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That is what I was taught but my doctor is tell me no no no wait until you are eating sold foods 4weeks from now. I called my nut 3 times today and still no call back....

First of all I want to say thank you to everyone on here! I was having a MASSIVE pity party yesterday and a meltdown moment all day and I OWN that! But today after reading all this I feel so much better and I feel more determined then ever to get to MY goal weight and be the healthier happier me! I did not ask him anymore questions, as I said I was in such shock I was silent for the rest of the appointment but I will be calling today to get somethings figured out. I need to stay focused and on track and go one day to another. Some one asked what my weight was before. My highest weight ever was 304, in the end of june 293 and the day of surgery it was 279 today a week after surgery I weight 266.2. One other thing happened at my doctors appointment yesterday if anyone wants to weigh in on that... I have been told from day one protein protein protein. I was suppose to start protein yesterday but at my appointment they told me not to until i start "soft foods" in 4 weeks? Thank you everyone again. I really needed your words of support and I feel so much better. I will get to MY goal!!!!

So I am four days post op and feeling okay all things considered but I can't get my fluids in. Like not even close. The more I drink the more the gas hurts and i walk but it doesn't help much and I am doing really horribly with it. Any suggestions? Three days post op!!! I am getting myself all messed up!

What the heck is wrong with my stomach!!! It is making these awful noises and then these awful pains follow.... Please tell me this is normal and will stop. I am only 4 days post op and I know that everything is transitioning but it is awful and I need some advice or reinsurance.... all the gargling and pain also reminds me of hunger pains and I am TERRIFIED that is what this is! I was told the constant hunger would stop. I know if has mentally because most foods make me gag when I look at them or smell them.. Please help me!!

It's definitely not getting to much water I have not been drinking anything close to 64 ounces. I'm in so much pain I just stop and can't go on. I am worried about not getting fluids and being dehydrated on top of all the other awfulness. So I am going to see my doctor tomorrow. I made an appointment for tomorrow and I am asking about gas strips first thing!!!! Thank you!!!

That is genius!!! Sippy cups! I am on that right away!!! Thanks for the tip!! And baby spoons? Are you already eating food I am on clear liquids for another day then I can have some full liquids!

So I am one day post op and I can not urinate. This has been going on for hours and it's driving me nuts!!!! The doctors are waiting to see if I finally do go and if not they will recath me. Did anyone else have this problem? Also I am so nauseous I can't stand it I take the smallest sip of warm Water or cold water and just feel awful. Please tell me this shall pass as well!! Thanks guys just needed to vent and know I'm not alone!

No worries at this point I think tmi is out the window!! I also can't tell the difference between my images moving around in my body and the hunger feeling they are both so off and different it's like everything gargles now. Where before I just had the hunger gargle..... Hope that makes sense

So I am 2 days post op!!! WOOT WOOT and my doctor was so right! I can not stand the taste of any "fruity" drinks. Isopure, mio, crystal light, Jello, sugar free popsicles it all makes me want to gag!!! I am on Water and chicken broth only. Which is really boring!! SO I have been looking into maybe doing won-ton Soup (drained of course) and egg drop soup (drained also!!!) Would these be okay? I went to call my doctor to ask but the office is closed till monday and I don't want to call the on call doctor over a silly question. Any help or other suggestions are GREATLY appreciated!!!!

I am only on clear liquids for 4 days then I go to full liquids and I know that wonton soup is a clear broth with large dumplings that I will remove maybe I will skip the egg drop since that is a little more full even with just the broth. I will also look into bone broth I haven't head of it but I am willing to try anything at this point!! Thank you

I hope your right! I feel so awful and I am just hoping for some relief. It sounds like they are going to keep me in the hospital for another night be safe.

