Sophie74656

I was afraid that I was making a mistake, that even after surgery I would still eat too much and not loose weight

Congratulations!

I would definately wait until you're weight loss has reached your goal and remained steady

honestly this type of surgery is routine and has been pretty much perfected. There's always a risk of complications but to say that you're risking death is an exaggeration (unless of course you're someone who has issues with general anesthesia)

I brought deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrush, and some soft comfy clothes to go home in

everyone's recovery is different. Personally I had very little pain. Getting up and sitting down hurt my incisions, but only for a few seconds. I did have to sleep at a 45 degree angle for a week because laying flat put too much pressure. Three days would have been enough for me but again, everyone's recovery is different best of luck to you!

I have always been too scared to try medication because it would have to be long term. That's why I'm wondering if anyone here has ever tried medication? My assumption is that it might be somewhat successful but then anytime I am not on the medication I will just put on weight again. I tried a medication before deciding on surgery. It didn't do anything for me

Honestly i haven't taken any pain meds. I've had some pain in my incisions but not really enough to need meds. Right now the worst for me is that my back really hurts

There are a list of things I'm looking forward to having a conversation with any member of my family that doesn't revolve around my weight crossing my legs (I've NEVER been able to do that) fitting in a booth walking up to the second floor without being totally out of breath going on a hike going on a tropical vacation and feeling comfortable by the pool buying clothes in a regular store looking in the mirror and not hating what I see not being embarrassed to have my picture taken

I think I'm sleeping a little better now, either that's from loosing enough weight that my apnea is getting better or simply because I'm so tired

I think it's really interesting how different everyone's instructions are. You wold think there would be a fairly universal set of guidelines I wonder if the length of the stages has an impact on the weightloss

wow, I'm on liquids for two weeks, soft for two weeks, then regular food in small portions

Im sorry but your primary needs to educate themselves better on bariatric surgery

Mine hurt s lot too. My doctor said that's because there are internal stich there

oh my god I can't wait to have some sushi again,

I'm only one week but so far this week I have been surprised by how thirsty I feel. Sip sip sip is not quenching my thirst. I want to gulp so bad how little pain I had in the hospital. I felt surprisingly good how much I miss my bed. I've had to sleep at a 45 degree angle so that means sleeping in the recliner in the living room how tired I feel but I know it will get better!

adding some yogurt is a good idea

honestly I've wondered this myself, especially since I'm still on liquids. I know eventually we will be able to eat more but

if the package says 30g then it has to have 30g

Anyone make their own? I just got some plastic sleeves to make my own and I need some recipes. I would realy love something that doesn't turn rock hard when it freezes

I had the sleeve and spent one night in the hospital and went home late afternoon

these are what I drink too. Before my surgery I thought they were great. But now I have a hard time getting them down. Today I blended some frozen strawberries with half of the vanilla container and it was very good

pureed cauliflower with cheese is very good

I think we've all thought that in the beginning. I'm one week post op and I definately had those thoughts, especially when the date got closer and closer. But if you stick to the programs it will work. It's all about your mind set. YOU CAN DO IT!!

I'm still on liquids but here are some things I'm looking forward to eating tuna, egg, and avocado salad baked cottage cheese - mix cottage cheese with some tomato sauce and mozarella,bake until melty I don't know what you would call it but form a slice of ham into a cup in a muffin tin, add an egg into it an top with some cheese, bake until egg is cooked