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I am also going to take some miralax. Seems to not be moving along very well. has it caused any issues for you taking it?

My dietician suggested a few and then I watched a few YouTube videos about what people were eating haha. I am sure there are more options as well [emoji4] Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

I believe it's ricotta, marinara, cheese, an egg, and Italian spices. Mix it all and bake it. Sounds amazing. I can't wait until I am on purees [emoji23] I miss food. You can also make chicken/ tuna salad, hard boiled eggs chicken or tuna and mayo Cottage cheese and fruit of choice Meatballs marinara and cheese Chicken, Frank's wing sauce, blue cheese dressing. These are just a few ideas I've seen [emoji4] Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

How long does this bloated feeling last. i am a week out today and i literally feel like i am 6 months pregnant! anyone else feeling bloated and LARGE

Yay hope you are feeling good! Keep is updated! I am 1 week post op today! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

i am feeling pretty good! I unfortunately struggle from a lot of anxiety that revolves around health. So i have been anxious about a few things that i thought could go wrong. But i am doing well all things considered. i am sure in about a month when i am in the grind i will be doing much better anxiety wise! working on getting those fluids in and walking lots! I got very close to hitting my 64oz yesterday! incision pain is minimal only notice it when i bend/twist! overall good still feeling a little run down and tired but with the lack of calories and protein that is to be expected! Im excited for you! you will have to let me know how everything goes!

I was doing well until i looked over and my husband was teary eyed. bless his heart. I was terrified! This was my first surgery but you will do great! Now i feel surgery is the "easy" part. you just wake up and its done! Recovery takes work not that any of this is easy! but your team will take good care of you!

oh bummer i know that can be a real issue. Yeah i think i may have been a little dehydrated trying to catch up on fluids. But i am happy to report i had a couple bm today after not having one for a while. Yesterday was the first day i met my fluid goal so i am sure i just needed to use the bathroom. hopefully tonight is better

Anyone had any stomach cramping at night? It kept waking me up... I tried a new protein shake before bed wondering if that is it. I am assuming it was just gas pain since I was sleeping and not getting it out. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

I've heard that stuck feeling a lot. I definitely plan to take my time but i already miss eating haha still have 2 weeks of full liquids. But thats ok i plan to take it slow i think my fear of eating is greater than actually wanting to eat 🤣 im not hungry just miss food. Thank you! keep in touch i am excited to see how you do! i wouldn't be surprised if i have more questions hahaha i am a worry wart but i love this community because you can count on the fact that at least one other person may have had a similar issue!

haha yeah to be expected ive already had a couple good and a couple bad days. ONLY 35 lbs! Girl that is great! I cannot tell you any time in my entire life where i lost 35 lbs in a month! be proud of yourself that is amazing! I am definitely nervous to transition into solid foods. I have been lucky thus far to have very minimal nausea and it seems like its only when i wake up! But solids may be a different story! nerve wracking haha

haha i was a little worried! i am glad to hear someone else had the same experience (not that you were in pain) but its hard to know what is normal and what isn't in this journey! I think i maybe was just a little dehydrated so i was a little backed up. Yesterday was the first day i have hit fluid goals! How are you doing a month out

not too personal! Poop after bariatric surgery is a normal discussion haha i went when i woke up and passed alot of gas... pretty solid then i had another bm that was more liquid. fingers crossed tonight is better!

Hi all! I had surgery last wed 11/21 feeling pretty good and fluids are going well! Last night i had a crampy tummy though for the first time since surgery. It kept waking me up anyone else had this? Overall feeling pretty good though still a little sore when bending and reaching but minimal pain overall! Hope everyone is doing well ❤️

no last night i actually drank a GNC lean protein shake and it has no lactose or gluten i have been drinking premier prior to that :/

I seem to be doing really good on fluid intake. My first day home was hard and I only managed about 32oz. But yesterday I was able to get close to 48. Today I think I may get close to 64oz (this includes 2 protein shakes and water) But this has me a little freaked out. Am I drinking too much? It seems everyone else this far out is only getting 20-30 oz in. I am scared I'm going to hurt my staple line. But I never have pain sometimes a little discomfort from gas coming back up. I noticed a huge difference when i started my acid reducer I'm wondering if that is what has helped.

I know it seems dumb to be worried about doing good. But I was just concerned cause I hadn't seen anyone else doing as good. Until I posted here of course. I'm happy it's going well don't get me wrong. I know everyone is different. It just seemed too good to be true. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

That is amazing! I was just scared maybe that I was pushing too hard. I know everyone is different and I am very glad fluids are going good. Just didn't want to hurt anything. I never feel pain it push it to that point. I guess I was just expecting it to be harder! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

I dont have an exact date yet but i just submitted to insurance! If all goes well i should be late November! I am so scared but also so excited! I have never had surgery before and i am kind of terrified. Its all becoming real!

I am only 28 so age doesn't necessarily cross my mind. But I tend to overthink everything. I am terrified of the unknown as well. I am scared of dehydration, vitamin deficiencies, not hitting protein goals. Just side effects in general. I don't have a date yet but I have been doing the 6 month pre op meetings with a dietitian like insurance requires... And I'm still so scared 🥺 I know this is what I should do but it's hard I have major medical anxiety. Sent from my Pixel using BariatricPal mobile app

I love reading positive posts. I am so scared of what can happen after surgery. Vitamin deficiencies, protien deficiencies, gerd, loosing too much weight... Ect. I have worst case scenario brain. I am so scared but I know this is what I need to push me in the right direction. Do you have any issues 2 years post op? Sent from my Pixel using BariatricPal mobile app

Yeah I thought I would be able to get an idea but after the 2 responses I realized it will be different for everyone. Sent from my Pixel using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi all! I am just trying to see what surgery cost out of pocket after deductible was? I have blue Cross blue shield. I have already almost met my deductible with pre op screenings ECT. How much did you pay after you met deductible? I know this may be a sensitive subject for some but I am just trying to prepare the best I can! Don't feel obligated to answer! Sent from my Pixel using BariatricPal mobile app

You're wonderful! Thank you for the kind words and encouragement! I love this community and it is so nice to get on here and talk to everyone! I love seeing the success and positivity! Its amazing! Your right i have lots of fears of the unknown, and the "what if", but i know this is what i want! I want to be healthy and happy! Comfortable in my own skin again! I tend to dwell on the side effects and the bad. But i really need to remember why i am doing this. I would much rather be doing this now that having heart surgery 20 years down the road. hopefully this will give me the kickstart i need

I am worried about this after surgery. How has everyone done with keeping up on vitamins? I am a worrier and know that this can cause long term issues. How were your levels when you got tested post op? We're you taking vitamins as you should? Sent from my Pixel using BariatricPal mobile app