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This is our Clear liquids we could drink. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Full liquids. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This was my pre-op liquid diet. I'm sure it would work for you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

herbal tea decaf coffee

Nutritionists at Emory Hospital in Atlanta tell us that there is no data backing up benefits of not drinking 30 before eating. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Should start above 40 if going that route. Your ins should spell out what qualifies as a comorbidity too. I know I have read on here about people denied using those you mentioned. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Warm broth helps a lot. Around day 4 hunger gets a lot more manageable. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Some pain in the abdomen, but you'll be pretty out of it. Pain meds help. The worst for me was the wrenching in my stomach when I would sip Water. That wasn't the worst pain I've ever had, but wasn't fun. My doc had me sipping an oz of water over every hour once I was awake. Getting up the first time hurt, but moving helped. Much easier getting up the second time. Next day built up to 8oz of water over an hour. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I went through Emory Bariatrics, and their program includes their monthly support group.

I had a 3 month diet requirement. First visit April 5, sleeved on Aug 4. Went through a program at a hospital. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Don't know about sleeved, but if you get some candied ginger and eat a piece it helps. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If he can't move forward I would expect your recovery to be easier than with the entire procedure. And if you get the whole procedure, it's what you want. If you trust your doctor, go for it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Take a cup of Kosher salt and add Water to a bowl. Let the breast rest in the brine for an hour before drying and cooking. Locks in the moisture. Tastes awesome. **edit- doesn't actually lock moisture in, it draws moisture in and make it juicier.

Not supposed to use the gummies. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns_hopkins_bayview/_docs/medical_services/bariatrics/nutrition_sleeve_gastrectomy.pdf Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If you qualify and the request gets sent properly, you'll be fine. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Stomach pain but unless something unexpected crops up things are going great. Thanks for this group. It's very much helped me to get where I am, and I know it's only begun.

I just keep asking if I am sure. I've had zero doubts for the months I've been learning and working to get this far. This has to be normal. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck to you both. I am on Thursday.

Good Luck. Keep us posted.

I am using Dr. Stetler at Emory Bariatrics (Emory Midtown). I have surgery in two days. He has been great to this point, and the program has been very easy to follow with them.

I go in on the 4th. I have Dr. Stetler at Emory Midtown, but the surgery is at St. Joseph's. I am on my 5th day of pre-op liquid and my mind is mush. I am also having incredibly anxiety today. It sounds like we have a lot in common. I'm a little older, but I have a 16 month and a loving wife at home that are my inspiration. I don't think there are any words that are going to relieve our worries, but we are in great hands. I wish you the absolute best and and easy recovery. You've got this.

My surgery is the 4th as well. Just started liquid yesterday. I am tired, but making it. Hope your surgery and recovery go perfect.

I am on day two of the liquid pre-op. They tell me no caffeine, but herbal teas are ok. I accidentally had tea with caffeine, and I feel awesome. How strict is this no caffeine rule? I'm gonna try to follow it, but man was it nice.

Needed that. Day two of liquid pre-op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Will keep you in my thoughts.

Any update? Are you out of the hospital and healing?