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There are some days where I probably got little to no protein I was so not into it, but it is what it is. Isn't it funny how something so simple tastes so good after you've been through this?

1lb! Current 276 what a mess

Bea you are WONDERFUL!!!!

Hey Karliy. Glad you're doing better. Those protein shakes do start to get nauseating, I'm not even going to sugarcoat it. I had to switch things up and eat jello and other things and sacrifice protein shakes on some days toward the end of the full liquids. I was SUPER over the shakes and protein powder in general. I mixed some protein powder in my mashed potatoes the other night and I couldn't take it- up chuck!! Right now my nose is in overdrive as well like a pregnant woman. So many things stink and make me nauseated! I'm hoping it runs it's course or at least dies down a little. Mouse I hope you're still doing good too. Hi Mbindra! Mazzers, welcome back!! I'm not sure what shakeology is, but it seems like everyone kind of does their own thing preop, then they kind of narrow things down post. I was drinking Atkins a lot preop but because of sugar don't use them much. Plus my taste buds have changed. Things don't taste the same!

Hey you!!!! Yay you're here now

Yeah, there were a couple of days where I gained a pound or two, but then I figured out that I needed to keep up with the Miralax, and then I'd drop what I'd gained the next day. Constipation's no joke! I'm anticipating the dreaded "third week stall", but I'm ramping up my protein and fluid and hopefully, I won't stall at all. I'm buying Miralax on my way home tonight!!! I need it anyway. I only go once a week since this surgery and that's with MOM when I used to go daily preop. It is NO JOKE!!

You lost 30lbs in 3 weeks?!! Wow!

No issues E-girl. Just lots of pillows to lean against are good. Karliy, what a hot mess and a half. I'm so sorry you're having such a rough start!! Quarantined!! I wonder if it's from the intubation? Have you ever had tonsillitis before? I hope you feel better soon

Peanutz, you've been through a lot and I'm sure this decision is a hard one to make. You really have to look at all of the doctors and their credentials and do the homework. Money should be a factor but definitely not the main factor. Speak with some of the doctors if possible prior to making any deposits for some peace of mind. I went to Dr Ariel Ortiz at the Obesity control center. It is not a hospital but a surgical center, which is where I would've had my surgery had I chosen to have it in the US. I have no health issues besides obesity, so it was never a huge issue not having my surgery in a hospital. On top of that, Im a nurse and there are so many germs in hospitals I'm glad I wasn't in that setting. The OR at the OCC was cleaner and less cluttered than any OR I've ever been in since they aren't doing so many different things in one place. Like your post says, there are many variables that go into your decision and everyone is in a different situation. The other major thing I will mention is postop. It's not like the other people I've seen on this site who go to regular appointments and support groups which you don't have when you go to Mexico. I personally was happy for this because I don't need a bunch that support and would pull my hair out if I had to go to a support group. Some people need that though. That should factor into your decision as well. You may want to ask how each doctor handles patients postop or look around this site for people's postop experiences with the different docs

I am glad this thread was bumped. I'm almost 6 weeks out from surgery and would TOTALLY DO IT AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT! Tomorrow I will be 40 days out. My recovery has been completely uneventful- and I had surgery in Mexico! Who knew it would be such a great experience. My parents even had a good time! I had some nausea the night of surgery in the surgical center which was much better the next day. Getting liquids in was a bit of a struggle, but that's all. No major problems- or minor to speak of. So thankful and so blessed to have such a wonderful experience with surgery and recovery. I went back to work last week and had some episodes if nausea vomiting, but nothing to write home about. I need to get readjusted to normal life. Picked a great surgeon as well which I believe is also key.

Current weight 277lbs

No I didn't. You shouldn't need any. When you leave on your last day they will put some 4x4s on your removed drain site just in case. I didn't have any drainage when I took them off. All the others will be closed with the dermabond and none of my sites had any drainage. Kindle, congrats! I know if I absolutely had to I could've made the 3 hour drive home myself- but at night is another story. You're so tired often postop. If you don't have anyone to drive you I would make sure I slept on the last flight then if you're tired when you arrive stay in a hotel and make the drive home when it's light out. But you're talking to a Nervous Nelly when it comes to driving at night Update!! I got a copy of my labs to review them myself and they look AWESOME. I usually have trouble with my hemoglobin being low from anemia on and off. I've never had such a good CBC. I know it's not from my diet so it had to be the shakes and vitamins from Enspira. Wonderful!

