Hallelujah! The fat's gonna go!

I am scheduled for surgery April 26, 2004 at 9:30 AM. Say a little prayer for me, okay? Sandy

Ok. Consider it done. Congratulations!! Bernadette

Surgery Buddy! Prayer said...will be thinking of you was the wheel me in the OR.

How did your surgery go? I'm doing quite well. I have eaten too fast or too much a couple of times. I could do a REAL TIME commercial for Alkaseltzer (spelling) when that happens. Good luck to you. I live in Bedford, TX. Where do you live?

I am actually doing great...it is sorta weird. I haven't had any problems or discomfort other than the incision line. I saw the dr. for the first time today since the surgery and I haven't lost a lot, and because of that he is keeping me on clear liquids another week. I honestly think it is his scale. I saw my PCP last week and his scale showed a -28lb loss, but my surgeon's scale only showed a -7lb loss. Woe is me...I could really use something different than protein drinks, jello, and broth. How is your quantity doing...I can get in 4oz with out a problem and have pretty much kept it there. Has your dr moved you up to food? Josie Barstow, California

Well, I had my 2-week checkup last Thursday. (Today is my 3 wk-post-op anniversary and yours too, huh?) I had lost 17 lbs. Not as much as I had hoped. I have dumped once, the day I went to the doctor. The doctor gave me a B12 shot and prescribed Vitamin D (not supplements) as I was low on those vitamins before surgery. I was feeling weak and tired all the time. I had bought this protein drink and it obviously had sugar in it. I had had one before, but I must have told them to omit the sugar. Anyway, I was nauseated and had diarrhea (?) for about 4 hours. I was miserable. I have experienced some gas 2 different times. That's also very uncomfortable. At least I've had more good days than bad! I attended the obesityhelp.com convention in Arlington, TX. It was very enlightening and I feel like I came home with some new ideas and a confirmation that I did the right thing. I am eating tuna salad a few crackers, as I type. It went down well before, so I'm hoping it will this time, as well. Good luck to you. Sandy