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Hi all! I am 6 days post op, so I am on the liquids stage. B Premier Protein shake & 2 Fiber gummies AM Snack 16 oz iced SF 2% Irish cream latte L Oxylent Vitamin packet in 8 oz of Water Afternoon snack SF Popsicle and 1/4 c of a shake, hated the taste, dumped it D pacific creamy tomato soup with 1 T of grated Parmesan PM snack Protein Shake Plus an additional 30 oz of water Lost 9.6 in week 1

I hurt in the same spot, and I am 2 days ahead of you! Heating pad helps.

I am a week from puréed too, and I can't wait! I feel hungry or empty often and can't wait to have something with substance!

272.6 for me! Sleeved on Monday, lost 9.6! I might need to adjust my goal down another 15 lb!!

I tried the Syntrax nectar grapefruit, and it was so foamy and didn't taste very good. It was gritty too. I am wondering if I got a bad sample. I have 1 more of that flavor but a few others, so I will try it again. Any advice?

I am 6 days post op too, I think I have been doing a bit too much, but I blame my kids and hubby! ???? I went shopping today and I was pooped once I was done. It's 7 pm, and I am laying in bed. I hope the energy returns in a couple days! But physically, I feel awesome! Tummy, and incisions are great! Whew!

This is all I used: Chapstick, they actually gave me my own in recovery, even though I brought my fave, pj pants and comfy shirt/tank ( I run hot, so my tank was my friend), slippers, Jambox to play my own music to relax, hair brush (forgot mine). I brought magazines, iPad, phone and chargers used the technology only 6-7 hours once I was in my room. Never touched the magazines. Plan on sleeping a bunch, and resting. Good luck!

I was sleeved on the 27th, yesterday I finally pooped, then afterwards it's been liquid, 3 times in 2 days. I was going to ask the same question. I am glad I am not alone!

I am 6 days post op and I get it! Mine is on the left side, and it's a dull ache, like muscular. Then when I get up, cough, sneeze, etc, it hurts unless I brace it with my hands. My dr. Told me this is normal, because this is where they removed the stomach, and the incision site is larger and there was more "trauma" to the muscles. When in doubt call your dr. Good luck!

I wear boy shorts or hipsters by Lane Bryant. Can't wait to get out of that store!

I am doing good. I was released yesterday, and spent most of the day sleeping on and off. I didn't have any panic or nerves going into the OR, I was quite surprised! Now I am just coming to terms with what I have done to myself. Don't get me wrong, I don't regret it at all. But drinking Protein shakes are tough, everything is really sweet tasting. So I am doing lots of Water, and about 4 oz of Protein shake (25 grams protein for 4 oz). I am keeping up on my meds, and that is proving to be important. I am also going to try walking more today, maybe get dressed! ???? But the anxiety is fine, presently surprised actually. I will keep you posted!

283.2 this week. Ugh.

Ok, it makes me nervous to eat Protein. I figured, I would stay with broth and light liquids for a couple days, then add the shakes by the weekend. Does gas x help the bubbles??

I was released this afternoon from the hospital. I hated their protein shakes, way too sweet, so drank milk. Now that I am home, I am noticing a ton of loud gurgling noises coming from my new stomach. I want to finish half of my shake, but these noises are freaking me out. Help? Advice? Should I just do broth for a couple days and slowly add the shakes?

@@jjflamingoVSG, Thanks! Iam exhausted, how long did this last for??

Thanks!

It was my b-day on Friday, so we had plenty of plans for the weekend. Thankfully my doc doesn't make us do 2 week pre-op diet. So I was able to Celebrate my b-day Saturday night at the Melting Pot like we had all planned. Plus I had to come off caffeine quicker than I planned so I had bad headaches. It really kind of sucked, but I am so stoked to get on with it. Cannot wait for 24 hours from now!

I am going in tomorrow morning and I have panic disorder/generalized anxiety disorder. I am on Citalopram to keep them at bay, but if I have a break through attack, I have Xanax if I need it. I was freaking out at the pre-op appointment asking if they will give me anything to keep me from having one. The PA told me I was allowed to take a Xanax the morning of as long as it was with a tiny sip of Water. If you are really nervous, ask your doctor if you can pop a Xanax, or something like it to help keep the nerves at bay. I am actually not nervous at all, which shocks me! But I am probably going to take a Tylenol PM to help me sleep a bit tonight. I'll keep you guys posted on how I do this week.

Last week I got a call to see if I could move my surgery up a week. So 8:30 tomorrow morning (Pacific time) I'll be admitted to the hospital. All packed and ready to go. I'll update when I am on the other side!

I was supposed to be going in on May 4th, but the surgeon's office called last week, and moved it to TOMORROW! So I am liquids only today and I am off tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM pacific time. I'll update when I am on the other side!

279.2 this week!

281.6 on Monday.

I haven't had surgery yet, but I've lost 50 so far. I was a 24, 3X top at 331. Now I am 281 and can wear a 18 comfy (16 tighter) and a 1x shirt, sometimes a 2x depending on brand. I can't wait to buy a size 12!!!

I started in February and I had the main testing done then. It took me 2 weeks to get a psych consult (did it online), then I was able to do the official meet the surgeon meeting. After that March 10th, I assumed that I'd have to do the 3 mo weight management, but they were going to submit the application with my 4 yrs worth of weight watcher records. I got a call on March 25, saying I was approved! I was scheduled a couple days later for May 4th! I just did the pre-op seminar/class today. Less than 3 weeks!!!

I am planning on ordering a bunch of samples of Nectars. Especially the Cappuccino, I love coffee. I think the fuzzy navel will be great during summer. I prefer having 25-30 g of Protein, so I might just do a little bigger scoop to get more bang for the buck. Muscle Milk RTD is God awful!!! I refuse to even try the powder. I like MRM's whey protein in dutch cocoa. It's delish.