I got my approval and surgery date - May 6th. I start my liquid only diet on the 22nd of this month. I'm worried about that some. Right now though I'm eating every meal like it was my last!:bored:

@ Mel Mel - Wow! That was a bit insensitive. I remember back in January when I had my bloodtests before my initial appointment with the surgeon, the lady who took my bloods asked how long post-op I was 'cause the request form had the clinic info on it. I told her I hadn't had the surgery yet and she gave me such a look (and that was 20-odd kgs ago). D:

I think height also has a lot to do with it. 'Cause the taller you are the more weight you can carry before you look your weight. I think.

Whee! I think I just felt my first hunger pang. Or maybe it was gas. But I can definitely feel my stomach now! The numbness was eerie. ^___^

I'm only 5'0" but the hospital gown was huge on me. It was dragging on the floor as I'm flashing everyone in the front! LOL.

It is funny, many of us carry our weight well. I don't think anyone would have imagined I was morbidly obese....but I was and needed this surgery.

I'm only 5'0" but the hospital gown was huge on me. It was dragging on the floor as I'm flashing everyone in the front! LOL.

SEXXEH. :redface:

Speaking of gowns, I felt slightly guilty when I was shown the changing room. There were about 8 [gowns] on the rack, smallest to biggest. I picked up the smallest one and it was huge on me. And I put it on the wrong way. Somehow. There were buttons everywhere. u__u

Hey yall- I had my surgery Friday, and I can finally sit in front of the computer without it hurting me :redface:)

Everything went smooth, but when I woke up, my mouth was so dry I wanted to vomit. The nurse gave me some ice chips, but that really didn't help any, and after about 4, I felt too ful to have any more.

Gas pains have been my biggest obstical. They flippin SUCK! Lol-

I weighed this morning, and I'm down to 228 (from 240 last Thursday) Not bad huh? Woke up this morning with my first hunger pains. Either that, or I needed water.

Is anyone else having a hard time getting their bladder to empty? I have to sit there and fight mine. Never had this problem with any other surgery, so I dunno :smile2:/

Anyhoo- Hope everyone else is doing well!

My surgery date is scheduled for May 27th with Doctor Van Wagner in St. Louis.

Everything went smooth, but when I woke up, my mouth was so dry I wanted to vomit. The nurse gave me some ice chips, but that really didn't help any, and after about 4, I felt too ful to have any more.

Is anyone else having a hard time getting their bladder to empty? I have to sit there and fight mine. Never had this problem with any other surgery, so I dunno :)/

Anyhoo- Hope everyone else is doing well!

Yes at first it hurt and even though i had to go it took a little while to finish. I felt the same way with my mouth being dry. i couldn't walk unless i had an ice chip. but i got through it. the pain is alot better but i'm still taking pain medicine.

Hi, gang. Banded May 6th by Keith McEwan in Noblesville, Indiana. Pre-liquid diet weight was 275, pre-op was 254. 9 days in I'm at 243.

Once I got home, the worst pain I had was from a reaction in two spots to the gauze adhesive. I have hardly felt the incisions themselves.

Frankly, I haven't had any desire to eat in almost three weeks. Cheating is down to a spoon of peanut butter, and it's all I can do to gag down the protein shakes - I can see that's going to be an ongoing problem.

Taking pills is an ongoing challenge as well. I have to take several blood pressure meds, and swallowing the pills almost always causes a painful hiccup episode. I've tried morning, evening, tilting my head to straighten the esophagus, taking a sip of soda water—nothing seems to solve it, and I'm concerned that this will get worse after the fills start.

Started pureed food yesterday with a Dinty Moore Beef Stew run through the blender. Sort of like a pot roast milk shake. Yeah, it was great.

I'm getting banded on Tuesday, May 18th. It's been a long road, but I'm ready!

Hi, gang. Banded May 6th by Keith McEwan in Noblesville, Indiana. Pre-liquid diet weight was 275, pre-op was 254. 9 days in I'm at 243.

Yeah, it was great.

Man- That sounds delish ) Sounds like you're doing awesome- 32 pounds lighter!! Do you feel any different yet?

Hopefully, you won't have to worry about taking BP pills for much longer- Loosing weight should get rid of that issue~ Sure hope it does for mine!! The protein shakes are nasty, but, to me, they are better if I mix them with Milk- I hear the "Elvis shake" is really good- I haven't tried it myself- You mix vanilla protein shake with yogurt, honey, peanut butter, half of a banana, milk, and ice- Blend it up, and it's SUPPOSED to be awesome- I don't know the exact measurements, but I can find them for you if you want-

Good luck with your new life- Keep us posted!!!

Yes at first it hurt and even though i had to go it took a little while to finish. I felt the same way with my mouth being dry. i couldn't walk unless i had an ice chip. but i got through it. the pain is alot better but i'm still taking pain medicine.

I'm glad I'm not the only one- I was starting to worry! I had to take a pain pill walla go- I wasn't hurting really, but where my port is felt like it was pulling- I think maybe I over did it walking, so I'm going to slow it down a bit.

I know they say the first month is about healing, not losing weight, but I am SO ready to get started exercising! Still gonna walk, just not up hill like I did today (It was a small hill, but still)

Ugg so I felt so good the past 2 days, and today I woke up feeling icky. Really tired, and a bit light headed. Trying to make sure I get my fluids in today. I also had a bit of diarrhea today.

Sydney

Banded May 4th... WooooHoooo!!!

Not unuasual to eat everything in site...I did the same! I have my surgery May 25th and am into my 2nd week on the liquid diet. Good luck and stay in touch!

So how did your surgery go?

I also had a bit of diarrhea today. :thumbup:

Sydney

I've had diarrhea the last couple of days- I just assume that since liquids is all that's going in, that's all that will come out too- I'm just glad it's not to where I would have to push it out! Lol- That would suck!

I'm feeling weak today- I am going to try and get more fluids- More chicken broth instead of all Jello and pop sickles. I just don't know how it is okay to go a month with nothing but a bit of broth to live on. I can't even have protein shakes for a few weeks still-

My mom cooked a burger today- It was torturous. I can still smell it- She asked if it was alright, and I said yes. The world isn't going to do me any favors, so I figure I may as well get used to it now. I am worried that when I get to where I can eat solid foods again, I am going to go right back to the bad choices. All I think about is what I am going to eat once I can again. I hope the band will help control some of that- Or my strength and determination come back before then. Right now, I dunno- I knew this was going to be hard. I just didn't realize HOW hard. I'm only 3 days in, and I already want to cave and eat. I have a 5 weeks of liquids left to go- I hope I can make it-