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different scales, but 17 lbs gone! Hospital's starting and now daughter's. Good side! Bad side, nerves shot, blue, weepy and wish I could sleep nights. So many fears, of death and on and on...Not taking Welburten could be one thing. I am taking Xanax. Dr Murr said I should becareful taking Xanax. Anyone know reason? I still do not remember much of hospital stay, who I spoke with nor what was said. Was a very bad time. I know things will get better with time. Marla

Marla, Glad you are on the boards. I don't know about Xanax, but hope things get better. Take Care. gail

Marla darling, You talked to me in the hospital!!!! You can called me and we had a horrible connection. And then on Sunday Shawn and I stopped to see you in your room on my way back to my room to see the doctors. And I understand the weepiness, the blues, and all that fun stuff. I cry a lot. And I need to find somewhere I can go weight at. And I am TIRED of liquids!! I am so looking forward to cottage cheese next Thursday. Karee

Karee, As I said I just do not remember much at hospital. Oh am I tired of liquids! I am to the point of not eating(drinking). I read the page of the diet over and over thiking I would find something else to eat. No luck. I think Monday I start the next phase. Hope you find a place to weigh. I have only been in yard, for a walk. Are you doing a lot of walking? I do some, just so much trouble, lazy or something. Marla

hi lady, I am glad to be anyplace. Believe me, it is not fun! I know it will work out. Marla

Xanax is sometimes hard on some people. They actually do opposite of what they are supposed to do.(they get depressed instead of mellow) As far as the diets, I am still pre-op but my diet said when I am postop, I could have applesauce on clear liquid diet. Maybe that would help you feel better. Hope you feel better soon. Carol

TX Carol, No applesauce on mine. I did find Pudding. Will make some tomorrow. Will be a nice change. Marla

Marla, are you on the full liquids now?? If you are.. this is what I have been eating: cream of chicken soup(healthy request) fat free/sugar free puddings with scoops of protein powder thrown in while mixing them cream of wheat thinned with milk sugar free jello orange juice, cranberry and cran-grape juices I've bought the 12oz Zhills water bottle packs... emptied out a tiny bit and mixed in my crystal light.. and have been sipping on that. Wal-Mart has Lite 85 yogurt that is fat free and almost completely sugar free I've been having to use tasty things.. since the thrush on my tongue makes everything taste mediciney. Only 4 more days until I can cottage cheese!! Never did I think I'd get excited over that!! Karee

Hello Marla! I hope you are feeling better. COngrats on the 17lbs! go girl! I am currently studing for my master's in psychology and we learned that Xanax can be addictive- that is probably what the doc meant. It acts a lot like Valium does on the system, but as some other people have said-it can have a reverse effect on some people. If you are taking it and still feel weird I would contact your doc. I hope all goes well. When you feel sad, just remember- not only are you on your way to better health you also have a ton of friends here for support!!! Take care sweetie! Your buddy in Orlando, Kim

Tx Kim, I am doing much better today. Guess it was the 11th day depression. So many others seem to hit the wall about the same time. marla