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Hi. I know EXACTLY how you feel! I was so scared the few days before my surgery that I almost backed out. But then I realized that I was MORE scared of what my life was going to be like if I didn't have the surgery. My pain would only get worse, my bp would get worse, as well as my cholesterol and I' d probably end up diabetic. I had my surgery on June 14, and I'll be 100% honest with you...it hurt like Hell when I first woke up! They gave me pain meds and for the rest of the time I was in the hospital, I only had Tylenol. I was nauseaus 2xs (no vomiting) not much gas either. I am now 31lbs down and the pain is gone, my bp is the lowest it's ever been. The only issue I have, is that I'm SO TIRED OF EATING MEAT!!! I want carbs! But, I know thats what got me here in the first place. You can do it, don't let your fear keep you from the life you want...and deserve! Good luck!!! Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow! 6 weeks. I guess I'm just going to have to force myself to eat. Hopefully it gets easier. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I may not be the best person to reply, but I can tell you that the first week for me was the hardest! I didn't have pain, but I couldn't drink! I craved water so bad, but I just COULD NOT drink. I am now 12 days post op, and things are 95% better. I can drink with no problem and I have started eating. I still get tired easily, but each day is a little better. Hang in there, you will do great. One day at a time!!! Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi. I was just wondering when everyone started protein bars. I have been on soft meats for a week now, and sometimes I just feel like having a little something at lunch, not a "meal" or a bar for breakfast. I have been fine with eggs, chicken, beef, yogurt, cheese. I am starting with a new dietitian on Saturday. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Won't the carbs/sugar in the chocolate milk make you sick? Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 10 days post op, and just started being able to stay awake all day. Still not much energy, I should be walking more, but I'm just so tired. I hope it passes soon. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgeon told me that it was a good thing I didn't have any prior abdominal surgeries. Apparently the scar tissue causes more pain. I hope she feels better soon. I'm 10 days out, and tonight is the first time I've had any pain...a little stomachache Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I sent an email to a new nutritionist this am. Unfortunately, they are out until Monday. I am not yet cleared for raw veggies. And I'm not sure if its too soon for turkey bacon. Today, I had a greek yogurt for breakfast, some cheddar cheese as a snack and I am currently making chili. I KNOW I'm not getting in enough protein, I'm hoping a new nut can help me with that. I can't wait to be allowed salad and nuts! Thank you for your advice! I have also been drinking Fairlife milk for protein. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

It's called Schmidt 347 Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I DON'T want to do ANYTHING wrong!!! I also had to go through nutrition classes and see a nutritionist, but I really don't feel that she was very knowledgeable. I just asked a question about low carb bread, so now I know that answer. What else is there for breakfast besides eggs? I haven't been told I could have protein bars and I was told to stop my shakes. I am calling a new nut on Monday. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi. I am 9 days post op, and my surgeon cleared ne 3 days ago to start soft meats and veggies. I have tried eggs, cheese, chili abd crab cakes (that was the only thing that didn't agree with me) I am getting very tired of eggs. I found a bread today with 6g carbs, I believe 1 g sugar. Do you think it would be ok if I made french toast out of 1 slice? I have not been told I could have protein bars or fruit. I don't know what else to have. I am going to contact a dietitian on Monday. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Lol i am 8 days post op and I have to turn off the pizza commercials! I think I'm going to try a recipe I saw, I think its called fat head pizza. I have never been a good cook, I guess I need to learn FAST! Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I thought it was too early to start food, but my dr was pretty sure. I am only eating food once a day. I fill in the rest of the day with yogurt and stuff like that. I have lost 28lbs including the pre-op diet (15 post op) hopefully that keeps up!!! Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I FORGOT about the ricotta bake! I have the recipe! I'm going to try that tomorrow. My surgeon has me starting meats this week, so I guess it would be fine! Thank you! Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

So far so good. I am tolerating eggs, cheese and chicken salad. I try 1 thing a day. I was having a very hard time drinking the first few days, but thats better now. I never had pain or nausea, very little gas. How are you doing? Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I just "assumed" that I am done with pizza, pasta and bread now. I am just trying to do everything the "right" way. I am only 8 days post op, and so far I have tolerated eggs, cheese and chicken salad. I was a pizza ADDICT! So maybe thats why I'm afraid to eat it!? Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I KNOW I won't be able to eat pizza again, but what about the cheese off of it? I am still in the very beginning stages of eating, but I am just curious. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for the idea, I looked it up,but I don't want to have to buy special things to be able to make the food. I am on a VERY tight budget. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

My doctor hasn't mentioned protein bars or nuts yet, too soon? I also use the fairlife milk and I am trying string cheese as I type this, (so far so good) I guedd I'm impatiemt. I want to be "normal" again NOW!! LOL Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Ugh. I was hoping that if a food is ok once, it will continue to be ok. Are we supposed to eat VERY slowly and tiny bites forever? Or does that change? Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

That's what happened with the egg! I thinkI would have been fine if I didn't have the yogurt too, I wanted to make sure I got the protein in. Next time JUST the eggs! I am going to try cheese this afternoon. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I think I ate too much. I had 4 bites of eggs and a half greek yogurt, now I just feel gross. I was doing fine, then all of the sudden i was DONE. But I think it was a bite ir 2 too late [emoji53] Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I actually just bought a bariatric cook book. I'm not a good cook, so the recipes are a must! It was my surgeon that told me to move on. I guess I just expected to go through "stages". Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! I am going to go slowly. It's hard, because my family "feels so bad" for me not eating, that I think they are trying to push me to go faster than I'm comfortable with. I know they mean well, but I HAVE TO DO THIS how I'M confortable. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm better with water now. It took about 4 days, I am doing better with everything at this point so far. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app