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Oddly, the first decaf Americano w/skim and Splenda was one of those fantastic little victories in the last few weeks (I was taking my first victory lap at the giant mall near my house while I was on my disability/leave and was told I could have decaf after the first week of Gatorade only). I can't believe I'm sharing it, but I had to take a picture at the time to send to my partner. It's amazing looking at my face then, 1 week post-op, and today, almost 6 weeks.

I had a Decaf Americano today. It wasn't the same but it made me a little happy anyways

A lot of it is NUT/Surgeon specific, too.
My NUT said they normally suggest Decaf until at least after 4-6 weeks (the "normal" healing time). The suggestion is decaf as much as possible thereafter, but she said, "We're realistic, we know most people aren't going to completely give it up. We suggest if you're going to drink coffee, drink just as much Water as you've had coffee, so as not to dehydrate, etc."
I was/am a coffee addict, but I have found in the almost 6 weeks since surgery, those cravings have gone WAAAAAAY down. I had about 4 oz of coffee this morning (Monday...'twas needed) and was done. I'll sometimes go 4, 5 days without any. You may find your need/want of it goes down. It also goes back to mindfulness - "Do I NEED this coffee? Or do I just want it because it's what I'm used to?"

I decided to post this in a couple of different forums here to help me get a good response. I have been researching weight loss surgery for a while. I am almost ready to start the process. I have decided on gastric sleeve and I will soon be going to my first information session at either Banner Gilbert or Bridges. I am leaning more towards using Banner based on what I've read here and their website and they are closer to my house. However first I am looking for a pcp who approves of weight loss surgery. I am never sick and so I haven't been to a doctor in years except for a chiropractor and ob- gyn. Instead of picking a doctor at random, I would prefer to start with a doctor who approves of weight loss surgery. Does anyone have any suggestions near Gilbert, Arizona?

A lot of it is NUT/Surgeon specific, too.
My NUT said they normally suggest Decaf until at least after 4-6 weeks (the "normal" healing time). The suggestion is decaf as much as possible thereafter, but she said, "We're realistic, we know most people aren't going to completely give it up. We suggest if you're going to drink coffee, drink just as much Water as you've had coffee, so as not to dehydrate, etc."
I was/am a coffee addict, but I have found in the almost 6 weeks since surgery, those cravings have gone WAAAAAAY down. I had about 4 oz of coffee this morning (Monday...'twas needed) and was done. I'll sometimes go 4, 5 days without any. You may find your need/want of it goes down. It also goes back to mindfulness - "Do I NEED this coffee? Or do I just want it because it's what I'm used to?"

@@Debbie915
I second the Unjury! I'm 4 weeks post-op now and the unflavored unjury has been great (well...as great as you can get when you're dealing with Protein powder). My favorite is the Protein pudding I make - a box of sugar free Jell-O pudding (I'm partial to vanilla, but any of the SF flavors will work), one packet of unflavored Unjury powder and two cups of Fairlife Skim Milk (for the extra protein). Each 1/2 cup serving is 11.75 grams of protein. It's a nice change when you get sick of greek yogurt or other things and want something smooth.
The Unjury chicken Soup flavor is surprisingly decent, as well, if you want something that will just stand on it's own.

I don't have a scale in the house. My surgeon recommended that. I've been following the eating plan and I exercise every day , at least 5 days/week, sometimes 7, for 30-60 minutes. I go by how my clothes fit. Clothes that were skin tight on surgery day are now very baggy and falling off me. I'm down 3 sizes in past two months. My next weigh in is my 100 day post op visit which will be May 31st. So between now and then I follow the eating plan and I exercise and we will see what my body does! Don't worry, focus your energy on taking care of your new body with good nutrition and hydration and you will see results.

I ordered the sampler from Bariatric fusion. By FAR the best! Amazing flavors and NO whey taste! I placed an order over the phone today with them and offered to be their official spokesperson lol! That's how good they are! Each serving is 27 G Protein before adding milk. That's huge. Other shakes I had to mix with Water because I couldn't tolerate the taste mixed with milk. These I actually prefer with milk. Also- the Syntrax nectar brand had a fuzzy navel that is very good. I blend it with crushed ice, orange crystal light and feel like I'm having a wonderful summer drink!!!

Hey there! I went back on the 4th of April. I have a ton of energy (at least until TOM came) and feel great. I am now 55lbs from where I started on January 4th. I can walk up stairs without hyperventilating and can fit a size 20 dress and 22 pants without spandex! I would only weigh once a week. The scale can be addictive...other factors are how you feel, fit in your clothes, reduced joint pain, etc.
I have great news! After not having one for one year, I started my period! Yes I'm in pain and feel a bit weak, but I feel it's the right direction (pcos). Overall, surgery is the best decision I've made. Hope all is well for everyone else!

