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Omg very sorry to hear this. I hope you feel & get well soon. Hang in there.

I'm starting stage 2 today. Any suggestions on Soups, Protein shakes, & yogurt recipes.... I had a little Fage 0% yogurt with a touch of chocolate Protein powder. I'm making butternut squash Soup for lunch & dinner. I purchased some canned soups but I rather make homemade soups. I was also thinking about pudding SF/FF pudding in my yogurt. Has anyone tried that?

Sassy24.... Things will be just fine. My 1st post op appt was yesterday & I was taken off of 1 blood pressure medicine, my diabetic medication was cut in half. I was so happy! I started this journey at 278, in currently 255.5. Most of my WL was during the liquid stage. During the 6 months I ate like it was the end of the world. Lol, but you will be fine. Keep me posted on how you are doing.

Thank you everyone !!!!

Best wishes & a speedy recovery. You will be alright.

I wouldn't chance it.

That is awesome!!!! You can tell the difference keep up the excellent work!!!!

Thank you both!!! I can't believe it was that simple !! Lol

I'm starting full liquids in about a day. What is blenderized soup? What do I buy? Do I buy creamed soups, add broth, & strain it? Confused

Sassy24, thank you for those kind words. All is well. Having a difficult time getting my fluids in. But I am realizing that it is getting a little better & easier each day. I can't stand the taste of the protein drinks. They are horrible to me. But I did like the unjury chicken soup. I'm just about finished with clear fluids & will switch to full in a couple of days. I'm hoping that I get my required protein in during that stage. I will have more of a variety to choose from. Sometimes I feel like didn't prepare myself for this phase. I did buy what I need ed but I didn't taste it before hand.

That's a very good idea, I didn't think of that. That's a very good tip. Thanks for the tip!!!!

Crystalsleeve it's very hard to sip. I hate it. But if you drink too fast you will feel the after effects of drinking fast. We have to retrain ourselves to eat & drink. It's a challenge but you will be fine. Take it slow.

KAfallin: I've been walking a lot, using gas x strips & taking pain meds for pain with the incisions & gas. I haven't taken a full dose of pain meds, I take 1 pill crush it very fine & mix well with cold unsweetened applesauce. Stay hydrated. I'm suppose to get in 30cc of Fluid every 30 mins. I woke up & was thirsty. I had 3 30cc in 30 mins. Once I'm on full liquids suppose to increase to 2 every 30 mins. I'm tempted to drink more but I don't want to stretch my sleeve. You will be fine. Walk as much stay hydrated & take it 1 day at a time. I've experienced gas pain before but not on this level. I tried to tolerate the pain in the hospital but I quickly learned to ask for pain meds. Keep us posted on your journey.

Hello everyone!!! First I really want to thank everyone for the support. It's great to know that I can share this experience with people who understand my struggle & not judge me. Surgery was on Wednesday. All I remember is them rolling me to the OR, showing me this huge robot & them saying were giving you happy medicine, I was looking up & the next thing I knew I was in recovery. I threw up a few time from being nauseous. But they gave me some nice pain medication. I was up & walking within a few hrs. The gas pain is horrible. I can deal with the incision pain, but the moving of the gas! OMG!!! Unbelievable! I just took a gas strip. Hopefully it will help. I'm trying to get these fluids in. I couldn't even eat half of a sugar free ice pop. I see my dr on Tuesday & I will be on full fluids I guess for a wk or 2. Taking it 1 day at a time. Slow & steady.

Congrats to you!!! Best wishes on your journey...

Thank you Lexie, Kathy, & Shoe318

Carlagrant hang in there. This too shall pass. Stay focused

I truly want to thank EVERYONE for their positive energy & comments. It means a lot & it helps! I'm looking forward to a new start!! A happier & healthier life.

I was looking for a biotin chewable. I had no idea they had a dissolvable one. Thank you for the tip!

I agree with you. You must follow the steps to be successful. Taking it one day at a time. How are you doing so far?

Thank you for the advice. I'm getting everything done early today so I can relax. I have everything ready.

Thank you so much!!

I can not believe I will be sleeved tomorrow !!!!! I'm not sure how I'm feeling. Just praying that all goes well. Best wishes for everyone who is getting sleeved tomorrow & in the up coming months...

Glad all is well.... Remember pain is temporary. Walk & sip....

Congrats on your day!!!! You will be fine. Keep us posted & best wishes to you.