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Ok so I'm almost three weeks post-op...and the dreaded 3 week stall has come early... I knew it would, it happens to everyone... but my brain is programmed by 15 years of diets that if the scale is not moving, then I have done something wrong! How do we work on changing that mind set and seeing things from a new perspective?

I use the unflavored powder from GNC and i use it in most of my Soups and cream of wheat. I couldn't tell it was there. I even put some in cheese Soup to put over mashed potatoes when I went to soft foods...it was yummm!

will i ever be able to do this? it's killing me not to have liquids when i eat!

So Funny that this subject came up today! I am 15 days post-op and wore jeans to work for the first time today.. I'll let you know how it goes;-)

Hey Regina.. I am two weeks post op and I feel your pain!! I am luck though at two weeks I get to start including soft foods so I was able to have a little bit of salmon and scrambled eggs today.. they both went down very well. I'm just so afraid of overdoing it! Hang in there... when It gets really tough for me I sit and read posts here.. most of them are very inspirational. We can do this!!! I hope you can have a bite soon... my demon is the need for something crunch...ANYTHING! a crouton, a corn nut, a raw carrot for heavens sake..anything crunchy!

[Let's see how tough I am after the surgery. This made me laugh my ass off!!! that woke me up!!! thanks for the giggle!!!!

Hey Kids, I am just two weeks post op and already back at work but my energy is not coming back! any hot tip, so I don't fall asleep in meetings?

Hi Ya'll! Nuts are such a great snack and perfect source of some protein. When did you try them? did they digest well?

I have been open with everyone through my entire journey and I have more support than I know what to do with! I think sometimes we née to give people a little more credit than we do, you may be surprised by the reactions of people if you up front! I believe obesity is a disease that needs to be cured like any other and I think we are all very brave for taking control of the situation! BE PROUD!

I was sleeved on the 22nd also. My only pain now is still in my shoulder from the excess gas and it really hurts by the end of the day. I talked to my Doc about pain meds and she indicated that only 1 in 10 surgery's still need pain meds after the first week.

The two things i am missing the most... when is it safe to start trying some low varb bread optios? and has anyone had trouble with raw veggies that I should look out for.. I am ob Soft foods now but trying to plan ahead!

At first I was told no Ibuprofen. Then one of the nurses said that was only for bypass patients and that with the sleeve Advil was fine.... What have you all been instructed?

Hello friends! I am 1 week out and Down 27 lbs from start of pre op 3 weeks ago! Any good full liquid ideas! I'm not starving but I am getting really bored with soup and cream of wheat!!! Can we do applesauce or puréed foods?

EXACTLY!!! I almost feel like every drink is pushing around air pockets!!!

I'm on full liquids! But even water causes a hiccup type reaction that is rather uncomfortable

Hello friends, I am two day out and having discomfort when I eat! I would imagine that's normal I just wonder how long that lasts?

I can do that I have been perfect today and will do the same tomorrow! Thanks for your advice and encouragement. I didn't ever think I would be open to a support group environment but, I LOVE this group

I talked to the Nurse Practitioner and she didn't seem too concerned! And I see so many different versions of the pre op diet and stories of postponed surgeries I'm freaking myself out

No I'm still pre op my surgery is monday

Hi friends, I am having a terrible time with the liquid diet! I am on SF Jello, crystal light, protein shakes, and broth. But, I have been cheating with low fat turkey and cheese in the evening because I feel like I can't function.... It seems strange to be worried about a little turkey considering how my eating habits were I have lost 15 lbs and feel great how worried should I be?

i am Monday Also... Good luck to you!!!!

9:30 Monday morning!! I am so excited Lost 14 lbs so far on the 2 week liquid diet, I wasn't perfect, but I did very well. I'm proud of Myself for a change.... let's do this thing!

Hello Sleevers! I am 3 days to surgery and I am in planning mode, getting SUPER excited. I am a little concerned because I have only lost 12 lbs on the pre-op liquid diet and I feel like it should be more. I guess we shall see. I have stalled, any suggestions for my final push. and advice on being prepared after surgery?

I am having Surgery April 22nd.. I am 4 days into the liquid diet.. ate a cube of cheese on day two but other than that holding strong!