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An update: today I "caved" and got a small diet coke, planning to just sip it. IT WAS DISGUSTING!!!!!! After three tiny sips I threw it away. I can't describe it but I guess it was just bizarrely sweet. I guess this is a good thing - like finally breaking up with a boyfriend that is really bad for you!

Here's what I've learned from my doctor, nutritionists, nurses, and all of your doctors, nutritionists, and nurses:
Weight loss is a life long process.
You need to lose most of the weight in the first few months, or you won't be successful.
If you don't lose a lot of weight pre-op, surgery won't be successful.
No pre-op diet needed.
Only Protein Shakes the week before surgery.
Low fat diet before surgery.
No prescription pain meds after discharge from the hospital.
Prescription meds for about a month.
Only Motrin is allowed for pain from no on.
Never ever take Motrin ever again.
You can only drink Clear liquids the first week.
You need to be on Clear Liquids for as least two weeks.
You can eat very soft foods while in the hospital.
Protein shakes only for two weeks.
Protein shakes only for four weeks.
Don't graze all day.
Make sure you eat every two hours.
Take only small sips of Water.
You must get 64oz water every day.
Don't drink water half hour before eating.
Make sure you drink 64oz water.
Don't drink water half hour after eating.
You can return to work after a week.
You'll be off work 4-6 weeks.
No carbonated beverages ever again.
No carbonated beverages for the first six months.
You will probably start to be lactose intolerant.
Eat Greek yogurt, it's high in protein.
meat is better for you than fresh fruits and vegetables.
You'll stretch your sleeve very easily and gain all your weight back.
It's really hard to stretch your sleeve.
After 6 weeks, you can eat the same as everyone else.
You'll never eat the same again.
No alcohol for 6 months.
No alcohol for 1 year.
No alcohol ever again.
Over the counter Vitamins are fine.
You can only take bariatric vitamins.
And my personal favorite, just for me: "oh you're passing out due to being malnourished? Ok, for the next three days, only drink water, don't eat anything."
Okey Dokey, then... ????

It's been 3.5 weeks since I have had a diet coke, and I am frequently day dreaming about having an ice cold can of DC! I was drinking a super big gulp everyday before my VS. I plan to give them up for good, because it is so bad for your health and because research has shown it leads to weight gain. But truly, giving up diet coke is harder than all the other foods I am giving up. Yesterday I went into a 7-11 for my kids, and I felt like an alcoholic walking into a liquor store. And believe me, I am by no means making light of the struggle addicts go through on a daily basis. This is so hard for me!!

An update: today I "caved" and got a small diet coke, planning to just sip it. IT WAS DISGUSTING!!!!!! After three tiny sips I threw it away. I can't describe it but I guess it was just bizarrely sweet. I guess this is a good thing - like finally breaking up with a boyfriend that is really bad for you!

The first 10 days I didn't have anything but Clear Liquids - 1/2 cup broth per day was all I could handle as far as calories go. It will feel much better as the days go on.

Here's what I've learned from my doctor, nutritionists, nurses, and all of your doctors, nutritionists, and nurses:
Weight loss is a life long process.
You need to lose most of the weight in the first few months, or you won't be successful.
If you don't lose a lot of weight pre-op, surgery won't be successful.
No pre-op diet needed.
Only Protein Shakes the week before surgery.
Low fat diet before surgery.
No prescription pain meds after discharge from the hospital.
Prescription meds for about a month.
Only Motrin is allowed for pain from no on.
Never ever take Motrin ever again.
You can only drink Clear liquids the first week.
You need to be on Clear Liquids for as least two weeks.
You can eat very soft foods while in the hospital.
Protein shakes only for two weeks.
Protein shakes only for four weeks.
Don't graze all day.
Make sure you eat every two hours.
Take only small sips of Water.
You must get 64oz water every day.
Don't drink water half hour before eating.
Make sure you drink 64oz water.
Don't drink water half hour after eating.
You can return to work after a week.
You'll be off work 4-6 weeks.
No carbonated beverages ever again.
No carbonated beverages for the first six months.
You will probably start to be lactose intolerant.
Eat Greek yogurt, it's high in protein.
meat is better for you than fresh fruits and vegetables.
You'll stretch your sleeve very easily and gain all your weight back.
It's really hard to stretch your sleeve.
After 6 weeks, you can eat the same as everyone else.
You'll never eat the same again.
No alcohol for 6 months.
No alcohol for 1 year.
No alcohol ever again.
Over the counter Vitamins are fine.
You can only take bariatric vitamins.
And my personal favorite, just for me: "oh you're passing out due to being malnourished? Ok, for the next three days, only drink water, don't eat anything."
Okey Dokey, then... ????

