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First day after surgery and I'm sore. I have sneezed today and boy does that hurt too. I have been up walking around the house but thats about it. Just up and down today. Fluids have been well today. Been keeping track of my intake and output. Breakfast: 2 ounces Nectar Protein Shake 2 ounces Gelatin Drink. Then every 20 minutes eating some ice chips. Lunch: 2 ounces of Broth 2 ounces Propel Zero. More ice chips between. Dinner: 2 ounces protein drink 2 ounces Broth. More ice chips. Able to keep it all down. No nausea today. I have been voiding well too so I must be getting enough fluids. Day 2 tomorrow will probably be about the same. Going to try and include some sugar free popsicles tomorrow to change it up a bit. I got on the chat in here earlier and it was very informative. Looks like Im doing what I should be. Hoping tomorrow will be a less sore day for me. Have a great night!

Hello, I am a newbie. I am currently in my pre-op diet phase where I drink liquids. My surgeon has me eating/drinking medifast food. Some of it is awful. I am struggling here. I want some real food. Things are getting easier but I struggle with some of these food choices. What did/are you doing to help you get through this face? My surgery is 12/22, no turning back now.

I did and it was fine. I only had about half a glass but I didn't even feel anything from it.

Hey all I had surgery on Thursday Sep 30th starting weight 254 and I went in on monday to get weighed because I had a minor rash around my naval and I weighed 243 not bad. But today i am really saddened because I for some reason became really hungry and the liquids weren't filling me up so I had some really soft bread and chicken. To my surprise it wasn't even half of what i usually eat but i still had it any help?????

Hello Claud, Welcome to the forum! I had the lapband with plication surgery on August 11, 2011. I have had huge success with my weight loss. As of today, I have lost 71 pounds. I started at 253 and am now weighing in at 182. I have had very consistent weight loss at a good pace. I have not hit that yucky plateau yet. My biggest piece of advice to you though is the exercize is key, so though your activity may be limited due to your health issues, do what you can to start off and as the weight drops you should be able to do more. I am enjoying life and living a very active life- roller skating, snow skiing, bike riding, etc. You name it, I am doing it. I too had hbp and knee problems, but I am feeling great now. Good luck with your journey! Work hard and you will do fine!

I think this is very profound! Opening up and sharing how you are really feeling can be very difficult. You will get there Pookyism! I'm going to go all religious on you for a moment, and I'm sorry if this offends your or anyone- but it is what got me through those same kind of moments. I know Heavenly Father wanted this for me. He wants all of his children to live life to our fullest and we are all given unique challenges to overcome. There isn't always going to be one right answer for the problem. For some people weight loss is easily done through exercise, for some they don't even have to worry about it. Some people have medical conditions that make it difficult to lose and in fact contribute to gaining. For some, like myself, WLS is an answer to a prayer. You'll get there. For some the journey may be longer and harder- but in the end it will all work out the way that it should. Good luck to you!

There are pkenty of low carbers around ho will tell you ketosis is a good thing and the way your body is meant to run. Now you know just how dangerous and stupid tha is. You cannot live on protein alone, you need good carbs too and at this stage even yogurt, pudding and custard are acceptable. Blend som frui into purprotein shakes for example.

Just wanted to thank everyone again for the encouragement! I stepped on the scale this morning and it read 226! I did it and im estatic! No stopping me now!! Onderland...get ready...Here I come!!

With determination we can do anything we set our mind too.

I am 5 days out of being sleeved. I have not been nauseous once. I was very nervous before surgery which was normal. I had never had surgery or been under before that is what I was scared off. Well it was nothing to be scared off. I have 2 incision on my stomach that are about an inch wide and one in my belly button. Maybe my dr thought one day I would want to wear a bikini. LOL NOT. The only thing I did have was gas pains and heartburn but that lasted maybe for 2 days. Now that I am drinking clear liquids and protein shakes I want more. I feel hungry. I am not sure if it is in my mind or what. it is not like I am starving just empty feeling. BUT I WOULD NOT BE AFRAID. It will be fine. Good luck