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Oh my gosh guys! I'm finally part of the post-op club. I am 8 days post-op and I'm seriously feeling 100% better than I thought I would. The first few days were rough. For sure. But today I feel GREAT. I feel energized. I'm finally able to get all my protein, water, and vitamins in without gagging. I had a hunger pain for the first time. I dumped for the first time (on 1% milk). I finally have my appetite back. And my incision pain is almost non existent. Some of you really had me scared with all the horror stories! lol. So for those of you still pre-op, don't be afraid. You're going to feel better than you've ever felt in your life. Its crazy that I feel this way 8 days post-op. I just felt like I needed to share

Are you still taking your pain meds? Mine made me feel aweful. Once I have them up I felt like a million bucks

Sorry you're not feeling well. Today is actually the best I've felt yet. It's day 8 for me. First day I got in all my liquid and protein. it gets better!!

I'm officially 12 hrs post op. I'm feeling amazing. How about you girls?

They didn't cancel me. My surgery went without complications and I'm I'm feeling amazing.

I've had swollen tonsils for about a week and my surgeon said it was fine, but yesterday I started to spike a fever. I called her office and I'm waiting for her call back. I'm so stressed and afraid that I'm going to be postponed. I can't handle doing this liquid diet, and clear liquids only today, then getting cancelled. Have any of you had an experience like this?

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I'd just tell them that my surgeon and nutritionist both agreed on a healthy weight for me. I haven't had my surgery yet, but my family already tells me that my goal weight of 135 will make me too skinny. I tell them that for my height, I won't even be considered "normal" instead of "overweight" until I hit 135. that usually shuts them up.

The Ingredients are "Water, Complete Protein Matrix (Ids Proprietary Blend of Collagen Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, Casein Protein Isolate), Phosphoric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Sucralose, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Acesulfame Potassium, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Red 40, Calcium Disodium Salt. Contains: Milk." Idk what percentages are, but "blend of collagen protein isolate" comes first, and whey protein isolate comes second. So Idk. It probably isn't really 48 grams that we can digest, but some. I'll ask my nutritionist.

I ate normal food twice yesterday, and a bite this morning. Idk what is going on with me. I'm afraid they'll bump my surgery date if I tell them. Anyone else do this before surgery? My surgery is in 8 days.

My favorite protein is the Body Fortress Chocolate Peanut Butter. I get it at walmart. I just mix it with fat free milk. its really yummy. I also love the unjury chicken soup, and I've mixed the unjury unflavored with several different broths and soups and its not bad either. Any protein is going to take time to get used to. Its just whatever you find most tolerable.

That's weird. I'll have to re-check with my Nut about the cream soups and yogurt. I'm pretty sure they were on her list.

This is so amazing! Good for you.

Hey guys! So Its finally here, I'm starting my 2 week liquid diet. I bought some creme soups (are small chunks ok pre op, like creme of broccoli?), some protein drinks, some greek yogurt, and crystal light and SF popsicles. Did anyone else find anything handy or helpful? I'm nervous.

Usually they'll let you know their requirements up front. My dr wont do it under 21. but that's the surgeon's choice, not the insurance.

I did the same thing with an 11/12. Its hard to imagine fitting in them. Those pants barely fit around a thigh. lol. I'm at 24 now.

i'm 52 and my goal is 140. My nut said the body scanner said my body with 0 fat would weight 118. So, 130 at the very lowest.

Good for you! That's amazing. I'd love to see before & afters.

Have you tried any of the other nectars? I couldn't stand the smell of them. How does this one hold up?

I do the same with my Origami Owl Locket. I get a new charm every 20 lbs.

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I have really foud that blogging is a great way to sort out my feelings and connect with other people going through the same things I am. Do any of you have a blog? Please follow mine! the link is in my signature.

I love the ones with chocolate in them when I microwave them. But you're right. The lemon one was terrible.

My surgery center said if we submitted too early and got denied you have to "appeal" to get it accepted once your time is up, and it takes a really long time. I'd rather just wait it out and not risk it. My surgery date is April 16th.

Yep. Because it is a surgery requirement. It feels like it has been slow, but I think looking back once it is all over it will seem fast.