missvickie

good morning I'm doing well. still some soreness is swollen, but that's to be expected. Each day is a little better. I'm trying to focus on getting all my liquids in each day. it's tough, have to get into the habit of writing down what I drink. so far not going bad, I refuse to weigh myself, I do not want to get discouraged. I will continue to gauge myself by my old clothes. how are you doing?

good morning all. today is my 5th day post op I refuse to weigh myself. one of my friends don't do it because it will discourage you. I have tried on a few of my clothes. some are a little loose which is how I intend to gauge my weight loss at least for a while. we all have to remember despite the pain and lack of weight loss in the first few weeks, remember it took us more than a few weeks to gain all the weight, it's going to take more than a few weeks lose it, everyone is different. I have been focusing on the long term goal. everyone that I've seen 6 months to a year out looks fabulous now , so I know that it's going to take more in a few weeks to get to my goal. my friends....be patient you've already made the first step, continue to do what the doctor said, work along with it and you will see results in the end. ................ think positive!!!!!!!!!

I am from reading,pa

yes I find I have to take small sips to my cramping gets bad. I haven't had and dry heaves yet. don't forget your protein shakes and jello are a part of your Liquids too. so just try to keep drinking as much as you can.

finally going to the bathroom!! the roughest part right now is the cramping when I drink something. on my clear liquids for now. taking my pain meds keep the pain down. so far so good.

how my African American sis. I'm home now and resting. my doctor said everything went fantastic. I am in some pain but that's to be expected. not bad as a c-section. it's about the same as my hysterectomy.

how my African American system I just asleep I'm home now and resting. my doctor said everything went fantastic. I am in some pain but that's to be expected. not bad as a c-section. it's about the same as my hysterectomy.

well today's the day I'm going in at 1030 this morning my surgery is scheduled for noon. feeling nervous but determined. thank you for all your wonderful support. I like with the one who said that we will save our life with the most complex surgery if we are in a life threatening condition. as I see it, I am in a life-threatening condition if I continue to be obese. no matter what happens I know that at least I tried to save my own life. love and prayers.

well I'm already tomorrow's my day gotta be there at 1030 in the morning!!!! say my prayers

I laughed so hard when hearing all of you. I can relate. I have been doing the Atkins shakes. They are premixed ready to go, 15 grams of protein in each so I need at least 4 for the day. I also drink v8 and chicken broth as well. I don't seem to be doing too bad on the pre-op liquid diet, it's really a mental thing. Keep telling your mind that you really not hungry ( when you really are). when I need to get my jaws going I get is sugar free popsicles. I am concerned about getting my daily protein after the surgery on the 27th. I saw someone mention non flavored protein to add to drinks where do I get that?

thank you so much for the information, I will look for the PA well. I'm very excited!!

today is my first day on my liquid pre op diet. I happen to find this site on google. I'm glad I did, my surgery is scheduled for Tuesday August 27th.

well today is my second day on my pre-op liquid diet. it's not going too bad, I'm drinking and I'm really not hungry but I'm missing eating. I'm craving to chew. I picked up some sugar free ice pops today, that did help.

yes I'm in Reading Pennsylvania

thank you. Do you or anyone else know about how long the recovery time is out of work?

August 27th for me.