br3n143

I'm a little over 5 weeks out. Had my one month appt. and everything is good. 30lbs down! I haven't had "dumping" yet but I have had food getting stuck. OMG it's the most uncomfortable and very painful feeling. The worst one happened two days ago with some chicken. I thought I was going to die....it wouldn't go up or down and it felt like someone was stabbing me in the chest and back. I just have to remember to take my time and chew. I've been reading everyone's post and it seems like most everyone is doing good! Yeah I can't wait for fruits and raw veggies!

Cool! Thanks everyone!

Hey all! Does anyone know of a good coffee creamer that will not cause "dumping"? I know it should be little or no sugar but what about powder verse liquid creamer???

Praying for you! Hope you get better soon!

Hey all, I see I'm not alone in wanting to have not done this! I had to go to the doctors today because i was dizzy and faint. He told me I was dehydrated and needed to get more water in. I'm so miserable. Emotional I don't know how much I can take. All I do is cry and wish I hadn't done this. Physical I'm exhausted, having werid hot flashes (I'm 28), dizzy, and hungry as I've ever been in my life....and I'm hardly sleeping. Please I hope this gets better...

A jp line is just a drainage tube they put in after surgery. Very normal to have one because it helps drain excessive fluid. Feels very funny when they take it out, I had no pain.

Not in to much pain but Deffinatly feel the gas in back in hips. I can't believe I did it!!! No problems right now!!!

Waiting to go back to the OR!!!! Anxious.

IV in...blood thinner shot...pressure stockings on...anti nausea patch on....ready to rock and roll!!! But a little anxious!

So many mixed emotions... I'm ready though! Good luck and prayers to my other surgery buddies today! We made it!!! I will let everyone know how it goes as soon as I can!

Is anyone else trying to talk themselves out of this? The doctor said its normal but I just keep thinking...have I tried ever diet...is this right? I'm driving myself crazy!!!!

I have to be at the hospital at 7:30. Surgery will be around 9am!