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Thanks for the advice. I wanted to try everything at once too but I'm...

How do you know if you are lactose intolerant? - I had a week of clear liquids post op and am having my first protein shake today. It tastes fine, but it isn't sitting well at all. It's been an hour and I've had about 2 oz. and I...

Back to full liquids tomorrow! - I never thought I would be so happy to go back to protein shakes. I haven't been able to shake this weakness since surgery so I am really looking forward to getting in some protein...

I'm so sorry! I have been feeling sort of the same. I didn't tell many...

One week post op - Had my VSG exactly one week ago today and I am down 3.2 lbs.  Very disappointing.  I should be happy with any loss, but given that I have taken such drastic measures it's hard not ...

Day 6 post op - ONE more day of clear liquids - I am SOOOOOO ready to have some full liquids! I miss my pre-op protein shakes. The clear liquids only make me really tired so after tomorrow I hope to have more energy. And the ide...

Worst is behind you!

Thanks. I will definitely ask. He also has me on full sugar clear...

Impatient for results - I know I shouldn't even be weighing myself five days post op, but I just can't help it. And I KNOW I shouldn't be comparing myself to others, but I am an impatient idiot so I'm doi...

I'm so sorry! I have a friend who lives in WV and it is a beautiful...

People are SO rude. One of the first things I noticed when I started to...

Thanks so much! Glad to hear it isn't just me struggling with the...

Bruises! - Day 4 post op and I have some serious bruises on my belly and my IV site. Can't wait for these to go away so I don't feel so freakish. Can't figure out how to post them here (stupi...

Bruise where my THIRD IV had to go. Can't wait till these go away...

This is upside down - but this is my bruising on day 4 post op. Ugh.

FANTASTIC! So happy for you!

Day 4 post op - the fluid monster - Feeling better but still a little weirded out by the whole process. I don't really feel pain - just .... weirdness. Hard to explain. Getting the liquids in is HARD but today I've h...

Thanks!

Red burning face after surgery on Thursday - I have emailed my Dr and am waiting for him to reply, but I thought I would ask here too. I had VSG on thursday and today my face is bright red and HOT HOT HOT. Am I having an alle...

HOME! - I have never been so happy to be home in my life! Some bumps along the way. Thought I was going to DIE yesterday! Man surgery is painful. Anyone who thinks this is the easy way out...

Worried about dehydration day 2 - I'm in the hospital, had surgery yesterday, and I feel terrible.  Heartburn is out of control. They gave me meds for it but when I sip or have ice chips it comes back HARD. how am ...

Over the counter pain relievers before surgery? - Does anyone know if it's okay to take pain relievers like Ibuprofen, Tylenol or Aleve the day before surgery? Same with Xanax or Ambien? I usually take 5 mg of Ambien every night f...