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I was able to start pureed foods this past Thurs. and I put unflavored protein powder in everything! I buy the Nectar Unflavored Protein Powder. I can't taste it in anything. I have one Premier Protein Shake in the morning, which is 30g of protein, and I do pureed foods with protein powder the rest of the day. I also make sure I get my fluids in. I drink water throughout the day. I am able to get 65 to 70g of protein and 64oz in everyday. I highly recommend unflavored protein powder!

I am 3 weeks post op and I have lost a total of 50lbs (this includes pre op diet). I woke up this morning with the same problem. I have been walking every day to keep my muscles going, but this morning I woke up with a sore back. I wasn't sure if it was because of the weight loss, but maybe it is. I did not have this problem before the surgery.

Hi everyone! I am now 5 days post-op. Things are going great. I am getting 60grams of liquid Protein and 64 oz of Water each day. The first day was difficult due to the air in my stomach, but each day that has gotten better. I am able to walk more and my energy is up. I also was able to stop the pain medication yesterday. My hospital stay was great. My nurses were on on top of it. I ended up staying an extra night due to trying to get my pain under control. My doctor wanted to be sure I would be ok once I went home. I have started to notice a change in my body and face. How is everyone else doing? Feel free to ask questions. I love talking with everyone about what they are going through. It helps me figure what I am doing!

I hope everyone who had their surgery yesterday is doing well today! I had mine and I am pleasantly surprised with how good I feel!

I have been a little anxious all day. I am so excited and scared at the same time. I am not sure how everyone else is feeling. I have had plenty of time to adjust to the liquids and the low number calories that i am taking in. Just counting down now.

Good luck to the both of you on tomorrow!

Good luck tomorrow! I will definitely keep in touch. So excited that I am not the only one tomorrow!

Well, tomorrow I am getting sleeved. I check in at 11am and surgery is at 1pm. I have so many emotions going on right now. I am nervous, excited, happy, anxious, etc. I am so ready for the next part of this journey. Today marks 10 days I have been on the liver reducing diet. I have had 5 protein shakes a day for 10 days! Believe me, it was hard the first 4 days, but I didn't give up or cheat! As if Sunday I was down 37lbs. I am excited to see what the scale says tomorrow. I began this journey in November and I thought this day would never come and here I am. This forum has helped me through the rough times and has helped me keep my spirits up. Thank you everyone! I will continue to update how everything goes tomorrow and when I return home. If anyone wants to chat or ask questions please feel free to. I love talking with everyone! ????

Well after waiting 9 months I am finally scheduled for surgery! I will be having my sleeve surgery next Thursday, July 31st! I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. My 9 months consisted of 6 months weight management, psych eval, gall bladder removal, cardiologist clearance, an initial denial from insurance, and an appeal process. It was an emotional roller coaster. But here I am! I am so excited to be starting the next phase of this journey! As of today, I have lost 27lbs. I am now on my 3rd day of the liquid diet. So far so good! One thing that has kept me going through all of this is positivity. Staying positive and optimistic has truly helped me get through the rough parts. Everything happens for a reason! I truly believe this. Having a great support system is extremely helpful too! I want to say thank you to everyone on here! Our support system has meant the world to me!

I definitely agree about writing your questions down! I had a list of them for my surgeon. I definitely helped me make the decision to have the surgery.

Congratulations! You will do great! Stay positive!

I am going through that very thing right now. Insurance denied me because I had shown a weight gain during my weight management, but at my last weight management appt i had shown a weight loss of 20lbs. Insurance claims they did not receive my paperwork from May which is the month that shows the weight loss. My doctor is going to do a peer to peer phone call with my insurance to have the decision reversed. My doctor also told me that they were not giving the requirement that I could not gain weight. So, I am hoping to receive good news soon. IF your insurance denies your request then you should have the option to appeal their decision. I would talk with your surgeon to find out how to go about something like that. For now, stay positive! You never know, you could be approved! ????

My immediate family knows I am having the surgery. I have not told my in-laws, though. I have the same problem when we get together. I, too, stand my ground. I stick to what I am supposed to eat. I actually enjoy not feeling bloated or sick to my stomach. They love food, so it is difficult for them to understand. Stay strong! They will stop pushing at some point ????

Congratulations! You will do great!

Yay! Congrats! You can do it! Just stay positive!