JMAW

I had surgery 7/23, and since the next morning I have been drinking my regular coffee. That has made my life so good. I also put instant coffee into the protein shake when I feel like having "the taste". Yesterday was my first strained food day. I am having a hard time getting all the protein grams in when you only eat 4 oz. of food, and the dietitian says "3 meals a day, NO SNACKING!" :rolleyes2: Will be intouch with her tomorrow. But, I do have an infection in one of the incision. Had to see the surgeon last week because of it. Now it has opened up. No bleeding. I will be going to the emergency room today.

Had my band done 7/23. I am doing great. Pain is not bad. Have taken pain medication twice. I've been up & about pretty much since I got home. The protein drinks are fine, but it just does not take me very long to drink them. I keep trying, but they go down FAST.

You are just days away!! I do not get on the scales at home. I go by the Dr. office weight. I can tell I have lost a little, just by the fit on my pants around the waist. It's such a long journey, and I don't want to focus on the pounds, but, what else is there? We are going on vacation 7/14 - 7/18. Road trips are the worst when it comes to snacking, and restaurant food can be a killer. Taking all the "old food" out of the kitchen sounds like a really good idea. I have 2 boys and some of the junk food will always be around. Good luck. I'll be thinking of you on your big day and after! Josie

OK. This is my first attempt at posting here. I started the process 2 years before I even went to see a surgeon. Had my consultation 12/23/09. My surgery is scheduled for 7/23/10. Lot's of crazy stuff happened between 12/09 and my approval in late June. Echocardiogram, stress test, heart catheterization, syncope with a fun ambulance ride and an overnight hospital stay. I started the pre-op diet on 7/1. It is a low fat, low carb (of course, low calorie) diet. Just regular healty food. I go back 7/21 for a pre-op that will include: dietitian, M.D. and then the hospital. I am nervous. I am nervous. Did I say, I am nervous? The "surgery" part does not worry me, but life after is what I expect to be SO very different. :thumbup:

Your primary care may be able to give you prescription strength medication. Do not ignore it. It can cause further problems.