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Amaris    0

Amaris
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Hey jamelyn! Glad to hear that you made it through okay. Sorry to hear about the hernia and associated pain. I'm still having a little trouble with my left shoulder, but nothing I can't live with. The other pain is almost gone. Hang in there -- it will get better! I guess you're walking a lot? They say that helps.

Take care everyone, and follow your doctor's orders!

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:party: Hey jamely1979 how are yu doing so far,Has the pain easyed up any? Am hanging with still aces at the port site still am takin pain med and takin it easy so far, hope u gettin relief. Thanks mambo

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jamelyn1979    1

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:party: Hey jamely1979 how are yu doing so far,Has the pain easyed up any? Am hanging with still aces at the port site still am takin pain med and takin it easy so far, hope u gettin relief. Thanks mambo

I'm doing a little better! My shoulder pain on the left side and if I breath in very deep I have discomfort still. We went to Target & the grocery store today, felt ok until right before we left and it was too much walking for me. I still feel run down still (because I'm not sleeping more than 2 hrs at a time). I honestly am getting hungry and am SO sick of fat-free both, popsicles and Jello, I can't wait to move on to to full-liquid.

Hope every is doing well!

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Amaris    0

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It's very interesting to me how different we all are -- and our programs! I started on full liquids Thursday. I continue to get better each day. My worst thing right now is the heaviness in the center of my chest. I spoke to one of the surgeon's nurses about it when I called in for my phone consult. She said that was the swelling of my stomach that I was feeling and that it was perfectly normal. But it sure does hurt when I hiccup!

So glad to hear that you are doing a bit better. Are you taking Gas-X? That has helped me.

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It's very interesting to me how different we all are -- and our programs! I started on full liquids Thursday. I continue to get better each day. My worst thing right now is the heaviness in the center of my chest. I spoke to one of the surgeon's nurses about it when I called in for my phone consult. She said that was the swelling of my stomach that I was feeling and that it was perfectly normal. But it sure does hurt when I hiccup!

So glad to hear that you are doing a bit better. Are you taking Gas-X? That has helped me.

I know, I'm actually a little annoyed about how strict my doctor was at 1st, but I realize now that he does it this way to really get my mind ready for life with the band.

I have that pressure on my chest as well and I really hope it goes away soon! I do take Gas-X but not as much as I should I guess. I think my biggest issues is that I'm not really taking in the most liquid I should be daily. I'm getting maybe 20oz a day

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I know, I'm actually a little annoyed about how strict my doctor was at 1st, but I realize now that he does it this way to really get my mind ready for life with the band.

I have that pressure on my chest as well and I really hope it goes away soon! I do take Gas-X but not as much as I should I guess. I think my biggest issues is that I'm not really taking in the most liquid I should be daily. I'm getting maybe 20oz a day

I was a little annoyed at my surgeon, too, but then I realized that he had number better than the national average because he was so careful and thorough. That made me feel better about all his rules. Plus, as you say, it does help get the mind ready for the big change, I think.

Getting my fluids in isn't really an issue for me. I have chronic dry mouth, so I drink a lot of Water. I still am not really hungry, but I'm eating at meal times just to get some food in.

I am occasionally struggling with just wanting to eat -- not anything not on my full liquid diet, just to eat to be eating, though. That's a bit frustrating! :)

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I am occasionally struggling with just wanting to eat -- not anything not on my full liquid diet, just to eat to be eating, though. That's a bit frustrating! :)

I hope that once i get my band I will Struggle with wanting to eat! all i do is eat.... and that's why i'm fat!

Good job and good luck :)

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I hope that once i get my band I will Struggle with wanting to eat! all i do is eat.... and that's why i'm fat!

From what I read here and there, for a lot of people the desire to eat mindlessly does eventually go away. I'm hoping we both are some of those people! But, especially at first, I think it's important to remember that it's our stomachs that are being banded, not our heads; if we're eating from head hunger now, we may very well have to struggle with that for a while afterwards. That's what's happening to me. It's not helping any that I'm not getting any real signals from my body as to whether I'm hungry or full or whatever.

Good luck to you!

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I hope that once i get my band I will Struggle with wanting to eat! all i do is eat.... and that's why i'm fat!

Good job and good luck :)

I read this one post and it has been my inspiration!Once you are banded, and you will be, when your fill is perfect, your life will change. You will notice how radically different, and silent, all those food demons in your head will be. I cried when I first noticed the magic fill. Everyone in my head just shut up. The silence was beautiful. I didn't NEED cheesesteaks, I wasn't STARRRVING for anything. I was clearheaded for the first time in my entire life. When I ate those foods by conscious choice, it didn't always taste perfect and wonderful. Sometimes, it was a disappointment and not worth the calories. Yes, even of my favorite cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory :) Once food wasn't constanly perfect, I was able to get picky...do I want to eat the pizza and feel the uncomfortable passing through the band? Bleh...no pain for me today thx. I would actually made GOOD CHOICES! omg. Me, fat Kate, choosing a salad over chicken parm?? I feel normal when I cn do that. It's not all the time, but it happens more often than not.

I am quoting Kate Eryn..from : did you cheat pre op liquid diet-50173

THANK YOU KATE

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Thanks for posting this, kellyodoran! This is what I am hoping will happen for me. Until I reach the sweet spot, I am expecting to have to struggle a bit with this issue. But it's so nice to read that once I reach that place, I don't have to anymore ...

Thanks again! It really is inspiring.

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AMARIS, please come join us in the August Rush forum also!

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    • LeighaTR

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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    • Doughgurl

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      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
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      1. Phil Penn

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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

      2. Selina333

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        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

      3. Doughgurl

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        I am back home after my bypass surgery in Tiajuana. I'm post op day 4. Everything went great! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who have not encountered much pain at all, no nausea thus far and I'm having no problem keeping down broths and water. Thank you for your well wishes. I cant wait to keep up this journey and have a chance at better health and simply better quality of life. I know there will be bumps in the road ahead, and everything won't be peaches and cream, but at least I have a great start so far. 😍

    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

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        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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