Here's what I've learned from my doctor, nutritionists, nurses, and all of your doctors, nutritionists, and nurses:
Weight loss is a life long process.
You need to lose most of the weight in the first few months, or you won't be successful.
If you don't lose a lot of weight pre-op, surgery won't be successful.
No pre-op diet needed.
Only Protein Shakes the week before surgery.
Low fat diet before surgery.
No prescription pain meds after discharge from the hospital.
Prescription meds for about a month.
Only Motrin is allowed for pain from no on.
Never ever take Motrin ever again.
You can only drink Clear liquids the first week.
You need to be on Clear Liquids for as least two weeks.
You can eat very soft foods while in the hospital.
Protein shakes only for two weeks.
Protein shakes only for four weeks.
Don't graze all day.
Make sure you eat every two hours.
Take only small sips of Water.
You must get 64oz water every day.
Don't drink water half hour before eating.
Make sure you drink 64oz water.
Don't drink water half hour after eating.
You can return to work after a week.
You'll be off work 4-6 weeks.
No carbonated beverages ever again.
No carbonated beverages for the first six months.
You will probably start to be lactose intolerant.
Eat Greek yogurt, it's high in protein.
meat is better for you than fresh fruits and vegetables.
You'll stretch your sleeve very easily and gain all your weight back.
It's really hard to stretch your sleeve.
After 6 weeks, you can eat the same as everyone else.
You'll never eat the same again.
No alcohol for 6 months.
No alcohol for 1 year.
No alcohol ever again.
Over the counter Vitamins are fine.
You can only take bariatric vitamins.
And my personal favorite, just for me: "oh you're passing out due to being malnourished? Ok, for the next three days, only drink water, don't eat anything."
Okey Dokey, then... ????

Here's what I've learned from my doctor, nutritionists, nurses, and all of your doctors, nutritionists, and nurses:
Weight loss is a life long process.
You need to lose most of the weight in the first few months, or you won't be successful.
If you don't lose a lot of weight pre-op, surgery won't be successful.
No pre-op diet needed.
Only Protein Shakes the week before surgery.
Low fat diet before surgery.
No prescription pain meds after discharge from the hospital.
Prescription meds for about a month.
Only Motrin is allowed for pain from no on.
Never ever take Motrin ever again.
You can only drink Clear liquids the first week.
You need to be on Clear Liquids for as least two weeks.
You can eat very soft foods while in the hospital.
Protein shakes only for two weeks.
Protein shakes only for four weeks.
Don't graze all day.
Make sure you eat every two hours.
Take only small sips of Water.
You must get 64oz water every day.
Don't drink water half hour before eating.
Make sure you drink 64oz water.
Don't drink water half hour after eating.
You can return to work after a week.
You'll be off work 4-6 weeks.
No carbonated beverages ever again.
No carbonated beverages for the first six months.
You will probably start to be lactose intolerant.
Eat Greek yogurt, it's high in protein.
meat is better for you than fresh fruits and vegetables.
You'll stretch your sleeve very easily and gain all your weight back.
It's really hard to stretch your sleeve.
After 6 weeks, you can eat the same as everyone else.
You'll never eat the same again.
No alcohol for 6 months.
No alcohol for 1 year.
No alcohol ever again.
Over the counter Vitamins are fine.
You can only take bariatric vitamins.
And my personal favorite, just for me: "oh you're passing out due to being malnourished? Ok, for the next three days, only drink water, don't eat anything."
Okey Dokey, then... ????

