Hi all ???? I'm Jaysen and was curious to see if anyone has a May surgery date? I think it'd be great to have as much support as possible..

This is an AMAZING thread.

Keep posting.

I am noticing a lot of comments with incisions itching. Me too ! That's a sign of healing , so I'm told.

I hade surgery last Thursday. I hadn't prepared for the pain. Worst pain I have ever had. It is Tuesday now and I am finally off pain mess. Trying to stay positive. Can't wait until I can have pureed food. liquid diet is a bummer but loosing weight. Lost six pounds since surgery.

You're just one week behind me ????. I was so relieved to be off the pain meds too!

The time goes by so fast, and I feel like there is always something that I am supposed to be remembering to do; drink, Vitamins, Protein shakes etc. Its hard to keep up. But I already feel that it is so worth it, for whatever improvements I get, I am grateful.

Hello all

I was wondering if anyone has or knows of a good bariatric cookbook.

I'm gonna research to internet but just thought I would ask. Will let you all know if I find something good.

Usually when I would diet , I can find and eat the same 5 or 6 food items over and over. Thinking maybe because I am no longer "dieting" but adopting a new lifestyle, may help to have variety.

I'm just using Pinterest and Google searches as my cookbook. Good luck finding one.

Yes , I'm finding Pinterest to be very helpful. If I do come across a good book I will share.

The thing I do t like about most cookbooks is too many ingredients for recipe. Do you know what I mean? If I see a recipe and there are more then maybe 5 or 6 ingredients I lose interest in the recipe.

Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out.

Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out.

So Good to hear!

I, on the other hand, just called my Doc's office. I woke up with pain under my mid left rib cage when I take deep breaths. It has gotten a little worse, hurts pretty severe when I sneeze or cough. They told me to take some pain meds, in case it is swelling associated with the surgery and they want me to be seen tomorrow. I hope it has nothing to do with that damn inspirometer. I was rather lazy about breathing into it after about day 3????. I really don't feel like I have congestion or pneumonia, though. We shall see.

Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out.

So Good to hear!

I, on the other hand, just called my Doc's office. I woke up with pain under my mid left rib cage when I take deep breaths. It has gotten a little worse, hurts pretty severe when I sneeze or cough. They told me to take some pain meds, in case it is swelling associated with the surgery and they want me to be seen tomorrow. I hope it has nothing to do with that damn inspirometer. I was rather lazy about breathing into it after about day 3????. I really don't feel like I have congestion or pneumonia, though. We shall see.

Good you called the doctor. I wouldn't take any chances. Hope everything is ok.

Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out.

So Good to hear!

I, on the other hand, just called my Doc's office. I woke up with pain under my mid left rib cage when I take deep breaths. It has gotten a little worse, hurts pretty severe when I sneeze or cough. They told me to take some pain meds, in case it is swelling associated with the surgery and they want me to be seen tomorrow. I hope it has nothing to do with that damn inspirometer. I was rather lazy about breathing into it after about day 3????. I really don't feel like I have congestion or pneumonia, though. We shall see.

I hope everything is ok!!!!

I am so ecstatic! I am 2 pounds away from my first goal of being under 300 pounds!!

I am so ecstatic! I am 2 pounds away from my first goal of being under 300 pounds!!

Hooray !!! Jenn that's awesome.

It feels so good to see the scale go down, after struggling with weight for so long.

I am so ecstatic! I am 2 pounds away from my first goal of being under 300 pounds!!

Hooray !!! Jenn that's awesome.

It feels so good to see the scale go down, after struggling with weight for so long.

Thank you!! And oh, most definitely! My freshman year of college I was around 286, but that was 3 years ago and I haven't been under 300 since!! Sooooo excited.

I am so ecstatic! I am 2 pounds away from my first goal of being under 300 pounds!!

Yay congratulations ???? it feels so good doesn't it!!!!

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Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out.

So Good to hear!

I, on the other hand, just called my Doc's office. I woke up with pain under my mid left rib cage when I take deep breaths. It has gotten a little worse, hurts pretty severe when I sneeze or cough. They told me to take some pain meds, in case it is swelling associated with the surgery and they want me to be seen tomorrow. I hope it has nothing to do with that damn inspirometer. I was rather lazy about breathing into it after about day 3????. I really don't feel like I have congestion or pneumonia, though. We shall see.

Hello savorysweet, how did you make out at doctors. Nothing too serious I hope. The pain at the rib cage, did doctor have any idea of what's going on.

Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out.

So Good to hear!

I, on the other hand, just called my Doc's office. I woke up with pain under my mid left rib cage when I take deep breaths. It has gotten a little worse, hurts pretty severe when I sneeze or cough. They told me to take some pain meds, in case it is swelling associated with the surgery and they want me to be seen tomorrow. I hope it has nothing to do with that damn inspirometer. I was rather lazy about breathing into it after about day 3????. I really don't feel like I have congestion or pneumonia, though. We shall see.

Hello savorysweet, how did you make out at doctors. Nothing too serious I hope. The pain at the rib cage, did doctor have any idea of what's going on.

Thanks for checking on me. They sent me for a chest X-ray then read that and told me to go to hospital for CAT scan and some other test. So now we are playing the waiting game.

Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out.

So Good to hear!

I, on the other hand, just called my Doc's office. I woke up with pain under my mid left rib cage when I take deep breaths. It has gotten a little worse, hurts pretty severe when I sneeze or cough. They told me to take some pain meds, in case it is swelling associated with the surgery and they want me to be seen tomorrow. I hope it has nothing to do with that damn inspirometer. I was rather lazy about breathing into it after about day 3????. I really don't feel like I have congestion or pneumonia, though. We shall see.

Hello savorysweet, how did you make out at doctors. Nothing too serious I hope. The pain at the rib cage, did doctor have any idea of what's going on.

Thanks for checking on me. They sent me for a chest X-ray then read that and told me to go to hospital for CAT scan and some other test. So now we are playing the waiting game.

Let me know how you make out. Curious ... Hope it's nothing ????

Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out.

So Good to hear!

I, on the other hand, just called my Doc's office. I woke up with pain under my mid left rib cage when I take deep breaths. It has gotten a little worse, hurts pretty severe when I sneeze or cough. They told me to take some pain meds, in case it is swelling associated with the surgery and they want me to be seen tomorrow. I hope it has nothing to do with that damn inspirometer. I was rather lazy about breathing into it after about day 3????. I really don't feel like I have congestion or pneumonia, though. We shall see.

Hello savorysweet, how did you make out at doctors. Nothing too serious I hope. The pain at the rib cage, did doctor have any idea of what's going on.

Thanks for checking on me. They sent me for a chest X-ray then read that and told me to go to hospital for CAT scan and some other test. So now we are playing the waiting game.

Gosh I hope it's not to serious.. Definitely keep us posted and you will be in my thoughts and prayers ????????????