johnlatte

Its going to vary. I'm 3 months out and still sip. Others here guzzle early on without problems. What did your Dr. tell you when you were discussing it?

I understand your anxiety. But please understand that life after surgery is different and you have to work hard to make it successful. If you are having problem reconciling a 2 week or so diet, then I might be concerned that handling things after the fact, might be as equally difficult. It might be wise to have a real honest conversation with your Dr. or someone that handles food dependencies and disorders. We all have struggled, but most have made the commitment to make the lifestyle changes needed to make this surgery successful. You have to be totally sure that you have gotten to that point. It is hard work, and it won't be easy. You really need to get yourself into a place that you are comfortable and committed to the long term. That starts with the pre-op diet and all the way through to total recovery. The end results are so worth it, but unless you are totally committed, it could very much be problematic for you. I hope that you will seek some type of assistance with this. This is good board, but can only offer encouragement and support, it won't be able help you through the issues that are causing your anxiety. Hang in

Hey now I'm the one always putting you back at 5 stars. Somedays I have do that 6 or 7 times....

Which thread? I am always missing the good stuff here...

Have a soda and sit down....

Wasn't her name Sarah?

That would be me...Mr. Helpful!

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okay okay => John - but you knew that already (Johnlatte)

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drink your fluids, get your protein in, walk walk walk. Don't try to eat, stick to your Drs. plan religiously. walk, move, stay hydrated (probably the most important tip). Realize it might be a bit uncomfortable for a few days, take the pain meds even if they taste like ass. Stay hydrated.

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Wish I could help, but I gave up soda. Just didn't seem worth all the trouble. If you find out, or try it, post here. There's a lot people that would love to know the answer.

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Thanks dude!

I think that we all have to learn that eating is not a hobby, it's not a sport and it isn't a way to make us happy. It is something that we all probably struggle with to a degree. There's nothing about the surgery that will prevent you from eating what you want (mostly), there's nothing that will prevent you from having a good time. You'll just eat smaller amounts of it. That's really a good thing if you look at it from the standpoint that you will be healthier and more lively. It's hard, like Laura said, there are times, when a good binge might be very soothing, but in the overall scheme there are WAY better ways to spend time. Hang in

I put hot sauce on just about everything. Never have a problem. I would suggest that you go slow and try a little at a time. But tobasco and spicy BBQ sauces are my bestest buddies!

i stayed away from the free weights and doing squats or lunges for about 6 weeks. I did do curls, pull downs and flys on the machines. Didn't seem to be a problem. Now I am full on back.

Everybody has different tastes, I'm really sorry that most proteins aren't pleasant to you. I find isopure to be pretty vile myself and really hate the proteins that are fruit flavored. I try to stay away from the powders as well. Glad you found something palatable.

I use stevia

Nice job...looks good, stay with it.

I'm 54, and sleeved this past November, just wish I had done it about 10 years or so ago.