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I'm only a week out, but the liquid diet's been fine. I am feeling good, pain is decreasing pretty quick. Don't regret it at all so far. I will come back to this question again in a year or so and have a more accurate answer =)

It's possibly due to your BMI, but it really seems more to just vary from doctor to doctor preference. I have a BMI over 50 and my doctor did not require a pre-op liquid diet except for 1 day clear liquids.

I'm sorry, but that is the absolute stupidest thing I have ever heard of. Honestly, anyone who does that is just asking for problems.

I second what keldolbeth said. Call your OB/GYN and surgeon as soon as physically possible. You're supposed to be using back up contraceptive methods =\

Just because you cheated today does not mean you have to cheat tomorrow. You can get through the rest of it! Accept it and move on. But imo you should try from now on to stick to it as closely as possible, the doctors do have a reason for putting people on these pre-op plans and I know you want to have as successful of a surgery as you can. Maybe make a list of reasons you want this surgery and stick it right on your fridge or pantry or wherever it will help you avoid cheating. Or maybe a picture of you when you were thinner, or a picture of a pair of smokin jeans that you wanna get when you hit goal.

Different doctors have different required plans. I did not have to do a pre-op diet either, although I did do a few days of full liquids to get used to it. The only thing my doctor required was 24 hours of clear liquids. Surgery went great and I'm doing well =)

I was thinking of pureeing the part of soup that has the meat and stuff and adding it back into the broth. I'm not to the puree stage, but I thought that didn't sound too bad.

My surgeon used dissolving suture and covered them with steri-strips. I can't 100% see because of the steri-strips, but it's only been about 5-6 days and they look pretty closed. I think it'd be a good idea to contact their office and let them know it's not seeming to heal. As for telling your work, I would let them know ASAP so that if they need to keep a temp longer or rearrange work flow they have adequate time to.

I know it seems like it's going slow now, but you'll look back and it will seem to have flown by =) I'm glad that you're feeling better.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! =) Alicia - that's so frustrating! I'm sorry to hear that =((

I think you should try the number on the back of your Medicaid card. Often plans after different state to state, and it's best to get the answer directly from the plan representative to be certain that you understand the requirements accurately.

Yay! You are probably already in or done with surgery now, so send you some good healing thoughts!! I hope everything went great =)

I have not kept mine a secret and so far everyone I've told has been happy for me =)

Ask your doctor if you can try some liquid benadryl to help you sleep. I find that supporting my surgical side of my stomach with a pillow helps a little.

6 weeks. 20 pounds. You are doing GREAT. Stop second guessing your body. You didn't gain a pound a day, you're not gonna lose a pound a day. In fact, healthy weight loss is often defined as around 2 pounds a week. That would put you at 12 pounds for 6 weeks. You should stop comparing your weight loss to others and start to enjoy it, you are doing well! 20 pounds is 20 pounds is 20 pounds. That's a small kid! A small dog! 2 cats! Why would you throw in the towel when you're SUCCESSFUL? I know it's hard that the scale isn't moving by TONS each week, but at least this way you will have a lower chance of loose skin. It's healthy to lose slow too!

Are you having enough Protein? I know they told me first and foremost always get in my protein. Are you measuring everything? If so, give your body some time. It's adjusting. The weight will come off as long as you are following the plan. I know it's hard to hear, and if I were in your shoes I would be frustrated too (And probably will when I hit my 3 week stall), but a stall around this time is common. Search the boards you will see it over and over again. It might take a bit, but your body will get back on track. In the mean time keep watching your measurements. Maybe you are losing inches!

Dooter, you are looking great! What a difference!

I am curious to see the answers to this. I'm not particularly fond of protein shakes. I know there was one type of liquid protein that my NUT said was good. I will have to look into it. I think it was fuse or something? It was one of those shot things that looks like the five hour energy drinks. It was a collagen protein and she said it's fine to use as long as it's not your only protein, you wanna alternate it with other types.

You are probably in surgery now and I hope it's going great!!

Good advice. It's hard sometimes to see the bigger picture when we are so focused on the numbers.

Did you take them on an empty stomach? Sometimes if I don't take my meds soon before a meal I will get nauseous. Or give a little time between each, maybe it's too much at one time.

I just want to second the Celebrate multivitamin. I also take the mandarin orange one. It's not the tastiest thing ever, but it does the job and doesn't make me feel sick.

What a great feeling to be going back there with such a loss! I'm sure you'll be able to enjoy activities more also

I have the same problem. I am trying to get in all those fluids, but it's difficult! Sip, sip sip.

Congratulations! It may have been only a few pounds - but that's a big marker! Keep it up!