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So, I had my follow up with my surgeon today. 11 days post op. She moved me to pureed foods today a few days early. Yay! Finally! Lol She said I was doing great and couldn't be more excited for me and I'm off to a wonderful start. My incisions are all almost completely healed. My first meal tonight was refried beans. I think I got down maybe 1oz. I feel full, which I never had the full sensation with the cream Soups. I think it went really well. I definitely know what everyone was talking about when your stomach gets loud and rumbly after eating! Lol I feel like it's talking to me. Thanking me for the food. Haha Surgery Date: May 2, 2013 - Amount Lost: 26lbs

Definitely definitely bring a pillow for the ride home. If there are any bumps breathing out deeply with the bumps REALLY helps! Good luck! Also, the breathing thing helps tremendously when getting in and out of bed. Surgery Date: May 2, 2013 - Amount Lost: 25lbs

Six months from my policy start date. Surgery Date: May 2, 2013 - Amount Lost: 25lbs

I had multiple BM's in the hospital. You should be having them by now for sure. Even if it is liquid.. Surgery Date: May 2, 2013 - Amount Lost: 23lbs

I'm taking the full 6 weeks that my Dr recommended. I'm feeling really good now. But, never hurts to have some time off if you can take it. 5 more weeks to relax! Haha Surgery Date: May 2, 2013 - Amount Lost: 23lbs

I'm 24 and started 5'3 & 308lbs. I didn't do a self pay though. Mine was covered through insurance. Good luck though! We are all here to support and help! Surgery Date: May 2, 2013 - Amount Lost: 23lbs

8 days. I just had surgery May 2nd. Surgery Date: May 2, 2013 - Amount Lost: 23lbs

My surgery was paid by BC/BC of IL also. But, my STD was through Mutual of Omaha and I have a 7 day waiting period after surgery date to start getting paid. As long as you have met their Pre-existing condition clause they would have to cover since it's a surgery that you are having, which is a medical condition. I had my surgeons office and employer fill out their forms and submit and I was approve for STD within a few days. They pretty much told me that since my Dr says that I'm having the surgery they have to pay me for STD since it's not work comp or anything like that. You shouldn't have any issues. Surgery Date: May 2, 2013 - Amount Lost: 23lbs

Yay! Congrats on your big day! Surgery Date: May 2, 2013 - Amount Lost: 22lbs

I know that if you have the tomato Soup you can count that to your liquids. But, how much Tomato soup should you have at one time? Does that count as eating also. I've very confused about this. Surgery Date: May 2, 2013 - Amount Lost: 22lbs

Does anyone here use My Fitness Pal? I use it everyday and would love to have some more friends to look to! Especially since we are all around the same surgery date! My diary is open for viewing. My username is: KurstinL or you can search me by email too Kurstinlyne@gmail.com Surgery Date: May 2, 2013 - Amount Lost: 22lbs

Any chance of pregnancy? Surgery Date: May 2, 2013 - Amount Lost: 20lbs

Good luck today everyone! It only gets better everyday! Surgery Date: May 2, 2013<br />Amount Lost: 20lbs

Sugar free gum if your surgeon allows it. My mouth was sooooo dry!

Robe Chapstick Phone charger Crystal light Loose clothes to wear home Definitely bring shampoo and conditioner Pillow from home/throw blanket (that I sleep with every night) This is all I used. I wouldn't worry about a bunch of extras.

This was my first surgery too. So, I had no idea what to expect. All I can say is that it was extremely less painful than I could have imagined. I was so in and out of sleep I barely looked at my phone but a couple of updates on here. I suggest pack light and Def bring crystal light packets! It'll make your liquids much easier to take once they start allowing you liquids.