Hey Bigtallsis {Donna} I am doing well! I think the caffeine thing is that they want you to cut back it affects your metabolism! as for the eating and drinking they want you to fill up with your protein and not fluid, you will have to consume 60 to 80 grams of protein per day! it is not easy...
Thanks Tom! I was told by my doc that I needed meds but he forgot to give them to me. I got them the other day and I think I am fine but will give it a few more days!! Jenny!!
few I thought something was wrong with me lol! I went to my post op appt and had lost 23.5lbs! one week later and I have not lost a thing! I am sooo glad for this site!! does anyone still have their gall bladder and if so did you have problems after surgery??
Patti, good luck with your pouch test! I too am having a problem with getting all my water and my protein down but I do the best I can! I see my surgeon tomorrow for my post op I am excited! I am just now doing soft foods I do well but I am not hungry so I find it hard to eat. I do not crave...
Welcome!! good luck on your surgery!! I just had mine on 1/20. I feel awesome! I have had a few food issues but nothing major. the key is to stay positive!!!! let us know how you are doing when you feel up to it!!! Jenny
Welcome!! good luck on your surgery!! I just had mine on 1/20. I feel awesome! I have had a few food issues but nothing major. the key is to stay positive!!!! let us know how you are doing when you feel up to it!!! Jenny
Well I made it!! woo hoo my journey is still going! I feel great. I have had a few little mishaps but have worked them out. I am so glad that I did this. hope everyone is doing great and will be sending good vibes to all of you!! Jenny
what a great thread I am 6 days post op and just started my second phase of liquids! so far so good! loving all of your Ideas thank you so much!! Jenny
I am soooooooo thankful for all of you and your wonderful information!!!! Everyday I come on here I feel better about my upcoming surgery!!!! thank you soooo much for that!
I agree with you 100% Pat99! I do this daily but I guess that means we have our eyes wide open!!! I wish you luck and will let you know when I am home!!!
I feel your pain! hi my name is Jenny I am 35yrs old and I have been huge my whole life! I am happy to say my surgery is this coming friday! this is my third attempt all my others I chickened out! well this time I made it. I am so glad you are trying again I wish you nothing but the best and...