Surgery 3/11/14

Approval done and surgery date is fast approaching.  I am having a lap band revision to RNY on March 11th.  I have been doing lean and green since Jan 3rd and have lost 30 lbs to date.  Thanks for all the posts....I have spent hours reading them and learned things I never even thought of.  Looking forward to contributing from my own experience....

Your hours of learning should have you prepared for success---so what things did you learn you never thought of?  

Never thought of:

- how many different types of protein drinks there are and how important it is to find one that appeals to you

- how your taste buds may change and you won't even know what appeals to you until you try it post op.

- how big a challenge constipation may be and to find what works for you and stick with it.  

- take abdominal pain seriously!

- lowfat refried beans are your friend (who would have thought?)

- be prepared for stalls.

everyone's journey may be somewhat different but we are all headed for the same destination......better health and an improved quality of life.