Hi folks, looking for other folks scheduled for March...anyone?

How are you preparing for surgery? What protein sources are you planning to use?

Slimmac here and please add me to the list for 18 Mar.

How about Spring sleeves or thin sleeves. Especially with the pounds everyone is dropping!!

I used a spoon on cream of mushroom soup. It was great having another taste besides water, chicken broth and a bunch of fruit or berry flavors.

ChangingMeforMe,how big are the sups you are taking? In fact question for who ever wants to answer, how big are the sips you take? Are you still measuring or just drinking?

ChangingMeforMe,how big are the sips you are taking? In fact question for who ever wants to answer, how big are the sips you take? Are you still measuring or just drinking?

Wow so I spent all day yesterday walking. Outside, inside, laps around Target and reized the gas / shoulder issue was no longer hurting! As soon as I got home and sat down, if came back with a vengeance!

In addition, still a severe abdomen pain (not near incisions).

Picked up gas x strips and chewable children's Tylenol ( pharmacist says it has less sugar than liquid).

Here's to post op day 8

ChangingMeforMe,how big are the sups you are taking? In fact question for who ever wants to answer, how big are the sips you take? Are you still measuring or just drinking?

At day 11 I was able to take more than sips. Im day 13 today. I don't chug drinks but a mouth full of water or protein drink goes down easily.

2weeks post op & feeling great. I keep a 16 oz water bottle with my drinking throughout the day. I know that when I have finished 4 bottles, I have reached my daily allotment

Dee

Deekajungumbo@blogspot.com

Please do something for me! I know as we get further in our recoveries, we will post here less & less. Would you please follow me on my blog, email or fb? I don't want to lose touch with my newfound friends & fellow March Sleevers! I started my blog when I got the LapBand, I have had weekly posts & weigh-ins since 2009. There are so many others on our path who share their advice & experiences with me. Do you have a support system in place? I would love to stay buddies!!

Dee

Deekajungumbo@blogspot.com

Or Kajun gumbo on fb

Today's rough.

I am covered in hives and I feel like I have four billion mosquito bites. Definitely allergic to one of my new meds or vitamins.

Today's rough. I am covered in hives and I feel like I have four billion mosquito bites. Definitely allergic to one of my new meds or vitamins.

No way!!!!! Ugh - hope you figure it out.

WTF it seems it is one thing after another. I guess it would just be as easy as everyone thinks if we didn't have these speed bumps.

Sorry still trying to figure out how to post from phone on the move.

Edited March 26, 201412 yr by slimmac

Licked, not liker! Lol

Oh my gosh that funny! I knew it would be even more torture if I licked one because that would make me want it even more

It's been 2 days since surgery and I'm feeling pretty good. The worst part right now is my swollen abdomen. I don't know if it's because of the gas or the trauma of the surgery (maybe both?) but i cannot wait for it to get back to normal. I'm wondering how long that took for others?

I'm doing pretty good so far getting things down. I'm drinking lots of water, had my first protein shake, drank a whole bottle of the Isopure protein drink and even a little bit of yogurt drink and applesauce. Took all my meds and vitamins too.

It's been 2 days since surgery and I'm feeling pretty good. The worst part right now is my swollen abdomen. I don't know if it's because of the gas or the trauma of the surgery (maybe both?) but i cannot wait for it to get back to normal. I'm wondering how long that took for others? I'm doing pretty good so far getting things down. I'm drinking lots of water, had my first protein shake, drank a whole bottle of the Isopure protein drink and even a little bit of yogurt drink and applesauce. Took all my meds and vitamins too.

you are doing fantastic! I couldn't have anything but clear liquids first 4-7 days. I'm 16 days out & still swollen.

It's been 2 days since surgery and I'm feeling pretty good. The worst part right now is my swollen abdomen. I don't know if it's because of the gas or the trauma of the surgery (maybe both?) but i cannot wait for it to get back to normal. I'm wondering how long that took for others?

I'm doing pretty good so far getting things down. I'm drinking lots of water, had my first protein shake, drank a whole bottle of the Isopure protein drink and even a little bit of yogurt drink and applesauce. Took all my meds and vitamins too.

You are doing awesome to get all that in!

I'm still not exactly sure when normal hits. My abdomen doesn't really hurt that much... I would claim it is (and as been) swollen for the last ten years. Lol. But seriously, I'm guessing most of the swelling is gone now. I am on day 9.

Yeah the hives are REALLY a bummer. Now I am wondering if it was the new shirt I pulled out yesterday that I had never warn before (because it was too small then). That may have caused it. Probably never washed it like an idiot. Hmmmmmmmm......