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Sandie, In defense for Ricky and his wife, not all people will be on pureed foods at 1 month out. That is only if you can't do soft foods. It is a learning process! Next time maybe they will omit the rice which didn't work this time but may work next time. I hope you can start to feel...

Darn sorry you guys are having problems with your food/fluids. The only thing i have problems with at times is gas getting between my food or food feels like it getting lodged. Don't know how to describe it! I try to (sorry for being frank) but burp and take a time out then the feeling...

Are you eating and laying down or going to bed? I have never heard of this. Hope it gets better!

i was the same way and thought that whatever i ate pre op needed to come out so i took one dose of miralax and that moved things within a day and fine since. Might try that if too much longer. Glad your doing good. michele

try uping your protein. Increase water and exercise. Hang in there you will probably loose a lot at once

good news. keep being a looser. we are all loosers. So nice to belong to a club of loosers:cool:

You got that right for sure! A new life right around the corner! I see you have reached your goal weight! You look great! Thanks for the friend request and the encouragement. Nice to be in good company. Take care:cool: michele

dragonfly, Hello have you got an appoval? If so i wouldn"t stress over a pound or 2. You will be put on a pre-op diet and you will loose more. My doctor wanted me to loose 20 pounds and i didn't even come close to that. He was happy that i lost what i did and kept on loosing. The pre-op visit...

sunshine, They gave me splenda in the hospital. It is i think the healthiest cause it is made from sugar.

time 4 me, Too funny we came home the same day. Such a small world! Maybe call your doctor soon and ask again about the gas x. They are no fun! I am sure he would want your to be more comfy. Do you think you stopped the pain meds too soon? My belly is so painful still expecially when i need...

dragonfly11, Hello and hang in there. Sounds like your surgery is coming up fast. I just had mine done and believe me you wont feel like eating so live a little and don't be so hard on yourself. Nobody is perfect. I had the same diet for 2 weeks. Yes it was rought but in the end you know...

hello darkpoeticangel, This is me2012 or michele whichever works. I had my surgery just 3days ago. Everything went great and i am doing fine at home. Sore and gasy but good as expected. From our messaging earlier we found out we have the same doctor and hospital. Still a trip to me being as...

lortiz25, I am so sorry to hear about your husband not accepting you for you. Sounds like he isn't the best for you anyway. Maybe get counselling for you and work through these issues. If he still decides to stay gone and not work through this with you then let him fly away! New relationships...

Had my surgery! My surgery went off with no complications! Now i am 3 days out and home! Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton Ohio is where i had my surgery. I would recommend it to all. They kept my pain under control and were very helpful and understanding. Loved them all! I am on my way to my...

Linney, You are an inspiration so much that i had a happy tear come to my eye reading your entry! I am about to have my surgery in 8 days and can't wait to start my journey to my healthy happy life and seeing my body transform into a smaller more fit body. I haven't been a small person since i...

Hello time 4 me, I am on the count too. My surgery is a day after yours. We are excited for a reason. We are choosing to make our lives change for the better and that is exciting. Have you shopped for everything you need for after the surgery? I have had fun with that getting everything in...

Hi again Angie, Wow what a small world. My surgeon is Dr. Siddiqui too! You have had your surgery by now! I hope all went well and you are getting around and recovering great. They moved my surgery up to Nov. 14 now so the time till surgery is not far off now and pat testing is Oct. 30 so...

Hello darkangel, My surgery is being done at Miami Valley Hospital also. Who is your surgeon? My surgery is scheduled for Nov. 19th. They are busy! Got the word that they approved my surgery on Oct. 5 my birthday, best birthday present ever! but didn't have a surgery date till the 19th of...

Hi Grammie, Glad you are home and got through it ok. Sorry your not feeling the best. Hopefully you will start to feel better soon and get your fluids in. Hopefully you will gain your strenght back and not have to sleep so much. Looks like you have had a good weight loss so you go...

hello victor, welcome! Hope you get a lot from this forum. It has helped me greatly. What stage in the process are you in. Let us all know. Michele