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How wonderful!! I haven't put the news out on Facebook about mine yet.... Maybe soon haha.

I'm a full week and 2 days post op. It took me about 5 days to sleep just ok without being propped up. Now I'm finally sleeping on my tummy and able to roll over no problem. Sometimes I'll get a tiny twitch of pain/discomfort but nothing that is unbearable. Like others said, use the pain meds to sleep. I recommend regular strength liquid Tylenol for during the day!

Have you tried muscle milk light? They are less protein tasting to me. Also I've been adding coffee and sugar free caramel syrup to vanilla protein powder and there is no aftertaste and it's like a vanilla caramel latte.

I'm so happy I did this. I feel 100% back to normal since surgery 9/17. I am walking 2 miles a day and am actually satisfied on my mushy diet of 1/4th of a cup 3x a day and two protein shakes per day. I haven't thought about food or my next meal in 3 days and I'm eating when I feel hungry, not just because it's "lunch time". A few people have mentioned to me that I'm glowing and have such a positive happy vibe lately and it's true!! Of course I don't expect my entire journey to be this positive but this is definitely a good start

you will definitely feel better after Mushies. My diet was 1-2 weeks of liquids but my surgeon advanced me because I was doing so well with no issues. I'm still under 600 calories though with Mushies and protein shakes but a big difference in energy level!

kkeep walking!! I did a block 3x a day and the gas pain and general soreness was gone 3 days later!

YAYYYYY! Congratulations!!

Lol I plan to only use the children's utensils until I can train myself for smaller bites! I don't plan to use them forever lmao.

It's do-able alone! I use toddler spoons and tiny Glad containers. It tricks your mind into thinking you have a full bowl of food and the baby spoon helps you get the perfect bite and nothing more. Try it!

It's so crazy how all surgeons are different. Mine highly recommended Benefiber! It dissolves great just a few shakes of the water bottle and you can't even tell it's in there

If I have 1/4th cup of cottage cheese and then make a protein shake to sip on (30 min after my meal of course) does that sound like too much?

Hi???Š I mix Benefiber into water or crystal light. You can't taste it at all! It helps!

I've had it forever and now that I'm clear for mushies/pureed foods I'm going to try to start using it again. Add me! Username: laurengrayy

13lbs down and I'm cleared for Mushies/purees, I'm Sooooo ready. Tonight is Tuna!! Yay!!

Have you tried the Unjury cheese sauce? I saw it online yesterday and it made me curious!

Today is my post op appointment (6 days since surgery) and I know the doctor scales aren't ever the same as the ones I have at home so I decided to weigh in my bathroom on mine. 13lbs!!!! Holy crap!!! Motivation right there! I know weight loss will slow down eventually, but for now I have my party hat on!

YAY!!! Same thing happened to me two years ago! I found my surgeon and was banded last Tuesday! Good luck!

LOVE THIS!!

Me exhausted guys! All I want to do is sleep. That can't be normal. I'm taking the multi vitamin, I'm hydrated, and I'm trying to get my protein in with ease. Its been a little rough because nothing tastes good. I'm not sure if I don't have enough nutrition in my body or if I'm possibly throwing a little pitty party because I'm starving and am craving something with substance. 5 days post op today.