Hi everyone! This is the first time for me posting in this forum. My surgery is set for June 29th. Anyone on or around that date that wants to follow each other's progress? I start the 2 week pre op diet tomorrow...kinda had a food funeral this weekend.

@@smileybear76 I am having trouble with water myself. I want to chug it so bad because my mouth is so dry. I think I'm going to go to the store this afternoon and get some Popsicles.

I have that issue too, I have to take a sip keep it in my mouth and tilt my head up to swallow it slowly. Like a chicken lol but it works for me. If you find a solution I also suggest crushed iced in the blender so you're hydrating somehow

I do think it gets better especially after the drain is removed.

Edited July 10, 201511 yr by smileybear76

It does relieve tension from one side lol I didn't realize you were so fresh off the cutting table !

I'm a week and a half out. Things are getting much better

Glad you're doing well @@smileybear76

My days are getting better and better. I'm not nearly as tired as I was the first week. And from the surgery I'm down about 15 pounds so far. And that's really just from last Friday because that is the first day after surgery that I was actually back to my surgery weight. 15 pound off in a week... I'll take it.

I agree I think the week and a half mark is the turn around point. I feel much better as well since last Tuesday. I made my first trip to the grocery store and while I did it, the only thing was, I had to walk fairly slow and take it easy while there. Either way I'm glad we're all doing great ! Congrats ????

Also that's amazing Ariana ! Congrats ! I'm waiting for the doctors on Monday to see my weight loss since surgery

Well...I had my first dumping experience (yes, already!) last night. My kids got a strawberry banana smoothie and I took about 3 sips and about half an hour later I was done! No gas pains or diarrhea, but it felt like I had an elephant on my chest, heart racing, felt like I couldn't get air in. Best I can describe it as is an anxiety attack. I asked my hubby what the heck was going on with me and he said that's a form of dumping. Lasted for what seemed like forever, but in reality it was about 10 minutes. Needless to say I won't be trying anymore smoothies for awhile...

Wow! Three sips?!?! Thanks for sharing. I am glad you're feeling okay now.

Hi Everyone,

My surgery was scheduled for June 29. 2015 as well. I would love to keep up with each other's progress along the way.

Yup! 3 sips! I couldn't believe it.

Omg!! I'm glad that you are feeling better. I haven't had trouble with any of the foods that I have eaten thus far.

Edited July 12, 201511 yr by IamKe69

Hi @@IamKe69 this is a great forum to get updates on everyone and how we're all coping with our new tummies. What surgery did you have? And how are you feeling?

Hi Everyone,

My surgery was scheduled for June 29. 2015 as well. I would love to keep up with each other's progress along the way.

Welcome! And congrats on your surgery! Hope you are recovering quickly!