Thanks so much everyone and cowgirljane, EXCELLENT advice!:) I may just be a little bitter right now about what I've been through, just sounds like the sleeve is a little easier... but then again, it...

Hey guys! Thanks for the feedback and hugs;) ... first and foremost, I put on my smarty pants and figured out the ticker thing;)

The hernia was actually caused by the bypass. As you know, your...

and P.S. does anyone know how I can get this Damned lillyticker off my page? I went to log into their site and it said I never signed up! grrr...

Nevermind... I figured it out:D

Hey gang.

Here I am, a week out from my hernia and scarring surgery that was exactly TWO weeks after my gastric bypass surgery. A total of about 1 month of agony.

Although I've lost about 30...

Oh girl, I feel for you! I KNOW you're frustrated and I've read tons of threads where people get on a stall and get REALLY BITTER! TOTALLY understood. I also feel for ya with the thoughts of...

WOW!!!! That's kind of what happened with me too! Once I changed surgeons, it was 'bota boom, botta bing!':) Congratulations on your surgery and PLEASE take it easy on yourself!! I just went back to...

@ Kelly4girlz~ SO TRUE and thank you!
@Cherimay~ CONGRATULATIONS on your sweet angel and WAY TO GO on choosing LIFE for yourself;)) I had the bypass and recently had a problem with a hernia 2.5...

I'm SO SORRY for your loss!!! Can't imagine what you must be going through. I will keep you in my prayers for successfull healing of body and heart:(

Hey! How long were you on the liquid portion of the diet? and Way to go on the seafood! Just realized how awesome the protein content is!:D Hope you're well!!

HOLEY MOLEY, INDEED!.... sorry, I love ur username;) This is so gross but yesterday is day 2 of the antibiotics and it started draining:( iiiiiick! Today, I haven't had to take any pain meds and the...

Drew, I hear ya:(
Got an rx for antibiotics so the wound, itself, is begining to heal. HOWEVER, I noticed a huge knot underneath and it really hurts:( I'm making an appontment tomorrow. Ijll be SO...

Way to go!!!!!!!!:))

You can do this!:) Think about how much effort and time you've put into it. It's your turn to feel fabulous (7 days out and still waiting on that 'fabulous' part, but the rumor is REALLY strong;))...

That's a really good question. Had mine on the 9th and I can drink plenty. Still feel a little hungry now and then, too. On the puree'd stuff for the rest of the month.

@Janese~ that's so true!! If you do either one and do not commit to a lifestyle change, its not going to work. (Well, maybe for a little while but not long term. The selling point for me was when the...

Hey, I found these cool little containers at my local dollar store that hold precisely 1/2 a cup. They're like 5 for a buck! It's been helping me keep track... I can totally go through a half cup of...

In my post op instructions, one of the biggest red flags was spitting up blood. PLEASE get looked at again?:( SO SORRY you're going through this!

Sorry you had such a rough experience but SO glad to hear you're feeling better! I actualy decided on the bypass and had it last Friday... it was a CAKE WALK UNTIL I had to have my drain removed 6...

Awww, Carissa, I hear ya!:( However, I'm finding that the more I attempt to g
et up and walk around, the less it aches... for a little while, at least;)

Becca, (lucky girl;) The drain was on the...

Raven, I'm sorry that happened to you! Grace, THANK YOU! I'm trying this now. Really don't like taking so much medicine:(

Thank u so much for ur response!!!

I'm finding, right now, that its ALL about discipline! I haven't had any dumping and other than having this crazy drain removed, haven't had any trouble... not even eating! My nutritionist said I was...

Hey guys, got the drain removed today and I feel like I got sucker punched
in the ribs!! Took some meds but it STILL feels terrible! Anyone else hurt like this?:(

Hey Anne, didn't mean to keep you hanging. I got my drain removed today and it hurts MUCH more than I anticipated. I WILL get back to you when I feel better, I'm hoping tomorrow. In the meantime, let...

Hey guys!

I originally was going to be sleeved but then, for discipline's sake, decided on the bypass. Just had it Friday!

I LOOOOVE this site and am more than happy to offer my experience or...