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Yes! I tried that yesterday. And it seemed to help for the most part. I also tried the chewable gasx but that didnt help me.

If you're having trouble with your shoulder it's definitely gas. It's such an annoyance! I've been lucky enough not to get shoulder pain.

I have the same problem. I'm very short breath and when I do try to take a deep breath in for some odd reason my shoulder start killing me

I had mine on 11/10! My only issue is that my left shoulder is killing me ????

Surgery went well. Day 1 and 2 are tough. Keep on the pain meds and you'll be good. Day 3 has been a lot better.
Don't be surprised if you doubt your decision at first, it's rough. Very happy still.

Surgery tomorrow! Can't believe it is finally here. So many emotions....I can't sleep at all.

@@Bren111015 November 10th is taking forever to come.....This liquid diet is killing me! LOL..... It needs to hurry up already

I'm done! My procedure was a success

I like the Premier Protein shakes in strawberry and chocolate. 30 G Protein.

Nov 10th...it's the final countdown!!! Sooo happy knowing I'm not alone during this journey! Good luck & stay strong!

I'm November 12th ???? 8 days away & counting. Lol! Good luck to my fellow November surgery buddies!

My surgery date is nov 9 and i started my liquid nov 2...my dr said i only have to do my liquid diet for 7 days....yesterday, i did my ekg and registration in the hospital and im good to go!...i waited 7 months for this moment and im now very excited and ready for monday!....i cant wait to sit on "the losers bench"!...best wishes to y'all!

My surgery is tomorrow Nov.5.
I excited and ready for this new lifestyle.  

@@all4him I have when people say that! ???????? since my insurance is paying my doctor told them that I was morbidly obese! And that my BMI was high! ????☺️

My surgery date is November 10! I am super excited!!!! It's not coming fast enough ????☺️ I was nervous at first when I started my liquid diet. But being on it I have noticed that I'm not hungry at all. So I'm guessing that I was a mental thing! I just pray that the 10 gets here soon because the wait is driving me crazy ????????

I'd typed a lng response but it was lost due to the stupid way this site interfaces with iPads.
Short version: The next few months are yours to get to your goal weight. Be singular of purpose and get there. No distractions.
Get there and then reap the rewards of your new health.
Be your own coach.
Now's the perfect time to be single and get yourself sorted out.....redefined.....and come out with a winning attitude.

Calming breaths...this, too, shall pass.

@@Mom26 close is an understatement! Gosh, it needs to be here like NOW! However, i dont like chocolate.... I perfer strawberry, lol! I is so much better. But I am going to go to the store to find that brand because I have to do something.

@@HopeandAgony it isnt as bad as I thought it would be. I thought that I would be hungry.... but I'm not. But I cannot drink that Protein shake. Lol. Im going to just try the powder with some milk.... and see how that goes.

I join you ladies in the pre op diet Monday. My surgery is the 16th and just thinking about it is giving my tummy butterflies.

I too am one day 3 of the diet and struggling. I'm drinking the EAS premixed shakes and then mixing some powder my husband has with almond milk. It's going to be a long 12 days , but we can do. The 10th will be here before we know it.

How exciting! @@mokt @@aprilarnetta @@Mom26 my surgery is in Tyler, which is where hubby I both work. I have told a couple of people at work, my bff, and of course hubby & our son. I went in for the first visit a few weeks ago and decided Monday to call and schedule. I'm self pay so there are not any hoops to jump through. Just shell out an exordinate sum of cold hard cash. I go in 11/2 for pre-op and to the doc's office. I'm not sure about my pre-op diet. I guess I will find out then. I'm excited to have 3 others headed to the "losers bench" on the same day. Just curious, are any of you guys "low BMI"? I am, and because of that, I probably won't tell anyone else that I am having surgery. "Can't you just diet or walk?" Grrrrr

Hi,
I didn't have a band revision, but I did have the sleeve. I think if you can get all 3 done at the same time that would be great. I was sleeved on 8/17. I was readmitted after surgery for 3 more nights because I had severe nausea and dry heaves. Once they got that under control I was fine. I had my gallbladder removed years ago - I remember the gallbladder attacks as being awful - I felt like I was having a heart attack and they made me vomit.
I wish you all the best. I can tell you that I AM SO HAPPY I made the choice to get the sleeve. It's been a life changer. I think you will do well.
BEST OF LUCK!

@@sbrainwater
Thanks!!
Energy is increasing. I have 3 boys playing football, I work full-time plus overtime and several other things going on. I'm tired because of the busyness. I have a lot more energy than I did last year this time. We did a lot walking yesterday and I didn't give out of breathe. I was able to keep with with all of the teenagers. I had tons of energy.
Advice:
Protein
Eat slow - I struggle with this because I'm always pushed for time. Thankfully my pouch slows me down.
Water - this is another struggle. 30 minutes before and after and no drinking while eating is harder than it sounds.
I recently joined the gym and purchased a Fitbit to track my steps. I have more confidence and look forward to working out when time allows.
Say NO. Make up your mind ahead of time. 3 months is more challenging than I thought it would be. My sleeve is not picky and I have not figured out when I'm full ???????? so I can eat whatever I want. I'm eating more salads now. I limit my dressing. I dip instead of pouring the dressing on the salad and I try to dip every few bites.
Take progress pictures. I hate taking pictures. Until yesterday I didn't realize how much I had changed. It lifted my confidence and makes me want to continue to stick to the plan.
Log your food. I try to log everything including my supplements.
I weigh daily. I know for some people this is discouraging but for me it keeps me focused.
Good luck! ????????