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I'd give it up now or it'll be harder after surgery when you're still on liquids and can't have it. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

I'm 4.5 weeks out. I'm so full and can barely get 4 tbsp (2oz) down each meal. I should be at around 6-8 tbsp (3 to 4 oz) each meal. I'm not reaching my calorie goals at all. I'm close to 300-400 a day. I'm not reaching my Protein intake either. I'm half way through the soft food phase and move to general diet in 1 week. I can't stand my shakes after surgery. I do drink protein2o (15g protein) and atkins lift (20g protein) but even tho they taste good, I've always been a sipper when it came to flavored drinks and a huge ice Water drinker. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

Being nervous is normal. They put a nausea patch behind my ear before surgery and gave me a script for home. I had bad nausea for several days before due to nerves so the day of, I spent awhile in recovery cause it felt better to keep my eyes closed. It did go away but I do think it was all nerves for me. I used the pill at home for maybe 2 days just cause I was trying to prevent it. My biggest pain was the bigger incision where the stomach comes out from. When getting up from bed or changing position, apply pressure with a blanket or pillow to your stomach, it helps lessen the pain. I also used ice packs on my stomach. Ask for a heating pad after surgery and apply it to your shoulders or upper back, this helps the gas pains after anesthesia. I was sleeved 12/27/16 It's been an adventure but I don't regret doing it. It's worth it. Good luck! Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

I've been eating mashed potatoes, pureed carrots, and cottage cheese. Drinking Protein shakes and protein2o also. I'm not adventurous with food textures. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

Today I'm 1 week post op! It was hard the first few days and discouraging but I'm finally keeping fluids down and getting better at reaching my Fluid intake. I'm starting pureed foods tomorrow! Can I say how excited I am to have cottage cheese and mashed potatoes!!! Hoping diet tolerates and I can continue to progress but my whole mind set is much better. I picked up some protein2o and it helped so much with giving me nutrition since I was only taking in sugar free Jello and Water. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

Completely normal. You're going to do great! Congrats. ♡ Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

My dr office said to wait at least 1 year before getting pregnant also. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

Same here. Feels better to hold pressure when I walk too. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

Looking good! Congrats Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

I was told take 1 pill at a time. Swallow 1, take next, repeat. Just not all at once so they don't get stuck. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

This is from the book my dietician gave me for all my food guidelines. Hope it helps. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

I start puree tomorrow! I plan to try cottage cheese, applesauce, and mashed potatoes (made thin with broth or milk). Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

Anyone tried Protein2O drinks? My shakes are too thick so I'm looking into other options.. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

Stomach was removed from right side. I have the right side pain. The incision they pulled the stomach through should be bigger than the others, that's how you'll know. I was told the pain on the right side could last several weeks post op as everything is healing in there. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

I was literally in tears the 2nd night I came home. I felt like I made a mistake too. Don't give up on yourself. I'm only 3 days ahead of you (sleeved 12/27) but it's getting easier! We got this Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

So I picked up some protein2o to try and I love it! I also grabbed the Atkins lyft as mentioned above. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

I heard it'll be a lot easier to get pregnant after the surgery. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

I was told to wait on all exercise except walking until they clear you.. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

Most offices stay on top of the benefits. Call the office. They are your best way to know. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

What about tylenol cold? Or Sudafed PE? I think the biggest thing is to stay away from NSAIDS so ask a pharmacist to help you. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

I use the EAS 100%whey 30g Protein shakes chocolate and strawberry flavors. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

I see pros and cons to you participating. Ask the people that run the program and see what they say. You have an advantage to lose faster post op and that might make for very upset participants. You also want to do something to make yourself feel good and this is great motivation. Ask for the rules, ask others participating. . Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

Premiere Protein gave me diarrhea but did taste good and was a good price. I'm looking for something more of an infused Water than shake. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

I'm worried about this too! I didn't think to measure out my Water for sips. Thanks Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App

sugar free Popsicles, sugar free pudding, and Light Greek yogurt. I lived on those and drank Water, Protein shakes, juice, and v8 vegetable juice. Sent from my SM-N910R4 using the BariatricPal App