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I slipped a couple times during my pre-op diet. But I was a saint for the 7-8 days that preceded surgery. Didn't want the surgeon finding any food in my digestive system. It's hardest the first week, afterwards you will see it's not as bad.

I slipped a couple times during my pre-op diet. But I was a saint for the 7-8 days that preceded surgery. Didn't want the surgeon finding any food in my digestive system. It's hardest the first week, afterwards you will see it's not as bad.

I'm great... ready to get thus sleeve.... I'm super excited

I'm Yody and I'm in the city of Chicago. Going for my pre-evaluation on 8/3

I'm from the Chicago Northshore suburbs. I had my bypass done on 6/24. How are you?

I had the worst time losing weight during my 3 month weight management program which was at the same time as my final grad school semester. I gained 4lbs the second month and ended with a net loss of only 1lb by end of the program. Aetna approved me as my doctor said a loss is a loss.

Well you may or may not croke on the operating table. It's going to be pretty embarrassing when they carve a chicken wing on your tombstone!!! Ha!! Kidding. I'm sure you'll be fine but cut that crap out! And follow the rules like a good little patient!! :)

@Sajijoma....if you don't want the cottage cheese, toss it. I never touched the stuff. My go to for soft foods was and still is hummus. I prefer it and it's full of Protein. I eat it now with torn pieces of wrap bread (very thin so it goes down well) or with baby carrots or red or yellow pepper. I'm sure there are lots of other choices out there as well. Good luck and welcome to BP!

Joymarie333 have you heard anything back from Atena? Keep your head up sometime they're just slow.

Wow...that's not a nice thing. I'm sorry, he just doesn't sound like he's ready for a serious commitment. Now that you know, act accordingly. In time, he will be replaced I'm sure.

Thanks for checking up ! It's funny how people so close to you forgets about your feelings and doesn't ever check up. This website has encourage me a whole lot really glad you're here to go through the process with me! How are you feeling? Are you still feeling nauseated? Please excuse the grammar talk I'm talk texting.

Glad u at least heard from someone. Try very tiny sips. Use a medicine cup or shot glass and sip tiny amounts (1/3 to 1/2 ounce) and set a timer for every 3 to 5 minutes and then take a sip. I have to have the timer to keep me drinking when I get behind.

Yes! And it didn't start until 3 weeks and the Constipation was horrible! I was given Zofran and it definitely helped the nausea And at 6 weeks out it is much better so I think it is sort of a 3/4 week thing. I even went to Acupuncturist and that helped a lot. Since it is the weekend, and you may not have heard from Dr you might try those seasick/nausea bands (do you know what I'm talking about - they go around your wrist and have a knob on them that presses on a certain spot in your wrist that is a pressure point). I didn't try them but was headed to when it mostly resolved. (I have known pregnant women to use them for morning sickness.) Also someone suggested starting the day with warm Water with lemon or warm tea. It didn't really work for me but has for others. I also used Emmetrol which is basically like flat soda. It's high sugar so I don't know that I would recommend it for everyone but luckily I did not dump win it and it did help. (Find it near Pepto generally on the very bottom shelf or very top shelf - always have to hunt for it for some reason) Truly sorry ! I was hating my life and hating my decision but I have turned a corner now so trust that it will improve. Just be really patient with yourself. If you cannot hold down fluids, it becomes and emergency so be cautious not to get dehydrated.

I'm not to sure but I hope you feel better!

I agree that some docs don't have a comprehensive program that some of us have experienced. As a result, it appears that many people simply don't know what they can or cannot do at various stages. This is a good place to ask questions. However, in some cases it seems as though the patients simply have limited info from their WLS team. That's very unfortunate.

I went for the first time today at 3 weeks post-op. It felt wonderful to do the work this process requires.

I went for the first time today at 3 weeks post-op. It felt wonderful to do the work this process requires.

Hello fellow prayer warriors I am currently awaiting insurance approval for my upcoming surgery. Please pray that we will get an answer soon and also pray for me to have peace and know that God is in control. I am trying to get the surgery done while my kids are on summer vacation but the longer this approval takes the less likely that will be. My name is Linda

I went for the first time today at 3 weeks post-op. It felt wonderful to do the work this process requires.

I went to the gym three times, so far. The first time I went one mile in an hour, second time 2.5 miles in about an hour and ten minutes, third time 2.5 miles in 46 mins. Love going to the gym hoping to get released to do more soon. I am 4 weeks out and am down 40 lbs. Hoping to get under 200 by next month, which is 20 lbs away!!! I can't wait to show myself to extended family at the end of July. They have not seen me since August of last year.

Oh my goodness! I'm at three weeks post-op and today is the second day I didn't need a nap! It will get better.

And btw I felt even more excited and happy when I went to old navy and actually fit perfect and a little loose on the legs into some size 14 shorts ( I stop buying clothes after my size 16 clothes no longer fit, all I wore was leggings and sweat pants)...so with that being said one of the best feelings in the world right now for me

Got my nasty lap band taken out and had gastric by pass surgery today! I'm so happy! I'm sore but it's not bad at all, been up walking around, this is my new beginning! Yay!

Tonight I went to "Two Step Tuesday" at a local country western bar and took a $2 dance lesson - yes, 2 step which I have never attempted before. Here was the coolest part - I had the courage to go alone and so my partner was the hottest guy in the place... about 6'2", tall, dark, handsome and did I mention...hot! and... he could dance!
Too bad he is closer to my son's age than mine, but It was a fun hour of being in dance frames called stuff like "the cuddle position". I could get used to this.
Know where I will be next Tuesday evening?!?

Not having clothes because I keep shrinking out of them. I live in PJ's and scrubs. that's about it.