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Take everything one step at a time. I had a lapband to sleeve conversion surgery on July 8th, and it's hard to believe I'm already 3 weeks out. You're taking the first step to bettering yourself, and these forums are excellent support groups because we have similar experiences, and lots of empathy.

My dietician and doctor encouraged me to download the Baritastic app. It's pretty awesome, and meant specifically for weight loss surgery. You can log your food, exercise, measurements, weight, Water intake, and there are even timers. A timer for 20 seconds to chew your food properly, a timer for 30 minutes after you eat to let you know you can drink water. There's even reminders for taking your Vitamins, to remind you to eat, I ever created a reminder to ask how my water intake is going. Highly recommend the Baritastic app.

Does it clump up with broth?

I am 5 feet and 3/4 of an inch. I feel the BMI struggle. My doctor told me ideally I should weigh 100 pounds...it was a good laugh.

I was converted from band to sleeve on July 8th. I am trying to get my Protein in, and my doctor told me to mix unflavored protein with my diet. What do I put it in? I tried my Soup (learned the hard way you can't warm it up without it clumping lol), I did make some sugar free pudding with it (tastes awesome). What else can I do? Thanks.

I bought mine on amazon. They had a plus size one, and it adjusts with your size.

I was sleeved on July 8th, and prior to surgery I read a recommendation to buy an abdominal binder. I put it on tonight after my first shower, and the comfort of the abdominal binder is awesome. I would highly recommend one, it makes you feel comfortable, and like your tummy area and insides aren't all over the place.

Non scale victory.

I got sleeved on July 8th, and walked through the grocery store to pick up liquids. Although I do not feel hungry, the variety of scents made me have this weird feeling of missing it. I think food addiction is a real thing. Find new things you can have that you do enjoy and try to appreciate them? I know it's rough, but it's a limited struggle to help us accomplish our long term weight battles. This too shall pass....maybe feels like passing a kidney stone, but this too shall pass, lol.

Little sips are difficult for me too. If I drink too fast I get this crazy burp type of gas.

They did my leak test while I was still under anesthesia. They said Clear liquids yesterday. I have not recieved anything today yet. Spoke too soon. They brought me a Protein shake and decaf tea for Breakfast.

They did my leak test while I was still under anesthesia. They said Clear liquids yesterday. I have not recieved anything today yet.

My surgery went great! I was out if recovery 3 hours ago. Feeling fully coherent, dinner of broth and sugar free cranberry juice (which I thought was to sweet), and ice chips. So far so fabulous, day one down!

I went through lapband surgery in September 2011, and was successful with the lapband. When I got pregnant they removed all fluids in my band. In September 2015 I went to get a fill to learn that my port was inverted and my band is slipping. I made the decision to convert from a band to a sleeve, and will have surgery tomorrow. I'm nervous and excited, hoping for a speedy recovery.

Congratulations! I have surgery tomorrow.