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my 'vent' goes the other direction! I will be an 'A' before I know it and was a fabulous 'C' prior to surgery. you can be upset about what you want, everyone is differrent and thats okay!!

I agree that you did the right thing. It def gets easier. I still have things I cannot eat like soft bread, eggs, tortilla and my fav.....watermelon. Just doesn't go down but everyone is different. I remember being in your shoes....you will get through this!

the icy orange and grape frost are not bad over ice. Just gotta brush teeth after drinking, they leave a groaa film in your mouth. Not my fav though

yeah OTR sleever is right. My NUT said no to those.

Had my surgery July 16th too! Same thing here and I was told by a sleever 4 mos out that I am prob not getting enough calories. I am soooo sick of the protein shakes and isopure though I'm not sure what to do.

How far out (post-op) do you need to be before eating the breakfast bars?

6 days!

my husband does this, but I can guarantee the first 4-6 weeks (maybe more) you will not be able to eat enough of anything to get the protein you need. It is a wonderful plan for when you can eat well again.

yes, don't forget about the fluid retention and swelling from the surgery. Also an 'older' sleever said they would stall or have slower weightloss when not getting enough calories. Your body hangs on to everything I was told. And I, at 4 weeks post-op am lucky to be hetting 500 calories a day! Its hard the first few weeks. Hoping it gets easier! Good Luck!

Congrats on your decision! You will do great!! My family was not supportive either so I ended up not telling them! I am 4 weeks post-op and down 27 lbs and saw them for the first time a week ago and not one of them said a word!! They didn't even notice. But you will find great support on here!! Good Luck!

no drain here but it did take 2 weeks before I was comfy on either side! Just takes time. Hang in there!

I too had UHC and with your comorbidities you should not have a problem. I did not have any and went round and round w them but it was my drs office fault as well. Good Luck Big Byrd!!

both of your attitudes about hairloss is very 'refreshing'. I am extremely worried about the hairloss. I will just have to remind myself that I can get through it.

Thanks!! Will try your suggestions!

Having a very hard time w protein mixes now. Starting 3rd week post-op. Didn't bother me until 2nd week post-op and now I just can't stomach it. I have tried many different kinds. Has anyone else had this problem?

Trying to find popsicles and especially fudgesicles & pudding made w stevia or something other than splenda, aspartame, etc.... Any ideas? I have been to Whole Foods and Natures Grocers (I live in TX) and no dice. Help?

no ng tube here either, and did leak test next morning drinking barium and having an x-ray

I was up walking 45 minutes after getting in my room from surgery. I had such horrible gas painI just had to. I too am thankful for this change in my life and can't wait to be more active w my boys. Good Luck and God bless!

Just home from my getting my sleeve yesterday. Severe pain right after surgery but they got it under control quickly. My worst problem was gas pain but walking and a heating pad helped that immensly. So walk a lot and sip, sip, sip! Good Luck!

when I have the urge to eat, I grab my laptop and hit the forums! Helps a lot. I am on Day 7 of pre-op liquid diet. Tomorrows the big day!!

I was the same. Went in determined to get the band but after researching and talking to the surgeon would never consider having a band and would never recommend anyone else to do so! Good luck. You will be a hottie before you know it!

i was told the only thing to prevent hairloss is protein! Get your protein in! but i also take biotin so we'll see! congrats!

the bougie is like a long plastic rod they use as a guide, they come in diff sizes, 32, 34, 36fr, etc. And the pylorous is where your stomach meets small intestine (duodenum). And you will not pick the size, your surgeon will, so no worries!

3 days!? Me too!! I have heard heating pad & lip balm are two biggies! Good luck and congrats!!!

protein! but not too much because everyone on here says your tastebuds will change post-op. All of your vitamins and supplements, gas-x strips, sf drink mix for all your water (they make some good ones w stevia). I am using my pre-op liquid diet (I'm on day 3) to try diff types of protein. I know there are SO many other things but thats a short list!