JoAnn721

I am 5 weeks post surgery with the sleeve. I do not feel full - I burp, sneeze and my nose runs. That is my new full - when I burp put the fork down...

me too, I get the hiccups when I am full and my nose starts to run.... thought I was imagining it - dietician said it happens to some people...

how is everybody doing... I am on the second day of my pre-op surgery diet. Doing surprising well.

Glad to hear from you.... I am 10 days out. I haven't been hungry th feelings are different . Having a problem figuring out what my body is trying to tell me... saw the doctor last Thursday he told me to start introducing food slowly ... I have been having one or two smoothies a day and today I had some shredded chicken and mashed potatoes... not much just a few pieces but it did settle fine... wish you all the best ... support group tomorrow night ?

Good luck in the morning- my surgery was 9/13... first couple days were not easy ... better everyday...

Hi... my surgery is in 2 days. I have been on liquid for 12 days. I think that I may actually be losing my mind. This has been a 6 month process. The day is almost here, and I am starting to panic. What if this isn't the right thing for me. I only stay on diets for 3 months and quit.. I always fail at diet - I push them to see what I can get away with... I don't want to do that this time... but I am afraid I will. Yesterday I stopped in a convenience store to use the ladies room, for the 200th time, and I bought an ice cream sandwich. I ate it in the bathroom. It was the best thing I have ever eaten in my life and I am filled with remorse. After 12 days - why did I do that - "normal" people don't do that ... I am so afraid I am going to go thru this and fail... help me friends..

good for you- congratulations.. I am on day 12 my surgery is Wednesday.. the hardest part for me has been "chewing" or the lack thereof .. Pretty hard to chew jello - Ice chips and popsicles seem to satisfy it.. but none of those at the office..

my doctor told me if that happened to just eat a container of yogurt.... I guess everybody is different..

good for you.... It took me to 60 to figure all of that out... first 3 days of pre-op are the hardest... I am on day 8 - one week from right now surgery will be over.... can not wait... good luck to you...

I went to my first orientation meeting with the NSMC Weight loss program 5 years ago. When I was leaving the surgeon asked me if I had any questions ... I said I don't think so - I am terrified right now... He said and I will never forget it... You aren't ready... when you see and hear this and it doesn't terrify you - You are ready... and he was right... this is such a tremendous opportunity for me to restart my life... it is not the easy way out by any means... good luck to you - you will know when and if it is right for you when it happens..

I am going to Salem too.... I wonder if you were in my NSMC 4 wk class ?

I am on day 6 ... made it thru labor day weekend.... the funny thing was the smell of the food and the sight of it ... I didn't want it.. 8 days for me... Dr Benedetto - Salem Hospital Sept 13

my surgery is sept 13th - I will be taking two weeks off..

Please please please call your doctor or your dietician and tell them what you are struggling with. There is a support team within your doctors practice that will help you.

started two days ago. Mine is two weeks... 3 carnation instant breakfast (essentials) - 1 yogurt - 2 pieces of fruit -1 cup of broth - Jelllo & sugar free popsicles. NO COFFEE - not even decaf ... My doctor told me on Tuesday that he doesn't want me to be hungry - so if I need to supplement with a scrambled egg or an occasional oatmeal or an extra yogurt that is fine with him. I have been dreading this... but on the second day it really isn't that bad... I am putting protein powder into my shakes and honestly I am not hungry - I like the cucumber idea because chewing and crunching on something is the only thing that is making me mildly crazy... I also heard ice chips... so far so good..

started two days ago. Mine is two weeks... 3 carnation instant breakfast (essentials) - 1 yogurt - 2 pieces of fruit -1 cup of broth - Jelllo & sugar free popsicles. NO COFFEE - not even decaf ... My doctor told me on Tuesday that he doesn't want me to be hungry - so if I need to supplement with a scrambled egg or an occasional oatmeal or an extra yogurt that is fine with him. I have been dreading this... but on the second day it really isn't that bad... I am putting protein powder into my shakes and honestly I am not hungry - I like the cucumber idea because chewing and crunching on something is the only thing that is making me mildly crazy... I also heard ice chips... so far so good..

Pain will be managed. You will be uncomfortable for a couple of days. But think about all those clothes in the back of your closet that you are going to look amazing in. All of the good things coming up. The holidays, new years eve. No more new years resolutions about losing weight. You can do this... we all can... you got this far. Don't give up...

I think it does to ... but I am trying to psyche myself out...

How are you doing on your pre-op liquids.... I start mine next Wednesday... ?

how are you doing on your liquid diet ?

Sept 13th - nervous and anxious... but determined

Just got my surgery date yesterday, Sept 13th. Anxious, nervous... concerned about two week liquid diet... miss my coffee...

This has been one of my concerns... I am pre-surgery- turning 60... I carry a lot of weight in my thighs & stomach. I am afraid when I loss the weight... 70 lbs hopefully,.. my legs won't look worse. I know its vain and not the reason I am doing this but it is a worry..

My breaking point was a weeks vacation to Disneyworld with my 3 year old grandson. I was with my son and his wife and my grandsons other nana. It was a death march for me. I loved and hated every minute of the trip. I can't live like this anymore.