This space is dedicated to all the “Magnificent March 2013” people that have decided to make major changes in their lives. This is the space to celebrate our NEW LIFE together!

Oops! Apple juice sure wasn't my friend! It helped me have some (TMI) runs!

Im back to crystal light will try juices next week

Ok I'm 10 days post op and was cleared to do purée stage yesterday. I have a question... Is it too early for me to feel hungry? I haven't felt hungry at all until now and I had 1 1/2 Tbsp. of puréed meat and veggies at 1:30 then protein shake at 4:30... Been drinking liquids since then and around 7 I finally felt hunger grumbled in my tummy, but I'm scared that I should feel hungry at all!!! Is this normal at my stage???

Wow! Has anyone had an extremely heightened sense of smell! I can smell things even better than when I was pregnant! I can smell things from the other end of the house!

Yeah I smell things nobody else does but my dr. Said that's normal

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Will post a copy of this in the post op thread as well... welcome every one!! Wow! Prayers are with all of our post op peeps and those of us who are still a big bundle of nerves! Praying for smooth surgeries' date=' no complications and peace of mind for every one!

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Wondering how to join the group? Don't worry! You joined when you came on this thread and offered your support!! Everyone is welcome. If you'd like to be added to the list or if i've made a mistake, just drop me a line or lieave it in a post here and i'll update it! i'm certainly not opposed to anyone else copying and pasting or editing when i'm getting slack.. in fact it'll be appreciated especially during my surgery and recovery time! Love you guys to the moon and back!

Don't forget me!!! 3/2613! So glad to see there is support out there! So excited for my new start! New birthday if you will!!

Ok I'm 10 days post op and was cleared to do purée stage yesterday. I have a question... Is it too early for me to feel hungry? I haven't felt hungry at all until now and I had 1 1/2 Tbsp. of puréed meat and veggies at 1:30 then Protein shake at 4:30... Been drinking liquids since then and around 7 I finally felt hunger grumbled in my tummy' date=' but I'm scared that I should feel hungry at all!!! Is this normal at my stage???[/quote']

I haven't felt actually hungry yet. I wanna eat, but it's just my brain talking. Some people feel hungry. I don't think it's abnormal at all. Drink first just to make sure you're not thirsty.

Wow! Has anyone had an extremely heightened sense of smell! I can smell things even better than when I was pregnant! I can smell things from the other end of the house!

Yep! I thought it was just me! When I came home from the hospital I could smell every wallflower and candle I had in the house! It was very overwhelming. Hoping it doesn't stay this sensitive!!

Are you drinking milk at all? I got diarrhea when I had my Protein shakes with 1% milk. You can become lactose intolerant after surgery. If you switch to lactaid your diarrhea will go away.

I'm completely lactose free, and yet it continues. Just hope I'm absorbing enough nutrients. And also hoping that this is not my life forever-tied to a toilet.

Ok-I'm a lil freaked out. I lost 15 pounds first week and I have lost NOTHING the second week. Please tell me I didn't do this for nothing??!! I was at a wedding last night - the most beautiful food and drinks served all night. Of course, I ate the mashes potatoes and creamed spinach, but I forwent all the yummy goodness. Now, I'm wondering if I'm gong to be that one person that loses Nothing. I have no thyroid and wonder if its still wrecking my life! It's the reason I had surgery! I take my meds and my numbers are good.uggggghhhh. Feeling frustrated and a lil worried!

Ok-I'm a lil freaked out. I lost 15 pounds first week and I have lost NOTHING the second week. Please tell me I didn't do this for nothing??!! I was at a wedding last night - the most beautiful food and drinks served all night. Of course, I ate the mashes potatoes and creamed spinach, but I forwent all the yummy goodness. Now, I'm wondering if I'm gong to be that one person that loses Nothing. I have no thyroid and wonder if its still wrecking my life! It's the reason I had surgery! I take my meds and my numbers are good.uggggghhhh. Feeling frustrated and a lil worried!

15 pounds in one week is freaking amazing! Breathe give your body time to adjust to the new set up. You will do great!

Yep! I thought it was just me! When I came home from the hospital I could smell every wallflower and candle I had in the house! It was very overwhelming. Hoping it doesn't stay this sensitive!!

I can be on the other end of the house with a door shut and tell u exactly what's cooking! Preop smell.. What's postoperative going to be like

15 pounds in one week is freaking amazing! Breathe give your body time to adjust to the new set up. You will do great!

Thanks, ElleG! Half my brain knows that, but the irrational side is poking fun at me. Lol. Thanks for your words!!

Thanks, ElleG! Half my brain knows that, but the irrational side is poking fun at me. Lol. Thanks for your words!!

Sure thing! I'm going to need you to remind me once I cross over and go thru the same thing. Lol

Just checking in everyone. I'm six days post op and its been ups and downs. Pain has been very manageable. Just a lot of weak spells and some nausea. Just trying to get fluids in and walk and rest. I just want to throw out docs orders and sleep for days. I know the less I take in the worse I feel. I'll get there. I just need more time to heal right? I k ow it'll get better.

My prayers are with tomorrow's surgery peeps. Love you guys. I need your prayers and positive thoughts. Still feeling really overwhelmed.

I have my post op follow up with the surgeon tomorrow. I had initially taken 3 weeks off of work. However, I hope he will approve one more otherwise I am only off one more week. Reason being I can not get any decent amount of sleep. I am a side sleeper and do to discomfort and pain, I can not sleep well. Since surgery I noticed that I get pain in my hips and thighs while lying on my back in bed. This was not an issue before surgery. I can sleep 2 hours at a time tops. Also I have had a horrible sore throat since surgery and it hurts so much to swallow and still need some assistance to shower. I can't wait to get back to normal.