ACJordan

I haven't seen my doctor yet. Not until July 8 but they gave us guidelines - 1 week: Clear Liquids, 2 week: mushy foods (anything with consistency of applesauce)

Way to go! You look amazeballs!!!!

I am 12 days post op and am wondering if I can try a sunny side up egg? I've done well with cottage cheese and butternut squash Soup from Trader Joe's but getting tired of eating the same ole, same ole. I'd love ideas to expand my pallette. Thanks!!

You're eating chicken? How far post op are you? I'm living off of cottage cheese, a nectar Protein drink and Popsicles.

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@@taracutch I totally understand, felt the same way but I'm 11 days out now and feel so much better. Hang in there!

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I'm part of that group too but I had RNY so my experiences may differ. Everyone here is super responsive. I've really enjoyed the resource it's given me. My Mom had RNY but 10 years ago so her experience was a bit different.

My parents dropped me off after getting me situated and then when I woke, I was not up to any company. Even staying 2 nights, I didn't want anyone there. I was in too much pain and when not awake I was asleep. I didn't want my kids to see me in pain like that and I just wanted to concentrate on feeling better.

I'm 5 days post op and I am fairly hungry, especially when making food for the kids. I'm looking forward to Protein Shakes in 3 days!

I'm also very, very gurgly since yesterday. It's like a second wave of gas is grumbling through me. My stomach will not quiet down! My kids find this hilarious. Me, not so much haha!

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I too was very gurgly in the first several days but it does pass. My bowl movements were interesting too. The gas was so uncomfortable.

Btw, I had RNY. Don't know if that makes a difference here or not.

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My post op pain was horrific!! I couldn't imagine feeling better even though that's what my nurses told me. I stayed in the hospital an extra day in order to manage my pain. Laying down hurt, rolling over in bed was awful and trying to get out of bed I almost always needed help from a nurse. However, it does indeed improve. I am 10 days post op and I am sore of I bend too much and sometimes turning in bed will send a sharp pain straight through my abdomen. Hang in there!!

I am 7 weeks postop and I have really bad acid reflux at night. I've noticed this especially happens after I eat chicken salad or egg salad or tuna salad or spicy fish (fished baked with red pepper). I drink liquid yogurt upon awakening in the morning to get rid of that feeling. I guess it's the Mayonnaise that could be the culprit but what are my other Protein options that taste decent?

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Did you have the sleeve or RNY? Because I have a history with acid reflux, the sleeve was not a recommend option for me, not that I wanted it. I was told that heartburn and acid reflux can get worse with the sleeve and there are problems with erosion of the esophagus.

Awesome!

I don't know about the drain however I can tell you that I was in horrible pain and my doctor wouldn't release me until my pain was under control. Take it slow getting in and out of bed, I know that's a killer. :-( My surgery was June 20 and although I still have some pain it's Nothing like it was when I was in the hospital. Hang in there. It does get better I promise. ~Aimée

You look fabulous!!

Thanks guys!

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One week to the day and I've lost 12lbs

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Id also like to know when sushi was reintroduced because I'm a huge fan. I haven't seen anyone comment on sashimi or sushi rolls yet.

BTW, my insurance approved everything within a day which was awesome! I had no weight loss prerequisite, I just couldn't gain weight. Plus, I didn't have to do any special diet leading up to it.

I started the process in January and had my surgery one week ago today! Lots of prerequisites from my insurance like psych evaluation, 4x nutrition appt. 2x physical therapy, endoscopy. Chest xray, EKG, bloodwork and 2 meetings with my surgeon. Plus, dietary and nursing seminars mandated by the hospital. Lots and lots but totally worth it.

@@ACJordan I am 11 days post op and I think Im having the same thing. To the left of my belly button, down low. A sharp pain if trying to sit up, roll over, etc. sometimes takes your breath away and sometimes it seems it takes forever to ease up. My appt is Thurs so Im trying to make it till then. I have no incision there either.

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Thanks for the response. Let me know what you find out please. My next appointment is July 8.

If I don't show up at Panera on July 16, follow the trail of giant toothmarks along the highway back to Seattle. You may find me eating skyscrapers. I'll bet they crunch like chicken bones.

Not coincidentally, I'm ready for an award for almost making it through another day surviving on freakin' liquids. I did some errands to get away from my kitchen. But did you know that office supply stores have mesmerizing food aisles? How about Petco - those frosted doggy treats look delicious, but I'd even settle for some kangaroo jerkey from the checkout temptations shelf.

I'm not technically hungry, I know I know, but this sure feels like another crash diet and I am OVER IT already!

So, the low-cal crankiness has apparently set in at my house. How are you guys doin'?

