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@@laguerr13 It is amazing how everyone's surgery program is different. After my surgery I was told I could have fruit juice (Apple Juice and Cranberry) they even gave it to me in the hospital however, I had to dilute it with Water.(I am 7 weeks out). So at the time, I would do 2-6oz of juice and dilute the other 1/2 with water and I was fine. I also had juice during my liquid stage diluted with water so that your not consuming so much sugar. Now I am 7 weeks out my NUT said that it was ok to have 4 oz of juice if I wanted before Breakfast but just not consume it everyday. You mentioned "feeling regular" did you know that benefiber has packs made for water bottles? I add crystal light and benefiber to my water daily and it keeps me regular(TMI I know but trying to help). Thanks!

There are healthier versions of making pizza on youtube using cauliflower. I am one month out and I am not that advanced in food yet but I am researching other alternatives to the foods I used to eat so that they are healthier. I would try searching cauliflower pizza on youtube Thanks!

Well I am back home. I had a textbook surgery. The only pain I have is gas pain that decided to rest in my diaphragm and moves to my back. Other then that, I feel good just tired

Thank you @ @@OutsideMatchInside and @@samuelsmom for your responses. I have decided tonight to drink as much Water and Protein as I can before 11pm. To stay occupied in the morning, I have a test to take for class so hopefully it will take me some time to get through!

Good Afternoon, I am scheduled for my sleeve surgery tomorrow and have to be at the hospital by noon. Has anyone had there surgery in the afternoon? If so how did it go? Thanks!

@@Nylaj Welcome home and I am so glad you had a great surgery. My surgery is Tuesday and pray it goes just as well. Keep us posted on your successes and I also would be interested in suggestions anyone posts! PS. I was born a Tarheel and raised in Michigan!!!!!

@@chavezmommy thank you so much I would like that!

I am getting sleeves on September 22nd 11 days before my birthday. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. freaking out as reality sinks in!

@@antpatte you are going to be just fine. We are all here for you Let us all know how it goes! Sending Prayers your way

@@gabbisha you are most welcome and thank you! I am a nervous reck but excited

@gabbisha I was told recently at my preop class that a childrens chewable Vitamin such as Flintstone Vitamins should be taken twice a day Post-op 1-30 days. 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening. I am not sure if that speaks for everyone, just what I found out in class. and sublingual Vitamin B-12(Dissolves under tongue). But per the dietician that is once a week. Everyone's instructions are different I am just basing off my class! Congrats on your new sleeve and good luck. My surgery is September 22nd.. 19 day's away!

@knitchick my surgery was actually moved from the 23rd to the 22nd of September yesterday so I am right there with ya:)

I told my parents, my boss, one co-worker that I am close with, my brother, bestfriend and GodMother. I have and will not tell my extended family and the rest of my co-workers until after surgery. I figure the people I have told are my biggest support system and are not negative. I have my surgery on September 23rd, I am already on edge about the whole thing so I do not need negative in my mind right now. I am trying to flush that out already

@@MicheleL I am having my surgery at St. Mary Mercy In Livonia, MI

@@bjcarver thanks for the advice. I have done research and also found that Clusie L on YouTube to have some pretty informational yet funny videos about her sleeve journey. I have a feeling the closer I get to surgery date the more anxious I am going to get. good luck with your surgery!!!! I hope you have much success!!!!