Something comfortable, nonslip slippers, robe, something to keep you occupied when you are awake( I slept the whole day of my surgery) magazines, puzzles , kindle/ipad, books. charger for your phone....

I don't like regular broth I add bouillon to it lol, but they do have a protein broth .. haven't tried it but I am curious about it :D

My husband was scared of me getting the surgery. He just never told me how scared he was. He just wanted me to be happy, and supportive in the best way he knew how..

my cousin did my hair no problems.. she said that hair loss is a side effect from the anesthesia and when it is out of our system it will stop falling out so much and little hair will grow in its...

Can you talk to a pharmacist?

yup sounds like me!!! you will learn how to work with it :D mine is grossed out by bad food though so I am ok with that LOL

I used stool softener and if that doesn't work try the Metamucil :D hope all goes well soon :D I remember those days .. NO FUN!! LOL

I still get them too, like Fawn I was told to do more protein and water :D I thought I was anemic again but I am not thank God!!

I was constipated for almost 3 weeks, not really liquid when it did start to happen .. just my experience :D I was told to use stool softener or fiber drink

I have talked to some one who has the band and she eats the same as before no weight loss and you wouldn't know she had a surgery I have small portions and I quit soda I am not upset about it ( I had...

I had this issue. my surgery staff could not let me use the tampon, they had to remove it to put in a catheter for urine ..they did give me a net underwear and a pad

I actually gained a few ponds around week 3 so keep your head up stall is better than a gain :D

try other flavors in protein.. I had tons of chocolate who knew strawberry is where I would be headed LOL your body stores food, so try and get a few bites in :D I had the same problem still...

I was told no swimming until incisions were healed ...

I know Prozac can be a liquid form but for sure talk to your Doc :D

Congrats on your big day and Happy Anniversary :D rest as much as possible let us know how it goes :D

I was told a lot of birth control does not work over a certain weight, and was told the iud is the best option, if that does not work they are going to then there is these implants in the arm or...

I don't know but it made me hungry :D looks good to me!! Hope you start dropping again soon :D

Bariatric Foodie: Recipes I don't remember who put this up but it was on one of the threads?

I agree with ninaricci46 go back to the early stages and kind of start over , even if its 3 days a week it's better than giving up :D

be careful, the doctor told me not to have sex until it felt ok because some positions can be painful. so if you feel its ok enjoy :D

you can freeze crystal light and chew on it when you feel hungry or just make it a Popsicle :D hopefully that helps Welcome to the site and let us know how your pre op diet is :D

Welcome to the sight!! hope you get all the info you need :D

I used this website at the bottom there is shopping list and menu ideas
KP West LA - Minimally Invasive Surgery Group - Bariatrics

I hope you can see it :D

Welcome to the family!! hope any questions comments or concerns can be found here plenty of people on here with experience :D