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Oh Lord, I will never make that then!

This is fine to take, right? I had gallbladder surgery and need to know. I know we aren't supposed to take Motrin, right?

I had two goals, lose weight and don't lose my hair!! I accomplished both, praise God!!! Eat protein or losing your hair will be out of your control....from what I understand. I hated Protein Shakes, I tried four different ones prior to surgery.....ick, ick and triple ick!!! After surgery, it took me three hours to get MOST of one down. It kept "growing" because I kept adding ice when it would melt and get warm. A vicious cycle. I switched to the protein shots/bullets. Some say they're not as good, well, my hair never even thinned out, so I call it good. They taste just as bad, but they are only 3.5 oz and pack 43 grams of protein. I'd take a few sips in the morning, hold your nose and rinse your mouth out after the sips, just like a kid taking yucky medicine. I'd do a few more sips at lunch and then finish it off in the evening. Between that and two cups of milk a day, 9 grams each, I was doing good. Everything else was icing on the cake. I got mine at GNC, blue raspberry was the least offensive to me. Good luck!!!!

Hi, I'm two weeks post op and have a 3 year old. Like you, I have a huge support system and it really hasn't been that big of a deal for me. She crawls in my lap...I just can't pick her up. I was told to not lift anything over 10 lbs., but if your doctor gave you the o.k. for 20 then you shouldn't have a problem with your 6 month old. Like the other post mentioned, be mindful because I started feeling normal around 4 or 5 days out and I would tend to forget. Good luck!

I am 6 days post-op and feeling pretty good. But the more I read the more it amazes me how badly people want to get back to old habits. The questions of 'when can I eat this again', and 'when can I have that' seem to be posted by the hundreds. I have to say I am in NO hurry to eat again. I don't want to visit 'Starbucks' or my local 'bar' as that is partially what put me in this position. Please don't take this the wrong way, I know some of you are just trying to get a feel for what is to come and when you can start doing some things. I just want to reiterate that this surgery is a tool and changes are desperately needed to be successful! Now is the perfect time to make those changes. Bring on the broth!

I am like Nellabella, except I had my surgery at UAB in Birmingham, Al. I was on Clear Liquids the day after surgery (chicken broth, etc.) and the next day I started pureed foods. This includes eggs strangely enough. I can only have 4 tsps. at a sitting, so usually for Breakfast I have 2 tsps of scambled eggs and 2 tsps of grits w/ cheese. I understand about following your doctors guidelines, but don't think it would hurt to start this 2 days early. If I can start it 2 days after surgery, you should have no problem 12 days post op. Good luck!

This sounds exactly like my post a couple of days ago. We had the same surgery date, June 18. My worst days were days 1 and 2. I have felt a lot better today, but I still get tired a lot and usually take a long nap every afternoon. I'm ready to be over that stage bc napping makes me feel icky the rest of the day. My doctor has me on pureed foods since coming home and eating 4 teaspoons. My hardest part is taking my Vitamins. I will get easier each day!
P.S. My rumbling stomach seems to be getting better each a day also.

Thanks everyone I already feel better reading your posts! I know that it will pass, just needed the reassurance! Wish everyone the best!

Thank y'all so much! I think I will give my surgeon's office a call tomorrow about taking pills.

Thanks! I will have to try some.

What kind of unflavored Protein do you use? That sounds really good!

Thanks y'all. My current BMI is 41, but throughout the last 3 years, it has dropped to 39.
jsayles, good luck with yours and keep me posted!