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AMEN to that @@Lindsey Skinner Abbott These are my goal jeans. I have them where I can see them in my room. Size 11. I know I will make it beyond this, but right now, this is my goal. I looked damn good in these jeans once upon a time. It's just a small sacrifice in exchange for a healthy life.

I haven't had cream of chicken, but I've had tomato and cream of broccoli. With both if them I diluted it with milk. They've settled well so far. one step at a time, one sip at a time, one pound at a time. Thank you so much. I was able to have 4 oz of soup (took me two hours to finish it) The milk helped so much, and it added extra Protein. Thank you so much!

So I'm not an alcohol drinker. I'm just curious, does anyone else feel a little drunk when you take your liquid pain meds? I swear I feel buzzed. It goes away within 15 minutes.. but I thought it was funny. ???? Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

Mine too.. but he said cream would be okay. He said, if it can't go through a straw, then dont eat it. I think it was the sodium.. I should have diluted it. I'm eating the same soup now, but this time I diluted it with milk. So far everything is fine.

Yeah, that happened to me last night as well as a few days ago. I broke out in a sweat too. Usually when I eat something I shouldn't be. Last night had creamy chicken Soup out of the can. I didn't dilute it. Although I only had about a tablespoon, it was enough. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

I'm glad you're doing okay @Lana R. Be strong, we'll get through this. All of us. [emoji4]

I usually sleep on my right side. Not completely on my stomach but my stomach does end up half way down. I have a body pillow i have been using. I put it on my left side to push me more on my right. It's comfortable for a while but getting up is a *bleep* since the left side is where done muscle was stapled. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

I had my first BM since last Saturday when I started my liquids. I feel so good today that I actually put on regular clothes. I'm tired of wearing pajamas. I still don't want to wear a bra, but I am wearing a shirt with support. I'm even going to do my laundry. Slowly. But it will get done today. How is everyone else doing with their incisions? Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

I'll try the milk. Thank you for the tip! I have a cream of broccoli pending as well.

Has anyone tried cream of chicken soups? I had my first today. I didn't have a lot, maybe a tablespoon . I ate it VERY slow and I felt the beginning of a cold sweat. So I stopped. Then I got very sweaty and now I'm in bed trying to relax a little. Is it too soon to have it at 4 days Post-Op?(or are we at 3 days) Or should I try it again and dilute it a little? I'm just glad it didn't hit me like the first time.

Yes @@ChooChi73 He said that concentrated protein is not full protein. Only partial. He said I need 100% protein because I will be lacking nutrients as it is & I will need the full benefit of what ever protein i drink. Which is what isolate is. Nectar is isolate.

That reminds me, I don't think I shared my scare! So, Wednesday morning at about 5am, I still had some gas that I was releasing while walking around the house. While I walked, I drank 2 ounces of protein, 2 ounces of water and half an ounce of my pain meds. WOAH! I broke out in a terrible sweat! Like I had done TaeBo for an hour. Droplets all over my chest, neck and face. I got so pale and I swear I was about to faint. I went to my bed just in case it happened. Then I felt like I was going to get the runs, so I got up and went to the bathroom. I passed gas. It was a long one. Within seconds, i stopped sweating and I felt so much better. It was so scary that I called my doctor. He said it was normal and that my body is going through mega changes and this might happen again. I'm assuming what I experienced was a bit of dumping syndrome. He said it can last for up to an hour??? Ugh... it was terrible.

@@Pup I wrote this a couple months ago on a post. I thought you'd be interested in getting the variety pack. ______________________ HELLOOO!!! I just wanted to update as of today 3/28/2016, they are still selling the sampler for 16.99 (shipping included). I just called the number and didn't think it would work, but it did. YEY. They said it was only a one time buy for the variety pack. After that we they'll only sell jars, but it's worth to try all the flavors and check which one you like the best. The number is still 1.866.333..7403 EX 803 They asked where I heard of it and I said BariatricPal and they knew about the site. lol

I drink nectar. They have all flavors but I like the chocolate the most. Also I like the pineapple flavored one. It kind of tastes like pina colada. I can't remember the name of that flavor. They also have a Cappuccino just in case I get that coffee craving. I purchased the sampler and tried them all. Most of them are fruity flavors. They're all pretty great. 23 grams of protein & with fat free lactate milk you'll have at least 30 grams. My doctor didn't want me to drink concentrated Protein drinks. He told me to find protein made from isolate. And nectar is not thick and tastes great!

