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If you are doing the vaccuming daily, that is exercise, too! You can do it, if you want to! Best wishes.

Congrats, and welcome to onederland! You are looking good!

We did 4 weeks liquid on the diet that my surgeon has us follow. 2 weeks clear, 2 weeks full and then start mushies. Best wishes. Karen..aka.kll724

Gulping is bad becasue as terrydumon sadi, when you gulp liquids, they tend to come back up. Best wihshes, and calm down, okay? Karen..aka.kll724

Congrats marissacb09, you are on the way to you new life!Best wishes, Karen..aka.kll724

Yes, gman, I too lived in the North growing up. I was raised in North Dakota. There it only hasn't snowed in July! We were allowed to not go to school if the buses did not make it thru. Blizzards were nothing, usually! It is differnt now! So, I truly was ready to move to Pa mountains(Hazelton, to be exact) after reitrement. But, as previously stated, old people don't like cold or snow! I never thought I would get used to HOT. It is easier than cold. Pools help in summer, so does air conditioning. Our lanais are greatest at this weather! I won't rib you'all anymore, tho'. Come visit, if you like, we love snowbirds here in central Florida! Karen..aka.kll724

I, at the hospital's suggestion, made a living will. Your idea is very good,nsabino, because as others have stated, you never know! Best wishes. Karen..aka.kll724

Shorts and flipflops today! Really sucks to be in Florida! Forgot, picked some weeds yesterday as the grass is green and so are the weeds in my flower bed! My hubby always told me that old people don't like snow. So, even tho' I swore I was moving to the mountains in Pa when I retired, we chose Florida. I like Az as i have lots of family there, but it is way too hot in summer! My kids are here, too!

I ove tilapia, but would never corrupt it with tomatoes and the other stuff! I hope that you enjoyed yours tho'! Karen..aka.kll724

Woohoo! Best wishes, and welcome to our site! Here is hoping that everything goes well for you and you hubby!

What others said. It is not bad surgery, BUT, it is surgery. They do put you under. Do take it seriously, but also, relax. Best wishes.

Sounds like you just sat too much. I have had that problem when I ddin't move, especially in the 1st few days. Best wishes.

I have had that problem, too. It turned into a slip. Best wishes, sound like you may have had the problem taken care of.

Onion rings! Sometimes I will ask others to buy them, so I can have 1. Sometimes, when I buy fries from Burger King for others, there will be one in the bag, I get it!

Karen - I just picked up some Benefiber yesterday. The jar says two teaspoons three times a day. Do you take it as prescribed, or does it work well on less than three times per day? I pretty much used it like it said. I don't use it anymore, as now I get better results from my magnesium citrate. But, if you need to add fiber to you rdiet, I would just use 2 teaspoons 1x a day. 3x is a little much! Karen..aka.kll724 Thanks, Karen. I need whatever is going to work best in the bathroom! Do you have better results with magnesium? I have a bottle in the cabinet, but the tablets are huge (from pre-band). I use capsules, which can be opened and powered into your mouth if you are afraid they might get stuck. I no longer have toliet problems since using the magnesium. In fact, if you use a little too much, will help clean you out!! Karen..aka.kll724

Karen - I just picked up some Benefiber yesterday. The jar says two teaspoons three times a day. Do you take it as prescribed, or does it work well on less than three times per day? I pretty much used it like it said. I don't use it anymore, as now I get better results from my magnesium citrate. But, if you need to add fiber to you rdiet, I would just use 2 teaspoons 1x a day. 3x is a little much! Karen..aka.kll724

Hey, it doesn't last forever, you are almost there! best wishes. Karen..aka.kll724

Yeah for being "normal"! Karen..aka..kll724

Oh yah! I do not like metamucil! It gets chunky, I have Benefiber, which is easily disolved in Water, or whatever. I don't use fiber anymore, I now, only use magnesium citrate capsules of rhelp with BM. Best wishes, Karen..aka.kll724

Well, I for one did not! I had already reduced my plate and food intake to a desert size plate, and was following the nutrionist guidelines for the size food I should be eating. But, if that is what you feel you want, go for it! Best wsihs on your upcoming surgery! Karen..aka.kll724

My gas pains stayed for about a week. Walking helps alot. Taking your gas meds, and heating pads, too. I found that the shoulder pain, came about a week into recovery and lasted longest. Best wishes, and congrats on your surgery.Karen..aka.kll724

(((hugs))) I don't have answers but wish you best of luck. It does sound related to stress of life changed. Best wishes, Karen..aka.kll724

Don't know, I just added you as a friend. Ar you still experiencing this trbl? If so, send a note to admin! Karen..aka.kll724

I agree with the others. you mght be making poor food choices. You don't sound like you are getting much Protein. You do need to discuss with a nutritionist your eating problems. I think that you might need to skip teh next fill until you can work thru your eating menu. Best wishes, karen..aka..kll724

I got my card without a problem. Note, I have never used it! Most folks don't ask questions, anymore. I had, a coupl eyears ago, explained to a waitress why I asked for a to go box immediately, and she had not problem bringing one, I now, just ask without explanation. Best wishes, Karen..aka.kll724