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I went home the next day. I was up and walking 3 hours after surgery. I was getting in fluids just fine and had good urine output. Walk asap after surgery, it really helps.
Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

I'm so sorry. I just don't understand some people.
Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

It's crazy I joined and December group just started we would read all the other months getting their turn. I can believe its our turn. I think we have the most challenging time we had to make it thru thanksgiving and next Christmas then new years eve...but I will say this for us no one has a better new years resolution! We all get to start a new life so cheers to us!

Feeling really good today. Today was day 6 post op. Each day gets better!
Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

Feeling really good today. Today was day 6 post op. Each day gets better!
Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

Monday weigh in
Hw:240
Dos:230
Today:227, 6 days post op.
I'm finally below surgery weight!!!
Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

Hi there! I was banded for 12 years. I just had my surgery last Tuesday, but they took out my band and did my bypass all in the same surgery. My biggest pain site is where they removed my port from the band. I have had gas pains but nothing terrible. I'm only 5 days post op and I can tell you already that the bypass is so much better than the band! Good luck!
Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

Congrats! My hospital my gave a bunch of 1 oz cups and I was to drink 1 every 15 min. That way you don't drink too much. Now that I'm home I can drink one every 10 min. Drinking a Protein drink right now. Woke up at 5 and can't go back to sleep. I can't have more pain meds till 8 but I'm doing ok without it right now. So happy for you!
Lisa :-)

Yea!!! I went home today too!
Lisa :-)

Mine was thisv am. Doing well. My lapband caused a lot of trauma to my stomach so they haf to remove some of it but the bypass conversion was success. Not I too much pain
Lisa :-)

Mine was thisv am. Doing well. My lapband caused a lot of trauma to my stomach so they haf to remove some of it but the bypass conversion was success. Not I too much pain
Lisa :-)

Hi everyone! My surgery is on Dec 4th. Just 6 more days to go! The liquid diet is super hard but I'm keeping my eyes on the prize!! So glad I found this place tonight!
Lisa :-)

Good luck to all the Monday's! From someone who had it done last Tuesday, you can do this! Try not to be scared, it's not as bad as I thought. Just drink and walk and you will be home in no time!
Lisa :-)<br />surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

Hi everyone! My surgery is on Dec 4th. Just 6 more days to go! The liquid diet is super hard but I'm keeping my eyes on the prize!! So glad I found this place tonight!
Lisa :-)

my dr's office did one just before Thanksgiving. It was wonderful to meet other people who had been through the surgery and hear how they are doing now. Some had their "before" photos and wow, what a change! It was lovely! They catered the meal, and there was all levels of food available for our diets!
I met a few ladies who had surgery around when I did and keep in contact with them to see how they are doing. Its great to check in with them and we help each other stay on track!

Highest weight: 223
10/12/12 Date of surgery: 206
Today: 170.
As of today I am officially 53 lbs lighter than the day I started this journey. I am 5'1, so goal weight is 120ish.. I am 36lbs lighter since surgery 7 weeks ago. I worried I was losing slow just like a lot of us! ..(I am just anxious and wished this weight would just fall right off) haha!! but who has lost 5 lbs a week on any other diet? I feel great!! Congrats to all of us!!

It is really great to hear all of your success stories thus far..congrats ..has anyone lost inches in their calves I'm longing for the day I can go to a store and buy boots intstead of having to order online paying double the money.. surgery is Wednesday december 5th whoo hoo

Surgery over, yea! Day 2 of hospital stay. Evening of surgery was up and walking the halls. Next day am I was nauseated in pain and dizzy. The afternoon was much better. Started Clear Liquids day after surgery. My pouch feels so small and tender.
Today I should go home.