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  1. 1 point
    Not even sips but it's natural from the beginning. Meaning that physically in the beginning, you'll eat so little that any additional water will make you feel uncomfortable anyway. Before you know it, it becomes habit. It still makes me so uncomfortable that even now I wait over an hour after I eat before drinking anything. I understand your concerns about vitamins too. If you hate swallowing pills, many of us have been using patches successfully. You'll have to see what works best for you. In the end, the weightloss will be worth with it and you will see how very little you eat, and will want to keep your body healthy by taking supplements. For months, I ate less than 800 calories. Even years later, many of us still do not eat enough to be well nourished. I totally get the fast food with our significant others as a bond but it is totally doable. My mister doesn't care what I order but I think he feels more comfortable as long as I order something. So let's say Taco bell ... I order a side of black beans with onions (50 cal). I don't think it is what I eat but that I have a meal with him regardless what it is. IF he ever insisted on me eating what I used to eat, then there is something really wrong with the relationship in the first place.
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    NP_WIP

    November 2022 Surgery Buddies

    Had GI test and visit from surgeon, all good to be released today. They will be givinf me "lunch" to gauge my intake nut i have been sipping water from medicine cups with no issues, oyher than a gargling sensation at first. Sent from my SM-G960U1 using BariatricPal mobile app
  3. 1 point
    KimA-GA

    November 2022 Surgery Buddies

    11/3 surgery… 20 days post op… infection nearly cleared.. incisions are healing up, a couple already done… feeling good overall!! Still not on par with liquids and food (purée) is a chore but I am ok with that…had zero excitement for purée or any of the food things I was looking forward to pre surgery but I guess that comes with the new normal… getting waves of emotional… that’s expected but always exhausting… no regrets so far even with the setback! it’s also weird I have both more energy and a lot less stamina… when I am going, I can go faster and with more pep in my step.. but I am still crashing by early evening … getting better since I can stay up past nine now which I didn’t for the first two weeks …. hope everyone is doing well!
  4. 1 point
    I am in the middle of the two week liquid pre-op so there will be no thanksgiving eating for me but I am going focus on what I am thankful for and enjoy my liquid diet. Its only one day, I keep telling myself that over and over LOL
  5. 1 point
    Merri Beth

    Unflavored Protein

    The dietition at the weight loss center recommended isopure unflavored protein powder. I went and got it right away. When I went into GNC i told the girl that i was looking for unflavored protein powder and that i was in pre-op for gastric sleeve. Before I could tell her what he dietition recommended she said I will show you the one everybody seems to like and she came back with the isopure. I tried it with unsweet tea and it was great to not have the sweetness. I couldn't hardly stomach another sweet protein shake yuck! So I will experimenting with some other liquids. I am on day 8 of 14 pre-op. I cannot wait until next Monday which is surgery day!
  6. 1 point
    xoxoMeli

    Pregnant!

    Well, I'm back! I have a new surgery date of 01/06/2023! My baby boy is amazing though! 14 months old now and perfect in every way so things happen for a reason!
  7. 1 point
    NP_WIP

    November 2022 Surgery Buddies

    Just waiting now for my turn, all hooked up, cleaned, labs done, medicine administered, IV on, still calm. Saw the surgeon, assistant and the anesthesiologist. I had no questions so it was quick. Sent from my SM-G960U1 using BariatricPal mobile app
  8. 1 point
    I am 15 months out from VSG so at this point I can visually tell what is an amount I can eat and what isn't...but it may be helpful to measure it if you aren't there yet. I would probably avoid potato/bread (aka stuffing) based dishes especially if you're someone who can't eat just one or two bites of something and call it good. Focus on white meat turkey (or your family's meat of choice) and any vegetables that aren't covered in butter/sauce. You know yourself and your "triggers" better than any of the rest of us can, you just have to listen to yourself and stick with what you know works for you.
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    I am no veteran but when I find myself in group settings with lots of food I just go for the protein first and maybe a bite or 2 of something else. I try to eye ball a few ounces of the proteins and just stop eating when I get the slightest bit of full. (I am pretty good at eyeballing, I eyeball then weigh at home to keep myself tested. lol) So far this process has worked for me. Good luck, you can do it.
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    Fellbunny

    November 2022 Surgery Buddies

    My surgery is tomorrow! I am taking preop pics tonight and weighing myself. Anything else i should remember before tomorrow?

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