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Oh, and I am finding it very hard to get in liquids pretty much just like everyone else seems to report. Could barely get down 6-7 tablespoons of chicken broth. Working on apple juice right now and it's slow going.

Finally chiming in here. Charissa, I am so sorry I didn't get to see you and the others before I left. What time did you guys leave? I think I left around 2:00 pm. Now at hotel which is lovely and very clean. Will post pics when I get home. Not leaving till Tuesday. Decided to stay an extra night here. Glad we all got through everything okay. My tummy is sore, sore, sore but I feel sooooo much better than I did yesterday. Thanks for checking on me and for posting updates here. And to everyone reading here, Charissa I truly believe Charissa has had the easiest recovery ever.

It's the day after surgery and I kept having people tell me the day after is so much better than the day of. But.... I can not burp any of the gas up. Seriously, I'm not a burper. I know it sounds weird but I have never been able to burp, voluntary nor involuntary, in my entire life. I feel horrible. How am I going to get rid of the terribly painful gas?

How did you figure out that pain meds kept you from getting of the gas?

Hi guys. Okay, I hate to admit it but this is sucking royally. Oh my gosh. Charissa has little nausea but mine seems to be increasing all the time. And I am fairly certain that one of the meds I've been given is making me sick also. I vomited a little shortly after getting meds both yesterday and today. Doctor isn't sure which med so he's going to try changing my antibiotic. Everyone kept saying the day after surgery is sooooo much better but that is far from what I am experiencing. I'm almost starting to regret moving here because I'm not getting any better at all. I can't burp at all. In lots of pain, not just discomfort but pain. I'm sorry this post is such a bummer. I've been reading all these pofrom Dr. Ponce's patients that sounded like people felt better the second day. It has been nice to meet Charissa, though. Hi Charissa. I wish I had your recovery.

We've got find to each other . I'm in room # 302 . It's 5:00 am and I just got another shot of morphine. This gas pain is no joke! I was Dr. Ponce's first surgery at INT at about 10:30. Waking up was horrible. I cried and cried and cried. The gas pain really bad. But then later I walked and walked and walked. We you're up, come by my room during your walk if you feel like it. If I'm passed out from the meds just wake me up.

How are you doing?

How did everything go? Hope you're feeling well.

Surgery Friday. At the airport. Plane just landed. No one to pick me up. Called & texted Trish... No answer. Is there a certain place I'm supposed to go to? I figured someone would be waiting with my name on a big sign.

Nevermind. Didn't realize my plane landed early.

So, who are the best plastic surgeons that people are seeing in Mexico? Need to start making notes for when my time comes. Thanks!

Bryan, Here's another thanks for having the courage to bring this up. I wish I had answers for you but I'm yet another who has the same thoughts and concerns. I'm getting sleeved this Friday. Of course, I know I'll miss food to some degree but you brought up the issue of not being able to guzzle a bottle of water after a good workout which I hadn't really thought a lot about. That feeling of quenching that huge thirst after a great workout is a wonderful feeling. Will we never be able to guzzle water again? How on earth do we keep hydrated after big workouts? Hummmm......

That's cute, SassyGirl! I, too, am wondering if I'd rather have little bit of flab over a great big scar. I guess it will all depend on how much flabby skin is left on my tummy after I lose the weight I plan/want/hope to lose. I'm wondering also if it's the people who have been really overweight pretty much their entire lives who have the saggy skin issues and perhaps people who used to be more fit but gained weight over, say the past ten years or so, may not have skin that bounces back more. Just wondering...

Oh, okay. I have lots of Aussie friends and now know what a boot and bonnet are but didn't know about writing the dates differently! :^) Okay, I also take prozac and I was told it's fine to take it up until surgery day. As for the others, I don't know but surely your doctor will tell you during your preop appt. Or, you could just call and ask them for peace of mind. Congrats on your upcoming life change. I get my sleeve this Friday. What do you do in Saudi?

Best of luck! Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Is it correct that you aren't scheduled to be sleeved until August 2013? I lived in Egypt for a number of years so I get you when you write that things are done differently there but it would seem like Saudi Arabia would have some really good doctors. Is your doctor not giving you proper information? What meds are you referring to?

Same here, Amanda Rae.

Sams here, Amanda Rae.

Planning to make some homemade beef broth this weekend from a recipe I found online. I have surgery at the end of next and want to be ready.

Wow, SuztheBrit! The girl you met actually lied about her pre-op diet? I'd be too scared to even think of doing that. Did she have any complications that you know of?

I'm so sorry to read that you are having complications. What's going on besides the muscle spasms? Hoping you feel better very soon.

For those of you with arthritis in yours knees, how much improvement did you see post weight loss?

Anyone here use Juice Plus for the main supplement?

Hi Mooneybeams. Okay, Atlanta buddies, my surgery had to be changed from Nov. 19th to either the 22nd or 23rd. Will find out tomorrow.

As far as chicken broth goes, did you make your own or buy chicken broth in grocery stores? You know the kind that you'd use in a recipe? What other liquids got you through those first days after surgery. I know Jello is a big one and sugar free popsicles. What else? I'm getting sleeved on Nov. 19 and am trying to start stocking up.\ Thanks!