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I agree with you on being relieved they are out but man DL I hope your right about them coming out!!!

I have returned to work, and that's not the real issue, I think it's the staples in the front of my stomach, I have never had staples before and they really bother me? Sometimes they feel like they are stabbing me? I don't know??? I am getting them out this Thursday but I am a little nervous about that too? I am in hopes that my hubby can go with me that day to hold my hand. I am not one that complains much for pain but just thinking of them taking a staple remover or whatever they do to take them out, it just kinda makes me nauseous? So I am thinking that is more what I mean when I mean normal? I am still in pain cause of those, and I am hoping that will help? We will see???

Ok, so wednesday will be 2 weeks post op for me, and I know I am still healing, but how long does it take to feel normal where the pain of the surgery is gone? I have a 3" incision in front, with staples that are coming out Thursday and I can't wait till they come out, as they hurt. I am aware that it may take time but how long is a normal recovery time to feel half way normal?

Welcome Megan, they say that about the losing weight before to show them how dedicated your gonna be post surgery? It's a difficult thing but I don't think if you don't lose 20lbs they are gonna say nope sorry!!! Just do what you can! Good luck

No I had it laproscopic but he said that once he got past all the fat that I am a tiny girl on the inside and that's why he had to make such a large incision?? Me tiny girl was always told I was big boned??? Guess I was wrong??? OK good to know about the yeast infection cause I have one tried that monistat 1 and it hasn't helped? I have a doc Appt this week and I'll ask him about it!!!

Your main incision is on the left side??? Mine is right down the middle and itls like 3 inches long and it hurts and the staples hurt!!! I can only sleep on my back without pain and I have always been a stomach sleeper??? Then my hubby broke his toe yesterday and we had to go to the hospital cause he is such a baby but he got vicodin for the pain and I took one last night, best sleep I got in a long time!!! I have a question after having all those meds pumped into me is it possible to get a yeast infection from that as I've never had one but it felt like I did so I used that med for it but it hasn't gone away? Seeing your a nurse????

Yeah I think that's true but I have been so sick all I can eat is the popcicles??? I feel awful my staples hurt and I have talked to my doc and he says its all normal???

Sarahjane being hot could have been from all that extra fat you had on your body that made you sweat like that? I know I am the exact same way but I wasn't always hot? But I've been having hot & cold flashes?

OK but I'm a week and a half post op, been off pain meds for a week now and still feel this way? Last night I literally slept with 2 pairs of sweat pants, 2 pairs of Sox, 3 shirts on of which was a hoodie, and I almost got up to get a pair of mittens and then I had my blanket curled all around me tight??? Idk what is going on??? Its very true this is definitely not the easy way out this has been the most difficult thing I've done ever so far!!!!

Hey everyone after you had your surgery did you get hot and cold flashes like when you go threw menopause??? I'm 36 and its too early for me to go threw the change of women hood but it feels like I am??? Did anyone else experience this????

So I am a week out and I came down with this wicked fever and so I'm sitting here feeling ucky, and normally I would be able to have my comfort foods when I feel this way but I can't and I'm craving something to and it's all mind craving cause I'm not hungry??? I am just staying away from the kitchen for the most part!!! I am so not going to eat something that will make me sick!!! I cant wait till i can start working out, when I get those cravings ill just work out to work those cravings away!!!

Sorry to hear that sue, Good luck, hey listen you can do it!!! Just keep your portions down, and exercise your butt off!!! lol

I couldn't wear any underwear either, If you can't use a tampon I would suggest talking to your doctor and asking him? I thought mine was going to come then too, but then it came the week before? So I was happy about that!!! lol Good Luck!!!

You know I figured an egg wouldn't hurt it's small enough, and I chewed it and chewed it? I didn't have any problems with it??? my post op appt is next week thursday and I am hoping they take them out then cause I do not want them in anymore!!! As for me going back to work, I wasn't in any real dire pain on sunday so I figured I would be ok, and that was the only time I took for it, thinking I would be ok, I kinda wish I took this week off but then I don't get to take that much time off this summer? I am looking forward to summer??? Well Thanks

Thanks Wallflower I will have to try that at home.

So here I am this time last week I was in surgery. I got through my first week and I am so happy. I have lost 5 lbs, and I am proud of my 5 pounds, cause I really didn't think I would lose anything. I am however very sore still. My surgeon had made an incision approx. 3" in the front middle of my stomach and won't know till next week why? I thought it was supposed to be all small incisions. So anyway he used staples to close it up and they are so sore, and even in some places it looks like the staples are pulling at the skin? I have gone back to work and i sit at a desk all day so then when ever I move forward to pull into my desk my desk height and incision height is right at the same point so it rubs and yesterday I started bleeding so today I am working on staying back from my desk and pulling my keyboard forward. Also I tried a scrambled egg last night and yum that was good. I am slowly progressing. Did anyone else have the same issue with their incision and having the staples? I can't wait till it heals.

