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My doctor considered them clear liquids but every doctor is different so you might want to call and check.

had my surgery on 2/25. I was on purees for a week and just started soft foods yesterday. Today was the first time eating with friends since surgery and I was so busy talking and laughing I didn't even realize that I was sipping my water along with my tiny bites of food. I didn't realize what I was doing until I felt the horrible pressure in my stomach, chest and throat. My poor tummy couldn't handle the load and I was miserable. It took over an hour before I was sure I wasn't going to throw up. NEVER AGAIN! On top of the pain, I was terrified that I’d done permanent damage to my sleeve. This is a lesson I only need to learn once. From now on I won’t have liquids anywhere near me while I’m eating. I get wanting to wash the food down after eating. It was second nature before the sleeve. But for me after being on liquids for three straight weeks pre-op and post-op (and still getting the majority of my protein through them) it didn’t seem as important anymore. It takes some getting used to but after a while it will seem like second nature. Good luck on your surgery!

My doctor allowed non-starchy vegetables on the pre-op diet but not everyone does. If you're really struggling call them and see if they have any ideas. Good luck and remember this is only temporary.

I was sleeved Monday and the walking really does help. The pain was really bad until I forced myself to get up and walk. It really does get better so hang in there.

I'm right there with you sleeping beauty. I'm scheduled for tomorrow too and sometimes it's all I can do not to panic. Just breathe deep and take it one moment at a time and remember all the reasons you chose this surgery. Nothing you've done to get to this point has been easy so you're definitely not taking the easy way out. You're making the right decision for you and your health and I know you're going to rock your sleeve. Good luck tomorrow! I'll be praying for all of us 25th sleevers.

Thank you all for your support. This group has been my go to place when I need advice or just want to feel like I'm not alone in this. You are all awesome!

Surgery is on Monday and the fear is starting to set in. Not so much fear of surgery (really looking forward to the anesthesia!) but fear of what happens when I wake up with most of my stomach gone. I’ve been overweight since I was eight years old and although I’ve lost and gained hundreds of pounds since over the years, I’ve always been obese. I don’t know myself as a skinny person. Being a big girl has always been a part of my identify and I’m scared of who I’ll be when that’s gone. I’m scared of what will happen when I don’t have a cloak of fat hiding me from the world. I never realized how much I counted on my weight to make me invisible until now when it’s about to be taken away from me. What will happen when people really see me instead of just dismissing me as fat and lazy and looking away. I’ve been in therapy for months, even before I made the decision to have this surgery, dealing with the reasons I turn to food and finding new coping skills. I’ve put in the work on myself so I will be able to deal with life without eating my emotions. I’ve got a great support group who wants me to succeed. My wonderful husband is even doing the pre-op diet with me so I won’t be tempted. I’ve done all the classes and attended several support group meetings. I have all the supplies I’ll need for the first few weeks after surgery. I made it through the 2 weeks of liquid, even dealing with the flu, PMS and a business trip. Mentally I know I’m ready for this but I’m still a wreck. Am I crazy or are other people going through this? How are you dealing with it? For those of you who are post-op, when did the fear go away?

Wow! You are beautiful and all of your hard work shows. Thank you so much for posting this. This was just the inspiration I needed today.

Not having my butt knock things off shelves when I turn around in a store.

Congrats on making the decision. I know you are going to rock your sleeve. My surgery is on the 25th too so I'll be looking for you on the loser's bench.

I'm not planning to take much. Toiletries, comfy sleep pants to wear under my hospital gown, cell phone and charger, reading material in case I get bored, and a stuffed animal or small pillow to help with getting out of bed. Good luck to you on your surgery.

My surgeon is Dr Kuwada. I will also be at Mercy. I've heard nothing but good things from people who have had their surgery there.

Hi all! This is my first post but I've been lurking on this site for months and it has been invaluable to me. I'm scheduled for surgery February 25 in Charlotte, NC. I'm nervous, excited and impatient. I can't wait to get to the other side. I started testing out the pre-op liquid diet today so I know how bad it will be, especially since I will be traveling for business when I have to start doing it for real. Good luck to all. February is going to be life changing!