Lisha73

PROTEIN PROTEIN PROTEIN....That is what you have to focus on....they say this starts bout 2 months out and you started to eat more variety and not getting in all the protein that your body needs to maintain...good luck

we talked bout this topic in our support group the other day...and come to find out it is a built in defence your body does once you get full and it feels you might puke...according the Gastro Dr. it protects your teeth when when you vomit from stomach acid...not sure if this helps but this is what we discussed in group.

I would say that is a great accomplishment! 61 lbs is a great loss...everyone is different and will lose differently....but you wouldnt have lost that if you hadnt made the choice for surgery....CONGRATS

I was gonna tell ya to go and get the stuff called "better than boullion"...I am clear liquids and it is wonderful...good luck tomorrow...mine is thursday

Great job...you are definately a success story that many want to achieve...now saying that...remember my friends those that are still a size 24 like myself...we all want to be smaller and would have or still say if I could only fit a size 14...this would still be an accomplishment worth celebrating!

Well...today is day 3 of my clear liquid diet...Things are going well. I would have to say that things have been pretty smooth so far. I did get a bit light headed but got home and had some chicken broth and I feel much better now. Been feeling like I am "nesting" getting as much finished as I can before my surgery on Thursday. Not sure if anyone else has gone through that too...strange..I have been able to get more done in the last couple of days that I usually do in a weeks time. Guess I am better under pressure! I still have alot to get done before I go into the hospital, I know that Mike and the kids will do fine while I am gone, but I always feel like I have to get everything done without help. I just want to be supported through it all.

a couple of people in our support group say they have to set alarms on their phone as a reminder...I get sleeved in 2 days so I will have to see if that is true for me as well...Good luck!

You are looking great! I always like to read the successes that people are having...I am being sleeved in 2 days and very excited

I think it all depends on your surgeon....My surgeon told a member of our support group that her stomach was the size of his thumb...holds approx 2 oz.

Well...chickie...I didnt have a PCP, but I had Gynocologist that wrote my letter for me...you might want to go that direction.

I agree laceeb....you should be seen if you are having those kinds of problems...I have friends that went back to work on day 2 and another a week later......we are told by our Dr. that you should be pretty much ok after 1 week.....but looking at what others say on here there are so many having drinking issues and protein issues

I really like what Melody2 said...you have made a life changing decision and you know it will be better in the long run for your health....You are having food mourning and that is normal....or at least that is what I have been told in the support group that I attend...My surgery is a week away....thing of it is you cant change it now...all you can do is find something else but foot to occupy your mind, and realize there is life after wls....you will be fine once you get past this milestone.

Well...chickie....we make decisions sometimes that we sometimes regret...but the one thing is you need to evaluate your life before you get the surgery and I am glad you do have time to figure things out. You do not want to do this when you are already struggling with life issues as it can make them seem even worse...GOOD LUCK!

O my goodness....well...I bet you dont do that again....Had you not eaten in a while and let yourself or was it head hunger?

I am sorry that you are going through this...I have not read any other posts with people having the situation that you are....Have you talked to a Gastro Dr....maybe there is something more going on.

I agree....I am scheduled next week....we have a great support group here and I really enjoy this forum too...thanks

Congrats.....you look amazing..and I am so glad that you shared! I have my last visit with my surgeon tomorrow...and my surgery is scheduled for next Thursday!

Keep positive thoughts...sounds like the weight loss is on track, but painful...I wish a quick recovery for ya...and if they convert to a full bypass you already know what to expect....Keep you head up.

Thats awesome!

As I am sure that you feel that the sleeve would be the best option for ya...you should really talk to a Dr. to evaluate your medical issues if you have any. My Dr. doesnt do a sleeve unless you have VERY low risks...if you have medical issues already he will NOT do a sleeve and only a RNY. Curious tho...why did you chose the band and now want to change? Are you not having any success with the band?

Sounds to me like these Drs. can do everything you need to at a hotel setting rather than a hospital setting...sounds similar to what the "stars" do when they have surgery.....they stay in hotels rather than the hospital more discrete.

Congrats....on the post op. I sure hope you begin to feel better real soon...I am looking forward to my surgery in just 20 days....I cant wait to be in your position...Good luck and I know the future will be extremely bright for you.

Realizing that you cant consume much and you are in desperate need of protein....is the cost a good trade off?Plus you need to see how it tastes can and can you handle it it? So many things to consider.

the trenches are gonna be deep but through it all we have a great forum to work with and everyone is either going through it or has so it a a great thing