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Welcome! So exciting.

Good for you attitude is 90% of the battle. Keep it up!

Hope you feel better, that doesn't sound fun.

I added you yesterday, thanks. Now how to get in too the super secret club?

I agree it does get better we have all been there, hang in there it's worth it. You are worth it!

I just took a laxative three days before, but it wasn't required by my doctor.

Congrats best wishes!

I'm so thankful for this site. Sending prayers back to you too. Enjoy the journey.

Good luck, welcome to the bench! Enjoy the journey.

Totally normal feelings. The mental part is very hard. It's a huge change. I agree with how important the pre op diet is and remember what you lose now is gone forever. You can do this don't forget how bad you wanted this in the first place.

Bread, celery, salads and coconut.

I was on full liquids when I got home from the hospital. That was two weeks then two on pureed.

I loved refried beans at this stage. Can you have oatmeal?

I felt a little like that for the first month.

Hot liquids were much easier for me at that point. It was eat for me to drink once the swelling went down a week it so out I couldn't tell the difference from pre surgery, but my surgeon doesn't use a bougie so maybe that matters.

It will pass, I agree it's the hormones from losing so fast. It gets easier when things feel more normal. Best wishes!

I mix mine with water. They are filling and heavy and even more so after surgery. I couldn't tolerate milk at all post surgery. Sometimes if I'm low on calories I mix it with almond milk. That flavor sounds great. I add the PB2 to mine and love it.

Thank you. My surgeon allows flintstones. I got sick of the flavor and switched to gummy ones. Hope you find something that works.

How sweet.

Waiting was the hardest part. Wishing you the best on your journey!

I told close family and a few friends. In the end I wish I told fewer people. I just feel like everybody is waiting and watching every pound and for me it's a slow process. I don't need the extra pressure.

Yes, thanks it's an old one. I hate having my picture taken.

I was the same way prior to surgery. I ruud read on here every night and morning. I found it hard to think about anything else. Thankfully at three months out things are much better. It's all consuming and a huge change and you want to be sure you are ready. It will get better. Best wishes!

I found early on out helped to take them with a bit of protein shake in my stomach first.

As long as it isn't bothering your incisions.