ApollosMommy

Use Mio or Crystal Light with your alcohol of choice.

I absolutely feel your frustration. Hopefully we get there soon! Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Michael, congrats on making this decision. For me, the liquid diet wasn't as hard as I had psyched myself up for. I was able to sit at the table while my family ate dinner and I drank my shake. Have plenty of Jello and Popsicles available so you can chew if you feel the need. I had RNY on January 20, 2016. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. Read up on this site and keep yourself informed of what to expect at each phase. It helped me a lot to know that what I was experiencing/feeling was "normal". Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I've had 2 Mirenas, one before kids and 1 after. The 1 after was much less painful. The one before hurt, like severe cramping, while they inserted it and I was a little sore for an hour or so after. I would have been able to go out that evening though. I did bleed pretty heavily for almost a month after the first one. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

It was mine also. Just make sure you listen to your body and don't overdo it. Do you have someone who can help the first 5 days or so? My mom stayed 5 days and that helped us a lot.

My son was 16 months old and 25 lbs when I had my bypass. I didn't pick him up for the first week and a half. I picked him up the second week and only held him for small periods of time. I'm now 4 weeks out and hold him as needed with no issues. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal

Southwest Houston 'burbs here. I'm 4 weeks out from bypass surgery.

Mine was on 1/20. I'm on purees for 1 more week then move to soft foods. I've had no problems.

I'm 33 and I had my surgery on a Wednesday then was able to start work the next Monday. I worked from home just so I could rest if needed but I ended up working 8s each day. I could have gone into the office but was on FMLA so I enjoyed avoiding people for a week if I wanted to.

@@BrightEyes42 I'm ending week 1 of purees and it really hasn't been bad. I eat a lot of soups, tomato and basil, split pea, lentil with Italian sausage, or I make the ricotta bake mentioned above or refried beans with cheese. I'm making a chili this weekend and will see how it is blended.

I'm 10 days post op and dizzy every time I stand up or sometimes when just walking around. I thought it was my body adjusting to the changes.

I voted! Congrats!

Look on pinterest for arm exercises. There some with videos that help.

Good luck. Waiting is the worst part!

My nutritionist said to keep below 5 grams per serving. I hope this helps

@@BrightEyes42 I am a few hours post op and just told my husband that I'm so grateful my dr had me do the 2 week liquid diet. I feel like it's help me mentally prepare so I can focus on physical healing after. It's absolutely worth it. Hang in there, it'll go by fast!

It's hard but totally worth it. Just stick to your plan knowing that it's for your health and safety.

It's surgery day for me! I'm ready to be on the losers bench!

Houston, TX

You can order online from BariatricAdvantage.com and they'll get to you within a week. You can order your vitamins from them as well. It's cheaper than what my doctor sells them for.

I'm also on Jan 20. I start my pre-op this week.

No I get page not found also. @@hungry4health