Macy6

I chew gum but if I had to pick the worst thing I did was last night. I ate one of those tiny things of ice cream that had like 2oz of ice cream in it and a few banana nut crackers with cream cheese on them. Unfortunately they were complete sliders and created absolutely no ill effect which in turn created more guilt. Not worth it, but I put them in My Fitness Pal and had to face the calorie overload.

I chew gum but if I had to pick the worst thing I did was last night. I ate one of those tiny things of ice cream that had like 2oz of ice cream in it and a few banana nut crackers with cream cheese on them. Unfortunately they were complete sliders and created absolutely no ill effect which in turn created more guilt. Not worth it, but I put them in My Fitness Pal and had to face the calorie overload.

I've used all kinds of seasonings from the start. You should be fine

I have had increased pain on the left side. I'm 4 weeks out and it has slowly gotten better. Heating pads help

you are only 10days out don't be so hard on your self. I didn't even attempt Protein until day 11-12, I completely stuck to Water. I started adding in once I was released to soft/fork mush and I have had absolutely no issues since. Anyway I really like greek yogurt with half a scoop of unflavored Protein Powder. Bumps it up to over 20g of protein. I am 4 weeks out now and easily get in 80-90g of protein a day.

Yes! I am a senior in nursing school, luckily I only have one class a week, but that class is a very very long day. I go from 8am-6pm with a 1 hour lunch. I was very open with my professors they were very open to me having the surgery. I missed one week and was back in class on day 10 post op, it was a long day and I was very tired by the end of the day but I did it and I feel great now!

If I had to pick one thing that I would suggest to anyone getting this surgery to have on hand post op it would be a heating pad. I am 4 weeks out, yesterday. I have had my heating pad plugged in next to my bed for 4 weeks. The first few weeks I used it on the low setting on my stomach. It really really helped, than I used it when I overdid it and my abdominal muscles hurt and last night was my first night back at the gym (released yesterday) and I am using it on my sore sore muscles. It has been a life saver.

It's common. If you had internal bleeding it wouldn't be coming out that route you would have black, tar like stools or vomiting dark "coffee ground" like stuff. You would also have other signs like dizziness, light headed, heart racing etc... Your body is just out of whack because of surgery and weight loss, you'll be fine. It will eventually even out.

My mom had a very old version of a gastric plication type surgery and the old metal band and had a lot of complications. My dad was very weary of me having surgery because of this. He was always supportive but hesitant to really get involved. Since surgery he's been very open to it. He sees I don't have her complications, I don't constantly vomit and I can eat real food etc...

It's common. If you had internal bleeding it wouldn't be coming out that route you would have black, tar like stools or vomiting dark "coffee ground" like stuff. You would also have other signs like dizziness, light headed, heart racing etc... Your body is just out of whack because of surgery and weight loss, you'll be fine. It will eventually even out.

Bend over... I am getting the belt Look at you.... over 50lbs down with some to go! Great Job!
Here is my honest opinion on this, you came on and asked everyone to be frank and possibly a little harsh. It is easy to say "why did you have this surgery to just go back to your old habits" "Why even ask are you looking for permission?" I am not going to say that... I am going to say this, you are human it is insane, crazy, outrageous and ridiculous to think that you are going to be spot on 100% of the time. If you restrict too much than you are going to be unhappy and potentially mess up even worse in the end. I honestly believe that when you are on this trip that you need to not "forget" you had WLS but I think you need to allow yourself to partake in the foods you are wanting, but in a controlled manner. I honestly believe you should make a plan and stick to it, stay on plan for Breakfast and lunch but have a cheat with dinner, maybe you have dessert one night. Maybe one day it is breakfast that you "cheat" on and you stay on track for lunch and dinner. The last thing you want is to be sick on your trip and you don't want to come home and have to lose that weight you worked so hard for already. I hope you have a phenomenal trip! and I wish you all the luck in the world!

Bend over... I am getting the belt Look at you.... over 50lbs down with some to go! Great Job!
Here is my honest opinion on this, you came on and asked everyone to be frank and possibly a little harsh. It is easy to say "why did you have this surgery to just go back to your old habits" "Why even ask are you looking for permission?" I am not going to say that... I am going to say this, you are human it is insane, crazy, outrageous and ridiculous to think that you are going to be spot on 100% of the time. If you restrict too much than you are going to be unhappy and potentially mess up even worse in the end. I honestly believe that when you are on this trip that you need to not "forget" you had WLS but I think you need to allow yourself to partake in the foods you are wanting, but in a controlled manner. I honestly believe you should make a plan and stick to it, stay on plan for Breakfast and lunch but have a cheat with dinner, maybe you have dessert one night. Maybe one day it is breakfast that you "cheat" on and you stay on track for lunch and dinner. The last thing you want is to be sick on your trip and you don't want to come home and have to lose that weight you worked so hard for already. I hope you have a phenomenal trip! and I wish you all the luck in the world!

Nothing should ever make you this frustrated and unhappy. It is such a difficult process and yes some glide through with a few bumps, some are practically handed it on a silver tray and others, like you, fight and fight and fight and it is just not good enough. If it is meant to be it will happen, when it is supposed to happen. I wish this could have happened to me years ago but I know, for a fact, I was not in my right mind to handle it. Last summer I was prepared to pay out of pocket to get lapband, you know what I did instead? I went to Hawaii for 10 days I had an amazing trip and came back at my heaviest weight ever. It was worth every penny and every pound, that trip renewed me, it has paved a road so beautiful and in turn.... it led me here. I am over the moon right now, but it took so much to get to this spot. I wish you nothing but the best! I absolutely look forward to your post saying it is time, I wish it was easier, I really really do....

From what I've read the average is 3-4days. No more puffing!!!

Thank you! It is unreal! I felt like this year has absolutely flown by! January was the start, July approval, August surgery.... Can't wait to see what the year brings!

I lost 12# in the first 6 days and than went to a slow slow crawl and now at 4 weeks I am at 18# down, but things have picked back up so I am not too concerned.

I know they all have said it but I have been able to drink Water from very early on in unlimited supply.

I live on the Western Slope in Colorado. It's pretty amazing, the scenery we have. It makes for a nice ride, horses, cows, neighbors who wave.

I wore the gown the first day but got up and showered and put on my pajamas the second day and left those on until I showered the next morning and I put on yoga pants and a shirt to go home in. It was nice to be in my stuff and I was comfy.

So when do we get to find out??

Lots of Water flushes out potassium. Could be that.

Literally.... Haven't ridden a bike in years and I climbed my happy fanny on a bike and took a 2.8 mile bike ride near my home. There were some hills, including one terrible 1 mile road that was nothing but a stupid uphill road but I did it and I liked it!
That is me.... taking pictures of my precious brat child.

Literally.... Haven't ridden a bike in years and I climbed my happy fanny on a bike and took a 2.8 mile bike ride near my home. There were some hills, including one terrible 1 mile road that was nothing but a stupid uphill road but I did it and I liked it!
That is me.... taking pictures of my precious brat child.