Okay, here is my update for today. I hadn't taken any pain meds since yesterday at 5 pm. I wanted to see if my gas pain would go away. I'm happy to say it DID go away. I managed to get rid of all my gas. BUT without pain meds, my insides began to hurt. I don't know why I didn't consider the insides. I was so focused on my incisions that I didn't remember that they cut up my insides too. *Dummy* So, although I got rid of the gas, the chest pain I felt was keeping me from taking in my fluids. So far I have taken in 6oz water & 2oz of jello & it's already 1:30pm. I just took my pain meds & hopefully I'll be able to take in my fluids before the night comes. Since I'm back on pain meds, I will do the milk of magnesium tonight to avoid tomorrow's gas. I sure hope it works out. Also, I'm not doing the protein drinks until the pain is gone. That also brings in the gas. My incisions look great & they are already starting to itch. Yey.. This is the worst one..

To be honest, although I feel uncomfortable at the moment, i am so excited. I keep looking at my jeans. You know, the "goal" jeans. I can't wait!! Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

Relief is relief!!! Haha no but seriously, I haven't left my house. I think I'll try the prune juice for sure. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

That's the thing.. the only pain I feel is from the gas. My incisions only hurt when I'm getting in and out of bed. But this gas, man.. I'm so bloated. I walk most of the day, I can't find another explination. ???? ... I feel I owe it to myself to try it out. If I still can't pass gas tomorrow, of course I will continue taking the pain meds. But the gas has me walking hunched over. It's terrible. Gas X didn't work, I have to try something before I take milk of magnesium. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

Yyeeyyyy... I made it to 22 ounces! I had 64 grams of Protein and I still have a couple of hours before bed.. I decided that I'm not taking the pain meds anymore. I think that is what is keeping me from passing gas. Tomorrow I will avoid it and if I pass gas regularly, then I will stop. My incisions don't hurt as much as the gas does. We'll see what happens.. ???? Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

I agree @@Peach55 ... I have read before that for the first two weeks, surgery is very much regretted. As I'm waking around my house, I keep saying to myself, "it's worth it... it's worth it... it's worth it" these gas pains won't last and a healthy future is right around the corner! Keep up the good work, my friends! Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! You've had way more than I have.. I've only had 8 oz. This gas is really kicking my butt.. i just want to be sleeping, so I'm taking my pain meds as directed just to get to sleep.. i can't wait for this week to be over. ???????????? Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

Oh yes tea! My doctor told me it was okay to take peppermint tea. The smooth move one that helps digestion. I need to send someone to go and buy it for me.. i cannot tolerate the car right now. Lucky for me, i only live 10 minutes away from the hospital. I admire anyone riding more than 10 minutes. Sorry TMI... I think the hospital meds were keeping me from passing gas. I managed to pass 3 small ones, but it made SUCH a difference. I'm glad I forced myself up for a walk at 5 am. I've been walking around for 30 minutes trying to get more out. And I've taken in 2 ounces of Protein i plan on taking in all my protein before anything else. My doc said I can have fat free lactate milk so if I finish this cup, that will be 64 grams of protein. Yey.

Aww @@yescres07 I'm sorry.. i hope it goes away soon. Maybe with nausea pills? I'm not sick but my gas pains are back and they came back full force.. before surgery, i was 230. Right now I'm 235 ... full of gas.. ???????????? it hurts so much Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

My gas pain is mostly gone. I had my bandages changed and had last minute meds injections. I'm going home in 30 minutes. I won't weigh myself until the gas pain is completely gone. I don't want a false weight because I'm bloated. Lol... Now we will gather to tell our progress instead of how scared and nervous we are.. yey maybe in a month or two, I'll post a progress picture. I hope to have lost at least 30 in two months. I can't wait.

Me too! I was in my bed in the waiting room. They said okay it's time. Next thing I know, I'm waking up and they said surgery was done. I don't remember anything in between. But now, all we have to focus on, is healing and dropping them pounds! Yey to us losers! Congratulations to everyone sitting on the losers bench with me! You guys have motivated me even more than I already was. Thank you for that. ????????????