Jen.D

Any advice for someone in an early stall - 3 weeks post-op? I'm still in the full liquids phase for another 3 weeks, so I can't much other than protein. I've been averaging around 40 gm of protein a day.

I haven't had a drink post op, but when I asked my doctor he said to try it at home first. That way if you have a bad reaction it won't ruin your event. ie spending the evening throwing up or something else not fun

What about a stall the 2nd week after surgery? I've been working to get my protein requirements, not always hitting them. Might have been a bit low on fluids earlier in the week, but I've fixed that now. And I've been at the same weight for 5 days now!

I've tried the orange, and it tastes ok, but smells weird, if that makes sense. I think the best way to drink it is with a straw, so you don't inhale it as you're taking a sip. I agree that mixing in some low-cal gatorade would probably help it.

As annoying as the DMV is, I think I might get a new photo, just so this doesn't become a problem. And so I don't have to look at that fat photo every time I show ID.

This hasn't happened to me (yet) as I'm still pre-op, but I'll tell you what my kids coaches tell them. You need to hydrate BEFORE you work out. So try to get in as much water as you can before the class & maybe you won't be quite as thirsty afterwards.

If he wants it smaller you could easily cut it in half. The nurse at my pre-op class last night said nothing bigger than an aspirin. I think I've found replacements for all my vitamins except fish oil. Still trying to track down something that's not straight cod liver oil.

There are meds that can help prevent gallstones. Ask your doc to give you some!

Just curious, how was the tummy tuck recovery compared to the sleeve? I'm hoping my skin will bounce back, but I'm 42 and have had 2 kids, so it probably won't.

Is it bad, that I'm planning to cheat? My surgery is just a few days after Easter, and I don't want to let everyone know about. So, my plan is to eat a lot of salad, and then nibble at the rest. My main things to avoid are foods that are high in fat, high in carbs, and all meats.

I remember all the legal trouble regarding Terry, but I had no idea that her coma came from dieting! Just remember to get your vitamin levels checked regularly and take your supplements.

Lot's of good advice has already been given. I'd like to add one more. While marriage counseling would be great, it sounds like you also need financial counseling. My husband and I went through Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University several years back and it helped us to pay off all of our debt except our house (which will be paid off in 3 more years). It has certainly made our marriage stronger to be in agreement about money, and to not have lots of debt payments to make each month. The website to find out more is: http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu Good Luck!

April 4th here!

April 4th for me! After a long time waiting, it feels like it's coming up very fast!

My only question regarding ya'll recuperating together is how old are your kids? Do any of them still need to be picked up? That's the one downside I see to you both being out of commission.