Hi everyone who is having surgery in October 2014. We can start a new topic for those of us who have had surgery already.

This is the spot were we will all end up, were we'll share our stories and recovery. It will be a new dawn for so many of us. Let's stay close as united we will conquer anything that comes our way!

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I feel like my stomach is writing a bariatric Sonata.

I'm craving ramen noodle broth. We probably can't have that, huh?

I'm craving ramen noodle broth. We probably can't have that, huh?

I did, figured broth is broth.

Oh yeah! I just tried like maybe an 1/8 of a cup of chicken broth and it was yummy.And I'm stuffed. But I'll definitely try the ramen broth tomorrow. :-)

I puréed Boston market spinach and mashed potatoes no problem. But I still cramp when drinking plain water.

I love the nestle pure life water and of course crystal light lop

Tasty Protein packed recipe: Spicy Black Bean Purée (3 servings, 1/2 cup)

1 can organic black Beans, rinsed and drained

2 tbsp fat free Greek yogurt

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

1 scoop protein power (unjur.y unflavored) - you can add 2 if u want but 1 disappears completely

Salt, pepper, dried parsley, cayenne to taste

Purée in a cuisinart until smooth- adjust Greek yogurt if you want it creamier. Delicious, and a half cup serving has 12g protein.

The spiciness of the cayenne hides the Protein powder taste really well.

Tasty Protein packed recipe: Spicy Black Bean Purée (3 servings, 1/2 cup)

1 can organic black Beans, rinsed and drained

2 tbsp fat free Greek yogurt

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

1 scoop protein power (unjur.y unflavored) - you can add 2 if u want but 1 disappears completely

Salt, pepper, dried parsley, cayenne to taste

Purée in a cuisinart until smooth- adjust Greek yogurt if you want it creamier. Delicious, and a half cup serving has 12g protein.

The spiciness of the cayenne hides the protein powder taste really well.

I know what I am having for dinner tuesday night, can not come soon enough.

Oh my gosh. That sounds amazing!! And Sherri got real live good in the hospital? !! Sausage! ? Seriously my surgeon is amazing, but come on dude, I want some chewable food, lol!

Wow, I am so happy for all you on here. I had surgery on October 22 and am still in the hospital. I have terrible nausea and have been getting medication around the clock. I hope to go home in the next couple of days. Right now I am experiencing buyers remorse.

Wow, I am so happy for all you on here. I had surgery on October 22 and am still in the hospital. I have terrible nausea and have been getting medication around the clock. I hope to go home in the next couple of days. Right now I am experiencing buyers remorse.

we've all went through buyers remorse. It'll get better says all of them that have gone ahead before us.

Tasty Protein packed recipe: Spicy Black Bean Purée (3 servings, 1/2 cup)

1 can organic black Beans, rinsed and drained

2 tbsp fat free Greek yogurt

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

1 scoop protein power (unjur.y unflavored) - you can add 2 if u want but 1 disappears completely

Salt, pepper, dried parsley, cayenne to taste

Purée in a cuisinart until smooth- adjust Greek yogurt if you want it creamier. Delicious, and a half cup serving has 12g protein.

The spiciness of the cayenne hides the Protein powder taste really well.

Thank you for sharing. I'll be trying this next week.

Hello recently discovered this website! I'm scheduled for surgery on October 27th! I'm excited but somewhat nervous as I have never been "put under" before. Best wishes to all ????

Hello recently discovered this website! I'm scheduled for surgery on October 27th! I'm excited but somewhat nervous as I have never been "put under" before. Best wishes to all ????

@lexieLuv. I' like you had experienced very little anesthesia mostly "twilight" sleep for a couple GYN procedures & having my Tonsils out as a child. This anesthesia is the real thing but it's all good. I work in the OR all the time & I have learned to ask questions. For me the more I know & get a sense of the folks in the room the more relaxed I. Am. If that's not you that's fine too. You'll be fine here's some Questions to ask your Anesthesia team.

How many times have you worked with this Surgeon? Do I have a difficult airway? If so what precautions will you take because of it. ( I had a bad interaction for one of Gyn procedures raspy forever post and loopy for day & 1/2 post.) that was before I learned to ask ? During my surgery I requested a Strip Monitor on my forehead so they could monitor my brain activity. Also I asked for the pain patch behind my ear that lots of folks swear by on this site to stave off nausea on PostOp but the Doc said unless I get motion sneakiness ( I don't) he wanted to go for a mix of drugs based on my weight & past reactions.

Who will be in the room the entire procedure for anesthesia? The anesthesia Doc, a CRNA ( Certified RN in Anesthesia) or a Resident? How much training have they had?

For me I had the best anesthesia reaction ever I was raspy for about an hour only and more tired than loopy after an hour.

Good Luck!

Edited October 25, 201411 yr by Jyoyonomore

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Thank you so much for the tip and questions to ask :-) I will definitely mention all this!

Edited October 25, 201411 yr by LexieLuv