Zima617

That is awesome!! simple pleasures make for such happiness!! I was able to wear a towel completely around my body!! I went shopping today and was able to buy clothes at Ann Taylor (outlet store) I was so happy I almost screamed in the dressing room when size XL fit!!! Great feeling!!

You need to be true to your self and make yourself happy. Don't be a prisoner to the insurance company. As a nurse you give of your self every day to others. Now it is time to GIVE TO YOU!! Follow your heart ...for the new position and the surgery!!! Go for it!!!

I too did not have a pre-op diet. I had many "last meals" Since my surgery was the day after Christmas and I was on a clear liquid diet on Christmas Day. I put white grape juice in a wine glass =-) My surgery went well and I was totally ready, did not feel deprived and did great post op. I feel great and this was the best thing I have EVER done for myself!!!

I too had 3 C-sections with midline incisions ( belly button to pubic bone) they actually made one incision in the scar. It did have soome bleeding for one day but otherwise no problems and smooth sailing. I would not worry!!! Good Luck!!

What you are feeling is normal. I work in medicine and really questioned if I was doing the right thing. Remember other than sites like this, the internet is scewed for negativity. People who had a bad experience in anything want to be heard. Yes things can happen but if you review this site you will see that most of us did great. It is major surgery so having realistic expectations is important. Good Luck to both of you!!! I am sure you will do fine!!

I love spicey refried beans...they were delish!!

thanks again. I saw you can get on line....but I want to try them tomorrow!! I will be cehcking a few stores tomorrow.

Thank you very much!!! Can't wait to try them...have been missing spicy...very much!!

these look delicious. Where do you buy them?

It started after the last update. I too have given up...use the web link instead. I do miss it. It was convenient.

Hi all... Just wondering what is the average weightloss everyone experienced for the first 6 months? Thanks!!!

Congratulations...it must feel so good!!!

I walked 1,6 miles yesterday in 45 min and 2 miles in 52 minutes today....2 weeks post op. Boy did I sleep good last night!!!

Contratulations.... it must feel so good!!!

I am almost 2 weeks post op doing ok but the odor of protien is everywhere.... the food, my pee, my breath...everything. I use unjury and I cannot really taste it but oh can I smell it.... Do you every get used to it? It is kind of nauseating? thanks, Zima

The Biggest Loser and Extreme Makeover Weightloss Edition were shows that actually help me make my decision to have surgery!!! They are very motivating and I applaud them for having kids on the show this year. I however determined I needed the tool of RNY to achieve my goal as my life is hectic, stressfull and exhausting. I simply do not have the time to exercise all day long, cannot afford a personal trainer or a cook. I admire all those who can make the changes on their own. I simply could not. Yesterday we had visitors and we offered snacks. They knew I could not eat and so there was no pressure. It was kind of relaxing to not have the pressure to "be polite" and join them!! No will power was needed!!! I think I am going to love this!!

My restriction is nothing over 10 lbs for 4 weeks...they will advance me at my next appt. I do know someone who got a post op hernia and he said that was worse than the WLS!!!

Just started soft...pureed tuna with a little garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper with light mayo so much better than all the sweet stuff!! Tomatoe soup with milk a little italian spice and basil cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. I have added some unflavored unjury to pudding, cream of wheat and yogurt. Wish I couldn't smell it. I like the Wendy's chili idea and going to try that!!! I see these as my staples for the journey.

DL, Thank you in advance for sharing you hard work putting the list together. Would you kindly forward me a copy to czink@rochester.rr.com. Thank you very much. My surgery was 12/26/2012

Agree with Vicki... stay ahead of the pain by taking your pain meds and continue walking...it will get better .You may want to take a stool softner 2 x day too. This prevents constipation which you can still have even thou you already had a BM!! Hope you feel better soon!!

I am post op day 3 as well. I am having the same thing but my pain med(percocet) is helping a great deal so is walking around the house. I did feel like my upper abdomen was going to pop!! It will get better...

Thanks for all the well wishes. Things went well. They did discover I do have sleep apnea ( I was never formally tested!!) I am a little sore with some mild nausea but all in all doing well. I came home yesterday morning and was up 5 pounds from fluid, down 6 lbs this am. I cannot believe it is done!! I am now focusing on my protein and fluids and walking. So far so good an occassional twinge of hunger but goes away as soon as I drink something!!

Well I am off to the hospital. I am grateful to this forum for all the insights and information. I am nervous,scared and excited all at the same time. I look forward to now following the post op and food forums..... HERE I GO.....!!

Well I am off to the hospital. I am grateful to this forum for all the insights and information. I am nervous,scared and excited all at the same time. I look forward to now following the post op and food forums..... HERE I GO.....!!