Mouse are you feeling better today?

Mouse congrats!! You have to tell us what happened!!

How is it eating bread Lew? I'm so scared. I had subway for dinner last week but just all the insides. Bread is my Achilles heel.

OMG. I feel so bad you got sick while you're recovering I purposely got my flu shot before surgery to try to avoid it, but with the flu sometimes you just can't. Don't cry!!! At least you're building up great antibodies for the rest of the flu season! I hope you feel better soon.

Yes!!! Go mouse go!!

Did you get liquid Tylenol? I had SF halls for my throat too because it was sore from the intubation.

I'm 5 weeks out and that has been my only problem. It's strange that some people have diarrhea- and I don't know which is worse! I didn't have a BM til a week and a half postop and it was tear jerking. I asked if I could take something and my nutritionist said if needed MOM was ok, which doesn't cause me any cramps or uncomfortable sensations. I still have not been able to have one on truly on my own. Ask if a supplement is ok with your doc

Healthbound and Covatila, I'm not sure. It may be a combination of a few things (back to work, long shifts, new environment), but I was chatting with Raven and the first 2 times I may have been eating too fast not paying attention. It seems like I eat at the same pace at home though. IDK. I got really warm and extra "burpy" too. My new stronger sense of smell is also noted at home- I'm having an issue with the trash can as well. I did start noticing it preop though too. I just had liquids at work and waited until I came home early yesterday to eat and I had Chipotle which I ate from twice with no problem. Also you may want to just take an OTC multi vitamin and a low carb low cal low sugar high protein shake from your healthier grocer until you get to the OCC and bring enough money with you when you go to get what you need while your there. As far as food choices, I'm still not very hungry and the food really hasn't been at the forefront of my mind. I've been eating the same things- chicken turkey greek yogurt protein shakes and jerky. You can't really vary much because of what has the high protein content. I haven't had any kind of comfort foods- the closest would be a couple small spoons of mashed potatoes with my meal on occasion. I would love to have some saltines but I don't even want to try one because then I'll remember how good they are. If you're going to be home you will be so good. Lucky!! I'm moreso thinking about what to do on Thanksgiving. Our thanksgiving is HUGE at my boyfriend's mom's home- upwards of 50-75 people and food everywhere. I want to try a couple things but the last thing I want to do is get sick. P.S. Covatila, people are very judgmental when you tell them you're going to Mexico, so fib away! Also if you haven't told them about it don't! Then you won't have to deal with people looking at you different- staring you up and down and commenting. I thought my co-workers were able to handle my being forward with my decision but some have been a bit annoying. I've had to tell 2 so far don't call me skinny (hello are you for real?) and don't stare me up and down and bring that up every time we talk. The less you have to deal with that the better, but the positive has outweighed the negatives for sure. They will look at you with a side eye to try to figure out what's different about you. That's kind of funny actually to see people try to figure out what's changed about you when they don't know.

When you feel better you need to kick your cousins' butts for that BK run. They could've done that another time.

You mentioned the holidays and I've been wondering how people are feeling as the holidays approach. For most of us it will our first sleeved holiday. I dont know if I will have a bit of wine, what to try, etc. Still have some weeks to think about it!! So today is day 4 back at work. I would not have chose to work 4 days in a row sunce I work 12 hour shifts, but our schedule had no other places for me to put myself down (old nurses are very set in their ways). So I told you guys I lost my lunch the first day. The second day I "lost" my turkey jerky, and then yesterday I was talking to a co-worker and a man came up to her to speak to her and had such a strong scent ( nice way to say BO), I had to hurry and get away from him and made it outside to the fresh air and awaiting trash can which ended up with my afternoon snack I had eaten in it. I'm so sad I keep vomiting up my much needed protein. My nose is SUPER sensitive now. I was safe at home with no strange smells or situations, and now some of the things I've deemed safe to eat have not stayed down. I have today to get through and then I'll be off til Friday thankfully.

MOTM wishing you safe travels to SoCal 8) So excited as everyone reaches their day!

That's wonderful Bea! I'm happy to report that my phone app is working now. I can "like" things and refresh pages from my phone which I couldn't do yesterday. What I did was delete the app and reuploaded it to my iPhone. Now it works fine. I think we just need to be patient with the transition. Don't leave!!!

OMG I'm sooo sorry for posting repeatedly. My app wasn't working right and it said it didn't go through but it obviously did over and over again!