Hi February losers! I know we've got a great group in the pre-op sub forum, but now that we are on to week two, thought we should start the thread over here too! I see a few other Feb stragglers around so hopefully they can join here too.

I had my surgery on Monday 2/3. I'm down 10.5 as of one week. Not sure if this is a normal amount or not. I'm not getting in much calories, but do get in Protein of at least 50g per day (need to up this) and all my Water. I have a drain which still causes me pain. Other than that thing, I'm doing good on my incision and recovery. Today I start back up work, but thankfully it's from home and I just have to work on a laptop or computer.

So looking forward to the losing phase of this journey with you all and learning and growing from each other.

Edited February 10, 201412 yr by kimr

Sounds like everyone is doing well and made it through Easter ok. We went out for a brunch and managed some of a ham and cheese omelet. i still need to work on having more solid food. Today I had a meatball for lunch and that was yummy and went down great. I definitely don't think I could do 3 oz of meat though. I sometimes have a P3 (new protein packs from Oscar Mayer) and they are 2 oz (some low fat cheese, almonds and turkey). I find them perfect. I tried my first salad as well and that was ok. Only problem is I can't eat very much and it's not much protein so then it feels like a waste. Anyone else struggle with that? I still haven't tried any sugar or desserts, too chicken to dump!

Zom, great job being on vacation and still loosing 5lbs a week, that is amazing. I'm consistently at a 3lb avg per week. I won't be able to weigh for 3 weeks! Part of me is wondering how the heck I'm going to stay sane, but the other is excited to see a big jump (hopefully) after the 3 weeks. I have a cast on my leg and that is why I can't weigh. I go for my 12 week post op next week and I hope they won't make me weigh with the cast, that would be just cruel. LOL

Hi Kim and Zom,

I am not losing as much as I was, but I am going downwards and I think the weight loss is showing so I am just hanging on in there and hoping it will improve. I have lost 4.5 pounds in 3 weeks which is less than the 3.5 pounds per week which I was losing before. Fingers crossed it increases again.

I must admit I have tried small sips of soda for the same reason as Zom, nothing else was available and I started on sparkling water which was only mildly fizzy first. I put in a lot of ice and mix it round a bit and leave it for a while. I also swill it round my mouth a bit, all to remove as much of the gas as possible. I really can't have more than a sip or three and when I asked my consultant he said that he was fine with that. I think that it is seen as an evil fluid by many but realy how bad can it be in such tiny amounts. I still largely drink iced water but I will have it occasionally if the need arises and it quenches thirst much better for me.

Kim, I hope your leg is ok and I hope that your weight loss is truly amazing when your cast comes off

Claire

Hey everyone! I've been reading me catching up.

If anyone is on Facebook, add me. I'm /princessbuttercup77 or Erin Joleen Anderson.

I have a lot to say. But I just wanted to check in and say hi first.

I'm so glad RaeRae got her date!!

Zom went to my favorite place. We go to Disney all the time. We don't live far from there and we are usually pass holders.

I'm glad everyone's weight is inching down and Easter went well.

I love you guys.

Hi all you amazing people. This is it. My surgery is in about 12.5 hours. I report to the hospital in 10. Not thinking about it cause I think I will start freaking out and decide against it. I have actually had diarrhea since I walked out of my last appointment. I think it's nerves. I am alone here as we can't afford for my husband to stay in a hotel here for three nights. Besides, he has shoulder surgery coming up himself and he is in extreme pain and I don't want him to have to deal with me and his pain. My only problem is figuring out how to get checked out of the hospital. They are insisting I get picked up. I can't make friends drive 10 hours on a Sunday. My diet for t he next week is 64 ounces of gatorade a day and that's it. I went out and bought it this afternoon. Thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

Erin, nice to hear from you! I friended you on FB. Looking forward to your update.

ReaRaes, you are going to do great!! Try not to worry. I know easier said than done. Are you sure you will be in for 3 nights? They originally told me two, but then I got released after 1. Can your husband drive up and get you? Good luck with the gatorade diet, that sounds wild.

No, Dr. said since I live 5 hours from here I will definitely be in until Sunday. I am hoping that by then I can be on my regular pain pills that I can drive just fine while on. They have no effect on my reaction or senses.