Here's what I've learned from my doctor, nutritionists, nurses, and all of your doctors, nutritionists, and nurses:
Weight loss is a life long process.
You need to lose most of the weight in the first few months, or you won't be successful.
If you don't lose a lot of weight pre-op, surgery won't be successful.
No pre-op diet needed.
Only Protein Shakes the week before surgery.
Low fat diet before surgery.
No prescription pain meds after discharge from the hospital.
Prescription meds for about a month.
Only Motrin is allowed for pain from no on.
Never ever take Motrin ever again.
You can only drink Clear liquids the first week.
You need to be on Clear Liquids for as least two weeks.
You can eat very soft foods while in the hospital.
Protein shakes only for two weeks.
Protein shakes only for four weeks.
Don't graze all day.
Make sure you eat every two hours.
Take only small sips of Water.
You must get 64oz water every day.
Don't drink water half hour before eating.
Make sure you drink 64oz water.
Don't drink water half hour after eating.
You can return to work after a week.
You'll be off work 4-6 weeks.
No carbonated beverages ever again.
No carbonated beverages for the first six months.
You will probably start to be lactose intolerant.
Eat Greek yogurt, it's high in protein.
meat is better for you than fresh fruits and vegetables.
You'll stretch your sleeve very easily and gain all your weight back.
It's really hard to stretch your sleeve.
After 6 weeks, you can eat the same as everyone else.
You'll never eat the same again.
No alcohol for 6 months.
No alcohol for 1 year.
No alcohol ever again.
Over the counter Vitamins are fine.
You can only take bariatric vitamins.
And my personal favorite, just for me: "oh you're passing out due to being malnourished? Ok, for the next three days, only drink water, don't eat anything."
Okey Dokey, then... ????

Here's what I've learned from my doctor, nutritionists, nurses, and all of your doctors, nutritionists, and nurses:
Weight loss is a life long process.
You need to lose most of the weight in the first few months, or you won't be successful.
If you don't lose a lot of weight pre-op, surgery won't be successful.
No pre-op diet needed.
Only Protein Shakes the week before surgery.
Low fat diet before surgery.
No prescription pain meds after discharge from the hospital.
Prescription meds for about a month.
Only Motrin is allowed for pain from no on.
Never ever take Motrin ever again.
You can only drink Clear liquids the first week.
You need to be on Clear Liquids for as least two weeks.
You can eat very soft foods while in the hospital.
Protein shakes only for two weeks.
Protein shakes only for four weeks.
Don't graze all day.
Make sure you eat every two hours.
Take only small sips of Water.
You must get 64oz water every day.
Don't drink water half hour before eating.
Make sure you drink 64oz water.
Don't drink water half hour after eating.
You can return to work after a week.
You'll be off work 4-6 weeks.
No carbonated beverages ever again.
No carbonated beverages for the first six months.
You will probably start to be lactose intolerant.
Eat Greek yogurt, it's high in protein.
meat is better for you than fresh fruits and vegetables.
You'll stretch your sleeve very easily and gain all your weight back.
It's really hard to stretch your sleeve.
After 6 weeks, you can eat the same as everyone else.
You'll never eat the same again.
No alcohol for 6 months.
No alcohol for 1 year.
No alcohol ever again.
Over the counter Vitamins are fine.
You can only take bariatric vitamins.
And my personal favorite, just for me: "oh you're passing out due to being malnourished? Ok, for the next three days, only drink water, don't eat anything."
Okey Dokey, then... ????

An update: today I "caved" and got a small diet coke, planning to just sip it. IT WAS DISGUSTING!!!!!! After three tiny sips I threw it away. I can't describe it but I guess it was just bizarrely sweet. I guess this is a good thing - like finally breaking up with a boyfriend that is really bad for you!

