Another thing that might help, if you like ice. We got a counter top ice machine and the cold temperature really helped with my fluid intake. Many models for around $100 and a size that doesn't...

I hated water before surgery and it was even worse after surgery. Then I discovered Orange flavored Mio water enhancer. I drink over 100 ozs of water everyday. I love the stuff (I always have a...

I can't tell you how much more active I am. I even climbed the hill behind our house yesterday because for years I have wanted to go up and cut up the scotch broom growing up there. Yesterday was...

I live in Banks (about 30 miles West of Portland) and I'm about 2 years out from my surgery. Best decision I ever made. I feel at least 10 years younger.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Wow, you look like your own son!

You are so right! This is a tool, and it is still hard work. But, thank goodness for this tool. I bet you feel younger and healthier.

Congratulations on your...

If you go through the same process that I did your next phase will be to have to remind yourself/make yourself eat. Nothing smells right or tastes right, I wasn't hungry so why eat? I thought this...

Ata Girl!!! Way to go. You are looking awesome. I don't even know you and I'm so proud of you. I'm 60 and I was you. So happy that your are taking care of this now and your whole life is going...

Do you have a recliner? I couldn't sleep in bed for 2 weeks (since I am a side sleeper). When I tried sleeping on my side my incisions pulled. I slept in the recliner. I didn't have any pain, but...

Hang in there, you are through the worst part. Just work the plan - protein and fluids and you will see results. I have a whole new life that I know I wouldn't be living had I not had this surgery...

Way to go! I know just how you feel. We are living a whole new life.

Congratulations on your very successful year!

Hey fellow Oregonian! Great decision. I have never regretted this choice once in the last 2 years. Best decision ever. I'm not too far away if you need anything.
2015 will be your year to get...

I hope that everything went perfect! Let us know how you are doing. I'm scheduled for a TT on April 23rd and love reading about others experiences.

Sending you healing thoughts!

I know that you are looking younger, and bet that you are feeling better and healthier. Congratulations on your progress!

Glad to hear that you are home to your nice quite and peaceful home. I agree, the hospital is crazy and the sooner you get out the better.
Take it easy the next couple of days. Find the best...

Sending all good thoughts for successful surgery and fast healing. We'll be watching for your updates. Please let us know how it goes, I'm scheduled for a TT in March and all information about the...

You are looking great and at your young age your skin should slowly adjust to your new size. I know that you are so much healthier, and feel better and that the extra skin just isn't that big a...

When you read this you will be through your surgery and on to the next phase of your life. The next couple of weeks will be the toughest, but everyday gets better and better so when you read this...

Great success on several fronts. Getting this done at your young age no doubt will help you win your liver battle, but will support you living a healthier life for years longer.
Best of luck to...

Great progress you are making! You are doing great and looking, and I bet feeling, younger.

Congratulations on your journey thus far and on your continued success.

Mine was the best part of the process. There was a paper questionnaire, but the discussion with the Psychologist was the best. She wanted to make sure that my eating was not mental and that if I...

I'm pretty sure that to change your airline tickets with no charge you need a note from your doctor saying that you shouldn't travel. Why not go to the doctor and let them determine if antibiotics...

Go to the doctor and get some antibiotics. I think that is the best way to make sure you are healthy for your surgery. I think that you should tell the doctor that you are a week away from surgery...

I had the same thing, but my doctor told me that a z-pack would not knock this stuff out. He put me on a 10 day antibiotic plan and I kicked it. Everyone I know that did the z-pack ended up going...

I forgot to tell you that I'm so happy that you are doing so great - this goes with saying, and probably with heeding, but slow down just a bit.

Happy Healing to you!

Here are some rules I had put in place for myself on my pre-surgery diet that worked when out with people after my surgery when with people that didn't know about my surgery.

I let people know...