I have lost 7 pounds since surgery. I am having minimal burning and zero naseua. I have very low energy but am well hydrated. I thought I would be able to return to work on Day 4. Worked for 3 hours and couldn't go on. WOrked 3 hours on day 5. I have decided to take the next week off and just rest! Some diareaha today for some reason. Overall, I feel good and am not having any regrets! Good luck to all of us!

Hi Lap,

I am getting the surgery in a week and I am also going to try and go back to work on day 4. I have a pretty sedentary job. Can you tell me why you were having problems staying at work the whole day? I'm worried about that too...not to mention I have to turn around and fly back for my one week check up. I have a feeling this will be tough.

congrats on your 7 pound!!!. am actually get ready for surgery in april... What shakes and Vitamins would you recommend? i wanted to start taking the vitamins now and even start taking a shake every morning.

good luck!

Kiki- I really liked the Protein shakes from Costco! I don't know who makes them, but they just say Protein on the package. They come in Choc and Vanilla and they don't have any weird after taste. There are also ready to drink, so you don't have the hard to mix powder to deal with. I wouldn't suggest drinking them just yet, unless you are the kind of person that can have the same thing over and over without getting sick of it! You will be drinking so much of that stuff before and after surgery and you will want to vomit with just the thought of having another! I am 4 months out and 46 lbs lighter! Once you are back to solid foods, your Dr won't want you drinking shakes anymore. They want food in your system that will take time to digest so you stay full longer. As far as vitamins... I still just take the children's chewable from Costco. You either need to have a chewable or a liquid, and nothing gummy!

Good luck in April!!! We are all here to support and cheer you on!!!

I make my own shakes using Why Protein and rice milk. I take Centrum chewables Vitamins. I am not able to work because I have no stamina. I checked with the nutritionist and I am adding more protein and probiotic to improve my stamina. I made a car road trip 7 days after surgery and I did fine. Good luck!

Down 12 pounds in 9 days. Loving that!

Congratulations Lap!!! 12 lbs in 9 days is GREAT!!! I am getting so excited to reach the 50 lb mark!