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As a nurse I just think it's important to make sure you can keep liquids down without difficulty before being discharged home. However long that takes.

Hey Fiddle! I knew you would respond! Do you think the pills are as effective as the drinks? Do you see similar results?

I would like to rekindle this topic and see if anyone has found a great product that comes in a pill form. The drinks are a little rough for me so I'd like to try something else.

When I was early post op and went out with friends I ordered tomato soup. I could sip on it for a long time because "it's really hot ;)" As far as being with people that are drinking you can simply say you are watching calories and alcohol is full of calories. Or make your own virgin mixed drink and no one will know the difference. Glass of pineapple juice or cranberry juice diluted with water if you want to cut the calories. No need to be a hermit. I'm over a year out and my husband and kids are the only one that know about my surgery. My thought is that I want to enjoy life, not hide from it because I've had a personal surgery that I don't care to share with anyone.

My doctor pit me on 20lb lifting restrictions for 6 weeks. I'm an ED nurse and we do a lot of lifting so I was off the whole time.

Fiddle, give your pcp a little push to be seen tomorrow. Being an ER nurse for almost 20 years I could explain the whys and hows of what the ER does and doesn't do. This isn't the time or place. Keep hydrating through tonight and make sure you get an appt tomorrow. Best wishes.

I started Paleo about 3 months PO. I also have KP. I'm down 110lbs and past goal. I don't know if it's my diet or the weight loss but my KP isn't red anymore. I have it basically everywhere the sun touches my skin so it's all over. The bumps are still there but like I said, they aren't red. Paleo takes some effort and planning ahead but I feel awesome! It's also an anti inflammatory diet so that helps too.

If you like coffee I just found Bolthouse Farms make a coffee protein drink with 16g of protein in 8oz. Also has 26g of carbs, don't know if you're worried about that or not.

If you like coffee I just found Bolthouse Farms make a coffee protein drink with 16g of protein in 8oz. Also has 26g of carbs, don't know if you're worried about that or not.

I bet Cajun seasoning would be good too. And you could change up the nuts, maybe walnuts for some other healthy fats. You could get really creative with just this simple recipe.

Never thought I'd hear that. He's been very supportive through all of this. I hit goal and lost another 5 lbs. I'm 5'6" and 155 lbs. my size 10 jeans are getting a little baggy. I'm happy where I'm at and am going to try to stop losing. But that was a very unexpected compliment for sure. Think that counts as a NSV.

I had IV Tylenol and had no pain. I'm an RN and our facility has been using it for a few years. Good stuff. And it doesn't slow you bowels down.

Thanks guys! I'll have to look for some before pics (kinda hard to find one since I ran away from a camera) lol. I had surgery 2/28/13. Took me 10 1/2 months to get here but I don't mind. I don't consider myself a slow loser either. 100lbs in 10 months sounds pretty good to me. I'll go work on the pics now.

It passed goal today! Started out at 260, goal wait was 160. Last week I was 163, today … drum roll please … 159.6!!!! Holy smokies!!! I can't believe it. This is my lowest weight since middle school, I've got kids in middle school now. I never dreamed I would weigh this ever. I am so thankful for my sleeve. Definitely not an easy journey but worth the effort.

All liquids counted for me. Check with your NUT for the best advise for you.