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feelin-lika-cow

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  2. Posted

    I just registered for my first ever 5K!! I've always wanted to do one and feel like this is the perfect time to do it.

    It's not until April so I've got a few months to go' date=' but this is exciting for me. I've never been a runner, but feel confident I can do this!

    Has anyone else ever done one?[/quote']

    This is one of my goals! Good luck!!! I'm only a wk post op but I will join u one day : )

  6. Posted

    Congrats to all the new Surgical dates this week & best of luck to you all : ) I'm only 6 days out & I woke up feeling like a different person!!! This losers bench rocks!!! Can't wait to hear about ur experiences!! See ya on the flip side : )

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  7. Posted

    Best news of all? I've been passing gas! Lol! I think I'm on my way now and the long bumpy road is about to finally smoothen a bit <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> By the way' date=' passing gas is a GREAT SIGN. All you post-oppers must look for this. I've been walking TONS and this seems to be the ONLY thing that helps. After 4 days, I think I may be able to try ice chips and Water today at the hospital after swallow test. Very excited![/quote']

    I'm sooooo glad to hear this!!! And farting- woo Hoo : ) hoping your outta there sooner than later!! Not sure how many antibiotics u had w/ 2 surgeries but u may want to get a just in case Rx for Diflucan. : ) best wishes!!!

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  8. Posted

    I hope everyone is doing ok today.... This liquid diet is kicking my ass... I fubbed up today and had 3 pieces of chocolate... Im not doing so great right now being very hard on myself. . Has anyone else had a really hard time with this diet?

    Neek----->DOS: 1/22/13

    Of course we all have failed diets b4 honey, that's why we're here! Go to bed knowing tomorrow is another opportunity for you & forgive urself!!! Your so close!! You can do this!!

  9. Posted

    THANK YOU everyone for your supprt' date=' prayers, and thoughts! I had my emergency surgery this morning...no additional cuts, they already went through my incisions. Surgeon said there was a kink in my small intestine...one of the stiches or something kinked it up. I was throwing up all night, bad burping, bad reflux, but everything seems fine now. Tomorrow i will do another swallow study and hopefully get to drink some Water. I havn't drank since Monday! I feel much much much better. My surgeon is from a center of excellance and very very well known, so complications do happen. I went into the surgery not expecting it to be bad, but it happens . Wish me luck on final swallow study tomorrow and I should be home by Ssturday if all is well. THANKS TO YOU ALL <33[/quote']

    I'm so happy to hear your doing so much better!!! Hopefully they will allow you to swish & spit immediately following the upper GI : ) Fingers crossed!!!

  11. Posted

    Well' date=' I need to have surgery again today to fix the complication. Very scared and regretful[/quote']

    I'm so sorry, keep your thought positive as they have always been & remember this too shall pass!! Stay on top of ur pain & u will be home before you know it!! Many prayers & hugs to you!!!

  12. Posted

    I had surgery Monday (1/14) & just got home last pm. Having said that, I wore Jammie bottoms in & when I came home last night. Pack chap stick or lip gloss cause that 1st day cotton mouth is pretty rough. Ask to swish & spit immediately if you have to drink barium!!!! Pain meds in hospital are good, use them! I asked for something not so strong at home & not sure if that was wise...Best wishes to you!!! Keep us posted & check out January dates, lots of info in there : )

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    Oh no Love' date=' I am so sorry you are having complications. Keep your chin up and remember that you knew this was not going to be easy and the complications will pass. Keep your eye on the prize and know that it will get better soon.[/quote']

    Oh honey I feel just horrible for you!!! Having just got home myself I can't even imagine. Know my thoughts & prayers are going out to you!!! Walking is always good & may help shrink swelling so they can see exactally what's going on. Stay ahead of the pain too. Do u have a pain pump? It was a little much but it most def controlled the pain!! Keep us posted as we keep u in thought!! Hugs Honey & hang in there!

  14. Posted

    Hi! I'm recovering...had surgery at 7am and also they had to fix a hiatial hernia' date=' which I was not aware of. I walked 3 times. Pain is very uncomfortable and my mouth is so dry....thy may be the worst part![/quote']

    Love I'm layin here in the hospital thinkin of u & all ur kind words to all of us! Your on the downhill side now, congrats!! Happy healing to all, I can't wait to go home!! I had the upper GI this am & wow...the taste of barium is far worse than anyone can imagine! Yulk!!! All is well though, I'm drinking 30 cc's/hr, peeing & walking. I'm rocking the SCD's in bed & doing lousy on the insensible spirometer but none the less I'm doing it : / watching movies to pass the time on my tab but its just not home : / I have 5 puncture incisions. Night all

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    Thanks for all of the well wishes! My thoughts are with all of you too : ) Now our day has come, let's do this!!! Talk to y'all on the flip side : )

    PS Zofran is a pill that can go under ur tongue for nausea at home, lets hope I don't have to use my stash!

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  20. Posted

    *not feel lika cow

    * not have to worry if I go horseback riding they will put me on a Clydesdale!

    *fit into smaller clothes

    *Not feel horrible around my thin friends (knowing ur 2-3 of ur friends is an icky feeling)

    * Know my heart will be healthy & not becoming a member of the open heart zipper club

    *not feel awkward when speaking to patients about eating habits or healthy behaviors especially with diabetes education

    * feel sexy again

    * Increase my self esteem

    * Get this 2 wk pre op diet over!!!

    * Run a 5k

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  21. Posted

    Funny you should ask....It's 1200 & I'm wide awake thinking OMG its really here. No more work days in between, Monday 8:00 it's on... It will be fine I know, it has just been such a long time coming & now BOOM, it's here! Lets do it already! Hope y'all are getting sum Zzz's : )

    one4ozzie and lovealways reacted to this

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