An update: today I "caved" and got a small diet coke, planning to just sip it. IT WAS DISGUSTING!!!!!! After three tiny sips I threw it away. I can't describe it but I guess it was just bizarrely sweet. I guess this is a good thing - like finally breaking up with a boyfriend that is really bad for you!

An update: today I "caved" and got a small diet coke, planning to just sip it. IT WAS DISGUSTING!!!!!! After three tiny sips I threw it away. I can't describe it but I guess it was just bizarrely sweet. I guess this is a good thing - like finally breaking up with a boyfriend that is really bad for you!

An update: today I "caved" and got a small diet coke, planning to just sip it. IT WAS DISGUSTING!!!!!! After three tiny sips I threw it away. I can't describe it but I guess it was just bizarrely sweet. I guess this is a good thing - like finally breaking up with a boyfriend that is really bad for you!

An update: today I "caved" and got a small diet coke, planning to just sip it. IT WAS DISGUSTING!!!!!! After three tiny sips I threw it away. I can't describe it but I guess it was just bizarrely sweet. I guess this is a good thing - like finally breaking up with a boyfriend that is really bad for you!

I know this sounds warped, but I would love it if I drank a diet coke and it was painful! Operant conditioning is the only thing that seems to work for me!

I know this sounds warped, but I would love it if I drank a diet coke and it was painful! Operant conditioning is the only thing that seems to work for me!

I was working 12-14 hour days before my surgery at one of my jobs. I did not feel up to it after surgery, even though I went back to my other 8hr job that was alllllll sitting. I've been struggling with the Protein Shakes (I could only drink 1/2 per day instead of the the required 3), and I've noticed a slight decline in my mental acuity (I feel a little fuzzy and slower) due to the poor nutrition, so I haven't gone back to the one job yet. (I screw up, someone could die.)

@kindle: ???????????????????????????????????????????????? sending positive thoughts your way that your train wreck will get better! I think you have won half the battle, knowing that food and alcohol will only make things worse! Love your attitude!

Diet coke has always been the only thing that would quench my thirst. I love Water and that's all I drink now (just not interested in flavored waters), but it seems I have cotton mouth all the time, no matter how much water I drink! I just crave the coldness, the carbonation, and the neutral flavor!! (This is just me venting instead of going to get a coke!)

This is the same one my surgeon recommends. My wife has taken it for several months and has never complained about it.

Diet coke has always been the only thing that would quench my thirst. I love Water and that's all I drink now (just not interested in flavored waters), but it seems I have cotton mouth all the time, no matter how much water I drink! I just crave the coldness, the carbonation, and the neutral flavor!! (This is just me venting instead of going to get a coke!)

It's been 3.5 weeks since I have had a diet coke, and I am frequently day dreaming about having an ice cold can of DC! I was drinking a super big gulp everyday before my VS. I plan to give them up for good, because it is so bad for your health and because research has shown it leads to weight gain. But truly, giving up diet coke is harder than all the other foods I am giving up. Yesterday I went into a 7-11 for my kids, and I felt like an alcoholic walking into a liquor store. And believe me, I am by no means making light of the struggle addicts go through on a daily basis. This is so hard for me!!

It's been 3.5 weeks since I have had a diet coke, and I am frequently day dreaming about having an ice cold can of DC! I was drinking a super big gulp everyday before my VS. I plan to give them up for good, because it is so bad for your health and because research has shown it leads to weight gain. But truly, giving up diet coke is harder than all the other foods I am giving up. Yesterday I went into a 7-11 for my kids, and I felt like an alcoholic walking into a liquor store. And believe me, I am by no means making light of the struggle addicts go through on a daily basis. This is so hard for me!!

Mine was just basically a conversation about why I wanted the surgery, what my goals are, and what steps have I taken to ensure my success. It was very easy and they just want to make sure you don't have a serious mental illness that can interfere with your understanding of the surgery and the change in lifestyle that is needed.
The only thing awkward for me about it is that I'm usually the one in the chair, not the couch!