GlendaLee

I got a late start on my pre-op diet, started about 9 days before surgery, 2 Protein shakes and small dinner a day. I lost about 9 lbs. I'll be honest, I love margaritas, I mean just like people like their beer. I slowed up on them pre-op... and have not missed them at all post-op (1 week)!! Unbelievable!! Haven't even thought about 'em!! My husband still has his beer after work, doesn't faze me. Hope it's the same for you, cuz I've heard the same thing... No alcohol. Good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Mokee said it best... I'm also 1 week out, and the 1st week is full time job getting Proteins in, liquids, Vitamins, etc...and walk. Took me about 4 days before I stepped outside and walked, should've been sooner, I'm sure! Congrats and good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Amazing !! You look marvelous! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Wow!! How exciting!! I'm sooo giddy for you!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I wasn't too nervous... I was sooo excited " to get on with it".. new me, new life, everything. Congrats, good luck!! We'll be waiting to here from you soon. (I'm 8 days post and feeling more fab each day!) Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi, I'm 8 days post op and was wondering the same thing. I started walking ( just about 5 houses down and back) 4 days post op, and am only about 10 houses down now. I have yet to really feel like getting out or running short errands with my husband. I think I'm going to try, though, today. Maybe just to the post office and back. When did everyone feel most themselves, and were out and about and driving without issues? I know everyone is different, but an idea?? Sent from my iPhone using VST

Way to go Neeka!! I'm 8 days post, and this morning was the 1st time my scale moved. Was so excited to see how much!! So exciting for all us on our journey!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Prayers sent! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm 1 week post op, and had your same concerns. I decided to take a softener ( miraLAX) before bed, 4 days post. This helped...I'm still taking each evening.. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Good luck!!! We're all here on the other side support you!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Nothing wrong with rewarding.... Etc Sent from my iPhone using VST

Congratulations!! Nothing with rewarding ourselves!! Vroooom! Sent from my iPhone using VST

me too...stop it...stop making me laugh, it hurts!! really it does!! ouch! lol

*for me....not or me...lol....whatever...lol

yep, 3 weeks full liquid diet. "All liquids must be very thin. It must be able to flow through a strainer easily"...says to avoid Jello, pudding, yogurt, mashed potatoes, cooked cereals etc these 1st 3 weeks...Day 22-42=soft foods...or me... enjoy your blended chili!!

Mine was 11/27...when I walk, my belly feels real "tight", like I can't completely stand up straight...more pain on left side, where the stomach came out. I'm just now having less lower back and hip pain...still there, but has let up some. !st thing in the morning is worse, or the 1st attempt at rolling over in bed. I think this is all normal. I'm up and down a lot, preparing the next liquid to sip on for the next hour or so. If it is gas, you (or least I can) almost feel it move across from one side to the other side, right under the boobies...lol GasX strips does work! If you would have told me Tuesday that I would be able to pull myself out of bed, I would have shot you. But I have to say, each day is a tad bit better...just a tad, but noticeable. I'm just going to keep on keeping on...!!

hahaha! I can't wait!! woo hoo!

yaaaaaaayyyyyyy!!! I bet you figure it out! lol...when you do, let me know...but I still have at least 16 days thin to go...I think? (3 weeks, I was told).

hmmmm, by the time I get my "breakfast" protein finished, it's "lunch"...and well right now I'm 1/2 finished with the "dinner" one (16oz each)....this evening will be a miraLAX coctail, lol! That's 55 ounces of liquid a day...that's cool, right? oh, and none are my favorite...just tolerable...hope it's okay, that my protiens are going in sippery slow...

Indigo said it best! buuuuuutttttttt....if ya need a kick...consider yourself kicked..lol! This is a great site! I'm only 5 days post-op, but this site is the best thing ever....I love it! So come back and see us more often!

lol... right next to all my Wine decor!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I crush in spoon, then add thinned V8... masks the taste the best Sent from my iPhone using VST

I just googled it... "Do not cut or crush....etc, except if directed by physician". Well something is messing with my vision... Sent from my iPhone using VST

Not huge, none are...luckily was able to discontinue quite a few meds...but not blood pressure, and I take mood pill and sleep pill...told to crush crus crush.... I think crushing the blood pressure one is absorbing wacky or whatnot and affecting my vision... does that make sense? Sent from my iPhone using VST