RedDackel

I'm doing 2-4oz an hour. Clear liquid still. Not cleared for full liquid, yet. No food of course. I'll meet with a post-surgical NP tomorrow. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had surgery on the 18th. Every time I eat, I have shudders or waves of pain. Everyone else seems to be pain free by this point and not suffering when they eat. Thoughts? I really hope I don't have complications. Red Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am so sorry to read of the above respondents' leak complications. I had surgery on Wednesday and have had (getting better) horrible pain. I'm nervous, and am curious if if anyone knows what actually causes a leak, or what lends itself to the increased likelihood of getting one. Again, so sorry for all your troubles. Wishing for health and healing for all of you. Red Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Capy, I, too, had the nerve block. Holyschmoly, I was in PAIN! i can't imagine the surgery without it. At this point, 4 days put, I'm finally able to feel. better - thank goodness. I, too, have pain but in the stomach- if I drink too fast. My incisions have felt great though, so that's a bonus. Good luck!

Thanks for the responses. I will keep my chin up! Nice to hear that this might be more normal.

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Uff-da! I am hurting! My doctor tells me most people don't feel this bad after. She ordered a radiological study to check for leaks and that was clear. I usually have a low pain threshold anyway. What was your experience? Although today it IS residing (and I get to go home from yhe hospital today) I have massive pain and spasm sensations when I drink anything. I've had awful heartburn. My sugars are up (175), but they told me they are not concerned about that. I was on Saxenda (Liraglutide) before surgery and don't plan to go back on it. Please share your experiences as I'm pretty discouraged. Thanks, Red Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

All legit concerns and it comes with the territory. Surgery is scary and the permanency of this surgery adds to the anxiety. Know that you are doing this for your health and so that your daughter WILL have you around longer. Focusing on the health aspects eases my mind about the permanency - perhaps look to that if you are overcome. I'm betting by the time you see this, you will be recovering and a few days post-op! Best of luck! I go in for surgery tomorrow! We can commiserate our recovery together! Best, Red

- Actually, not so much. My background is that I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist - there are very real and concerning messages this mantra sends. That said, if it works and motivates you, then great, Fluffy, but I'm more concerned with the message it sends to others. - Confirmation Bias is not exactly as you described, but you're talking my world, so it's delightful to hear psychology being applied. Confirmation Bias is when you limit your intake of new information or limit that which would challenge a preconceived notion and the way we think about something. Your general definition is sorta right, but it wrong application. Take care, Red

Oh, I love all your mantras, but the last one - I've always thought it to be so anti, so counter, so demeaning. It discounts the actual struggle people have. Of course a person's struggle matters; being time-constricted or having troubles prioritizing doesn't help. Urg! That one always gets me on a soapbox. Just had to say that! [emoji1] [emoji1] Thanks for sharing, though! I might hang up a few of the other ones for myself! Red Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

My doctor prescribed Flintstones, 3 a day, for me. Can you do those? Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Jess, what has helped for me is not focusing on the scary parts, but reminding myself of the health gains - that if I stay this way, I am doing more damage to my health. Sometimes, there IS no real solution to the anxiety (other than valium before surgery) but trying to shift perspective can help. I hear ya, though. Stay positive! Good luck. Red Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

AJ, how and where do I find your list? I'm a newbie here. I think experience is invaluable, so if you can tell me where to look, I'd appreciate it. Red Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks, everyone! Interesting fact about gut flora after surgery - I didn't know that. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Dec. 18th for me. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Everyone, Any idea if I can have bone broth instead of regular broth for my diet? I'm in week 2 today, and just realized they may be different. Does anyone know if EITHER is okay r should I switch to regular broth? Thanks, Red

Hi Everyone, If I wasn't in the dread of finals week, I would research this myself, but I figured someone here might know the answer. I'm in the pre-surgery diet stage, surgery is on the 18th. I have been following the no-caffeine rule and am off it; drinking decaf. My questions are: 1.) If your doctor took you off caffeine was it because of carbonated pop? Or, do you know if it is the actual caffeine in all products? 2.) What is the pre-surgery reason for coming off caffeine? The basis for my questions come from wondering if I can add a bit of caffeinated coffee to my diet right now (finals) - not pop (I'm tracking on carbonation), but coffee. I don't want to mess anything up, obviously, and I know my liver needs to shrink. Strikingly, I Googled a tiny bit and what I found was that the latest research indicates that coffee actually helps remove fat from the liver, thereby shrinking it. As you can imagine, that sounds positive for me, but....I want to check here and see if anyone knows that actual, specific medical reason (not just the blanket answer). Thanks. Red

Thanks, everyone, for the thoughtful words and advice. I will re-read them and draw from them. Thank you!

Hi there, I'm 10 days out and am getting excited and nervous. I am marinating on the permanent implications of what I'm about to do. I am also choosing to focus on the gains - that being my health - over the losses that I feel I am going to grieve. If you've had the surgery, what is your best piece of advice or thought? Thanks, Red