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Good Luck on your surgery! Just remember, you may need a little more meds while in the Hospital, due to the surgery and pain meds there. Don't let this discourage you. I stayed in the Hospital only one night, but because I wasn't taking my Metformin or Victoza there, they were giving me...

Yep....I suffered from that too...its from the high protein diet. It will get better once you start your solid foods. Carry some sugar free mints, it helps.

Mergatroid I started out at about the same weight as you are. My Doctor didn't want me to loose weight until I got my insurance approval due to my BMI...once they got the approvals, she told me to loose as much as possible before my surgery date. Any little bit will help at that point. It's...

Just caught up on my post reading today....I hope you are feeling much better Jamie. Keep in mind that what your Doctors/Nuts tell you is for a reason. Make sure you get in your protein and liquids...I know somedays this is or sounds impossible, but making sure you get the nutrition and...

That's awesome Tom...he looks so sweet! Happy for you! & Teddy!! :D

I was diabetic pre surgery...I was on Victoza injections once a day and 2 metformin a day. I also had high blood pressure and high cholestrol. Left the hospital on only 1 metformin a day and half my blood pressure med and my cholestrol med. 2 weeks post op, was taken off the Metformin...at 3...

Hi Kathy...where are you having the surgery? I am assuming you are in the LA area...so am I...I just had my gastric bypass on July 25, 2012! Doing great! I haven't seen anyone on this forum who is in the LA area. I am excited to share your experience with you! Keep us informed on how you do...

Interesting...I've always chewed gum and have never swallowed it! I always would spit it out. The reason I was told I couldn't/shouldn't chew gum after surgery was the same reason they tell us not to use straws. It causes us to swallow air...swallowing air means less room in the pouch and more...

Welcome...sorry you are experiencing pain. Have you had a bowel movement? Agree with everyones comments....you need to get the medical attention. You need to have someone listen to you and see why you are having so much pain. They should of given you the liquid Loritab to have at home after...

Barbara I had a drain tube in while in the hospital. It was checked by the nurse and "drained" periodically. Mine was removed before I was discharged from the hospital. I had to just be careful and watch the incision where it came from, but it healed quickly. They didn't put anything on the...

As always ... Pat's correct ;) I use the Unjury (unjury.com) Chewable Multi Vitamins & Calcium Citrate. They taste good too. I also purchased the Unjury protein powder to start out with, and when on the liquid diet, I drank 2 Isopure drinks a day (40 grams of Protein each) plus protein powder...

Hi Demarici...good luck on your upcoming surgery. I had my Gastric Bypass on July 25, 2012. I had to also take the shots for 2 weeks post surgery. My husband gave them to me twice a day and they had to be given in the stomach, about 2 inches away from the belly button. Most of the time they...

You should check with you NP to see what their requirements are for you. I had no problem with the Unjury unflavored, chocolate or vanilla. For 2 weeks post op, I was put on Isopure Drinks. They have 40gs of Protein each. I had 2 a day and 1 chicken buillon/broth with a scoop of the...

Upnorthmom...Protein protein protein! It was in all my paper work and conversations with the surgion and NP! You need to get about 100 g of protein daily...for the rest of your life! It helps in the healing process, hair loss, muscle growth and fat loss as we are going through our journey...

Thank you Donna...yep, it feels great! I see my endo next week and hope to be adjusted or off a couple of other medications as well. I am on the soft foods now, and I know I may be the odd one on this forum, because I have felt no pain. Just a little discomfort for about 3 days, but regular...

Welcome Upnorthmom...I just had my gastric bypass on July 25, 2012. I have heard of a few people who had the Lap band and returned in a few years for the bypass. I chose the Bypass due to the fact that I was also diabetic and had high blood pressure. I am now off of my medications for...

My Doctor didn't put me on any pre-diet, per say. She did tell me to try and loose as much weight as possible up to my surgery date. But I don't have a lot to loose in the first place only 70-80 lbs. I had the gastric bypass to rid myself of my high blood pressure and diabetes. I started the...

Yes I understand that...I am not sure what to call oneself...sort of like an addict...Once an addict always an addict...once a diabetic always a diabetic??? It will be something that I know I will need to do forever and be aware of, but it is a small price to pay. I take my blood sugars daily...

Polo...keep in mind everyone is different, and so is their pain threshold. Personally, I experienced no pain at all. I had the Gastric Bypass on July 25, 2012. I was prepaired for feeling some pain (I figured it was obvious to have some) I was given a prescription for liquid vicodin, which I...

That is why I had the surgery Candy...I wanted to get rid of the health issues I had. As of yesterday, I am off of my Blood Pressure Medications as well! Having the Gastric Bypass has worked for me! The NP was as happy as I am, as they had advised me that it might take 3 months...I had my...