So I am posting this because I thought it would be helpful to some people and I know there are a million post like this but its read at least 20 to make myself feel better on day 1 and even more on day 2!!! The liquid diet---- Protein shakes and broth and water!! Day one I drank so much freaking broth and Water I thought I would explode!!! That night I woke up ever hour to pee it was awful and in my MIND I was still starving! I say in my mind because I know I wasn't hungry my stomach wasn't growling and it was so bloated from all the liquids there was NO room for anything else. Day 2 was worse... The awful headache started and I felt so weak and tired all day ( that lasted until day 4. headache/weakness and exhausted) I still drank broth and water like it was going out of style and was still really bloated. I was tempted by everything my children ate! It all looked amazing and smelled even better!! I did cheat and I own that and its done and there is no going back. I had 1 chicken nugget which my daughter yelled at me for since it was hers and she knows mommy can only have the stuff in her cups!!! SMH Day 3..... I couldn't bring myself to do a shake so I spoke to my doctor and they recommended adding more protein mix to the water to make it a pudding consistency and let it sit in the fridge for about an hour maybe two. This was a big help it gave the illusion of something new and I ate that no problem and added some sugar free coffee syrup to make it hazelnut flavored. It was a life savor and I was still getting enough fluids with the water and some broth to keep me hydrated. I was still tempted but I did not cheat!!! Day 4... Is honestly a blur I know what I got all my water in for the day and protein no problem but my head hurt so bad I slept a lot!!! I am very lucky I was able to stay in bed and sleep to get rid of it. I didn't cheat because I my head was banging so bad I just stayed in bed for most of the day. (Thank you to my husband! ) Day 5!!!!!!! AMAZING!!! I no longer had a headache and no longer even thought about other food. I would make my "meals" and then make my children there meals and I wasn't tempted of even interested in anything! For me and I think for other also its the first few days. The first few days your body is in shock and freaking out since you are no longer eating the "bad" things. Not to mention that you go to a full liquid diet in some cases! (I have heard that others are allowed 2 ounces of protein a day or veggies. I think it all depends on the doctor you have) So that is my little piece of information I am currently on day 5, down 14 pounds since I started it and I am feeling amazing and the day is almost over for me 6:00pm EST! So I wish everyone luck you can do it!!!

So I am one week away from my surgery and I am freaking out. I have beyond confident this entire time I have had no doubts at all. But now that I'm 2 days into my pre op diet and completely hating it with a passion and a week away from surgery I just can't help but think get out while you can. It's mainly a "ohh man I'll never eat wings again or cake or pasta" stupid things I know I don't need and shouldn't eat all the time. I did great with the dieting for the past 6 months and listening to the rules but now I'm quivering in my boots. Please please tell me I'm no alone!!!!

Thank ladies!!! Your words helped a lot!!!! I am feeling better and a lot less stressed about it! I am also 4days away from surgery now and I am owning pre op dieting and doing great and Ive lost 14 pounds!!!

I am due to have my surgery July 22nd and I was wondering what peoples work out regiments look like. I want to do as much as I can but getting a gym membership is going to be difficult with my family income and having children with no one to watch them. I currently walk everyday any where from 2 miles to 4 miles depending on the weather and how my girls are behaving in the stroller. I would like and all advice!!!

@@Babbs I hope that my age goes in my favor I am 25 years old. However, I have been overweight for almost 8 years. But I will also look up some weighted arm exercises. Thank you!

@@Bufflehead is there anything I can do to try and help that along?

@@Bufflehead Did you have any trouble with excess skin from just walking. I am 100% okay with just walking I enjoy it! But I am worried that then it won't help my skin tighten or something like that mainly with my arms. Am I overthinking this or should I just do some arm exercises with it?

@@jeanniereenie Thanks! I didn't think of the calorie difference and how that might take a toll and change the way I work out. Thanks for that!

How long is the pre op diet? Bc I was told 10 days for the longest time and today my doctor was like 7 days???

My bmi is currently 45

I took all the classes and I was told the whole time 10 days of the shakes. But then I told my doctor I was going to Las Vegas and I would only be able to do 7 days with the shakes and he said that was fine. But should I worry or is it still fine? I know he is my doctor and I trust him but it still makes we wonder.

That is true I didn't even think of that. Everyone says that you get full and don't feel hungry is that true or just b.s.

So you didn't have to do a liquid pre op at all? I am insanely jealous

July 22nd!