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I began having these rolling stomach pains this morning while lying in bed. Felt like a hunger pain but it just comes and last about 5-6 seconds and goes and will come back around again every 3-5 minutes. I drunk a Protein shake it seemed to go away but now its back again so I drunk Water and ate a SF fruit popsicle which did not stop the pains. I took my citrical Vitamins with my Protein Shake this morning. Took my Multi Vitamin last night. I am trying to eat every 2 hours I know I can do better which I am in the process of scheduling now. Just started to pass the gas today doesn't feel like number 2 business. I am walking around the house. The scar hurts really bad so I have to hold it to walk and I am bent over so I didn't want to have the neighbors alarmed at my handicap walking unnecessarily.

Your pictures are inspirational. Thanks for the uplift I think you are doing awesome

For real guys I thought I would not make it through surgery. The nurse assured me that I did not have any high risk factors that would cause me to think that so I went through surgery and it was all good. So much so they kicked me out in 24 hours. Gas pain was not that bad but I do feel it. The largest cut hurts like nobody's business but I notice the more I walk or challenge it the better it feels next time I move or turn that way. I'm really not hungry i am more nauseated than anything.

I really felt incapable of losing weight i have not weighed myself but I feel like I lost something. For the most part I have stayed true to my diet despite my hubby requesting my presence at the local Waffle House while he chomps down on a full course breakfast while I sipped on my delicious mouth watering Water. I stayed true to my diet that day. I don't know if pickle juice is a cheater or not but it was dam good. I would drink sardine juice if I could, I am over this darn pre diet, mentally I am on mushy foods. I could stay there for a while. One positive thing this diet has done for me is broken my sweet tooth. Is Chick-fila diet lemonade okay for the full liquids?

I am a little nervous and excited at the same time. Its strange to say I am excited to have the opportunity for the surgery, the pain is an unwanted perk from surgery, but I am still exited. I am also nervous even though I have read and reviewed numerous reviews of what to expect, I don't know what to expect. I can't sleep as I am up typing this post. Question, can I where my pajama bottoms while in the hospital after surgery or must I where the awful gown for easy access? Pray for me guys.

Thanks

Hi Erinjb, glad all went well with ya WLS, sorry I don't have any info for you my surgery is tomorrow.

I hope all is well with all you June 10th WLS, I am tomorrow June 11th sleeve at 11:30am.

I have the highest BMI of anyone I have seen here on the boards and personally.

Prayers going up for your team. Your positive mindset is setting the stage for this WL. Pounds will melt away you and hubby will look back on this moment and feel proud.

My prayers are with you. I know you are gonna be so successful at this. Your family is gonna be very proud of you.

4 days till surgery will enjoy these recipes.

I am a lifetime member of Emory Midtown theres also one in Decatur at Dekalb Medical.

At this point I would love to be on pureed foods, 5 days til surgery and counting.

Definitely talk to your doctor about this, but know that everyone does not progress at the same speed. My nutritionalist told me that her co-worker who had the same surgery could not progress to the next phase because of the same thing so they kept her back till she could tolerate the next stage foods.

Erinjb, I think so because after surgery you are working your way back to solid foods. This is the hardest thing I have done I know because I have not cheated and I have five more days to go. I want this bad enough to do the right thing. This coming from a person who eats something sweet daily. Food has been my drug but these three days have given me insight that I am strong enough to say NO! to my old bad habits and know they are not worth my happiness when I reach my goal. I wish you all the best on this journey Erinjb.

I agree what ever tool you use to accomplish good health more power to you. That is not to knock this tool. I talked about losing weight for years and could not accomplish it so I have a window of opportunity before my health begins to get worse. I am choosing this method and I am confident that I will gain energy and good health.

LynRey70, Stop all the bad habits asap and get back on the right track. Smoking complicates things so stop that completely for the best results on your healing. Be honest with your doc for your best outcome. You will get through this but you have to stop sabotaging yourself. You will not fool your doc when he see's your liver and if it is not shrunk properly. If you have to reschedule its because of your health. You want to go through this in your best health smoking is not providing that nor is cheating. You have 4 good days ahead of you if you don't cheat and stop smoking right now I am sure he will be pleased with your liver and you will be back here posting in no time. Best wishes for your surgery on Wednesday. a~new~me~in15You will be fine, think positive. Believe me your family wants you healthy more than anything. There is no dollar amount for good health so when you think about sabotaging your progress think of how your family sacrificed for you to be healthy. You are already showing that you want this by sticking to your pre-op diet. Best wishes.

I am having my surgery this week. My dietician had us order our vitamins so that we will have them after surgery. I can't think of what I will need for the Hospital stay besides Toothbrush and paste, brush, no metal scrunchie, socks gown, Robe if you want. Comfy clothes to where home after the procedure. and a pillow.

I am scheduled for my procedure this Thursday June 11th. looking forward to being where you are.