Crisscat

I have put my compression leggings back on and I have a calf/leg massager running on them right now to see if that elevates the swelling. If not Ill be calling first thing tomorrow morning

I asked for pictures and got them lol. My husband was grossed out while my Dr and I discussed what she did and she said my liver was impressive and that she wouldnt have needed the retractor because the liver was only hanging over the stomach alittle bit. She was showing me everything in the pics lol. All while my hubby was in the corner gagging lol

I cannot sleep it seems. I may dose off for about 10-20 mins but thats about it. I have some oxycodone but I havent taken it yet for fear of nausea and nothing being my stomach

Well, I have made it home from the hospital finally. Got home and straight into the shower I went. I am sore obviously but all in all so far so good. Dr commended me on the liver shrinkage. She said my liver was barely hanging over the stomach so she was very pleased about that. Everyone said I looked gray yesterday but I got my color back today. I havent had much problem drinking yet. Just a small amount thats for sure! The gas pain for me was after surgery and lasted until this morning. Its not excruciating but it can be painful at least for me.

Im only 8 mins away from the hospital, so Im not in a big hurry lol

LOL good for you!! See how mentioning those little letters sure does get a quick look or response 😛

Seems like it has flown by.....maybe not to you but it sure does seem it 😛

Did you check on FMLA from your work today?

I forget....have you been on liquids post op for 1 week or 2? Ive also read/heard most cant tolerate eggs? I wonder why

I guess most will love em or hate em lol. Luckily I loved them. Its an acquired taste I guess 😛

Has anyone had Pili Nuts post op? If so, how long post op were you when you tried them and were they tolerated?

Thank you! Im ready to get it over with already lol Good luck to you as well! You arent too far behind me with your surgery

Tomorrow morning is my day!! May 3rd Im first up....need to be at the hospital by 545am. For those of you who pray......Pray for me plz that all goes well 🙏

Im first up tomorrow morning. I have to check in at 545am!!

Did you tell them why you needed the time off? That your having WLS? Because in my opinion its none of their business lol

I dont know that it can be denied but thats what you need to do is google it and look to make sure you know how it works so you are prepared when you ask for the FMLA paperwork.

FMLA is federal and it seems you met the criteria for working 12 months or 120 hours. Once approved you have up to 12 weeks you can use if memory serves. Please do Google it first tho and then go to work and ask them for FMLA paperwork to fill out so you have it to cover you in case you have any problems after your surgery. Its a good protection net for employees from employers that get pissy lol

Well I received my Unjury sample yesterday in the mail and I tried the chicken soup tonight for my "dinner". It does have a much better flavor hands down but I found it tasted pretty salty too but that could just be me. Thanks for the recommendation! Curious, when did anyone use the meal replacement powders? I have samples from both Unjury and Bariatric Advantage. I just cant remember if its pre op or post op usuage? 🤔

For me by day 4 or 5 I didnt even have hunger anymore. Stomach pretty much stopped grumbling. Only today and Monday left for me. Surgery Tues May 3rd. Its coming around fast lol

Ive just ordered from the store so I cant say as of yet how they are but I have seen reviews that say they are slow to ship. Ill have to update when I get my order.

My dietician says we can take Centrum Silver (even if you are not an older adult) as those vitamins meets the requirements as well. Only difference is its a pill and has to be taken twice a day.

Actually, any nut really. Im curious if anyone has started incorporating nuts back in their diet and at what phase? I love pecans, walnuts, pili nuts and almonds. The latter one helps me with constipation lol. I buy these (Pili Nuts) from Amazon and they are not cheap thats for sure but I consider them a treat for myself once a month and I dont have to worry about anyone else eating them LOL

I love them, but everyone in my family dislike them. They are more of a soft crunch nut vs. like a almond which is firm and a definite crunch. When I first tried them I thought yuck but as I continued eating them I was like oooohh I do like these lol. No one around me shares that opinion lol

I have found My Fitness Pal very easy to follow and navigate through. Yes, being able to adjust your macros is great! It helps to keep you on track. If I dont do it every day I find (pre op) that Id stray too much!

I feel the same way. I have gotten more in to eating fish and raw baby spinach. I actually like it more than poultry now lol. But Im with you, Ill choose a lower fat cheese to eat but I wont cut it out altogether lol