Hi,

It is good to see Erin on here, can't wait to hear your news. ReaRae such good news, you have had to wait so long. It is scary at this stage but we are all waiting for you on the post op side of things. It is shame your husband can't be there wit you and it is so far for you to go but we will all be with you n spiit and support is everything!

Post on here as soon as you can and let us know how you are.

Thinking of you lots and lots

Claire

Congratulations ReaRhaes! Hopefully you've now had the surgery - wishing you an uneventful recovery. You definitely want someone to pick you up from the hospital - no driving while on pain medication! Also you'll need to be careful with your incisions. Hope you can find a good friend or family member to drive.

I'm now 8 weeks out and doing well. Spent Easter with my son and daughter-in-law in Baltimore. First time going out to eat - we went out 3 times. Went to their favorite sushi restaurant - not allowed rice yet so I ordered sashimi - ordered 3 slices of salmon and 3 white tuna - yummy! Also now know I can eat a little KFC grilled chicken; or a small piece of a burger (meat only). Not allowed raw veggies yet but have had apple slices. Can't wait to have a salad - who thought I'd miss my fruit and veggies so much!

I am waking up and just getting my next dose of pain pills, yay! The ones I am already on for my neck. I've had 8 oz of apple juice and water, just took a walk down the hall and am now going to hopefully go to sleep for the night. Thank you all for the prayers. They worked!

That sounds great Rea Rae, you sound like you are doing really well. Thanks so much for letting us all know that you are ok.

Thinking of you

Claire x

It is so refreshing and inspiring to hear about all of our challenges and accomplishments! I'm waiting to hear from ReaRaes to see how her surgery went. Princess Erin, I can't believe you are going to run a race! That is amazing. I'm glad that Kimr is getting her boot off! Clairec and Zom, I'm really missing carbonization too. I tried a diet cherry limeaid from Sonic. It was really refreshing and sat well but that is the only time in 12 weeks I've strayed to carbonization. It sounds like all of you are doing fantastic and it is good to share our stories. I adore you all.

Carol

It went great Carol. I am up sitting in the chair now. I've taken three walks so far today and one last night and basically have no pain. I took oxycodone only once yesterday shortly after I came back up from recovery. Haven't taken it again. If I lived clser to the hospital they probably would let me go today. I just got my first b12 injection andlearned how to do it so I can do it again every month. I have very slight gas pain. Occasionally, drinking my juice and gatorade. Yay, I get to brush my teeth now. Then I get to put my pjs on instead of the dumb gown. My nurse is laughing that I am too independent. She told my roommate she didn't think I'd had surgery cause I am moving too well. Have slept comfortably on both sides and my back. But the most amazing thing for me is that my excruciating knee pain that I have had for the last three weeks is completely gone.

ReaRaes, this is fabulous news! You are doing wonderful and even in your own PJ's and have been walking which is tremendous and out of pain which is wonderful. CONGRATULATIONS on a fabulous. successful surgery. I wasn't able to sleep on both sides, had pain and wore the stupid hospital gown until I checked out. It sounds like you are on your way to a successful weight loss journey.

It went great Carol. I am up sitting in the chair now. I've taken three walks so far today and one last night and basically have no pain. I took oxycodone only once yesterday shortly after I came back up from recovery. Haven't taken it again. If I lived clser to the hospital they probably would let me go today. I just got my first b12 injection andlearned how to do it so I can do it again every month. I have very slight gas pain. Occasionally, drinking my juice and gatorade. Yay, I get to brush my teeth now. Then I get to put my pjs on instead of the dumb gown. My nurse is laughing that I am too independent. She told my roommate she didn't think I'd had surgery cause I am moving too well. Have slept comfortably on both sides and my back. But the most amazing thing for me is that my excruciating knee pain that I have had for the last three weeks is completely gone.

What area are you in? I remember you stated in a previous post but I couldn't find it. Just want to see if your close to us. Glad to hear all is well! Patience does pay off!

_{Hello Srreader, I'm in San Diego. I just got back from Dallas yesterday and get there about four to six times a year. Looks like you are doing great with your weight loss. I can't wait to get under 300! Only 16 more pounds to go. Where do you live?}

_Carol