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Did your doc tell you no snacking? Is he trying to keep you very low carb, or are the shakes like slimfast or something? Lisa

Thanks everyone for the helpfull replies. I crushed one yesterday and it was GROSS..lol. But at least I got it down. I worry about my little tummy leaking, so I am trying to stick to the rules as closely as I can. I will try to keep getting it down with a little yogurt, then start the pills regular form when I got to mushies. I didnt know that stopping them like that could cause a rebound effect, thats good to know. Thanks, Lisa

You might also check out the recipes section to see if you can find something that will qualify as a full liquid, lots of good recipes there including a list of shakes/smoothies Lisa

I was on zoloft before surgery, but havent had any since, and I think I need to start them up again, does anyone else have to take these? If so, how are you taking them? I am 6 days out from surgery. Thanks, Lisa

Mine disappeared for a day or two after surgery, but is back with a vengeance.

1 day of nothing by mouth, 2 days clears and then 10 days full liquids. Mushies after that for me. Couldent you make some thin oatmeal and put it in a blender? Or maybe cream of wheat? I made some lentil Soup yesterday and stuck it in the blender. It was awesome after so long on bland foods.

My experience was similar to Swany's I did have trouble sleeping on my sides for the first night or two, but liquid tylenol pretty quickly dampened down the pain. I had surgery on wednesday, was release thursday and was up and doing the things I had the energy for on friday. Saturday was good and now, 6 days post op, I have almost no pain. Certainly nothing to keep me from doing pretty much what I want while still following docs orders(no lifting, strenuous exercies, etc). The big thing for me was no energy. I had 3 days fulls, 2 days clears post op, then nothing by mouth until the following friday which was then just a few sips. Still dont have tons of energy, but very little pain, you should be ok.

Wow..thats a lot of stuff! What does your doc recommend for a post op diet?

Good luck to you! I am 5 days out, down 24 lbs and feeling pretty good! Lisa

Made this this morning, stuck it in the blender and made it the consistency (sort of) of a cream Soup. Used the recipe on the back of the Lentil package, included 3 beef hot dogs instead of the 1 lb of sausage. Also threw in a can of fire roasted tomatoes. Only used 1/2 the bag of lentils though. It made 7 plastic containers of about 10 oz each, very yummy and very filling! 2 onions chopped(used dried and estimated) 2 cloves garlic minced(used powdered, estimated) 1 cup carrots, sliced or chopped 3 beef hot dogs 1/2 lb lentils 4 cups chicken or veggie broth 1 can fire roasted tomatoes 1 tsp dried sage 1 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp black pepper(or to taste) 1 tsp salt Browned up dried onions, and hot dogs till a little browned, threw the rest of the stuff in and let it cook until the lentils were very soft, maybe 2 hours. Added salt and pepper to taste and stuck it in the blender. Total of about 1370 calories/7 containers = 195 calories for about 9 ounces of soup. Lisa

Ok, that makes sense, because the Jello did nothing for me. I did try some hot and sour Soup minus the 'stuff' that definitely did fill me up because of the thicker consistency maybe? It was nice to feel full. Thanks Tiffykins

I have been dosing with liquid tylenol as I had surgery last wednesday, and I have been sleeping on my side since thursday night. Course i dont have a drain in, so cant answer to that one. Lisa

I bought one two bottles of this today. One is blue raspberry. It has an odd aftertaste after the kool-aid taste goes away. Its nice that it has so much Protein packed in, but the bottle is good sized, 20oz, so it would take a while to get through it. Not sure if I will finish the one I opened today or not. Lisa

I think it took like 3 days. Which is still pretty decent turnaround, good luck to you! As far as having the band out, the big thing is your doc showing medical necessity. And the key to that is to get a doc who has done quite a few so they can slant the wording a bit if you need it. Cause its money in their pocket too. Lisa

Hi I had my band removed using Anthem-bcbs which is what my work has. But they wouldent cover the sleeve. So, I am secondarily covered thru my husbands insurance, and the approval went right thru the first time. Weird thing is, my docs insurance person called one of the case-nurses when we were first planning on submitting the claim, and she told us that they rarely covered the sleeve as a one part procedure, that it was hard to get thru. So, to get a denial letter and a base for an appeal, we put the application thru. It sailed right through, without a second glance from federal bcbs. There is a thread in the insurance section about this topic also. Lisa

Hi Guys I was sleeved last wednesday. Today I am on Clear liquids, and I was wondering..should I be feeling satiety on Jello? I just ate one of those small jellos that you can pick up in a eight pack at the store and cant really tell if it did anything for my fullness factor. Not sure if the discomfort from the surgery is blocking any 'fullness' feelings, or if the jello just liquifies to the point where it might as well be kool-aid. tia, Lisa

How funny..yep,. for me yesterday it was a marathon of man vs food! lol I find that show amusing at times, but yesterday it was positiviely magnetizing. Hoping to eat some of those yummy foods in a couple of weeks here! celibate relationship with an old lover..that is funny, but a perfect comparison! Lisa

Hi all I have finally joined y'all on the losers bench. I am having serious food dreams. My surgery was wednesday, I had nothing by mouth yesterday and some small sips today. My last solid food was a week ago yesterday. Getting these really hard,crampy hungry feelings from my stomach. I get to go on Clear liquids tommorrow and 'full' liquids on sunday including pudding and yogurt. I am SO ready! I keep ending up on the food channel today on tv, watching shows about 17inch long burritos and 3 lb cinnamon rolls... I guess full liquids for 10 days and then soft foods after that. Glad to hear my june sleeve sisters are doing well. Lisa

Eloquently spoken Tracey. Good luck with your continued weight loss! Lisa

Hi all I hate to be a baby here. BUT..I started full liquids on Friday, didnt do bad over the weekend, had too small slips. I am on clears today, and I feel really, really yukky..lightheaded, shaky, sweaty, just blech. Today I havce had 4 sf Jello packs, 1 strained chicken Soup, and a couple of sips of sweet and sour soup. Trying to stay away from sugars and stuff, sort of a sugar withdrawal period. My tummy is growling and I feel sick to my stomach. Help!! Surgery on Wednesday the 23rd Tia, Lisa

Also, refried beans are just pinto beans cooked until their are soft, then mashed with a bit if chili power, or cumin if you prefer. For us here in the states they come in a can in the ethnic(mexican) section of the store. They are pretty satisfiying, plus they give you protein and fiber at the same time. Great with a little cheese and salsa.

Thanks for the encouragement everyone, its much appreicated!! Lisa

Hi all I have a date of next wenesday and tommorrow I go on liquids. I consider this the last day of my 'old' life. Tommorrow I go to the losing side and after wednesday I go to the fast lane of the losing side!! Cant wait, but jitters are setting in, I love reading all of your success stories, it keeps me motivated. Lisa

I thought about posting an explanation, but wasnt sure what I would say..lol Maybe its a girl thing :-)

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