OneDollarBill

I was out 5 work days. I had my surgery on a Wednesday. Discharged from the hospital on Thursday. I went back to work the following Wednesday. I honestly think getting up and moving around as soon as I could can AND as often as I could greatly improved my recovery time.

I'm 4 weeks post-op today! I have definitely become a slave to the scale. I try not to let it effect my attitude (I'm very happy with the results so far). I did take measurements and have seen the decrease in some areas and an increase (due to weights) in others. I need to challenge myself to stop getting on the scale every morning.

I had some hummus with cucumber spears no skin on the cucumber and it was glorious LOL

I was out for 5 days. Surgery was on a Wednesday and I returned the following Wednesday. In regards to the walking 20-30 min. I broke it up into many small walks. I live on a cul-de-sac and it took 10 mins to circle. I just did that a few times a day while recovering.

I had my first post-op check (3 weeks and a day) with my doctor and had the class nutritionist about transitioning. I was happy because I can have different things now. However as I am sitting here with my pureed chicken with a little mustard my stomach feels like it did when I first started on full liquids. A lot of gurgling and what not. Anyone ( or everyone ) experience this sensation?

I'll be 3 weeks post op tomorrow 4/1 and have been doing just cardio. However starting yesterday I started this routine my friend who is a trainer came up with for me. I'm starting off light weight and will build up once I knock the dust off so to speak. Monday Flat bench Dumbell row Lat pull down Incline DB press Cardio Tuesday Deadlifft Good mornings Crunches Cardio Wednesday Overhead press Curls Tricep extensions Cardio Thursday Leg press Leg extensions Leg curl Cardio Friday & Saturday - Active rest days Cardio or just going out and being activeSunday Rest Day

While I wouldn't call it pre-op binge eating there where certain items I wanted to have before surgery. The week before my 2 week liquid diet I allowed myself to have those foods. After that I made a committed choice for myself to do all I could pre-op that my surgeon asked me to do. I'm sure at some point in the future I will be able to have some of the foods I once loved again. However this time it will be in much smaller portions.

I started 3 days after I was sleeved and I've been everyday since.

The last couple night I have been getting food dreams as well. It seems to be the same food item, crinkle cut fires. Which is odd since I rarely ever ate them.

Have you tried any other brands? I like and have been living off of Premier Protein shakes (already mixed). The chocolate is my favorite followed by vanilla. I buy them from costco.

I am 2 weeks +1 day post. The first day I couldn't (or wasn't allowed ) to drink anything. Day 2 I feel like i barely got any Water in me. Day 3 and so on got easier. It will happen. Hang in there.

I take Iron, but not everyday. I was told Benefider was OK, but not fiber like Metamucil or anything else heavy in psyllium husk Thanks for being concerned though

My day usually goes as follows: Morning Trader Joe's - High Potency Chewable Multiple Vitamin & Mineral Formula, 1 tablet Premier Protein - chocolate shake Rx to prevent Gall Stones Kirkland Signature - sugar-free Caramel Flavored Calcium Chews 500mg + D + K lunch Premier Protein - Chocolate Shake or Vanilla Kirkland Signature Quick Dissolve B-12 5000 mcg Mid Afternoon Kirkland Signature - Sugar-free Caramel Flavored calcium chews 500mg + D + K, dinner One of the following Premier Protein - Chocolate Shake or Vanilla Ujury Chicken Soup Rx to prevent Gall Stones I will also drink Water all though the day. I have a 32oz Nalgene where I will add 4 tsp of Benefiber.

Sorry for the gripe, but that is what this part of the forum is designated for. Tomorrow 3/25 will mark my 4th week on liquid only. Two of these weeks were pre-op and the last two post-op. I am happy with the success I have had thus far. That being said the liquid only part is just getting old. I don't have my 1st follow up appointment until next Thursday 4/2. Even then my plan says 4 weeks liquid post-op. Which for me means I have 2 more weeks of this till the next phase. I think i need a ticker just to count down till April 8th when this 4 week period will be over I know everyone who went through WLS has had this struggle at some point. I just wanted to vent for a second.

Milk of Magnesia worked for me. That and a wooden stick to bite down on. ouch... lol

I lost 19 lbs pre-op (360lb at surgery) and as of this morning I am 344. There is part of me that wants more. However I am only 9 days post op. I have to remind myself I didn't get this way over night so i can't expect it to come off that way. It's hard to not be a slave to the scale. I like NSV more. My clothes are fitting better and I have have been losing inches on my measurements. Stay positive and keep up the work.

I took a half dose (15ml vs 30ml) of Milk of Magnesia. Dr. said it was OK. I took it right before bed. It seemed to help.

I hear the underwear from there is quite comfy. So I've heard, but at $22+ a pair I'll stick to the 4 pack of Kirkland boxer briefs from costco. Those are comfy as well.

I was on the 11th as well. Hope you are doing well

I've been a long time shopper at DXL. I've always liked their polos, button down short sleeve shirts, cargo shorts and graphic tees. It's good quality stuff but it definitely comes at a cost. Now that I've been sleeved I look forward to never having to limit myself or shop in that store again. On a different note. My favorite jeans come from Duluth Trading Co.

I've ran into a similar error and this is what worked for me. Remove ALL the tickers from your signature Update the text of your signature Add the tickers back in.

This is something I kind of worry about too. Hell in reality I have had these moobs for almost 30 years of my life. The best I can hope for is just making them smaller.

Jill I am on my last day of the pre-op diet. I have been averaging between 640 to 800 cals on any given day. I am down a little over 20lbs. MyFirnessPal flips out on me with what my intake is 1200, BUT that is for a normal 2lbs a week type plan.

How'd you feel?

Mine is on the 11th as well