wantingabetterlife

My doctor recommended taking a Metamucil caplet daily if hungry. It helps a lot but not sure if yours will allow it. It also helps with regularity

Woke up this morning with butterflies the size of bats. NERVOUS.
@@wantingabetterlife -- are you nervous yet, too??
@ -- thanks for the shout out. I needed it!!
So last night I had my husband draw my outline on some butcher paper and I'm going to draw a new one over the top in one year. Got me wondering what you guys are planning for before and afters??

I picked up the Isopure non-flavored and haven't tried it yet. Hoping I can add it to something that I like the taste of and get Protein without the yucky flavors! Lots of people said they like the option of adding it to drinks, applesauce, etc. Just a suggestion.

I'm doing great here! Getting out of the hospital today. Just waiting on the hotel shuttle to come pick us up. Got my drain tube and iv removed a little bit ago. Just getting used to drinking more. I get lots of gurgling in my stomach but it's not painful or anything just annoying.

Hi everyone! Just a quick update. Had my surgery by Dr Fernando Garcia yesterday morning. Everything is going good so far. Pain is tolerable. Should be getting my 3rd leak test soon. All of my nurses have spoken pretty good English. The Marriott is really nice.

Update: Day 5 Post Op
The numbness in my abdomen is completely gone and now I feel the full effect of the surgery. I'm extremely sore but I'm able to get out of bed by myself and take a shower without assistance. I cannot dry myself off or bend over yet though. Riding in a car sucks. I managed to walk 1 mile today with a few breaks along the way.
Today was the first day I met my Protein and Fluid requirement. GENEPRO is a lifesaver!
I had a gas bubble trapped under my right ribcage today that took my breath away. I had my husband beating my back to try and break it up.
I'm still very tired each day. I seem to have little spurts of energy but then I crash again. I'm hoping by Monday, one week out, I'll feel better. :-)

@@cinamini1 There are a bunch of us using Dr Ortiz in November if you want to see and hear how things went. Good luck to you!! We are in the November 2014 group under "November Sleevers in Mexico"

Yes I use orchard corset..im not representing them..lol. if you do some searching on the web there are more retailers just make sure its a steel boned corset. On orchards web site They have videos to help you measure for a corset. Once you have that. You can consult with them off the website or on the phone to get the size and best corset model for your body.

@@Revgirl and @@smb0187 -- happy flying!!!! Check in when you can!!!

I wish! We will just miss you. We are arriving early on the 21st with surgery late that day.

Here's an image for all of us today (gotta love pinterest)...

My insides are constantly rumbling. Not hunger pains. Just rumbles. All over. At first drinking was really easy but today I'm noticing I get a pressure-type pain in my back if I drink so I'm being extra careful about sipping and not drinking too much at one time.

@@StephanieJ713 -- LOVED that post! I am right there with you. I have my surgery one week from tomorrow and I wish it was a week ago already!!

I am getting so anxious. I can't wait for Nov. 21 to come and go. I feel like I am as prepared as I am ever going to be. I have purchased almost everything for my trip and the first couple of weeks home. I have told everyone that I am going to tell and dealt with the fall out from it. I am ready and no one's bad juju is stopping me now.

@@haleytrim What a great birthday present to yourself! I am 43 and have the same health issues. I have always had high blood pressure. At my last doctor visit, she told me I had developed Type II and hyperlipidemia. That was my last straw and I knew I needed a permanent change. I am having mine on 11/16. We can all do this!!!

Thanks for sharing. Always looking for a good addition to plain water!

My surgery is on 11/17 with Dr. jaime Ponce de leon. Will definitely be asking for your prayers. I will be 63 on 11/22 and have a few health issues. Type II Diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol. Sooo I am doing this for my health as I have watched my 81-year-old mom deal with these things and they only get worse. Here's to a better, healthier and more active life!!!

Bobbyswife.......that's what I intend on doing?? There are so many ways to dress up a Protein shake just like there is many ways to dress up ground beef. There are so many different brands and flavors of Protein. They do not all taste alike......so try some different ones every other week or so. Here is my thinking.........why rush back in to food?? What got a person to being in the boat that they are in to have to go through WLS......food!?!?!? Thats just my thought....my opinion.

Thanks for sharing. Always looking for a good addition to plain water!

Hi Becca yesterday was super tought....i am not going to lie I regretted it all day, but today I am am re day feeling so much better. Get to have some ice chips to da y around 2 so looking foward to yhat. The surgery was not bad at all. The worst for me was my iv at first, and then the vomiting and nauseating feeling. But the mess take care of that. The drs warned me it would be the hardest few days of my life....but all worth it!!

Congrats! You look fabulous!

Good luck to you and speedy recovery! I'm a little over a week out before surgery and I can't contain my excitement! I don't even want to think how I will be the day before

Good luck to you and speedy recovery! I'm a little over a week out before surgery and I can't contain my excitement! I don't even want to think how I will be the day before

I really appreciate the lists! This is the day before I fly!
A couple of other things I have on my list:
Tylenol
lemon drops (when my mouth gets dry)
a fan (I've heard the hospital is hot!)
long sundresses
taking a book and my crochet
Still feeling really excited! My surgery will be on Friday.
As part of my process I've decided to make a videoblog to put on youtube.
I'll let everyone know when it goes up.
The day before I fly my first accomplishment: losing 19 pounds!
A shout out to everyone who has gone before us with courage and awesomeness!

And they will kick your butt if you need it and then brush you off and give you a hug!