DanaC84

I’ve read so many posts recently asking if particular experience, symptoms, feelings were normal. I thought we could have an area where you can know you are not alone! I know there’s a lot of lurkers that may have questions also but don’t ask I’ll start: 1) Yes! It is totally normal to have second thoughts and feelings of anxiousness prior to surgery. It is major surgery that is going to affect the way you live for the rest of your life. I would question it if you DIDN’T experience a little of both 2) I also think it’s normal to have the feeling afterwards of “what have I done to myself ?” You are not only a hormonal mess afterwards but you’ve mostly likely just lost your source of comfort. It make takes weeks or months to come to grips with it. Or you may experience the complete opposite and have total elation!! That’s ok too ! It does get better ?? Hang in there ?

I was sucking ice chips immediately after and clear broths were part of my pre op and post op diet. But it goes without saying, check with your team if possible. Sugar free popsicles were also on my plan and felt so good

You’re welcome. Forgot to say hairbrush but I’m a messy bun girl so ??‍♀️ Post op ask for a couple of ice packs to lay on your sternum area and your belly button incision. It really helped me.

Yum!! (Love your Disney princess cup in the background)

Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you. I wouldn’t over pack. I brought slippers but never used them (they put socks on me) . I stayed in my hospital gown til I went home. Bring super comfy, loose clothes for the ride home as well as a small pillow to hold against your tummy. Phone, charger, chapstick , toothbrush/toothpaste. Congratulations and best of luck! It will be here in no time ??

Congratulations!!! I wouldn’t be too concerned. You will most likely see another drop in a day or two . Best of luck on your upcoming surgery!!

Wow!!! I just found this thread while searching on google for the reason “why” we shouldn’t drink with meals. SOLD!! Now I get it !!! Embedded link no longer works ? https://youtu.be/xR0VM3mnsgM. You can fast forward like original poster suggests to 2:25

27) biggest goal for the year - to be healthy and fit/ off of all obesity related issue medications. And to live life to the fullest ?

I imagine you’re in recovery right about now! Congratulations and take it easy this week. Ice chips are your friend today. I also asked for an ice pack (two actually) and laid them on my sternum and belly button . Felt great ??

Congrats!!!

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I’m not sure if you’re on Pinterest but here’s a link to a page for bariatric purée stage recipes https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjbsdShsqLhAhWj44MKHUomDFgQzPwBegQIARAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Ffoodcoachme%2Fbariatric-pureed-soft-recipes%2F&psig=AOvVaw3EMGyz8Nbj-ZhZuiBPu78u&ust=1553778541895784 A month is a long time but you can do this !! Believe it or not you will get to the point where you are not constantly thinking about food and start to use it for just what it’s intended for, actual fuel for our bodies. I TOTALLY get it . I really do! As well as I thought I was prepared for the battle of my head hunger , I wasn’t. Give yourself time to adjust and just take it one step at a time. Good luck and keep reaching out for support ??

I’m just a little over two months out and I wouldn’t go back and do differently for all the money in the world. The pre op and first week post op were exactly what to be expected and what my surgeon prepared me for. I did have discomfort and nausea. Nothing unbearable and totally well managed with meds given by my surgeon. Expect a week of adjustment, follow YOUR surgeons plan. If you feel you haven’t received enough pre op info from your dr ASK!! A forum is NOT the place to get medical advice. Support and encouragement, absolutely. Good luck and if you decide to move forward know that the odds are in your favor and cold feet, second guessing are all part of the process ??????

26) sorry if this offends anyone but my faith. I KNOW I’m not powerful on my own

That is phenomenal Johnny !!! And I gotta say, that dog is the cutest thing ever! Again, congrats ??????

Congratulations and best of luck to all of you tomorrow ??

I am the exact same way! I loved it my two first weeks post op. My DIL would tell be how much she hates them now (also had wls) and I thought , “huh ?” NOW I get it. I’ll have to try adding water to it because I still have a case in my fridge. *** It REALLY was a life saver the first two weeks. I think my taste buds changed***

It sucks. Believe me, I know! I lost nothing the first few weeks. I came home from the hospital 12 lbs heavier from the IV’s and gases. That scale did not budge and I was following my plan to a “T”. I saw another poster say about 7 weeks the scale started moving for them. Right around the same timeframe the same thing happened for me. For the first time since surgery I was seeing a lb a day sometimes. Trust you made the right decision, realize you’re in it for the long haul, work your plan and give your body time to heal. It won’t betray you

Horrible dumping which wasn’t just contained to after meals, pain and discomfort around my sternum and ribs. The slightest amount of fats would make me ball up and usually result in being physically sick. So much so that to this day those commercials on tv of hamburgers dripping with grease make me gag. It took me a good 6 months before I started feeling myself again.