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Good for you all around! Takes a lot of work and dedication to go back to school to be an RN. I have an EMT friend who was going to do that but changed her mind - lots of work! Best of luck on your surgery.

I think it is very normal to have fears. This is major surgery after all. I am not here to talk you into or out of this, only you know what is right for you. I was nervous but instead of thinking about the negatives, I focused on all the things I was going to be able to do when I lost weight. Any time I started to get scared or was focusing on negative possibilities (which are about 1% by the way) I just made myself think positive instead. I guess it is like anything in life, the more you focus on the negative the more likely you are to see negative. Focus on what you do have which is a family you love and want to be around for. Maybe make yourself a post WLS bucket list of things you can do for yourself or with your family every time you lose 10 or 20 pounds. There is nothing wrong with changing your mind. Do what is right for you but make sure you make your decision based on YOU.

At the blog theworldaccordingtoeggface. She makes amazing protein ice cream that is sugar free! I have not tried it but it sounds great.

Well I am in the minority, I am on the west coast in beautiful Oregon. Originally from California.

I am sorry everyone is having bad days. We should be feeling great and happy, right?! Keep in mind, your fat is where all your hormones are stored and because you are dropping the fat so rapidly, your hormones are going berserk trying to figure out where to go and what to do with themselves. It is normal to have the feeling you are going crazy because you don't feel like yourself. It will get better. I find I am very short with my husband and just have no patience for things. Some days I feel sooooo tired I just want to stay in bed. I know his will all pass. Hang in there!!

We are close! How are you doing?

I started at 324 back in Feb. and I lost 23lbs prior to surgery and I am down another 30 today. So I have lost 53 total. I had gas pain as well but I got up and walked a lot and it went away after 4 or 5 days. Takes a while but once it is gone, you will feel better. I had no trouble with liquids. I drank a lot of Water before (gallon a day) so I love to drink water. My only problems have been getting my bowel movements regular (using Probiotics for that) and I have hives which I think are caused by stress. Other than feeling tired some days, I feel really good. Hope you get feeling better soon and just drink as much as you can. SF Jello and Popsicles really help and count as fluids!

I had surgery on a Weds morning and went home Thursday early afternoon. But I may have a high pain tolerance because I did not use any pain meds either. I was way more comfortable at home!

You are in ketosis which occurs when your diet consists of mostly protein. Side effects of ketosis are dry ski and nasty dog doo breath. I have not gotten there yet but I am sure it is coming!

Welcome Donna!! :-)

Call the Dr's office. Don't wait any longer, there could be something wrong like a stricture. You have been through enough already and you need food.

Celebrate Vitamins and Bariatric Advantage or Calcet for my Calcium. I prefer them over Bariatric fusion which my Dr office also recommends. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Well you are in a good place! There is a lot of information on the Internet if you search for it and ketosis is one of the things you are going to experience. What are you allowed to eat? If you are not eating any carbs then you may be in ketosis but to be on the safe side you should call your surgeons office. Don't ever be afraid to call and ask questions, you need to feel like you can ask anything and get help. That is what they should be there to do is help you because everyone is different and you will have to really stay on top of what you need so you can stay healthy! Best of luck to you. Ask lots of questions here so you can learn as much as possible. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

I am going to go out on a limb and suggest that maybe your friend is scared that you will lose weight and make new friends, have a new life etc and she is afraid she will lose you. We can get into routines with our friends that involve food and if she loses that with you, then what? I would just talk to her if she is important to you and ask her why she does not support you. You might find out she is just afraid of losing your friendship. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Keep in mind as she loses weight all the hormones in her body are stored where?? In her fat cells and as she sheds pounds she could very well be emotional, angry, tender, easily agitated etc... The hormones can get tough to deal with so just knowing that might help you understand if this happens. Sounds like you are doing great just being here asking for support! Good luck Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

The bad breath may be a side effect of your body being in ketosis. That is a very common side effect. The saliva may also be related to that, not sure. I know people who say they get "the foamies" if they eat too fast or don't chew their food enough. Our body ph changes in ketosis and we can get very dry skin, bad breath and other things. You might want to google ketosis to see for sure. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Wow! I could have written this myself. You have an awesome attitude and I am happy to see you are doing well. I think you have done a great job at separating out the many facets of this journey. It is not about just losing weight, it is all the baggage and emotions we bring along and dealing with those is just another layer. Good for you! I enjoyed reading this.

Amber I think you will be very glad you made this decision. Like you, I was going to do this 2 years ago, I backed out because I was not ready to let go of the food and then I got a diagnosis I did not want. That sent me back to the bariatric office and I lost the weight and did everything I needed to do to be sucessful. It is a great feeling to let go of the hold food has on you. It is a freedom that is hard to describe unless you go through it. Best of luck tomorrow!

That is amazing!! Way to go.

Wow! Tomorrow will be a great new start for you. I am so glad I had this surgery, not one regret (and I am asked that a lot!). So far my experience has been nothing but positive, yes a few bumps in the road, but worth it. My incisions are healed for the most part and I am back in business! Good luck tomorrow. It will be great! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

I eat first so I don't have to worry about waiting a half hour before I can eat. I normally eat (I am 4 weeks out from surgery today) eggs scrambled with Laughing Cow cheese, a ricotta "muffin" I make (ricotta, eggs, Splenda and vanilla) or I have chicken and cottage cheese. I also have some egg custards I make that are very good and easy on the stomach. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Hello. I am new here but wanted to jump in. I have read that caffeine can interfere with Vitamin absorption. If you google this question you will see there is a lot of discussion about this topic. I think everyone is different and if your lab work is ok then it probably is not an issue for you. Just wanted to put it out there. Personally, I have given it up and don't feel I need it. My Vitamins are more important to me! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Everything is going real well. I am still figuring out the magic to becoming "regular" every day so I don't end up having stomach pain that I have had and I got a case of hives too. But those are manageable things, I am feeling awesome and walking every day at least a mile but usually 2. I am so glad I did this and thankful I was able to lose the weight I had to lose to get to the starting gate!

Am brand new here. Had laparoscopic RNY 4 weeks ago today. I live in Oregon, I am married and work full time. Looking forward to getting to know you all.