I had my gastric sleeve yesterday 3/30. Hope you are doing well! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Hi, how is everyone holding up with the recovery and their weight loss journey?
So I just wanted to update y'all a bit !
I'm doing ok and no longer in pain . I got back to work this week . Im still very amazed on how I don't feel hunger anymore although I'm still dealing with cravings. The major thing I miss , this might sound weird for some , but I miss Water !! Yes ! Water ! I get thirsty a lot and the sip sip sip method is not quenching my thirst at all ! I actually ended up hurting my stomach the first few days trying to take big gulps in . So that's that !! Emotionally, I'm on a roller coaster so I don't know where to start so I'll just say that this too shall pass and hope for the better . Another thing , people are noticing my loss so I guess it's working but I don't feel like that when I step on the scale coz it's not as much as expected (and yes I hit a stall and it's harder to accept that this early and even worse when I'm obsessed with my scale, weighing myself 3-4 times a day just to see the damn same number ) But overall I m happy with the decision I made and excited to this new journey!! Hope everyone is doing better !
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AHHH! I just found out today that my surgery date is March 16th. 3 weeks from tomorrow.
It all seems so fast. I just started this process with an all day appointment at mayo Clinic in November, and the time has FLOWN by.
I had my last visit with the psychologist on Friday and she signed off/discharged me then. I got the call from the surgical scheduler today and, I'm not even going to lie, started freaking out a little (okay, a lot).
Anyone else with March dates? My birthday is March 10th, so I can't think of a better way to usher in 33 than a new me.
I'm starting to get more nervous, but I keep telling myself that it's all for the better.
One preop visit, one lab visit, one bypass diet visit and then surgery. I don't know if anyone else has gone to Mayo Clinic, but they do not mess around. I've had to keep a significant food log (with pre and post-meal feelings) since November, had to cut out any alcohol and most caffeine and had to significantly increase exercise in order to be discharged.
Sorry, I'm kinda freaking out here. All of the forums here have been a massive help thus far, and I hope to post/contribute more as I go through the process.
WHEEE!

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Oh dear. I'm nervous about that! They want me to drink two 32-oz Gatorades (regular, not the G2) every day for the first week after surgery.

@@Donegirl4life - thinking of you today! Best of luck!
@@Titaniumsleeved2014 - mine is Wednesday, as well! Soft foods/protein shakes today and Clear liquids tomorrow. I should've taken today and tomorrow off of work, because I'm positively useless with nervousness/excitement.

Praying for you...... One week from today will be my turn . I don't know how to feel my emotions are all over the place.

I did take off today and tomorrow I'm barely functioning I'm so nervous... Sent from my LG-H634 using the BariatricPal App

Started my 2 day liquid diet today surgery is Wednesday morning

AHHH! I just found out today that my surgery date is March 16th. 3 weeks from tomorrow.
It all seems so fast. I just started this process with an all day appointment at mayo Clinic in November, and the time has FLOWN by.
I had my last visit with the psychologist on Friday and she signed off/discharged me then. I got the call from the surgical scheduler today and, I'm not even going to lie, started freaking out a little (okay, a lot).
Anyone else with March dates? My birthday is March 10th, so I can't think of a better way to usher in 33 than a new me.
I'm starting to get more nervous, but I keep telling myself that it's all for the better.
One preop visit, one lab visit, one bypass diet visit and then surgery. I don't know if anyone else has gone to Mayo Clinic, but they do not mess around. I've had to keep a significant food log (with pre and post-meal feelings) since November, had to cut out any alcohol and most caffeine and had to significantly increase exercise in order to be discharged.
Sorry, I'm kinda freaking out here. All of the forums here have been a massive help thus far, and I hope to post/contribute more as I go through the process.
WHEEE!

Well the Magnesium Citrate has been flowing throughout since 10AM this morning! I'm kinda happy I did the 10 day liquid diet because with that I can get a taste of the post-op diet and be prepared and aware! . Surgery in less than 24 hours! Woohooooooo!
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I live in Iowa so I get treated at the one in Rochester MN they have great doctors. I have been going for 3 years now I have a team of 2 neurologist and 3 neurosurgeons, so the bariatric team works close with them.

AHHH! I just found out today that my surgery date is March 16th. 3 weeks from tomorrow.
It all seems so fast. I just started this process with an all day appointment at mayo Clinic in November, and the time has FLOWN by.
I had my last visit with the psychologist on Friday and she signed off/discharged me then. I got the call from the surgical scheduler today and, I'm not even going to lie, started freaking out a little (okay, a lot).
Anyone else with March dates? My birthday is March 10th, so I can't think of a better way to usher in 33 than a new me.
I'm starting to get more nervous, but I keep telling myself that it's all for the better.
One preop visit, one lab visit, one bypass diet visit and then surgery. I don't know if anyone else has gone to Mayo Clinic, but they do not mess around. I've had to keep a significant food log (with pre and post-meal feelings) since November, had to cut out any alcohol and most caffeine and had to significantly increase exercise in order to be discharged.
Sorry, I'm kinda freaking out here. All of the forums here have been a massive help thus far, and I hope to post/contribute more as I go through the process.
WHEEE!

@@nearperfectmess yes absolutely!! I am so relieved!!
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@@sunshine1531 OMG congratulations! It's a great feeling, isn't it?
@@dustydaisy - WOO! Which mayo Clinic? I'm in Arizona. Yeah, they don't play around with it here. I'm so intrigued by all of the research studies they do here.

I'm going through the mayo Clinic as well, my surgery date is April 6 which is 2 days before my birthday. They are also doing a research study and following my case. My life is at risk from other medical problems so they are fast tracking me. I'm suppose to loose 20 more lbs before surgery. It's so hard due to my pain levels but I'm doing my best.
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