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JUST reading through the rest of the threads that is what scares me nurse76 that must have been so frightning ! but i've been half expecting this along the way as like someone said it's a learning curb for all of us.

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I've heard some complaints about dry mouth and bring thirsty. I was given a scolpamine patch behind my ear before surgery to ward off nausea....as soon as I took it off, things were DRAMATICALLY improved!

Took off my tape today. My incisions are a little sore so I put a steri-strip accross them so they didn't pull...much better.

I am currently eating a Pringle potato chip...I know, bad, but it tastes good, even pulverized! I've been able to eat pretty much anything...not bad for 10 days out! I have not tried bread or Peanut Butter (which I hear and the toughies). I've also not had soda, which, surprisingly, hasn't been that bad! I feel ok, but had some sharp pain the other day that was remedied by ice and rest....let's just say chasing chickens was NOT a good idea!

Funny, I usually like Protein Shakes, but can't seem to even MAKE one for myself this week! I think it's psychological...I tired of hearing about Protein shakes! AAAHHHH!! Oh, I got Eat Smart Protein Powder from GNC..it was expensive and tastes nasty in broth/soup...but tastes fine in everything else.

Cherea - I've been thinking about you and sending you good vibes for your upcoming surgery! It seems so close now!

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I'ts funny really we were not told about any Protein Drinks at all we were just told to take a Vitamin A day. That is also encouraging to know that you can eat almost anything at ten days I managed some jacket potatoe and cottage cheese today (mushed up ) but it tasted brill.

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Christy, you just weren't meant to eat chicken, unless it out of a can!!

I feel you pain, as I was there 3 days ago, but I'm glad you are better. Wished mine had ended that quickly, but it is so scary when you're in the midst of it.

Lainy, lad you are feeling better. I've heard stories about the bad breath syndrom. I think it gets better though. Get some of those pocket strips, you can pop them in whenever you're getting ready to head out the door into public. Hopefully it is just something that will pass too.

Snaggletooth, great to hear from you. Down 20 lbs, that's awesome.

You're doing great!!

Cazulay, hang in there, it's probably just the hunger or nerves talking.

It gets better, and you'll see after surgery, that it will all be worth it!!

NewCC and iluvmyboys, welcome to the lucky 7's.

PrincessWillow, welcome back. You must have stopped in before because we have you on our calendar for July 10. Hope you are doing well.

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Marcy, how you doing?? A pringle?? OH that sounds so salty and good right now. But I think I had enough salt today already. Took my son to a pizza playland, and I couldn't have anything but the cheese off the pizza with a little sauce. Wow, I've not wanted Water to drink while eating yet, but I was ready to down 20 ozs after the salty taste of the cheese.

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Lynette,

Yeah you would think I would have learned my lesson by now, but I think I am going to mark chicken off of my list of things to do, It will have to be boca chicken patties from here on out.

Sucks too, because my favorite food is chicken:(

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Thanks Lynnette, YEAH i THINK I'VE BOUGHT THE SHOP OUT OF MINTS !!!

I MUST BE THE ONLY ONE TO NOT KNOW WHAT i WEIGH RIGHT NOW i KNOW i STARTED AT 111 KG SO I WILL WAIT WITH BAITED ( OR SMELLY) BREATH TO FIND OUT ON MY FIRST FILL IN SIX WEEKS.

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You can edit your posts, but when you hit on the edit key, you'll get a screen with everything you typed out, but a smiley face will be inbetween each letter. Makes it hard to change anything you need to.

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Oh right I'm rubbish with all the editing of the threads as you can see no diet ticker or pretty pictures, I have been on the tracker site but just cant seem to get it on screen.

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