I had my surgery here in Kentucky but from what I have read you would stay in Mexico for a day or so. Seems like the first night in the hospital (or Doctors surgical suite) and then a day or 2 in a...

I thought I saw you on here before but wasn't sure. What a nice Christmas present for yourself. Best thing I have ever done. If you have any questions just message me. Are you going to any of...

Do you have a surgery date yet? I had Jeffery Allen for my surgeon in August of this year.

Happy Late Thanksgiving all! I have not been on here in a while (super busy with 2 teenagers) Boy has my life changed. I am down 48 pounds since surgery (slowed down alot) My shape is changing...

That is awesome!

You really don't need much. I took lip balm (used it) Gas-x (never even opened the box) I used the clothes I wore to the hospital to go home in. (sweats) Never used a robe or gown (used the hospital...

Hey girl , we are like the old timers now! Glad to see your doing well. Hannah(the banana, the sleeve) is right there with your gremlin. Usually when it is quiet so everyone can turn and look. lol

Every Dr has a different plan. Mine told me not to worry about protein for a few weeks. He said it was more important to get your fluids in. He also stressed to eat very slow, that way it gives...

I live on propel flavored water.

I was just saying today that I keep thinking that the weight loss is going to stop. My surgeon told me not to worry about protein in the beginning. Just try to get all my fluids in and eat (foods...

Hang in there! When you can have more food you will feel better. Another big help is when you see that scale start to move. I keep a list of things (some of them are really stupid) that I can now...

How much are you able to eat at a time. I can eat more than I thought I would be able to at this point. Worries me a little because portion control is a biggie for me. I have also not had that...

I thought I was bad because I weigh every morning! lol

Nancy, You should go back and read my some of my beginning post. I wanted my feet to stop hurting!!!! It was amazing how quickly my feet stopped hurting. My husband is still amazed at how fast my...

As of this morning I am at the weight of which I enlisted the help of a Doctor to lose weight 8 years ago. I was put on Phentermine and thought I had found the wonder drug of the century. I lost 55...

Hey Tammy ! Also from Ky here. I am in Louisville. I love this site and have stalked it since I found it. I am almost 8 weeks post opp and doing great. Any questions or concerns just let me...

I have teenagers and they love Pensacola Beach. We stayed on the gulf side and it was wonderful. We went to the naval base one day but mostly ventured around the island from one end to the other. ...

Some people heal at different rates. Give your stomach a break and go back to liquids for a day or two. Don't try anything new and then start again with mushy foods you know you can eat for a few...

It has been 7 weeks since my surgery and I have not had one moment of regret. I was very lucky and had no issues with surgery and have had an uneventful recovery. Only a couple of things have upset...

Good luck on your journey and keep up posted. You will be surprised how much easier it makes it when you can be with other people who have already been through what your going through,

It won't be long and you can have some other things. Make yourself a snowcone, eat wonton soup (minus the wonton, lol), I found mexican chicken broth by swanson at walmart that was really good. It...

Are you getting any exercise? I am getting about 700 calories a day now (only 7 weeks out) and I am walking a little over 3-1/2 miles 5 nights a week. that is over 400 calories used in exercise...

My mom did not agree either. She has changed her mind now. I am 7 weeks post op and she is now happy for me. I have not had any cravings yet. (not the kind I had before surgery.) So far, so...

Congratulations ! It will be here before you know it.

Congratulations ! That is awesome! I can only hope I do as well.