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I was told no gummies. I believe I can later. but now was a no go. I break mine in half, if they are too big.

I had same issues with no meds. doctor also said feeling weak was normal because I am eating a lot less calories (fuel).

@@belindadcns welcome

I have done the sip (only if necessary) while eating. My problem was before & after. I eliminated that about two weeks ago, when I hit the stall I am on, by just not getting anything to drink. At home I have to get it and if we are out to eat I just tell the wait staff - "no drink, thanks". hubby likes to eat out a lot and I am learning how to eat all over again. I ask for the to go box with my meal. At Red Lobster this past weekend I got a "that was very responsible" response from the waitress when I immediately put 4/5 of my food in the box.

that I would have no regrets once I got through the surgery

you both are doing so well with that habit. I never had it but my son does and I watched my mom die from throat cancer that started inn her mouth (from cigarettes). he has a vapor cig but I cant quite get him to kick the regular cigs to the curb. I have bought him the liquid with very little (or none) nicotine and he didn't notice. I know....wicked.

what about your Protein I your diet? Zinc? Plenty of Water? I have lost some hair but with menopause and the WLS one of them was going to win

"Congratulations" and look forward to your new birthday when you get it!

I had to break my BP in half because it was too much for me, BP was too low, and I am hoping to be completely off them soon. I was told anything bigger than a regular M&M, esp now, would be too big.

@@Djmohr - my hair loss began about 10 years ago and it thinned a bit. it sucks but like you said I am so much happier being post WLS than I was before. @@LeslieT63 - the start of menopause I think did help with the weight gain

<p><span style="font-family: "comic sans ms", cursive;">I clutched the pillow to lie back on the bed (stomach muscles a bit sensitive) and if I needed to cough or sneeze. Take a pillow to the hospital for the ride home!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: "comic sans ms", cursive;">If you have GERD issues you may need to elevate the head of the bed a smidgen and it also helps getting up. I actually sat down and layed sideways and then rolled to my back.</span></p>

YEAH!!!!! congrats!

I got approval letter in mail and call from doctors office to see about scheduling surgical apt which was about 2 weeks later because of his schedule. I started the pre-op diet (about 90%) as soon as I got the approval letter (Friday April 3rd?). I called the following Monday and made appointment to see surgeon. I could've had my surgery about 9 days after that appointment (April 20th?) because they knew I had been doing the pre-op diet and the last day was the clear liquid thing. I wanted a specific time (first in for surgery) so I opted for the following week, May 6th.

whatever is comfortable I was told by my doctor, which was my usual position - but with a pillow infront of my belly and between my knees. I sleep facing away from hubby so there was never an issue there.

@@LeslieT63 you are starting where I was at one time. When I saw 282 on the scale a few months ago I KNEW, without a doubt, that I would be 300lbs soon - scared me to death! I have NO regrets at all about the surgery....darn scale may get to spend the weekend on the porch!

@Seminolegirl As in FSU? Hope your surgery goes well and I have a seat right next to me in the garnet and gold section! The orange and blues sit together too

sweet NSV!

weak and a bit "just unwell" yes, but I didn't feel shaky. have you ate this morning?

I personally wouldn't. To me the Protein is too low, carbs & sugar are too high. I was told aim for 2 digit or higher protein while making sure that the sugar is under 15 and carb single digit. I like the walmart greek myself that has about 12g of protein and 80 -90 calories.

I am a scale junkie and its like crack to me...right now I am in a two week stall and I am really pissed at my scale. I may sit it outside in the Florida heat when I get home and let it sweat!

I did that with hubby about 2weeks ago. I finally weigh less than him

I am post a little over two months and my TOM isn't regular due to the pre-menopause thing. I have been a scale junkie since puberty kicked in and the weight took off in the wrong direction. Post WLS I am standing on the scale for two weeks and I am really frustrated again with it not moving. I joined in the Labor Day weight loss challenge and was hoping to be under 225 by Monday and under 200 by next Dr apt on 9/8. I feel a bit PMS-ish and I know that even though I cant see "Aunt Flo pull up in her rusty old Cadillac" that I know that the symptoms still come. Headache, constipation, bloating and I MAY be a little irritable :/ But the darn scale has to not freaking move either???!!!! Its a conspiracy...

Re-check your height (an inch can put you in a higher BMI) and have you got documented efforts at weight loss attempts? I had been seeing a endocrinologist, did WW, saw a crackpot doctor and attempted nutri-system over the last 8 years. My nut said I was now just under 5'8" and therefore my BMI was a little higher. My BP and possible pre-diabetic state put me in the "good to go category".

@@xxjosettexx - Bufflehead is dead on with her statement. some will lose real fast and have the same surgery date, start weight, gender, height, etc as you - you will get FRUSTRATED. @@Bufflehead - as usual - like @@Babbs &@@LipstickLady you are 100% telling her the truth!

I pretty much ONLY burp when I am eating and full.