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Thanks can't wait to make some!

Good luck you sound very prepared! I would love the recipe if you are willing to share. I was a little hungry during the first day or two of liquid preop but once you go into ketosis, that will stop. I threw some instant coffee in my morning shake with a little Starbucks sugar free syrup which made it much more satisfying. Blending the shakes with ice was more satisfying also. I found that lots of crystal light, mio, or Water and sugar free gum helped.

Can't wait to get to the dollar store now! I like gnc total lean chocolate peanut butter. It's not as sweet as others. And oh yeah! shakes in cookies and cream. Tastes like ice cream. They have it online and lots of gas stations.

I'm sorry you are going through all of this and wish you the best in this. We are here for you.

I have it but it's upper back. I thought it was because of sleeping in different positions with pillows and maybe not being supported. Feels like it needs cracked. I heard alot of the work is done in the left side...

I'm sorry. Maybe just keep hanging in there? 8 weeks is a good amount of time but maybe you are just extra resistant. Fingers crossed for you.

Oh if you have a smartphone there are apps that are great motivation. On my iPhone there is a livestrong app and one called my last cigarette. They help you track your savings and health benefits. Also good motivational quotes and pictures!

Having goals like that will help keep you successful! You will be a hottie again soon!

I stayed the same for the first 5 months and gained the last month due to trying to get that last ...(pasta, seafood, pizza etc) an ate out alot. Ins still payed for mine and approved it quickly!

Congrats! It's not easy but definitely possible and worth it.

Amazing! Congrats!

The science of nutrition has changed since we were kids and culturally you have possibly learned some dietary things that aren't considered the healthiest option (this goes for every culture). There is no shame in getting professional help to better yourself. Your hubby just isn't on board with all this change and may be scared that you will become so confident that you will cheat or leave him. He could be seeing more about himself that he doesn't like. This is no excuse for him to be a butthead either way. This seems like a wonderful and safe place to vent and talk to others for support!

They should have it written as a policy. Just ask them to mail or fax you a copy of the policy. It will have all their requirements spelled out.

I'm having the same problem. Still on clear liquids so can't have protein but can't get enough liquids. Trying diet flavored teas today.

Gonna download it tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!

Lol mine sounds like whales talking to each other. It's so loud and rumbly!

Today was a hard day. Went to a party and there was BBQ, cake, wine and all kinds if good stuff. I'm still on clear liquids and got sick from a sugar free ice pop. Looking forward to purée and meat again!

As a nurse we tell post op patients to walk, warm showers and drink warm liquids and gasx. Unfortunately there really isn't anything else I'm aware of. Maybe some old wives tales somewhere? Just make sure they are pouch friendly!

Thanks this is reassuring!

Glad everything went well!

I'm hoping some people here will be willing to share info about their post op bowel movements. I'm getting paranoid that I have c-diff! Is it common to have many liquid bms each day? (I'm talking like 6-8). Thanks!

Yay it is so close!!!

100 lbs in much less than a year. That's amazing! Congrats!!

Everyone is different. Was given Fentanyl on my pca at the highest dose and it wore off before the next dose was available. But oxycodone isn't as strong on the spectrum but covered all my pain. Less than a week out and I only take one or two at bedtime to get comfortable and that is it. The other thing is that your doctor will want you off the narcotics ASAP so you can be up and moving around and doing normal things again. You will be surprised!

Make sure you are allowed green tea! Some drs don't! What helped me the most was expensive, but I bought a bunch of different flavors of protein powder so kept things varied. Also tried oh yeah from the gas station and it was really good! The cookies ands cream tasted like melted ice cream. Broth helps when craving something salty.