I am set to have my surgery October 7 . I have so excited to began this new journey of my life. I have always been a big girl but after the surgery I can Finley unzip my fat sute once and for all lol. I have been reading posts that are very incourgeing and hopeful that I have made the right choice for me. I would like a surgery buddy lol....

Well, I've been out of surgery for a while now! I'm in a lot of pain!! But I made it! Thanks for the prayers everyone!!

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These are normal feelings. Good luck and keep us posted

Thanks I need to hear that!!

Had surgery yesterday and doing great so far until I tried to walk. But slept all day and night now to make sure there are no leaks and I can drink today. Congrats to all OCT surgeries we made it

Congrats everyone! We are now all on the losers bench. Three cheers to success, good health and a new wardrobe.

Congrats everyone! We are now all on the losers bench. Three cheers to success' date=' good health and a new wardrobe.[/quote']

I had mine the 30th and should go home today I hope. Been having quite a bit of pain but will be OK. Just hoping to get started soon.

I had mine on the 30th and should be getting out of here today!! I can't wait. I some dull pain in my left side and it hurts when I take a deep breath but I'm refusing my pain meds. They taste terrible & it makes me gag which is worse than the pain I have.

I had mine on the 30th and should be getting out of here today!! I can't wait. I some dull pain in my left side and it hurts when I take a deep breath but I'm refusing my pain meds. They taste terrible & it makes me gag which is worse than the pain I have.

Hear you on the breathing pain. My surgeon said walking will def help as you need to breathe deeper when exercising.

Meds are gross but serve their purpose but when you get home you can take another soluble pain med.

Hear you on the breathing pain. My surgeon said walking will def help as you need to breathe deeper when exercising. Meds are gross but serve their purpose but when you get home you can take another soluble pain med.

My deep breathing is a lot better now. I've almost got all of the gas out but I can still fill it bubbling. Lol. When I picked up all my medicine I had the pharmacist put a flavor in it, it's still nasty but nothing like before!!

I hope you are doing well. I got to come home today.

I had mine on the 30th and should be getting out of here today!! I can't wait. I some dull pain in my left side and it hurts when I take a deep breath but I'm refusing my pain meds. They taste terrible & it makes me gag which is worse than the pain I have.

I had my sx on the 24th and that nagging side pain thathurts when you breath for me lasted until about day 8 but got better everyday as long as I walked...good luck

I want a potato chip so bad. Ughhhh

I want a potato chip so bad. Ughhhh

I hear ya. My recent cravings are:

1. Cheezies (pre op I never ate then haha)

2. Salmon with cocktail sauce

3. Shrimp with cocktail sauce

4. Egg salad on triscuits.

Ok so I my the cheezies are the horrid ones. The big one I am craving right now is salmon. I want it so bad!!! As soon as I can have purées, salmon here I come. (It is allowed for me in that stage, just have to chew well.

I want a potato chip so bad. Ughhhh

My kids and their dad had Burger King and Subway last night and it smelled so good!! I just went to my bedroom with my broth and tears in my eyes....lol

SW 413 CW 320 Surgery date 10/29

Wow. I feel the pain. I want some lays potatoe chips and fish. I be wanting to cheat and try a chip. But to scared I mean if you suck on the chip it will melt in your mouth. Ijs.:-). But 1 more week and soft foods I hope. I see my doctor wed and then I can find out how much I weight.

Ok friends ...I need to vent a minute. My pouch is finicky. Only getting 40-60g of protein. Some days less. Not enjoying protein shakes. They make me want to hurl. Anyone ever go to a whole food place and see what they have for protein? I'm desperate. My creatinine is low and that can indicate a protein deficiency. Aaarruuggggh!

Ok friends ...I need to vent a minute. My pouch is finicky. Only getting 40-60g of protein. Some days less. Not enjoying protein shakes. They make me want to hurl. Anyone ever go to a whole food place and see what they have for protein? I'm desperate. My creatinine is low and that can indicate a protein deficiency. Aaarruuggggh!

Have you tried protein bars or Isopur drinks?