jboys83

I dipped my carrots in hot sauce pre op lol anything for flavor!

I agree go on the cruise! Enjoy some time with your family before you have your surgery. There is no way of telling how you will feel after surgery.

Same here! I can tell you when the last time was that I wore shorts or a bathing suit. Also go swimming with my kiddos they were always begging for me to get in the pool with them so now I can!

Congratulations! Baby steps next!

If you didnt have these thoughts then I'd say you weren't normal lol!!! I cried the day I had to start my liquid diet and ended up starting it two days later so I could binge! I will tell u this I was also told no guzzling fluids but when I went to my follow up the Dr actually asked if I had. I said accidentally I did it and was scared after I did it. He asked me me how it felt and I said fine. He said if u can tolerate it go for it but try not to make it a everytime habit! Also you will be able to jave thing you love down the road! I have a few friends who have had this surgery a few years ago and they do enjoy having a beer they do enjoy having a favorite food from time to time! Its just a matter of control! You can do this! I did this for a few different reasons : i wanted to be around for my kids and future grandkids! I wanted to be able to go out and play with my kids without running out of breath. My knee I had surgery on about 4 yrs ago was killing me. I didn't want a full knee replacement at 32!! Btw I have lost 25lbs already and my knee feels great! Also I didnt want health issues and I knew if I stayed on this path I was on I would! So again if u arent feeling scared and you arent questioning yourself u are not normal!!! I hope it all works out for you!

Wow a lot of people had to work to have this done! I went to their website and did some research. They required u watched a presentation on their web page and take the test after. I called and made my appointment to meet the surgeon. After that I had to meet with a nutritionist get an ok with my pcp do some blood work and journal my god intake for a few weeks. Complete my psych veal and attend my liver reduction class. That was all. It took me a year because getting in all my stuff and offices were scheduling out farther than usual.

The paper I had to sign for my surgery stated that I wouldn't plan on getting pregnant for 18 months. That was his General thought for everyone that had surgery

Do you have a deductable to meet?

Mine was 7. Your lucky!

I would definitely talk to your surgeon. When I met my surgeon he mentioned that if they go in amd find that the gallbladder is in bad shape they would be taking that out as well.

I go by my tummy making all the noises and thats when I usually stop lol

Thats my only fear lol. After having my kids I was quite happy with my cups haha

I guess it wouldnt hurt to look into it. Get some answers!

So are we there lol

There is a tool that u blow into like they would with alcohol

My husband takes the kids out for food like that. It's tough sitting at home alone but it's alot easier than sitting and smelling pizza!

I'm 9days post-op and my mouth gets so dry and no matter how much I drink I need more. May be I'll try the g-2!

Hi everyone I'm new to the group as of today. Im excited I found this app. Im scheduled for my surgery on Jan 5th! Im super excited but also crazy nervous about the surgery itself!

Have we hit it yet?! Waiting for sirens and balloons lol

I have had surgery on my right knee 4 yrs back. I started to steadily gain weight and I was feeling it. Then I started to avoid pictures because of how awful I looked. I couldn't hike with my husband or do alot of playing with ny kids. I hated being out of breathe all the time. Not being able to find clothes that fit. So many things added up and I couldn't do it anymore. I could go on with more but I think you got the point

The diet is to help reduce your liver since it is so close to your stomach also some may need to lose additional weight depending how much they weigh. I was on a 10day protein liver reduction diet. 4 shakes a day and a 1/2 cup of non starchy veggies. Along with clear liquids!

I love how people can get together and be supportive of one another! Im so thankful I found this app!!

Im post op day 9! I have moved to pureed/soft food stage ( thank God! ) the first couple days was an adjustment. Every time I sipped on my water or took my meds my stomach would spasm. Which hurt. The dr did prescribe something for that and it has since settled down considerably. The only other pain I had was the incisions. That was more of how I sat or trying to be comfortable in bed. I still have some trouble getting in my protein and water but its getting better! Boy who would have though that getting in thay stuff would be so hard!!! Literally I feel like I'm constantly having to think about it lol glad I'm off from work!!

I cant wait to wear cute outfits again!!! So tired of jeans and a t-shirt!

Thats great you both decided on doing this together! My hisband thought about it but declined since it really doesn't take much for him to drop weight. However I would just continue to encourage him and help. You know some guys dont like to ask for help. They show it in weird ways that theu do need it good luck!