It is finally here, I am sitting in my hotel room awaiting the date and I am totally not even scared or anything yet... I thought it would have hit me by now... Sooooooo I expect that closer to it will be crazier for me but for now I'm just awaiting the time... Should I sleep before surgery or expect to rest afterwards?

@bilka - yup I'm done!

@cinderella, Tat2Swan, Secret Surgery, mp8btpc, leeblewb thanks soooo much for all of your kind words I felt crappy yesterday and you guys helped me get through I couldn't really write on Wednesday or Thursday but today I really need to tell you guys , You guys are my heroes! You made me keep pushing through all the crud and nausea and discomfort because you guys told me it would get better...Thank you for everything!

@bilka - yup I'm done!

@cinderella, Tat2Swan, Secret Surgery, mp8btpc, leeblewb thanks soooo much for all of your kind words I felt crappy yesterday and you guys helped me get through I couldn't really write on Wednesday or Thursday but today I really need to tell you guys , You guys are my heroes! You made me keep pushing through all the crud and nausea and discomfort because you guys told me it would get better...Thank you for everything!

Hi Leesey,

I am so happy that all went well with you. I will begin my journey on Jan6th 2011. Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Peace & Blessings,

Davida

I am glad everything went well. And it's good to see that other people went through the same experience as you did and can give you some advice... It's good to say "I know it's "normal", other people I talked to felt the same".

How was the weekend, anyway?

Congrats

Glad things are done and you are on the road to recovery!

Hi Leesey,

Congrats on getting your new tool! You only feel better as the days go on.

Congrats!!!!

Okay so latest update...

Friday night - had trouble keeping down Water in Mexico ( mexican water has sodium in it and my stomach refused to deal with it) This was also my worst gas day, I burped every 2 to 10 seconds and it was not painful just aggravating.

Saturday - I flew home and tried some ice as soon as I got to San Diego, had no trouble with American water so all the way home I sipped water. This was also the day I learned what the sipping technique for me was. Everyone always talks about sipping and walking but never really describes in detail the process; for me a small sip and then 5 slow deep breaths allowed me to consume about 12 ounces of water in a little over 30 minutes without any of it coming back up. I also found out this day that walking for gas removal was a moot point as I had successfully learned the burping technique. So for me I think walking is great for excercise but I didn't need it for gas anymore. I also attempted to take my antibiotic today and it totally didn't work as the pill was way to large. Took first poop today was scared to push but otherwise I was great.

Sunday - This was the day I discovered sugared water works best for me. Up to this day I had consumed broth, apple juice, Protein, grape juice, kool aid, popsicles, iced tea etc. What I found was the closer the ingredients were to sugared water ( ie. popsicles, slushes, kool aid, etc.) the less trouble I had consuming them. This worried me so I called my coordinator who basically told me that at this point I should be focusing on consuming enough fluids, taking my antibiotic, and my Multivitamin and to worry about protein once I begin mushies.

Monday - went to the doctor and had him check my sutures, blood, and give me all my meds in liquid form. He of course weighed me and I learned that my current weight is 383.20. Pre Op I was 410, Day of Surgery I was 397 for a total lost of 13 pounds, and Monday; only 5 days after surgery I was down an additional 14 pounds for a total loss of 27 pounds in 19 days. This was also the day I stopped burping unless I ate something. I purchased a childrens sippy cup which pushed my liquid consumption into overdrive - I consumed a large amount of fluids on this day 4 children's small slushes from Sonic, about 6 popsicles ( roughly about 1.5 ounces each) 1/4 of an apple juice box, 1/4 of a fruit punch juice box, about 12 ounces of orange Powerade, and another 12 ounces of water. I also took my second poop this day with no issues.

I also need to address the fact that I have had absolutely no pain throughout the entire procedure. No stomach pain, no gas pains in weird places, no suture pains etc. My biggest complaint is the constant burping I have been doing since surgery much like a baby. Sometimes I burp with frothy looking spit that comes up with it but, most times ( at least since Saturday) it's just air. and i am so craving fruit right now...bananas, mandarin oranges, strawberrys, fresh cherries etc. I want them NOW but I'm still on only liquids!

Okay so latest update...

Friday night - had trouble keeping down Water in Mexico ( mexican water has sodium in it and my stomach refused to deal with it) This was also my worst gas day, I burped every 2 to 10 seconds and it was not painful just aggravating.

Saturday - I flew home and tried some ice as soon as I got to San Diego, had no trouble with American water so all the way home I sipped water. This was also the day I learned what the sipping technique for me was. Everyone always talks about sipping and walking but never really describes in detail the process; for me a small sip and then 5 slow deep breaths allowed me to consume about 12 ounces of water in a little over 30 minutes without any of it coming back up. I also found out this day that walking for gas removal was a moot point as I had successfully learned the burping technique. So for me I think walking is great for excercise but I didn't need it for gas anymore. I also attempted to take my antibiotic today and it totally didn't work as the pill was way to large. Took first poop today was scared to push but otherwise I was great.

Sunday - This was the day I discovered sugared water works best for me. Up to this day I had consumed broth, apple juice, Protein, grape juice, kool aid, popsicles, iced tea etc. What I found was the closer the ingredients were to sugared water ( ie. popsicles, slushes, kool aid, etc.) the less trouble I had consuming them. This worried me so I called my coordinator who basically told me that at this point I should be focusing on consuming enough fluids, taking my antibiotic, and my multivitamin and to worry about protein once I begin mushies.

Monday - went to the doctor and had him check my sutures, blood, and give me all my meds in liquid form. He of course weighed me and I learned that my current weight is 383.20. Pre Op I was 410, Day of Surgery I was 397 for a total lost of 13 pounds, and Monday; only 5 days after surgery I was down an additional 14 pounds for a total loss of 27 pounds in 19 days. This was also the day I stopped burping unless I ate something. I purchased a childrens sippy cup which pushed my liquid consumption into overdrive - I consumed a large amount of fluids on this day 4 children's small slushes from Sonic, about 6 popsicles ( roughly about 1.5 ounces each) 1/4 of an apple juice box, 1/4 of a fruit punch juice box, about 12 ounces of orange Powerade, and another 12 ounces of water. I also took my second poop this day with no issues.

I also need to address the fact that I have had absolutely no pain throughout the entire procedure. No stomach pain, no gas pains in weird places, no suture pains etc. My biggest complaint is the constant burping I have been doing since surgery much like a baby. Sometimes I burp with frothy looking spit that comes up with it but, most times ( at least since Saturday) it's just air. and i am so craving fruit right now...bananas, mandarin oranges, strawberrys, fresh cherries etc. I want them NOW but I'm still on only liquids!

who was your dr in Mexico ? and i am glad you are doing so well

who was your dr in Mexico ? and i am glad you are doing so well

Dr. Almanza.

So I am a little over five months out from surgery and I have lost a total of 191 pounds thus far!!!! I started at 410 pounds on my initial weightloss journey. Life is good! and the crazy part is I am STILL losing. I smashed through my upper goal weight of 250 pounds a while ago and I totally didnt expect for it to happen this soon. I work out twice a day, once in the morning, and once in the evening after work. I don't count anything I eat, I do drink alot of water but I also drink soda, juice or anything else i want. I take protein first and whatever else i want after. i take vitamins, and I am truly, truly doing well. Thank you all for the help and the forward motion!!!

congratulations ! I am very excited for you and we're all on this journey together!!! keep us up to date. Joan