Mandee80

Surgery date 6/11 down 37 lbs and 66 since I started the program!

I've swallowed mine from the start, they don't bother me at a all, I don't even think they taste bad? Is that weird? Lol

I know it's only one month, but I was excited! Lol

Yea I had same thing! 6 holes with the drain tube... But no staples.... Just some terry strips which half of em fell of before my 2 wk appt anyway! And 3 stitches where the big incision was.... And that's it! So happy no staples for me !

I am 3 1/2 weeks out.... I was laparoscopic and I didn't have any staples... Just terry strips over my incisions, and a couple stitches where the bigger incision was. I'm pain free now, I can even sleep on my stomach again still not 100% get a little tired easier than before. But since I've added actual food back to my diet I feel sooo much better!!!!

Yep! I'm same way... 3 1/2 weeks out, I've eaten chicken... And jus had a couple bites of steak today! Yum! I only eat a little bit. Nothin bothers me yet...I only "felt" sick once when I ate too many Eggs! Lesson learned!

Ohh ok.... I guess I jus had a couple terry strips ok mine

Yea but where? What is being stapled? Or glued?? Sorry I'm lost!

I keep hearing everyone say getting their staples out?? I didn't have staples? Where r they?! Lol and I agree on muscle milk. Ick!

Was you on meds to prevent gall stones? I didn't have mine removed, but my doc put me on meds for 3 months to prevent them.

Reverse those quotes lol top pic 3 weeks later!

Day of surgery !!! 3 weeks later! 27# gone! I can tell in my face big time!!! So happy!

Y'all need to come on over to the June post ops side!!! Congrats!

Wow mine the 11th and I still have bout 3 weeks till I can eat soft food

My doc didnt take mine out, but also puts me on a med for 3 months to prevent gallstones from rapid weight loss.

Thanks all! I will be stopping at a gas station soon, I'm on my way to Pittsburgh (bout 1 hr 45 min) from my current location! And I needed some ideas! I didn't know the Gatorade had protein in it tho!

No I haven't! Powder or is it already made?

I had the exact same things! Ugh! I'm 12 days post op as of today. Don't feel like doing anything tho. So tired. And can't find a protein I get anlagen with!

I agree, start slow I was never a big drinker anyway.. Nor was I a big eater. No emotional eating here... I can't eat when I'm upset. No appetite what so ever.

I'm so glad someone talks about drinking. Some people are good with never drinking again, and cahoots to them, but I'd like to eventually be able to have a drink or 2

Wow, jus goes to show ya how different doctors are. I'm 11 days post op and no way would I try purée yet! I am on 1 week clear liquid, 2 weeks full liquid, then purée for 2 weeks. Then you can start to add soft foods. And they say try to avoid tuff meats for 6 months. Good luck to you! Hope it gets better!

I had one. Put it in after I was out. Didnt hurt coming out

I am 10 days post op and I passed up a concert tonight I got free tickets for. Not that I feel horrible. Just uncomfortable, and it's a LONG walk to the stage. And my energy I way down from what it was. But everyone's different! I could have pushed myself, but I think I made the best decision.

20 lbs since surgery June 11th. Weighed 315 day of surgery! Scale today says 294! Whoo hoo !