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yes! I bought the sugar free syrups too lol. This is just strange : ) I'm going to keep at it!

Hi All: I had surgery on May29th. And I hate, hate, hate Protein shakes now lol Before surgery, even before liquid diet, I had Protein Shakes and green protein smoothies for Breakfast. Loved them! But my sleeve and taste buds hate them. I'm definitely not getting my protein in- trying but the gas, discomfort and pooping is exhausting. I've tried everything but I truly believe my body hates that powdery processed crap lol My sleeve is cool with strained organic Soup but the protein - i just don't know Talked to team and they suggested other Proteins - still not working. I'm looking forward to Friday when I can have eggs, Beans & tuna. For some reason I feel like I'll be able to benefit from those proteins better. We'll see : )

Hello: I begin my pre-op diet tomorrow - May 15th and I am scheduled for surgery May 29th. The pre-op diet can be challenging (especially for those of is doing all liquids). From the last time I did it, I know now to take Fiber chews and Miralax, in addition to lots of water! I would love to have some pals to vent & share with during this stage! So bring your hangry rants and tips here!

You are so close! Good job : )

Sorry just saw this... Hope you are doing okay. Please check in. I am a week out today.

Lol!

Hi All! Sleeved a week ago today. I've dropped 20 pounds since the start of my two week liquid diet. I feel fine, but struggling with Protein. Tried different types of Proteins but all are resulting in lots of gas and loose bowels. I try to avoid dairy so I did well straining a vegan pea Soup. I'm really wondering if it's the synthetic nature of the protein mixes?? Staying hydrated, though.

. Your body, your life! There is nothing to be disgusted about. This is not an easy road. People should not judge. A total of four family members know - hubby, mother and two nieces who live with us. They have been wonderful. I will tell my brothers and father eventually, but I didn't want everyone all up in my business with their opinions. This was not an easy choice for me; I've contemplated WLS for 9 years. Attended info sessions & backed out of surgery a week and a half before my date last year. This time I was ready and I needed no other opinions. Sorry she was rude to you : )

So happy to be home! I came home last night. I was sleeved on Thursday May 29th. Feeling better each day : ) Just sipping on tea and water. Full liquids tomorrow. Still feels like a dream (with gas pains lol)

Sleeved yesterday morning! So sleepy but I'm sipping on water & tea and I took two walks today : )

Ok I report at 8:30am tomorrow! Check in later ; )

I'm starting to feel a bit nervous! But I also feel like I'm in a dream lol. I'm the 29th too : )

Me too! Glad someone else is on the thread : ) 2 more days for me. Will check in I'A.

May 29th in Southern NJ! 3 days left to go : )

glad you are doing so great! Good job on the walking. Keep us posted : )

I'm doing okay! 8th day on liquid diet...really getting used to it. I'm the 29th so I'll be a day before you. will keep you posted : )

Assalaamualaikum! I know this thread is old but I'm here too! I am scheduled for surgery on May 29th 2014 I'A!

I am on day 7 of a 14 day liquid diet and I feel pretty good. It does get easier as each day passes. What has happened to me is that I feel myself getting a critical distance from food. There is so much junk EVERYWHERE. Being on the liquid diet has made me more reflective about the culture of food we live in and the type of things we put in out bodies. My energy has been a little low at times but I also find myself able to focus on assignments. I am beginning to confront the reasons I use food when I'm bored, to cope, as a reward bc I'm not able to do that right now. I know the logic is to shrink the liver but these past 7 days have been a mind trip!

Congratulations on the 18 pounds! Keep up the good work : )

Day 1 is going ok. The only thing is workplaces are too full of food! Lol. But so far I've been ok- drinking lots of Water : ) We can do this!

It's so not easy! I am trying to prepare myself mentally. Are you allowed a meal or are you broth, shakes, jello, Popsicles?

Consent papers signed today! May 29th is my date!

I am with Cooper University Hospital in South Jersey. Dr. O'Connell will be performing my sleeve, and my BMI is over 40. Hangry! Yes! Lol.

Hi! My date was May 20th but was moved to May 29th. Liquid diet begins on the 15th. I had a date August of 2013 but was not ready. Now I'm ready to start again : )