RDBrown71

You will do great! Soon you will be feeling so much different. I am only 3 weeks out and I cannot believe how much different and better I feel. I am so happy with the my choice. Good luck, and I know it will be great for you!!

Thank you So much! I started looking after I posted and am seeing it. It is good to know. I am loosing inches, I can really tell that is happening. I am also retaining water for some reason. Not sure why since I get about 80 ozs. a day. Anyway, I really appreciate your kind words. Hope you are feeling well, we are 9 days apart. I am still very tired, but it's getting better everyday.

Hi Everyone, Not sure if I am just over reacting, but it seems like my weight loss has stalled and tomorrow will be my three weeks post op. I have no idea why. I am getting ready to start my soft foods and I have been doing the puree this last week. I found some recipes and have not gone over or eaten anything that isn't recommended. I am working on my activity and am walking 20 min. a day. I don't know if I am just over reacting or not, but I don't like this stall. I saw my surgeon at 10 days post op, and my weight has not really changed much since then. Any ideas? Thanks!!

Just had my first after surgery meal. Less than 2oz of roasted red pepper tomato soup and I feel like I just had seconds at thanksgiving. But, it is staying down and it doesn't hurt.

Everything went really well. I ended up not having any drains! That made me happy. I had a rough time coming out of anesthesia, but once I did I was up and moving and didn't stop. I thought I would be in the hospital for 2 or 3 days, but I came home the next day. The gas pain wasn't fun, but I got through it no problem. So now what I'm wondering is how do I sip and not take in air. I have been trying, but I always end up burping every time I drink. I'm not worried about loosing weight. I'm mostly curious to see how quickly it's going to come off.

Tomorrow is my surgery day, and I am super nervous. Not really sure why, I have had surgery before. I think most of it is because I remember what the gas pain is like. I had my galbladder out and it was the one thing about pain that really stands out to me. I am also concerned about what life will be like after surgery. I of course want to make the change or I wouldn't be doing it, but regardless of that life will now be completely different. I am very much looking forward to feeling better. I already do just being on the liquid diet. I am also looking forward to being able to do things that are very difficult for me right now. Like hiking, sight seeing, traveling, just living day to day. I know that life is going to be much better, and that is what I want. Not to mention the health factors that go with it. I have never been too much into caring about the how I will look part, but I have to admit recently, over the last few days, I have been thinking about what it will be like to fit into clothes that I have not ever fit it. What it will be like to wear my husbands t-shirts and sweats if I want. I am looking forward to that. I am also looking forward to cute clothes. Anyway, I may update again before tomorrow, if not I will see y'all on the other side!

I am wanting to get my protein powder on amazon, I found Nuticost Whey Protein Isolate. Does anyone use this brand? Or could someone recommend a good brand that isn't gonna break the bank? Thanks!!

So I am on day 3 of my liquid diet. My surgeon said that I might need a stool softener for constipation, but I am having the other spectrum. It's loose and several times a day. Is this normal, or should I worry about IBS. I know that sounds crazy, but my surgeon said that if I have IBS that my trips to the bathroom after the surgery would be very frequent. I have never had a diagnosis, but have had issues with loose stools when I don't eat right. I am just a few days out and letting my mind play with me a little. Thanks!

Hi Everyone, I am new and enjoying what I am seeing so far. It has been awhile since I have been involved in a forum. It is nice to be part of another one. I also have my surgery date scheduled, it is Aug. 18th. So close, and I know it is going to go by very fast. I also know that being nervous is part of this. I am more nervous about after the surgery, then the surgery itself. I am not worried about the pain or how long it takes to recover. I am more concerned about what it is going to be like after the surgery. I have read what to expect, what can happen, and what will likely happen. I have also read many people talking about their experience and I have to say sometimes is scares me a little. I don't think anything would scare me out of having the surgery, so I a not worried about that. I just hope that I am able to handle the more icky parts of this surgery. Oh and I am on day 2 of my pre surgical liquid diet. It's not too bad as I have done shakes in the past. Mostly I just have a headache and I am exhausted.