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Regular doctor office stuff - BP and vital signs, review labs, EKG if not done previously. Depending on results, may need echocardiogram, more tests. Your surgeon wants to know if there are any hidden problems that could complicate surgery. Good luck and let us know what happens.

Good Luck!!!

Are you on blood thinners post op? Did you call the doctor? This is important - don't fool around!!!

So I guess I'm not crazy…i am an itching food who has developed a tender spot.

Baked Egg Custard 1 cup skim milk 6 tbsp powdered milk 1 can skim evaporated milk 4 eggs Stevia and vanilla extract to taste Blend together and pour the mixture into small oven proof dishes (I use Mason jars - jelly sized.) Fill 8 jars and place in a 9x13 casserole dish - add about an inch of hot Water for the dishes to sit in. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. 10 gm Protein. 11 gm carb, 122 calories. I can stomach this when I can't eat anything else.

I hope he has learned his lesson! If he is over 10 years old, he should be able to make his own eggs…he is over 10 years old, right??

I mix 3 tbsp of fat free powdered milk to 8 oz of skim milk = 14 grams of Protein and 8 oz of Fluid. I add a touch of Torani syrup for flavor - caramel, hazelnut, etc. My surgeon recommends this twice a day - I wouldn't be anywhere near goal if not for this. Surgeon does not recommend Protein shakes - most have too much sugar.

Small mason jars - I use them to make mini-meals (still on purees, so it's mostly egg custard and refried Beans for the moment) but they are perfect for 1/2 - 3/4 cup sizes of food. They are oven safe, and the ones with straight sides are also freezer safe. link http://smile.amazon.com/Ball-Jar-Crystal-Quilted-4-Ounce/dp/B00B80TK2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435894494&sr=8-1&keywords=mini+mason+jars

I am 2 days ahead of you and still need narcotics at bedtime - I have one spot that is still tender.

Pill crusher and "baby spoon." Crushed tylenol tastes awful...

The pain was different than I expected. And make sure you walk, even if no one is prompting you to do so. It will get better.

I had a rough first post op night - had trouble keeping my oxygen levels where they should be. (a combination of obesity, anesthesia and my positioning.) Therefore, I had lots of nursing attention, and I am grateful for it. I did better the second night - I brought an eye mask and was only awakened when they scanned my wrist to hang IV meds.

Bellin Women's Half Marathon September 26th 2015 Planning on walking the distance, as I will be 3 months post op at that point. gives me a reason to get off my a@@ and out the door. The course is lovely - a paved path along the shores of Green Bay, during the peak of fall colors. Hoping for cool and clear, but will do it if it is rainy/snowy/hellhot or whatever!

Only as long as we want to maintain our hard won weight loss.

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