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Mine said to work up to 64 oz. Not sure if I should count the liquid in my shakes and broth but 64 oz seems like a LOT.

I'm glad to hear your surgery went smoothly and you are resting comfortably. Don't forget to walk-I had horrible gas pains and walking was the only thing that provided any relief (that and gas-x)

Hi all! Today is surgery day-i'm signed in just in the lobby waiting to be called back. Not too nervous just ready to get this show on the road!

I am so sorry that you are having such a hard time! I can't even imagine. How did you get the hematoma? Hopefully it will be smooth sailing from here on out. So scary!

So happy for you! Good luck!!

Why don't you try a new protein powder? My favorite is Jay Robb Egg White Chocolate. This stuff is awesome! Absolutely no aftertaste! My favorite shake is 1 scoop protein powder, skim milk, a bit of instant decaf coffee, a squirt of smuckers caramel sauce, and a few ice cubes...better than Starbucks!!

I'm curious-how many of you were told that you could have a 'last supper'? My doc said to go for it. He told me I could eat ANYTHING I wanted, but nothing after midnight. I ate a bunch of cr*p and now I feel so gross! I wish I would have stuck to my liquid diet.

Got my popsicles! Soups, sugar free caramel, protein shots, protein jello, more protein powder, gatorade, carrot juice, instant decaf coffee, tea, gas-x, fiber gummies, and antacid. I know there's more (almost had a heart attack when I saw the total). I think I'm prepared! Can't wait to swap stories!!

YES! Had my pre-op appt this afternoon and I am first on the list in the morning!! I have to be there by 6am! I am hoping I can trust my 3 boys to get ready and off to school on time. I think I am more nervous about that than I am about the surgery itself.

Lisa-I am so happy everything went well-I am so happy for you!! My surgery is tomorrow & I am running last minute errands so I can stock the fridge/pantry with goodies for when I return. Also have about 6 loads of laundry to do-not sure when I'll feel up to doing it again.

Hey all! I would love to be included in this group! I will be banded on April 18th and live in Frisco but could meet just about anywhere. tjohnson034@gmail.com

This soup sounds so good! Is it OK for phase 1? I am wondering if my doc would be ok with cream based soups -Thoughts?

Congrats Dr. Dude! I have my pre-op tomorrow and surgery on Wednesday-can't wait to be in your shoes and have the surgery behind me!!

Hey guys! Thanks so much for your advise and words of encouragement. Today is a new day. Today I make the right choices. Today is all about ME!!

I know you are both right. Thankfully, I haven't had any issues with sticking to my diet around any other family members. The thing I couldn't get out of my head is that this could be the last time I see her (she lives 8 hours away and hasn't been well) and I don't want her to spend the rest of her time on this earth worried about ANYTHING. I also tend to stress eat so it was not a good combination. My granny has never been overweight but has had lots of heart issues (open heart surgeries, stents etc) with her first heart attack at the age of 45...very scary and a huge motivating factor to get healthy. My doc did not give me a certain amount of weight to lose but my personal goal was 10lbs-I have lost 5 so far and will probably lose a total of 8 before the surgery. No more excuses. From now on I will be my top priority!