Hey everyone,

I am so excited to get going on this weight loss journey. I feel like I have tried so many other things but with this I feel I can have long term success! I got a bug to get it done and had my first doctor appt. Oct. 17th and it felt like it took forever to get scheduled but it really wasn't very long I guess. I am anxious to get it over with.

Scared of pain, wondering what I will eat. Anyone have any favorite Protein powders? I hear they will be my friend. The only ones I tried in the past were yucky! What about shakes? I like Optifast but they are pricey. Any decent ones out there?

Hoping for some buddies to go through this with me!

Chris.

Oh yeah, getting out of bed or up off a chair without arms is painful. I have also decided that if it's on the floor it is going to have to stay there for now. Hurts WAY too much to pick it up. I have been getting in at least 48 oz. of fluids. I just keep sipping those small 8 oz. water bottles all day and then have some tea or broth. I don't get to have shakes or anything besides clear liquids yet. Sigh....even a yucky flavor protein shake sounds good at this point.

Get2chris 42oz's is really good - it's pretty interesting the different protocols that everyone has - did they do a leak test on you?

In need of a buddy! Surgery scheduled for Dec 30th. Anyone need a pen-pal?

@ I'm doing horrible with my liquids. I may get down 10-16 oz a day. The gas pain makes me scared to eat or drink anything.

Just took the gauze tape up a bit and to my surprise staples. I am not mentally prepared for staples. I can't get myself to take the rest of the gauze tape off because I might pass out if I see the staples. What a day! I am not getting enough liquids either. Trying but my meds knock me out. How is everyone else? One day closer to being better I hope

@ I'm doing horrible with my liquids. I may get down 10-16 oz a day. The gas pain makes me scared to eat or drink anything.

Hey have you tried gas ex strips? I used 1this morning it worked well. Water is also bothering me, I started to drink power aid zero and got it down much better! Good luck

Davis I am feeling pretty good. I walked around the mall for two hours this morning. I am not loving the vitamins...it took me a while to eat the calcium.....and water is not my friend but I am hoping tomorrow will be better!

Davis I am feeling pretty good. I walked around the mall for two hours this morning. I am not loving the vitamins...it took me a while to eat the calcium.....and water is not my friend but I am hoping tomorrow will be better!

I don't know if it will work on my 4th day off post op. And doing everything right but I feel so weak n low in energy. The only way I was able to get fluids down is to stand and sip. The gas pains weren't as bad.

Had my surgery the 15th. So far I'm having lots of gas pain, especially in my left shoulder. Also my incisions are starting to itch like crazy.

I'm getting down my liquids and protein OK but I think my protein is contributing to the gas. Anyone else having this problem?

Today is my day. Who else is today? Skin prepped, mouth dry, so excited! Please send prayers/good vibes.

No gas pains here. Got a call from the doctor this morning and I can start clear liquid protein today. Been sipping my water that past few days and tea, that's about it. will see what the protein does.

Myssjones try some warm drinks.

AJP they took my bandages off in the hospital and I was surprised to see staples too. That's a lot of staples. Starting to itch. Oh well, they will have to go on Tues.

@@mroth28 I just went and got some and they've been working good. Today in general has been a much better day in the way of me getting down fluids.

@@Alexandra Jackson My gas was very intense the first 3 days post op. Drinking warm water, gas x strips, and sipping constantly has helped control it some. It's much better today.

@@altraoiche Good luck to you! Let us know how it goes.