same surgery date? I'd like to know how you're doing. I had been doing great, but today was rough...mostly mentally... and I can't figure out the feelings in my gut. How are you doing?

Sleeve date: Oct. 15.Sent from my Samsung Galaxy[/quote']

I had my surgery the same date. I am doing pretty well. I am getting sick of the Protein shakes. All the milk is just so clawing. I walk during the day. My incisions are driving me because they are so itchy!

In the beginning I had A LOT of heartburn. I have acid reflux to begin with and I still take 2 pills a day for it.

I visit my doctor on the 24th for my 1st post op visit. I hope it's all good. I had a bad day yesterday. I was weepy and just couldn't shake it until I asked a friend to take me out and then we went for a walk.

Hello all' date='

I just had my surgery Oct 15 2012 and I am doing good. Just have a lot of questions. I am so glad we have a forum for this,I feel like you need a lot of support doing this time. This is a long road ahead of us and a brand new journey to foresee..

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I had mine done on the 15th as well. I'm doing a lot better than I was a few days ago! I agree with you about the questions. I already called my doctor's office twice! My post op appointment isn't until the 24th.

Surgery went fine yesterday. I was very tired yesterday afternoon' date=' Got up and walked a little bit yesterday and am sitting in chair this morning. Feeling great,[/quote']

Glad to hear you're doing we'll.

Down 27 since surgery 10/08 and 43 since pre op journey. Woot. Back to work Monday

Excellent job! Good for you!

Hello everyone' date=' I have finished my preop appointments and just got my approval for surgery :-D... Unfortunately I still have to wait because my surgery is not until January 2013. :-(

That feels like so far away, but I am glad I found this site. I am still scared especially for when I have to do the liquid diet before surgery. I know that it's not going to be easy but I hope to find someone néw fiends here and get some helpful advice. Does anyone have any suggestions on good tasting Protein? Or at least one that does not leave such a chalky after taste?

Marilyn[/quote']

Hi Marilyn,

I like EAS Lean 15 vanilla Cream. It doesn't give me a chalky taste at all. I mix it with SF almond milk or non-fat milk. I picked it up at Walgreens.

I was sleeved on the 15th of Oct. I was told to start my Vitamins and regular prescriptions As soon as I got home. I take 2 Centrum chewable a day and 2 chewable calciums. I purchased both at Walgreens.

I am a 15th'er. 4 days out now. Immediately after surgery and through the next day was not a walk in the park' date=' but I survived. I found out that I am extra sensitive to Morphine which is the drip they had me on. Made me VERY weird. REALLY out of it and just feeling out of sorts. I would be in pain and push the button, the have to sit up with a basin swallowing hard trying not to vomit for about 5 minutes. Then the nausea would stop finally, and the pain would ease, but it just kept me "weird". My gas was right at my diaphragm, which made swallowing challenging, but I managed and I walked the halls about 3 times on Monday, once on Tuesday. Tuesday I just paced my room mostly, and slept. They brought me lime Jello, which I hate the flavor, some chicken broth, which smelled burnt (and I still can't figure that one out) and some 50/50 water/apple juice...ding, ding, ding....that was the winner. They said I had to get 2 medicine cups worth of any of them down within one hour and I could leave. Took me 1/2 hour Called the nurse, they called for a wheelchair. Once I was home, I took the liquid Lortab and did SOOOOO much better. I walked laps around the inside of the house The "weird" wore off quickly and I started to feel MUCH better. Gas pains still at my diaphragm made it challenging to swallow, and Wednesday I didn't quite get all of the liquids in, though I did get my Protein, Vitamins and meds in. Yesterday was MUCH better still...gas pains subsided and I am now getting all liquids, Protein, Vitamins and meds in. Belly is tender and bloated, and VERY itchy at the 5 incisions! But I am quite pleased and doing well now. [/quote']

Good to hear kmore. I was on the 15th too and I had trouble with the liquid Tylenol w/ codeine. Threw that up twice. They finally switched and put something in my IV for pain. It helped.

Ok' date=' how long after surgery did you have a bowel movement. My surgery was 10/11 and nothing yet.[/quote']

I had my surgery on Monday the 15th. I called my doctor's office today about that issue. They said to take Benefiber. I put it in my Water and it worked.

I feel the same way!! I am 16 days out. The urge...Please send me a message if you find any info on what to do. My nurse said to talk milk of magnesia' date=' but I dont want to have to take it just to have a bowel movement. Sorry...TMI[/quote']

I called my doctor's office today about the bowel movement issue. They said to take to Benefiber. I did and it WORKED. I put it in my Water. It was cherry pomegranate.

I am 3.5 weeks out and im sooo grateful n thankful that this has been the best experience.. who was initially worried was me but I had faith n my God n the dr... I read sooo many complication post that it scared the crap outta me (pre and post op) But I pray n thank God everyday 4 wat God has done n is doing wit me... I have never sd I regret this r why... im jus happy n thankful!!! O and down 29lbs... everyone is saying they can c the difference n I definitely do 2!!!

Good for you!

I am in my room! All went well' date=' just real sleepy. Took my first walk![/quote']

Glad to hear it. Keep walking and do everything they say. Good luck!