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HW 259 CW 231 Total --28 pounds Congrats Mz Katie

Cuban you look amazing. Keep up the good work!

I worked all day, packed my hospital bag, showered and used the wipe cleanse things the hospital suggested. Had my last Protein shake for dinner and a Gatorade in the evening, which the hospital required. Nothing special. Got up in the morning ready to start the journey. Good luck and keep us all posted!

I love the suger free pudding. It helps if you have a sweet tooth and it goes down easy.

My first one was about 5 days or so after surgery and it was black too. The nurse at the hospital said to expect that.

Good job everyone! I have 2 week check up tomorrow with dr and dietitian. When are you all going back to work?

Hw 259 sw 252 cw 232 Loss 27 pounds

Looking good sparkle. Keep up the good work!

Congratulations. You are an inspiration. Keep up the good work!

I took your advise and ordered some of the premier shakes on line. I've been sipping water for a few hours and I do feel a little better. I was sad earlier because my Grandson who is 13 has decided he wants to live with his Dad. I know this breaks my Daughters heart and hence breaks my heart. His Father is a good man and lives an hour away. It's the thought of not seeing him as often as I usually do. I have been close to him all his life. I know that this too shall pass. I'm just sad, that's all. I never stay sad long. Sharing the situation helps relieve my sadness. Thanks for allowing me to share.

Welcome MC33, you are welcome. We also have blog for August 22. You can check it out. How are you feeling?

A few things going on with me. I need to find a protien powder. Do any of you have a suggestion. I have felt bloated and sick stomach for two days and the shakes make it worse. Also, one of my stitches broke and it keeps bleeding. Not major. I called dr and they said if the area isn't hot or red not to worry. Keep bandage on it. I'm a little down today and would like to hear from you guys! Katie, Mz Katie, Gem and Preemiemommy. How are you all doing? What's going on with you guys?

I make watered down grits boil 1/2 cup of water pour in grits microwave to taste add butter and equal. It's tastey and my nutritionist said I can have a little every day. It helps and it doesn't take much to make me full. The shakes have started to bloat me and make my stomach uncomfortable. Anyone else have this problem?

I had a lap band and lap band removal,0. and the Dr prepared me that he may have to do a hand assist which requires a 2 1/2 inch scar coming up from belly button. He said in the very end of surgery he was having trouble seeing when he used the tool to join the pouch with the intestines so he made deduction to use the hand assist. This is not evasive as a full scar but does require a little more recovery. I'm 10 days put and could not lift a child, most days I take about. 2 hour nap, my energy level low. I know it's all up hill from here. Good luck and keep us posted.

Mz Shay, where is the pain? Is it at the incisions? Don't forget to use arm and leg muscles instead of stomach. I didn't have a drain tube except in hospital and the took that out on day 3. My pain seems to get less every day. Bruising on other hand looks like I've been beaten and left for dead. :-). Take Care all

Prayers for you preemie mommy. I sure hope all is well. I saw dr today. My dr did a hand assist and originally I saw a large bruise. Yesterday morning the area turned an angry red it was hot. And I worried about infection. The dr took one look and said bruise. I was relieved. I'm so glad I went to see the dr though. Better safe than sorry. I love my dr. He is chief resident surgeon at Good Sam and has the best bedside manner. Dr Kerlakian you are the BEST.

Congrats Mz Shay. Are you settled in at home? I have been drinking Boost 4 GM sugar 17 GM protein they taste okay to make it taste better I pour it in my best wine glasses with ice and drink like a cocktail. I'm with you guys in regard to pain on left it gets better each day. Ian taking 1/2 medicine which is 1 tsp roxicet. I can't seem to ween from it. Also I've noticed the old clue for having to go pee is different. Now my stomach feels uncomfortable. Anyone notice this?

In not getting all the liquids or protein I'm trying. Remember ladies we are only a week out of surgery. Pre diet weight 259 surgery day weight 252 today weight 247.3.

Prayers out to you Mz Shay

Did any of you have to have a hand assist or also have your gall bladder removed? This was my case. Dr said gallbladder was filled with stones. I wish I had asked to see some of them! Real sore tonight. Good night my fellow rny Aug 22's...

Try to use arm and leg muscles as much as possible and stay far away from the furniture that is hardest to Get off of! Mrs Katie, I don't know about you but Tylenol liquid did not work for me in the hospital. The taste alone made me nauseas and afterwards I would get the sweats and feel terrible. One of the second year residents put me on a liquid Motrin which could be run through the IV, from that point on that's all I requested. The roxicet (oxycodone) they sent me home with seems much stronger but works longer than any meds from the hospital! I'm not sure what I will use in future for the occasional headache since I swore by aleve for years..any suggestions!

Daly, you can have decaffinated iced tea with a sweetner, also crystal lite any flavor is like heaven in your mouth. Stock up on your styrofoam drink cups from the gas station fill one up with ice and crystal lite and you should be good to go! Try it and let us know if it works..

You can catch up on sleep in hospital. :-))) My prayers go out to you.

Do not use on face! The paper I received with the pack said not to. Don't forget to wash your hands thoroughly after you use.. Also don't shave just prior to use like I did. It will burn and tingle for 12 hours after! Good luck to all of you my prayers and thoughts are with all of you. My surgery was 22nd I got home yesterday, Sunday mid day.

Mrs Katie what medicine did dr send you home with? I am asking because mine prescribed oxycodone which when I take 1 to 2 tsp every 4 hours makes you feel like you can do anything. Maybe your dr could phone in this same for you. Sorry you have to be alone. Me too hubs leaves for work about 6:30 and gets home at about 6:00.