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I think in the next week we should start our post op page. That way once someone finishes surgery they can move over to the post op page! Also, what is everyone's goal for after surgery? What size/weight do you hope to end up as? What are some nsv's do you hope to accomplish?

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On the android, click the plus, then click the three buttons on the upper right.

Nevermind, shoulda finished reading

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10 more days until band removal and bypass!! Excited, scared I'll get sick before and they'll cancel, nervous about everything going well, ok w liquid diet but failing at water...a happy yet dehydrated ball of nerves!

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Hope everyone is doing ok ????I haven't been on for awhile . Been busy with family life and adjusting to my new life , found that I'm smelling everything in my house , from to odors in the fridge to my deodorant that I wear ,it is so unbearable at times . Don't know if this is normal ? Tomarrow it will have been 2 weeks since my surgery , other than my scenes magnified I'm doing ok ! Down 21 lbs hur-yay !!????????will be talking to surgeon on Thursday @ follow up appt about my nose issues ! Good luck to all that still hasn't had surgery you won't regret it , I know I don't ????

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I talked to my doctor's office this morning, they said no Protein for the two days, of course. After surgery, they don't have you start on Protein until the 4th day, either. Guess the two days before is to get your stomach used to it prior to surgery. I will only be working on clear liquids/ broth for the three days post surgery also. ARGHHH!

Yeah my doc's post-op diet has me on Clear liquids for over a week - no protein just Water and clear stuff like sf Jello, sf pops, and chicken stock.

It's weird- I'm seven days out of surgery and I feel pretty great despite no real protein or calories for a week. No headaches, no weakness, just enjoying my recovery time and my walks! Wednesday I start protein powders if my doctor clears me. :)

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I was given heparin at surgery time to help avoid possible blood clots later. Apparently it was too much and I bled a bunch. Started passing blood thru my bowels. Bruised at every site I was pinched poked pierced or prodded. This caused me to faint upon standing. Much better now.

Yikes! I'm glad you are okay. Did they proceed with the surgery?

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Karen--So glad you popped in! I was wondering how you were doing.21 pounds down?! That's awesome girl!!! Whoohoo!!!

I wonder what's up with your enhanced smelling. I have not heard of that before.

So at 2 weeks, what are you eating? How much are you able to eat at a time? Are you having a hard time getting in your Water to stay hydrated.

I became dehydrated after my lap band surgery back in 2008. That was a horrible feeling. Got 2 bags of Fluid put in and felt like a new person.

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Yeah my doc's post-op diet has me on Clear Liquids for over a week - no Protein just Water and clear stuff like sf Jello, sf pops, and chicken stock.

It's weird- I'm seven days out of surgery and I feel pretty great despite no real Protein or calories for a week. No headaches, no weakness, just enjoying my recovery time and my walks! Wednesday I start protein powders if my doctor clears me. :)

That is awesome you're feeling so good!! I hope I heal up that well!!

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Oh, applesauce and pudding sounds amazing!! :D

I'm getting ready to go to my pre-op physical. I'm so scared someone is going to say, "Nope, sorry...not gonna happen." :wacko:

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What do they do at the pre op physical?

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Hope everyone is doing ok ????I haven't been on for awhile . Been busy with family life and adjusting to my new life , found that I'm smelling everything in my house , from to odors in the fridge to my deodorant that I wear ,it is so unbearable at times . Don't know if this is normal ? Tomarrow it will have been 2 weeks since my surgery , other than my scenes magnified I'm doing ok ! Down 21 lbs hur-yay !!????????will be talking to surgeon on Thursday @ follow up appt about my nose issues ! Good luck to all that still hasn't had surgery you won't regret it , I know I don't ????

Wahoo on the 21lbs loss. That's great. I have decided to not weigh myself until Thursday. So far I'm down to 235lbs as of yesterday, which puts me 15 lbs under my highest weight but not much down from pre op weight. I'm a revision so I might just end up losing slower, we'll see.

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What do they do at the pre op physical?

They weighed me , took my height, took a urine sample, checked my heart, vital signs like blood pressure, temp, lungs, reflexes, liver, and took blood samples. That was it, quick and easy. Just like a yearly exam

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