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Had surgery Monday and I'd love to taste real food, I just caught myself thinking how long before I can bite a chicken strip? The struggle is real

Hi there congrats. And I'm 183 from 244. It's understandable that your tummy starts to get full fast so constant sips help as you get further out you can take in more some people don't have trouble drinking for me. I'm 5 months out and a switch flicked now I can drink more . Even sucking on ice will help. set timers to remind you to drink. If you don't feel ready that's okay take your time. No rush. Little tries when you feel ready. For me puree was after 2 weeks. Realistically I wouldn't worry about loss skin right now. Loss the weight then worry you have alot to focus on which is getting to goal. To be honest I'm quite young and though I'm not at goal I have alot of lose skin. But I'd prefer lose skin to being fat. So wearing spanx. I just keep it moving lol. Good Luck Sent from my Vivo 5R using BariatricPal mobile app

Age: 19 Sleeved: October 17th 2017 SW: 297 CW: 255 GW: HEALTHY AND HAPPY. I’m almost 8 weeks post op and I’m down 42 pounds! I’m ahead of my surgeons program (at 12 weeks I should be down 50 pounds so I’m alittle ahead). I know everyone is different when it comes to this and how we use this tool but I’m just curious on other peoples experiences, how fast they lost with types of diet and exercises they do. Share your progression stories! [emoji173]️

How did you guys handle having people eat around you with foods you love? My friends feel bad when they eat around me and me being so young I get really sad I’m not able to enjoy foods with them or be able to do what they are doing because I still have to take it easy. I feel very emotional and have been crying a lot not because I miss the food but I miss being able to eat with my friends. Any advice?

I think what is being referred to here is Crystal Light mixed with unflavored protein powder. Here is a thread. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/rny/4254508/Protein-Powder-add-to-Crystal-Light/

Thank you, no wasn't chunky, stringy at all. But, still nervous I am 4 days post op.

Same here 5 days out and nothin ... Just gas!!!! Gas pain!! Sent from my LGLS676 using BariatricPal mobile app

For dinner I stick with baked fish or chicken and a serving of vegetables

I started by researching doctors in the area who did the surgery and narrowed it down to one. His office guided me to a choice of two different hospitals. I met with him individually to decide on which surgery would be best for me. Then I went to a few group meetings at his office to discuss the surgery and met with a nutritionist. He also required a psych eval before surgery (most do). The last hoop was an endoscopy for him to scope my stomach pre-op.

My kids already talked me out of the surgery in 2016. Said I was taking the easy way out and that they wouldn't support me.......why have a life changing surgery when you can just do it yourself, blah blah blah..... I'm having surgery in 5 weeks.....Just my friends know and my job...... I don't need the added stress and worry.