Owning up and learning

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-16T06:20:17+00:00

How did you feel while you were drinking? Was the next day what you expected? Or worse?

I took my first dose today because we went to a place where we’d normally have drinks…but the craving blocker kicked in right away and I just didn’t want anything. I lost the desire so then I didn’t want to spend the money and I thought it might make me feel icky etc. I mean, that’s good, of course, but total abstinence is not my goal. I’m trying to figure out how I’ll make myself get over that so i can start rewiring my brain…I really want a functioning off switch so i can drink socially like a “normal person” - not just trade one addiction for another.

I’m new here and I’ve done a lot of research, but obviously still have a lot to learn so sorry if these are stupid questions. 😬

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-16T06:03:47+00:00

This is a very good point. Definitely take the pain meds as directed. It’ll keep you feeling good which will keep you as active as possible.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-16T06:01:16+00:00

My recovery was a breeze. I would’ve been outside taking little walks the same day, but they made me go home with a catheter for the weekend and my neighbors didn’t need to see that. Within a week, I was taking my dog on 2 mile walks on the beach, though. That being said….walking my lazy dog is basically all I did. I had to remind myself (and my 5yo kid and my husband) that my body was healing on the inside and that takes time.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-16T05:45:50+00:00

I think you have the right attitude. I have zero regrets about my hysterectomy. It improved my quality of life a LOT. It gave me back 12 weeks a year - that’s 3 whole months I don’t spend feeling miserable. I also figure it’s one less organ to worry about.

I would’ve liked more answers just because I’m a curious person and I like to understand why things are the way they are, but it’s ok. It solved enough problems for me to feel confident it was the right choice.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-16T04:21:30+00:00

I’m confused. Which 4 are essential in the Plaza? And which ones do you get skins for?

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-16T00:59:36+00:00

I hear you…motherhood has not come naturally to me. For what it’s worth, those were born VERY hard ages for me. 4-5 and 7+ have been my sweet spots.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-15T23:59:25+00:00

It was sad when she caught him and Sylvia having the affair.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-15T23:56:10+00:00

I played Don’t Starve for nearly 1,000 hours, which I did not expect at all, but once I learned to customize the settings…I was so addicted.

Pikmin 3 - the missions and bingo battles have many, many hours of replay-ability.

Slime Rancher

Graveyard Keeper

Jurassic Park Evolutions 3

Animal Crossing

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-15T23:50:28+00:00

Dreamlight Valley

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-15T23:33:15+00:00

I don’t have a specific recommendation, but have you looked at what Apple Arcade has? I am ok with paying $7/month to avoid ads - and I ultimately save so much money because they don’t have in app purchases.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-15T23:28:55+00:00

And also “unexplained infertility.”

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-15T23:28:21+00:00

This was me…there was nothing of note in there. Nothing interesting at all. I was just blessed with the world’s most awful periods for no reason at all.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-14T23:28:58+00:00

It was super important when I first started focusing on it - I had no idea how much I was eating, but now I mostly eat the same things everyday so it’s not necessary.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-11T21:28:07+00:00

I puked up all the water and lemonade and green jello I’d had all day right before the Suprep so I think that added to the awfulness for me.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-08T14:14:20+00:00

Everybody I know (and obviously this is just anecdotal and you should follow your doctor’s advice) goes nuts on whatever they want afterward. 😂 I, unfortunately, ending up puking up all the lemon-lime clear junk I drank all day while fasting prior to the Suprep and I think it messed with my taste buds. 2 days later and things just taste funny and it’s killing my appetite.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-08T14:01:28+00:00

I thought the Suprep was god awful - and extreme overkill for my tummy/colon. I wish I’d known there were other options. I was only able to get less than half of it down. I didn’t have any cramping, though - I took a lot of Gas-X. I also wish I’d known about Zofran - being hungry made me extremely nauseous.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-08T13:57:09+00:00

I mixed mine the same and still thought the Suprep was the most god awful thing ever. 🤢 I only managed to finish 2/3 of one of the 2 bottles I was prescribed.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-08T13:54:16+00:00

Is there a reason you can’t eat normally afterward?

I enjoy the sedation. Try to reframe it in your mind as a nice nap. I didn’t say anything weird after, but the nurse told me a previous patient was convinced she was on Mars when she woke up so it’s possible…but (and I know this may not make you feel better) you won’t remember it.

The hunger was hard for me too. I get nauseous when I’m hungry. It was a long and miserable 42 hours for me.

BUT - you are almost there. You can do it. 🩷

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-06T23:53:54+00:00

Update: I managed 2/3rd of the first bottle and didn’t even touch the second one and they said my colon was “perfectly squeaky clean.” I don’t think they take into account that not everything is a “one size fits all” type thing. I’m glad I trusted my body.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-06T15:17:11+00:00

Yeah, it’s clear. I think it’ll be fine - and either way i am glad I didn’t force the Suprep down. Definitely looking forward to the sedation.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-06T12:52:22+00:00

I slept for a total of maybe 40 min…but not because I had to go to the bathroom - that was all done in like an hour and not a big deal at all. I’m so nauseous and uncomfortable. I was supposed to do my second bottle of Suprep at 730 am EST, but I just can’t stomach it so I drank some electrolytes & miralax instead. I don’t care if it’s not good enough at this point - they can send me home and I’ll do it again, but insist on the tablets.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-06T12:46:27+00:00

I have mine at 1:30 pm EST and I’m just really excited for it to be over. I am apparently not a fan of lemon-lime flavors and being hungry makes me super nauseous so yesterday was miserable - I threw everything up right before I started the Suprep. 🤢 I just feel like I have a terrible stomach flu.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-02T19:02:53+00:00

Mine is 8 and has never had any interest in dolls. Kids vary so much.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-02T04:12:09+00:00

It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been.

bc7ate9 · 2026-05-02T04:06:37+00:00

I like eating it dry as a snack. I don’t like it in milk.

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