Bwahahahahahaha! I'm with you! Today I stared at my husband while he was eating a turkey sandwich and kept asking him if it was good, what he put on it, and at the height of my weirdness, if I could smell it.

I'm starting to feel like one of those vampire movies where the vampire has sworn off humans but is constantly around them.

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Haha. I smelled the pizza my kids ate tonight because it looked and smelled so good. Papa Murphys is the bomb!!

I'll see if I can make the 16th. It's actually a bit far in advance so who knows what may come up with my kids. I'll tentatively RSVP and let you know if I can't make it. Can someone do a head count so I know how large of a party to look for? That place gets crazy busy and I don't want to walk up to a group of people on accident.

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Oh, my, god. Becky, look at her butt.

It is so big. [scoff]

She looks like one of those rap guys' girlfriends.

But, you know, who understands those rap guys? [scoff]

They only talk to her, because, she looks like a total prostitute, 'kay?

I mean, her butt, is just so big.

I can't believe it's just so round, it's like, out there, I mean— gross. Look!

She's just so... black!

[sir Mix-a-Lot]

I like big butts and I can not lie

You other brothers can't deny

That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist

And a round thing in your face

You get sprung, wanna pull out your tough

'Cause you notice that butt was stuffed

Deep in the jeans she's wearing

I'm hooked and I can't stop staring

Oh baby, I wanna get with you

And take your picture

My homeboys tried to warn me

But that butt you got makes me so horny

Ooh, Rump-o'-smooth-skin

You say you wanna get in my Benz?

Well, use me, use me

'Cause you ain't that average groupie

I've seen them dancin'

To hell with romancin'

She's sweat, wet,

Got it goin' like a turbo 'Vette

I'm tired of magazines

Sayin' flat butts are the thing

Take the average black man and ask him that

She gotta pack much back

So, fellas! (Yeah!) Fellas! (Yeah!)

Has your girlfriend got the butt? (Hell yeah!)

Tell 'em to shake it! (Shake it!) shake it! (Shake it!)

Shake that healthy butt!

Baby got back!

(LA face with Oakland booty)

Baby got back!

(LA face with Oakland booty)

(LA face with Oakland booty)

[sir Mix-a-Lot]

I like 'em round, and big

And when I'm throwin' a gig

I just can't help myself, I'm actin' like an animal

Now here's my scandal

I wanna get you home

And ugh, double-up, ugh, ugh

I ain't talkin' bout Playboy

'Cause silicone parts are made for toys

I want 'em real thick and juicy

So find that juicy double

Mix-a-Lot's in trouble

Beggin' for a piece of that bubble

So I'm lookin' at rock videos

Knock-kneeded bimbos walkin' like hoes

You can have them bimbos

I'll keep my women like Flo Jo

A word to the thick soul sisters, I wanna get with ya

I won't cuss or hit ya

But I gotta be straight when I say I wanna *fuck*

Till the break of dawn

Baby got it goin' on

A lot of simps won't like this song

'Cause them punks like to hit it and quit it

And I'd rather stay and play

'Cause I'm long, and I'm strong

And I'm down to get the friction on

So, ladies! (Yeah!) Ladies! (Yeah)

If you wanna roll in my Mercedes (Yeah!)

Then turn around! Stick it out!

Even white boys got to shout

Baby got back!

Baby got back!

Yeah, baby... when it comes to females, Cosmo ain't got nothin' to do with my selection.

36-24-36? Ha ha, only if she's 5'3".

[sir Mix-a-Lot]

So your girlfriend rolls a Honda, playin' workout tapes by Fonda

But Fonda ain't got a motor in the back of her Honda

My anaconda don't want none

Unless you've got Buns, hun

You can do side bends or sit-ups,

But please don't lose that butt

Some brothers wanna play that "hard" role

And tell you that the butt ain't gold

So they toss it and leave it

And I pull up quick to retrieve it

So Cosmo says you're fat

Well I ain't down with that!

'Cause your waist is small and your curves are kickin'

And I'm thinkin' bout stickin'

To the beanpole dames in the magazines:

You ain't it, Miss Thing!

Give me a sister, I can't resist her

Red Beans and rice didn't miss her

Some knucklehead tried to diss

'Cause his girls are on my list

He had game but he chose to hit 'em

And I pull up quick to get wit 'em

So ladies, if the butt is round,

And you want a triple X throw down,

Dial 1-900-MIXALOT

And kick them nasty thoughts

Baby got back!

Baby got back!

(Little in the middle but she got much back

Me too!! I almost bought some.

I had my RNY a week ago tomorrow. I had horrible post op pain which has improved with the exception of to the left of my belly button. There isn't an incision there either but the pain is excruciating if I push there, twist, sit up or turn over in bed. Anyone else have/had this? Thanks guys!