MsUjima

As a former nurse it is my experience that incisions heal much quicker than 3 weeks. But of more concern is the oozing liquid that generally never a good sign. Sounds like you might have an infection. http://www.hdcarecompass.com/Blog/February-2012/Patient-Safety--Signs-of-a-Post-Operative-Infectio Have you talked with your physician. What does she say?

You said "I started experimenting with foods to see what my stomach could handle for example I eat a large fried egg in the morning with a little salt and pepper." That sound like you are eating foods not on your list. It also seem in the original post that you are eating larger quantity than the 2-3 tablespoon per meal.

Are you trying to sabaotging yourself? If you are adding all of this at this stage, what will you do at a later stage. In addition to talking with your nutritionist, could should consider talking with a counselor.

what are the problems? how do you take your fluids?

I am 2 weeks post off. so I don't knw what I will be able to eat. Like you I love meat - consequently when I made this decision I had to do it on a "worst case" bases -- That is I assume that one long term result would be that I would not tolerate meat. I did that because no matter how many anetodtal stories of WLS people enjoying meat, I could be the odd person where that was not true. I wanted to make the decision assuming that worst would happen

How much does your nutritionist say you should be eating. I had my surgery about the same time (9/16). I have been on liquids and blended liquids. But I have no desire to eat. I don't do shakes, I am drinking liquid Protein and I eat about 2.5 to 3 tablespoon condensed ccream soup. So far it is going geat. I really think you ought to put the question to your doctor.

Went in for my two weeks follow-up and I have lost 22 lbs. My doctor moved me on to soft foods (3 weeks early) yeah!

Call your doctor.

I am not hungry .I get my Protein through my "water". Protein: I don't use the shake. I use Isopure liquid zero carb. each bottle contains 40gms of protein. I divide between 1/3 to 1/2 in to the 750ml camelback sipping bottle. I fill the rest of the bottle with ice and Water and a touch of steiva. I then sip on the mixture fo 2 to 3 hours. I make about 3 of those mixtures which gets my protein and my Fluid intake. Here is the link: http://www.luckyvita...CFaQ7Mgod4QMA_w My favorite is grape and orange and coconut

My surgery went very well. I have little abdominal pain, no nausea and no vomiting. I have had a slight headache and myoixtgen levels had been low so they kept me overnight to d a sleep iusing my CPAC to determine if I nee oxygen at night. I should be ging home today.

I am about the same days post op. Here is what I do Protein: I don't use the shake. I use Isopure liquid zero carb. each bottle contains 40gms of protein. I divide between 1/3 to 1/2 in to the 750ml camelback sipping bottle. I fill the rest of the bottle with ice and Water and a touch of steiva. I then sip on the mixture fo 2 to 3 hours. I make about 3 of those mixtures which gets my protein. Here is the link: http://www.luckyvitamin.com/p-232400-natures-best-isopure-zero-carb-rtd-variety-pack-12-bottles?ProductSku=114485&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=fpl&utm_term=NaturesBestIsopureZeroCarbRTDVarietyPack12Bottles&utm_content=114485&utm_campaign=googlebase&site=google_base&scid=scplp2953342&gclid=CPXcpPyqicECFaQ7Mgod4QMA_w My favorite is grape and orange and coconut. Vitamin: I use the all-in-one powder vitamin. I mix it in 1/2 cup water . and sipp in the morning and at noon. http://smile.amazon.com/All-One-Multiple-Vitamins-2-2-Pound/dp/B000GAP9FK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412093986&sr=8-1&keywords=all+in+one+vitamine I am not eatting much. 2 -3 oz of Soup. couple of time. If there is anything else I cando let me know.

At 6 months, a statistically significant reduction in bacterial overgrowth was achieved in the probiotic group with a preoperative to postoperative change of sum H2 part per million (probiotics = −32.13, controls = 0.80). Surprisingly, the probiotic group attained significantly greater percent excess weight loss than that of control group at 6 weeks (controls = 25.5%, probiotic = 29.9%) and 3 months (38.55%, 47.68%). This trend also continued but was not significant at 6 months (60.78%, 67.15%). The probiotic group had significantly higher postoperative Vitamin B12 levels than the control group. Both probiotic and control groups significantly improved their GIQoL. http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11605-009-0891-x

I had gout going into the surgery. I am using "Tart Cherry" because I am allergic to traditional medicine. I will let yu know http://www.livestrong.com/article/410380-tart-cherry-juice-gout/

I can only relaymy experience. I am 10 days post-op. No nausea, no vomiting, no pain medication. Taking fluids and shakes and Vitamins well. The only complication is that I have had to use oxygen when I move. Saw my PCP and he thought would be temporary - I have lost 9 lbs since surgery, 15 lbs total. I am a happy camper

I know I am a distinct minority in my opinion. As a socialist, I tend not to watch the view -- definitely not liberal or radical enough. Politics aside. I I didn't fine her comments outrageous or inaccurate. The lap band IS a less efficient way to lose weight. It does have the highest resurgery - than other methods. there are reason people legitimate choose it. That siad You might want O'Donnell to put a smiley face on her critique. I don't. I spent months trying to see how people felt . I am grateful for her straight talk

Saw my primary physician - he has taken me off all diabetic medication. My blood glucose has been running under 120 in the mornings and under 160 in the evenings.

I started immediately and I use powder: All in One : http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GAQY4A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Calcium: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q1TB4A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Congratulations on the success of your surgery. I had my surgery on Tuesday. You might want to try sipping instead of drinking, I regalize that I had a problem with glupping and so bought sipping Water bottle before the surgery. http://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_7?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=camelbak%20water%20bottle&sprefix=cambelb%2Caps%2C215 I bought the 20 ounce bottle and I sip one bottle over 3 to 4 hours. I also mix my water with 1/3 to 1/2 Isopoure zero carb drink (http://www.theisopurecompany.com/en/drinks) which means that I am gettiing about 40 gms of Protein. I am not hungry at all. I think it is because of the constant intake of protein. Hope that helps

I am 4 days post op - doing well. no real abdominal pain; no nausea; no problems sleeping.

here is a tool that I found very helpful on realistic weight loss expectation: https://www.realize.com/do-i-qualify/potential-results

Are you counting the liquid that youj used in your shake?

I am amazingly calm about the upcoming surgery. I am at 7:15 am have to be at the hospital at 5:00am. I am having robotic surgery. I am doing this with my son, who lives in Flordia he is scheduled for surgery in October. Some how I was able to get scheduled quicker even though he started the process before me. I look forward to discussion with you all through the next year. Best wishes.

Let's be BUddies. I am 66 years old. I want to lose aout 200 lbs. My surgerry date is Sept 16. My surgery is scheduled for 7:15am. I am having robotic. My sister is arriving from alaska today. She is going to spend the week with me. I have a couple of things I need to do - but I am generaly set. I lost 8 lbs on the presurgery diet which was not a liquid diet like many others.

I have never liked Water and one of my doctors say that it is about "fluid". I drink water with stevia - sometimes I put flavoring sometimes not. My favorite - peach roobios tea (a cup) in a quarter of water with stevia. Roobios is not really a tea - but a herb and it has medcinal qualities http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooibos.

My doctor had a form that asked me all the times I had attempted to lose weight over the years. How successful were my attempts and the ultimate results. I literally just listed and dated generally (like the year) and the method. He turned that in as my statement of proof of weight loss attempt. I think that want to be sure that traditional weight loss methods won't be successful. And they are a failure if yu either didnot lose weight or you regain it back. Just make a List Date Method Use results did yor regain? How much