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Hope you are feeling better! It is so interesting how it affects each of us differently. I initially took the capsule tylenlols, but switched to liquid and it went down so smoothly. Hang in there, it does get better!

Yes on the pain for 11 days. Today was the first day with no pain, hallelujah! It wasn't as bad the last few days, but still there. I'm on pureed foods til Sunday, then I get to move on to regular food (but no red meat). Thanks - I hate that I'm hungry, too. I'm hoping there is a solution and not just one of those that fall into the small % who are still hungry after surgery. I'm sorry it isn't getting better for you on the liquid diet.

I took it the same way! It must be a good sign Good luck!

I was sleeved with Dr. Wizman, whom I love. I met Dr. Tagger at the hospital when he stopped in to check on me. He was very nice. I did meet a couple of his patients who were pre-op and spoke well about him. I was also told by someone who works at the hospital, that Dr. Tagger's patients love him. Not sure how much this helps you. I do agree with mlbdl that the office is super busy and you have to stay on top of them 100% of the time. That part was the only non-favorable aspect of my experience with their office.

Glad all is going well! That is how I made it through the pre-op diet... keeping an eye on the finish line. It definitely got easier for me on day 4. Good luck!

How is everyone doing? Both, pre and post op'ers. I'm 12 days post op and today is the first day I am starting to feel more like myself. The only issue I'm having is that I'm hungry -- a lot; not head hunger, but physical hunger. I'm going to contact the Drs. office on Monday and see what they tell me.

Ok thanks. I had 4 oz with protein powder. I just wanted to make sure it was ok to go over the 2 oz that my Drs office recommends for protein. Thanks!

Are cream based soups treated the same way broth soups are in the sense you can have unlimited amount? Or are they capped out at 2 oz/ serving? My paperwork is silent on the amount for cream based soups. Thanks!

AGH! I'm feeling that hunger too... let me know what your doctor tells you. I started feeling them AFTER I saw my dr. (my luck!). TMI ALERT Constipation.. oh how I dislike thee! I had that too. I use ALIVE liquid fiber (tastes good) and 2 stool softeners a day. When that wasn't working, I took 2 more stool softeners and it did the trick, although it lead to diarrhea. But I felt good after that. I think most people battle constipation after surgery. I'm just hoping I can nip it in the bud sooner than later. Yesterday was the first day I felt like I could take bigger swallows... which is probably how I made my fluids goal. I don't know how people make it taking only sips! Btw, I'm staying up an hour or so after my bedtime to reach the goal. Do you drink any of the sugar free drinks?

Hi! I'm doing better, but I am still having pain. Esp. On my belly button incision and left side. I saw the dr. Yesterday and he said it is normal. I finally hit my liquid goal yesterday!!!!! It has been so hard for me. I did want to ask you if you were still feeling what you thought was hunger? I've started to feel hungry as of yesterday and am concerned. I'm on the acid reducer pill, so don't think it is acid. How long before you enter the pureed stage?

The mind game is 100% real! In the hospital I couldn't stop dreaming about food. I totally get it. My wife made a pizza for her and my daughter last week & I thought it cruel lol. I'm no longer a big pizza fan, but knowing I can't have it makes all the difference. I too am struggling with fluid intake. I've made it to 60 oz the last days, after staying up late. The crazy part is I am on top of it the entire day. Sigh. Yay for us making it to 1 wk post op! I'm thrilled with my 10.2 lb lose & keeping my eye on the prize!

I've made it up to 57 oz. I'm hoping I can hit 64 oz today.

I was wondering about ordering a compression band. I'm actually surprised they sell them in bigger sizes. Those who posted above, thanks for sharing your stories. I hope it gets easier for all of us very soon!

All you can do! Feel better.

Sounds like you are doing well!