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So, I've been on the liquid diet for 2 weeks prior to my vsg, and am now 11 days into a 3 week post op liquid diet (5 weeks total-ughhh). I'm super bored of the broths and Soups, so I asked my surgeon if I could add lime to some of my soups and they said sure, but I forgot to ask about eating a spicy Soup. I got this Mexican tortilla soup (i strain all the bits out) that has a nice spicy kick, but am wondering if it's too soon for my stevie the sleevie to handle the spice? Has anyone this far into their vsg had success eating (or drinking) different flavored soups and spicy soups? I'm so tired of chicken, beef, and vegetable soup, all the liquids really. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

So, I've been on the liquid diet for 2 weeks prior to my vsg, and am now 11 days into a 3 week post op liquid diet (5 weeks total-ughhh). I'm super bored of the broths and Soups, so I asked my surgeon if I could add lime to some of my soups and they said sure, but I forgot to ask about eating a spicy Soup. I got this Mexican tortilla soup (i strain all the bits out) that has a nice spicy kick, but am wondering if it's too soon for my stevie the sleevie to handle the spice? Has anyone this far into their vsg had success eating (or drinking) different flavored soups? I'm so tired of chicken, beef, and vegetable soup. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I've seen people adding Torani sf syrup to their drinks, i wonder if that's safe to utilize this stage in the game Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the advice guys! I've been mixing my Protein with low fat milk. But being that I looove cashews, maybe I'll try mixing it with cashew milk, or almond milk. The creamsicle idea sounds great also! I'd also like to point out that I'm really not penny or money pinching, i just literally have no money $ left over after daycare, bills, student loans and rent and transportation. Trust me if I could drop the $80- $100 on rtd shakes that i thoroughly enjoy,enough to last through this liquid stage, I'd do it in a heart beat! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I had my vsg and gallbladder removal done Wednesday September 7th. And aside from esophageal spasms, incision pain and fatigue I feel ok. I'm not physically hungry, but am fighting the demon known as "the head hungries" but despite all that I haven't given in to temptations. I am, however, not meeting my Protein goals, like not even close. I'm lucky if I get maybe 30 grams in a day. And my total liquid intake has also been lacking. I just don't like the taste of Protein powder. I enjoy the rtd Protein drinks, but at a cost of $9 for 4 11oz drinks, i simply cannot afford to have 2-3 a day (and I don't have a costco membership).. hence the reason for my buying the protein powder. I completely forgot to mention this at my follow up appt today (and I'm kicking myself in the ass for it) but thought I could instead inquire to this awesome community for help/advice. Now, I know I'm not to have anything but Clear liquids and protein drinks for the next 2 weeks, but could I possibly add 1/4 banana or something to my protein powder just to make it easier for me to drink? I've tried several protein powders, but currently have the EAS 100%whey vanilla flavored protein powder. I can't return or exchange it as its already been opened and would hate to have to toss out an almost $30 product, so anyway advice on how to spruce up the flavor (without doing harm to my stevie the sleeve of course) would be most welcomed! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I'm 2 days post op sleeve and about a month ago I had a pretty bad gallbladder attack. It was decided by my surgeon that i was "healthy enough" to have both the sleeve and my gallbladder removed at the same time. As of right now, the pain/discomfort I'm having is associated with my sleeve and incisions, not my gallbladder. But everyone is different. I'd talk to your surgeon to see if he can do both at the same time, to avoid having to go under twice. Good luck! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

As I'm barely writing this, it's now been exactly 24 hrs since my sleeve and gallbladder removal andI'm still in the hospital. I don't feel too much pain, but when I swallow my sips of liquids, almost immediately after, I feel sharp pain in my chest and even sometimes hiccups. I also get mock bubble guts (like when you really need to poop), i know everyone on staff here at my hospital says it's normal, but i want to know if anyone has experienced this? How did you cope and how long did these feelings last? Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone for the reassurance! It all happened soo fast! Last appt one day, approval the next and 2 week liquid diet right after that. I'm happy to say that i am now well prepared for the weekend (took a trip to pick up some stuff right after work) and will be buying more this weekend to hold me down for pre/post op I think i can let the excitement and nervous butterflies commence lol Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Right after work, i picked up enough premier Protein Shakes, Jello, and broth to hold me down for weekend. I have a trip to Walmart planned to pick up more to last through the liquid stage for preop and post op so I shouldn't have any problems moving forward, thanks for the advice and reassurance! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App Right after work, i picked up enough Premier Protein shakes, jello, and broth to hold me down for weekend. I have a trip to Walmart planned to pick up more to last through the liquid stage for preop and post op so I shouldn't have any problems moving forward, thanks for the advice and reassurance! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Hello all! After 6 months dr's visit and fulfilling all additional insurance requirements I'm happy to say that my insurance has approved my surgery (vsg & gallbladder removal)...but, I'm seriously concerned about the preop diet and here's why: (bare with me, many details to come lol) Okay, sooo, my last appt for my insurance (conifer) required 6 month dr visit was just this past Monday (aug 22) and I was told on that appt that they will be turning in my entire chart to my case manager from conifer (my ins) that very same day. Now i had been in contact with my case manager for the past 2 months so she was aware of everything from my appts to results and so on. To my surprise, i got a call from her the very next day (aug 23) to tell me that I was approved for surgery and that my surgeon's office would be calling me to schedule my surgery. Sure enough, i get a call to schedule my surgery date for Sept 7th, and I'm informed that I'm to start my all liquid diet the very next day(wed aug 24)...herein lies the problem... I was not at all prepared to start my liquid diet. Sure I didn't have my "food funeral" but i literally was not prepared. I had no liquids at home to consume (no broths, no Protein shakes/powders, etc) and financially i did not have the means to go out and buy anything for my liquid diet until I got paid (Friday, aug 26). This means that i will not be able to start my liquid diet until Saturday (aug 27)... I'm terrified that my surgery will be cancelled because I didn't/couldn't start the liquid diet when I was told to...does anyone have any input on a situation like this? If it was one day, i probably wouldn't worry as much, but it was 3 days. Will 12 days liquid diet be enough? I do want to add that i would not eat anything all day for the 3 days, with the exception of a high protein/low carb dinner. I'd hate for my surgery to be cancelled because of my financial difficulties and inability to buy the necessary items for my diet, especially after having to wait 6 months. If you're still reading this thanks for sticking around any input/advice is welcomed! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

So, I tentatively have my surgery date of September 7th (pending insurance approval of course- I still have one more weigh in to go, fingers crossed!]... This got me thinking of what to pack in my hospital bag. To those of you who have already been sleeved, what was in your hospital bag? Were there things you took you didn't necessarily need? Did you wish you had brought a particular item with you? I haven't submitted my paperwork to my insurance but I'm already so excited and trying to plan ahead

Congrats on your approval! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Hey! How did surgery go with Dr.Greene? How are you feeling? everything went well . The first three days were hell but I was also off pain meds by then. I'm getting better and better each day. Just working on getting in my Protein for energy before I return to work.Are you ready for yours ?I am beyond ready! Just waiting to finish my 6 months of visit (4 down, 2 to go!) So glad you're doing well! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Hey! How did surgery go with Dr.Greene? How are you feeling?

Lucky you!! Congrats! I haven't gotten a surgery date as of yet, but I'm hoping for the end of August/beginning of September. I still have like 3 more visits with my doctors office. I am hoping that I can get a date by the end of this month or sometime in July as I have completed all the requirements for surgery except the 6 months of visits and a chest xray and ekg ( I'd have to wait until close to surgery to get those last two).