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I can't tell you what everyone feels but I can tell you how I felt. The first day of surgery I didn't feel hungry at all. I wanted some Water. That was the first thing I wanted. Since my doc wants me to be on full liquids for 2 weeks I would love to jazz up my meals. Even though I can only have liquids you may find yourself trying to find something to break up the monotony. I'm actually in the middle of switching jobs so I have 2 weeks off (1 week for recovery). My job is also a sit down job. If I wasn't switching jobs I would only have taken 5 days off (surgery on wed. back to work by monday) You will be able to do it. You are a lot stronger than you give yourself credit. You were strong enough to decide to have WLS and you'll be strong enough to handle anything else life has to throw at you. I haven't vomited yet. At the hospital they gave me stuff in my iv to help with nausea but if you think you are still feeling that way I'm sure your doc and prescribe something. I haven't had a problem with it.

My psych doc didn't have me do any written tests or any kind of tests. He just talked to me during the first appointment. At the second appointment he spoke with my husband and then with me. It was actually one of the less stressfull appointments I've had pre-op.

I'm not sure why you couldn't but I know that my doc doesn't want me to have a lot of caffine in one day. I only have a cup in the morning so by his standards I'm ok.

`99 - `01: Hawaii `01 - `04: Virginia `04 - `07: Okinawa `07 - now: South Carolina

Before surgery: Elliptical 3-4x a week After surgery: Currently walking 2x a day around the neighborhood. After the all clear from my surgeon then I'm back on the elliptical and starting a weight training regime. My hubby gets our Protein Shakes from GNC or Bodybuilding.com. I currently drink whey Protein (Chocolate), Muscle Milk (Cookies N Cream), and Lean Dessert (Cinnamon Roll) I brought the following: Slippers Book Ipod w/ earphones Cell phone w/ bluetooth (don't forget chargers) Comfortable clothes for the hospital and going home sports bra warm socks toothbrush and paste I haven't asked my doc about this one. Right now my hubby is around so I don't really have to do any heavy lifting. As for laundry my daughter can help with that but as long as I don't let it pile up I don't think I'll need her help.

I had the following things in my home: chicken, beef, and veggie broth Protein drinks (whey is best) Bottled Water SF Jello SF popsicles/fudgsicles Crystal Light (various flavors) Gas-X (chewable) liquid Tylenol

I find that if I drink too fast, doesn't matter if I take a sip or a gulp, I burp. I just need to remember to take it slow and I'm fine.

I'm in Day 4 and I'm feeling great. I'm not going to be on my regular pain meds anymore. I probably could have stopped a couple days ago but I just thought since I have them I'll take them as needed. I only really feel discomfort when I wake up from sleeping because I roll around the bed. Right now I'm mostly itchy and that's because my incisions are healing. MAN I WANNA SCRATCH SO BADLY!

I was banded on Wednesday (8/6) and I have not thrown up once. I did feel slightly nauseated when I woke up in recovery but that was the only time I felt that way. After that I was just sore around my incisions and now it's just gas pain and soreness around my port area. Please note that this is just my recovery symptoms. Everybody is different. You may have it much more easier or worse than me but don't let that scare you. Think of it more as an adventure. Even if you get naseated they will give you meds to help you with that. If they don't ask for them!

I'm going in today (Aug 6th) at 7 am (surgery at 0830). Right now it's 2413. I'm tired but I can't sleep. I think I'm not going to get any rest tonight but it doesn't matter since they are going to be putting me under anyway.

Well here it is midnight and I can't sleep. I was hoping to get a little bit of rest before having to get started for the morning but I'm wide awake. Looks like I'm watching TV until I fall asleep or my alarm goes off.

I just wanted to say I'm soon to be on the losers bench. I've survived my day of only liquids with no mess ups. Tomorrow at 7 am I am to check in at the hospital and my surgery will be at 0830. Right now I'm trying to concentrate on getting some sleep. When I am able to I'll post my experience. Till Thursday! Adamma

OMG me and you have the same cycle. I started today.