christya222

Almost a year out and have a lot of congestion in my chest. No other cold symptoms. It's been a month like this. I also wake up in the night with burning. Any thoughts?

Day 9 post op for me. I am having trouble getting enough food and Protein in. Working hard at it but nothing tastes very good! The best thing I have had so far is I mix the injury protein soup with cream of chicken and it is really good. Going to try it with tomato soup in a few minutes and see if that is any better. How is everyone else doing that was sleeved on the 14th or around there?

I got my sleeve on 14th. All went well. 1 night stay in hospital. Two things have concerned me and I was wondering if anyone else had these side effects...1. When I drink anything it causes me to have a gurgling sound come up. It is really loud and last night I was talking on the phone and my friend could hear my gurgle on the other end. It sounds like I have bubbles. I also have a huge bruise at one of the sights. It's the size of an avacado. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was really bummed when got on scale at doc and had only lost 6 pounds. Need to lose10 for surgery. My bmi is 35 so they said I would be okay. My friend had to remind me that I ate like a pig for a week and a half before I started the fast. So I have actually lost 11 pounds. Anyone else have this happen? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

On my way to Doc to sign consent forms. Feels like we r getting really close. Don't want to wish my life away but want to get the next week behind me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am having surgery on 14th as well!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me too but close behind that is healing the head hunger after surgery. I have been eating for comfort since I was a child. I am 55!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me too! I am day before you!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I feel your pain! Day 10 has been particularly difficult! I see my doctor for preop on Monday. I haven't weighed, have u? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thinking of you!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much for the play by play! This is so helpful! I'm July 14th! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have my surgery this coming Thursday(July 14th). I am on day 10 of opti-fast prescribed by Doctor. Excited and amazed I have done this for almost 10 days. Heading towards the finish line of the fast and ready for next chapter!! I am 55 and have been around 200 pounds for about 15 years. I have always been an emotional eater and yo yo dieter. I have lost the same 30 to 40 pounds many times. This is definitely just a tool toward my life style change. I have been reading, journaling and will find a support group and maybe a therapist too. I am looking at this as "All hands on deck". I wish the best for all of you and hope to enjoy this forum for years to come! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App