Elisabethsew

Ultimately, the choice is yours but it's only natural for a loved one to want to be there when you have surgery. I went alone and would have like to have a family member or friend with me.

Congratulations on your success.

Congratulations on your surgery. Post when you can to let us know how you're doing.

Congratulations on your surgery and I'm glad to hear you're doing well. I was showered and walking in the hall the day after surgery. Good luck with the leak tests.

It's ridiculous that none of the surgeons called you back but I'm glad you're having the surgery with a wonderful surgeon. Dr. Aceves is skilled, certified, experienced, caring, and professional. You hubby sounds like a real keeper and he's right, there is no amount of money that comes before you getting to a healthy weight and staying in his life.

I'm glad the issue was nothing serious and that it will go away with time. I'm sure you're relieved.

Call your surgeon and tell him/her that you're hungry and having difficulty with the diet. I am sure they heard this from other people and may have alternative foods they will allow you to eat. If you're allowed to do skim milk, it sounds like you're on a full fluid diet. If you are, you can have creamed soups.

Can you have any protein drinks? If so, the Soy Slender ones taste great and are available in the health food section of your grocery store (on the shelf in cardboard container). You can also have broths. Kelloggs lemon protein water doesn't have a lot of protein but at least there is 5 grams and some fiber in it.

Everyone heals at their own pace. The band surgery knocked me out but the VSG revision was easier than I thought it would be. I returned to work in a week. Unlike others who feel hungry soon after surgery, have no problem drinking, and enjoy Protein shakes, I had a hard time with all those things. I was dehydrated by post-op day 5 and still don't experience hunger or have cravings. Aside from Soy Slender Protein drinks, I gave up on protein drinks. You had major abdominal surgery so listen to your body and take the time you need to heal. I agree with your assessment of Dr. Aceves and his team.

The purpose of the post-op diet is to allow your staple line to heal and advancing your diet without talking to your surgeon could be VERY dangerous. If you're allowed to have Protein Shakes and don't like the ones you have, try different brands. Call your surgeon before making any decisions and DO NOT try solids at 3 days post-op.

Some surgeons do one week and some do two. It all depends on the MD's preference. There is no way to see or know your liver is shrinking. The goal is to keep carbs under 30 grams a day.

No, it doesn't effect the liver; it's an enzyme that is present in low levels in your body. The added benefit is that it naturally lowers your cholesterol level.

I believe she meant 2009 since she said it was her first post-op checkup which is 3 months out. She lost over 100 pounds in those 3 months. Fantastic.

I want everyone who has never had a weight problem and thinks obese people are lazy to experience life for one day as an obese person.

Post when you can and let us know how it went.

I am so happy that the second knee surgery was nothing like the FIRST one... you poor woman! Mine are being replaced a week apart in one hospitalization and yes, I will be getting a saddle block for both surgeries. I got was is hopefully my last shots of cortisone to both knees yesterday so I can keep going until Sept. I'm not looking forward to the surgeries but I have no choice at this point and want my mobility back and the pain gone. To see how well you've done inspires me.

You've done great! Those of us with over 100 pounds to lose love stories like yours because we can relate. Thank you for posting.

Just think, soon you'll be sleeved and then the feeling of relief sets in as you begin to see the weight drop and your health improve. We look forward to following your progress. Good luck!

You are correct. I was confused and I'm glad that you're doing well.

I followed the link and am so sorry you had complications. It's good to know you're doing better and on the road to recovery. Please post on your progress.

Get back on track by eating solid Proteins and get your carbs from fresh fruits. They are low in calories and high in Fiber so you feel full quickly. Stick to 3 meals a day and keep Water with you to stay hydrated. You CAN do this.

What happened? How are you doing now?

Thank you for agreeing to be supportive in future posts. I am sure the members here appreciate it.

Congratulations on getting your life back and on your fabulous weight loss. I'll be having 2 total knee replacements in Sept. and am not looking forward to the pain and rehab but AM looking forward to getting back my independence. The pain and limited range of motion is placing too many restrictions on me. Thank you so much for posting.

Welcome to your new life. I'm glad all went well and look forward to your updates.