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Oh, and the Vitamins? I LOVE mine! I got chewable Multivitamins, chewable Calcium, sublingual B12 and Biotin lozenges. I'm only 2 weeks and a few days out, and have only advanced to moist and mushy foods 2 days ago, but my vitamins are the highlight of my meals. A lot of people above me have posted a lot of great things. You are not alone!

Hi DeeDee, I think you are confronting the battle going on inside your mind, and you should be congratulated. I do not know what is preventing you from letting yourself succeed, but you are seeking help and I am so happy that you are doing that. I truly feel like fear is involved, but only you have those answers - fear of failing? fear of succeeding? fear of losing something you have now? I don't know so I don't know how to encourage you except to say I will be praying that you discover what you need to succeed. You have it in you!

I'm 54 and had it done a few weeks ago. For me, it was a risk vs. benefit situation. My obesity was negatively impacting my health, with the potential for even more serious complications. As long as you are healthy enough to pass the medical clearances, this surgery should be considered. I would talk to your primary care physician. Mine was so incredibly supportive. She was very helpful.

Congratulations!!! How incredibly exciting for you!

I had dilaudid in the hospital for my entire 2 day stay. I was sent home with percocet tablets but never needed them. I was not in pain - just sore when I would get up from sitting or lying down.

The Platinum hydro-whey can be purchased through Amazon, or GNC. This will also be like chocolate milk or a chocolate shake if blended, but also for lactose intolerant people. The muscle-milk lite can also be purchased at GNC.

Lynniepoo - which drink are you referring to?

My dietician recommended MuscleMilk Lite chocolate. Today was my first day to try it. Only allowed 4 oz (bottle is 8 oz), tasted good enough (after 2 weeks of clear liquids), and no running to the bathroom. It is like chocolate milk, but it is supposed to be formulated to be tolerated by lactose intolerant people. So far so good. They are pre-made and are 4 to a pack. She also recommended platinum hydro-whey turbo chocolate. I haven't tried that one yet. It is a powder to be mixed with Water.

I'm just using herb-ox chicken or beef bouillon. I'm actually enjoying the beef bouillon.

At my 1 week post op visit last week, their scale showed a weight loss of 19 pounds. My scale showed a weight loss of 12 pounds. I'm trying to only weigh myself twice a week so I don't go crazy on those days nothing happens. It will work if we do our part. You are, so it will work!

Congratulations on meeting your weight loss goals!

You are adorable! Congratulations!!

Thanks for posting this!

Congratulations!

Wow - I never heard of the FitBit. It sounds very intriguing.

Did your surgeon give you specific instructions? I was only allowed to have clear liquids the first week (nothing creamed) and only a max of 4 oz/hour. I would check with your doctor to ensure you don't damage anything.

Per my surgeon, no lifting more than 10 pounds for 6 weeks. Fat2Fitmom is right - check with your surgeon first. BTW - I love that title - Fat2FitMom - says it all!

My surgery was on the 19th. My diet is much more restricted . Mine is clear liquids - no cream soups, no yogurt - it is truly clear liquids - broth, apple juice, jello, gatorade. I get to add the creamy foods on Wednesday!

I really appreciate these posts. I almost never go to fast-food, but hearing that there are some things that could be good choices just in case, is very helpful.

I don't drink soda, so that's not an issue for me. However, when my kids were younger and had stomach viruses, I used to stir the ginger ale or coke with a spoon to get the bubbles out.

Beautiful!! Congratulations!

I'm not at at that point yet, but I was told by my MDs office that Wendy's chili was good.

Mary - are you on a clear liquid diet? I have no energy even though I would love to start walking. I don't want to shoot off the end of the treadmill.

Please just make sure to tell your plastic surgeon that you had weight loss surgery. You don't want to have it done and then find it was done too early and you need more surgery.

I'm a 12/19 sleever still on clears. (my doc does 2 weeks clears, 2 weeks moist and mushy, and then 2 weeks on soft solids). My favorite is the beef bouillon, but I'm also surprisingly enjoying the blue gatorade and edy's sugar free fruit pops. But my focus is on Wednesday when I can change to moist and mushy!!! Be strong, protect your healing belly and keep your eye on the finish line! The boring choices won't last forever!