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About to get the drain tube out. Praying this doesn't hurt!

Good morning surgery buddies....day 6 and everything is normal besides the tugging and aching at drain port. Thank God that is coming out tomorrow. I'm trying to get as much liquids in. I did about 30 ounces, plus factor in soup, pop sicles and jello so maybe a little more. My pouch doesn't like protein shakes. I need to figure out a way to get it in.

I'm feeling great today! Everything seems extra tight in belly. I was told that means it's healing! I'm having about 3 bowels movements a day.....I've learned to onlybtake pain meds at night otherwise my day feels horrible. Working on more fluids and protein today. I kove chewing in ice so my hubby made crystal light with flavorless protein powder mixed in. Tastes yummy...you guys should try it! Each day gets a little better. Thank God!

That's my issue. This drain is so uncomfortable. This pain medicine makes me nauseous. Each day gets better.

Just made it home. It was a long and bumpy 3 hour drive. It normally takes an hour and 15 but we stopped every 30 min so I could walk around. It helped push a lot of gas out. Hubby is getting my pain meds from pharmacy. I'm just tired and sore. I need to get some water in.

Losers Bench. Pain isn't that bad. Didnt use pain meds last night. Feels like I did 200 crunches. About to walk. I'm ready for ice chips!

IV is in, waiting......not nervous, just ready for the doc!

Surgery is at 11 tomorrow. I won't be on here due to a "to do" list that is so long! Keep me in your thoughts! Will update you guys later

Prayers to those who have surgery tomorrow.

My husband just said the same thing. I began trying on jeans that were too tight. They all just slid on without any struggle. I was so excited and he made the comment....why don't you just forget about the WLS and keep it up. Umm NO!!!! The only reason I have dropped 17 lbs is because of this liquid diet!!! I'm too excited over here! Ready for Tuesday

Three more days....!!!

One week! I have been busy trying to get my household chores completed. Filled the fridge with things that my husband and son can eat, packing and trying to get everything situated for the teacher who will close out the year for me. With all of this going on, I have managed to not once complain about this liquid diet. I will say the first two days were hard. I have to remind myself to drink the protein shakes and water. I guess this not only helps shrinking my liver, but it has prepared me mentally for what is ahead. I have dropped 14 pounds in one week...one more week to go and I look forward to the 100+ when I make it to the losers bench,

I am having the same problem with the protein shakes! I haven't been hungry at all. I guess my body is use to the liquids. This first two days were HORRIBLE!!! I am so ready for the 4th!!!

I just left my pre-op visit. Liquid diet starts now! This is it.....in two weeks I will be on the losers bench!

Lol....I totally avoid that material! This will soon be a thing of the past!

Help!!! Can anyone recommend a protein shake that is dairy free and lactose free.

My nutritionist told me my taste buds will change after surgery. This should be very interesting.

Exactly! I have my little counter app on my phone. It will be here before I know it.

I found a drink that I really like... Oh Yeah. It stated that it was lactose free,which I was excited about since I am lactose intolerant. Well I beg to differ. Back to taste testing again. I guess only premade Muscle Milk agrees with my stomach.

I have exactly 27 days! Excited

They just want documentation that you were basically overweight. Do you have records from your primary physician?

Awesome!