Hey remoisson, don't stress you are only a few weeks out you might still be swollen and your body might just be adjusting to this new thing your doing to it!! Everyone loses differently, how often are you eating? What are you puréeing? It wouldn't hurt to add in a shake in replace of a meal? I know you've just spent so much time on the shakes but I will drink them forever if I could??? Lol also remember don't stress it, stress just make you gain weight??? I am in my mind it will happen as long as I follow the steps!!! You can do this, just have faith in yourself and talk to your doc ask him/her what they think is going on why your so hungry?? Also don't forget your never alone here on this site you always have someone that is willing to give you some kind of advice!!! Good luck!!!

Wow Jim I didn't look at the scale weighing in thing like that but that's a great idea!!! Thanks, and I wish you luck on getting your happiness where you want it!!!!

No, no straws they can add to the gas issue you will have after surgery!!! Besides after surgery you will only want ice chips!!! It helps with the chewing wanted and the dry mouth you will get!!! I wish I could still get ice like they have in the hospital!!! I love the ice chips!!!

don't apologize, it's good to ask because someone else might have the same questions as you just don't ask or forget and then they see your post and they are glad to see what responses there are. I love greek yogurt, by chobani, I'm not fond of some of the flavors but I love the pineapple one and the strawberry banana. I also found Oikos Greek the traditional kind is really good, there isn't the fruit on the bottom that you stir in it's just all the same, they have a Toasted Coconut Vanilla, that is OMG so yummy. As for coffee, I am 5 days post op and I just tried coffee for the first time this morning cause I love coffee, and it did not sit well, but I got a mocha coffee from dunkin and I think there is too much sugar in the mocha? I started feeling sick so I threw it away I like my whey Protein I get it at walmart and I make mine with milk and it tastes so much better. I had gotten a chocolate w/peanut butter kind and didn't like that one so much, so I am just using the plain chocolate one, and hopefully that will be ok, I have never tried the muscle milk but a girl I work with she uses that sometimes and she likes it, so I don't know, I have plenty of time to test things now that my surgery is done and i can try out new remedies? Well good luck!!!

Jess I'm ok, sore as well and tired!!! I sleep a lot right now but I think its from the pain meds they make me very sleepy!!! I am otherwise doing good!!! How are you feeling??? Are you getting enough in?

Kendra that's fantastic!!! I am so happy for you!!! I hope he comes around for your sake cause its important to have those your close to to support you!!!

First I want to congratulate you about surgery!!! How wonderful. I also want to thank you for your kind words and encourage you to use the list as a guide. Your journey is a learning experience and no matter how much you know going in....some of those old habits may take a little practice. IF you do end up breaking rule #1 I want you to never feel shame or beat yourself up because we cannot change the past. All we have is right now and that's the only thing you can change. I will repeat again that it is easier to not do something 100% instead of 99%. In case you missed the great article that was posted in these comments by another member (Isereno), make sure and read this article too. I thought it was wonderful! http://www.gretchenrubin.com/happiness_project/2013/01/want-to-be-free-from-french-fries-or-why-abstaining-may-be-easier-than-you-think/ Be free pupichupi!! Thanks Yvonne, I will check that out!!!

Kendra, I am so sorry for how your brother responded to you. I know how you feel unfortunately, I have a big brother and little sister, and My brother and I really have been on the outs for a very long time in fact we haven't really talked to each other (not that I haven't tried) in over 12 years he doesn't approve of my lifestyle, not that I live any crazy way. I am involved in a mixed racial relationship with a puerto rican, and he doesn't approve. I had children with a puerto rican and he doesn't approve, and my kids he will talk to and play with but he won't speak to me and we live approx. 15 min. from each other. I know this has nothing to do with the way your brother treated for what your doing, but in life we have to do what is right and good for us, we can't live to please everyone else. We were born with our own body, brain and life, to live it without concern of others who are in our lives. I know it's hard cause he is your big brother, and trust me I think about my brother daily, but I can't control the way he thinks about me no more than you can control your brother. I love my brother and always will, but I am not going to let his negativity bring me down. I will continue to live my life the way I want. As for the Detox, what works for some doesn't work for everyone. If he doesn't understand maybe ask him to go to one of your doctors appointments and show him what it's all about. Maybe he will change his mind. He might just be worried??? Well Good Luck!!!

JMCP, I am having my surgery tomorrow, and this weekend I was thinking the same thing, but I have someone I work with that had it done, and she eats things I never knew you could after this surgery, but you just have to push past these feelings and remember what your doing it for. I need this now more than ever cause I have tried so many things to lose the weight and nothing worked for me, and this is my last option. Believe in yourself and remember that Coconut cream pie is what got you where you are now, do you really want to stay where you are now? Good Luck