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But really, I could go for a burger and fries. Ijs

They blow the stomach up for ease of access to organs, but once you wake up, your stomach is not swollen with gas. My surgeon said he gets out as much as possible, but that it travels. Also, he said, the gas is in body cavities, so gas x won't help. Walk!

I can honestly tell you that eventually it will get better. Keep drinking and stay busy. I'm on day 9. I hate this part with a passion, but I guess It's for our good.

...and I can almost not wait until 4/16 gets here. We'll be fine.

Good luck to you too, Shawn!

Yay! I'll be praying for a successful surgery and speedy healing.

I'm much better as of last night. I'm missing food, but I'm at tolerable now. I'm good!

Pre-op appointment in the morning. Getting closer!

Thanks for the recipes Small! I like the Raspberry iced tea. Sounds good.

Mines is Thursday I'm not hungry but I certainly miss food right now.

Yes!

I am HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY to say tomorrow is my pre-op appointment, and also I'M NOT HUNGRY (or HANGRY, still find that funny). Surgery is not until 4/15, but I'm getting closer.

Hangry! Hahaha

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I just love you all so much. This is the one place I know I can not only find people who understand, but people who encourage me. I'll be fine! Sometimes I just get a little frustrated and want to chew. Mind Over Matter!

This liquid diet is really a challenge. Perhaps it's head hunger at this point, because my stomach is not growling. I just want food. I have loved Jell-o since a child, but at this point.. and these shakes. Oh boy! This is not good! I'm trying to be strong and positive, counting the days until April 15th. Sigh...

Is the Unjury Protein really that good? I may have to get some. I like the idea of mixing protein with something other than Water or soy milk.

I'm already taking the Vitamins. I bought Flintstone's but that's twice a day. Today I bought Centrum chewables for adults. Also, B1, B12 sublingual, and liquid Calcium, which I will have to order. I didn't see it at Walmart, which is where they told me to look. I have to get order with the vitamins. I think I'm supposed to take the calcium and other vitamins seperate of each other. I need clarity on that. Also, I take synthroid, which I can't take with anything else. I need a pill schedule now.

I am jealous of those of you who get to eat something more than Protein shakes and raw vegetables!

I am 8 days into a 30 day sentence (ha ha!) prior to my surgery. The first two days were very tough--I was very hungry and also my head felt kinda swimmy and zombie-ish. After the 3rd day it has been relatively easy. The only problem I am having is with Constipation from only drinking shakes and eating 2 cups of raw veggies a day.

Today is day 5 of "my sentence" (that tickles me)! I cheated yesterday because I don't like the thought of passing out in the streets. I almost didn't post that, but I knew you all would understand. I thought I'd feel guilty or like a failure, but I'm fine. I just hate that pre faint feeling. I've never fainted, but It's a feeling that tells my body to sit somewhere.

My Dr. has patients with over 40 BMI do a 2 week liquid diet. Under 40 can do 1 week. My BMI is 44. I feel like I can do this, but it will take much prayer and support from my new friends. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this site and its phone app.

I thank you all for your encouragement. This is very difficult! I almost passed out in Walgreen's waiting to check out with the Vitamins, and there was only one person ahead of me. His transaction seemed to take 20 minutes, but was actually only about 1. I broke out in a sweat and I knew I would hit the floor. I gave the cashier my apologies, but told he I needed to lean over on the counter. She told me to sit for a while, but I thought I had just enough strength to get to the car. Thank God I made it! A/C on. This is the worst surgery prep ever. I am now taking the vitamins! Yay! I bought CitraCal, so at least I can chew something, haha. I never wanted to see tax day so badly.

Your boyfriend doesn't sound very mature. I would think he would learn what It's all about then chime in. That's also controlling as someone previously stated. You have to make your own life decisions. My boyfriend doesn't care for the idea, but he is supportive of my decision. Yesterday I told him I'd lost 16lbs since working with the nut and this (awful) liquid diet. He said well you don't need surgery. I said are you saying I should have liquids the rest of my life? So, no, he's not happy about it, but my mind is made up. I have to live in this body. Me! Perhaps your boyfriend IS Mr. right now. It makes me wonder how supportive he'd be of any other choices you make. Do you think if you were married he'd have said the same thing? FLAGS, girlfriend! Watch for the flags.

I would have asked her "Do you want it?" And I think that would have told her what she needed to know and injected a little humor in it.

It's all good

Great answer!

Today is day 3 of this 14 day liquid thingy. I'm dragging and very tired. Am I doing something wrong? I have almost zero energy.

I am trying different shakes, have liked Isopure and Unjury so far, some are simply too chalky for me. I wish that there was an unflavored Protein available...

There are unflavored mixes. Google them.

Just think of what your future holds. You'll be fine. Say a prayer and relax. #praying 4 u!

I don't have one person that's happy about my decision to get VSG. I'm scheduled for revision from lapband to VSG in May. Nobody was supportive of my lapband surgery either. It's like they are all saying "I told you so" since I've had a difficult time with the band.

You should surround yourself with supportive people who will be there no matter how YOU choose to live your life, unless It's life threatening. Oh well, I guess you'll have to depend on us, your pals. We've got your back!