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I am with you @cbonet. I am going to take these words of advice here. My nurse even told me NOT to weigh myself when I got home from the hospital (you KNOW I did anyway) she said each IV bag weighs 2 1/2 pounds and she said there is no way I was eliminating that much. I had several bags over the 2 days I was in. I am down 1 1/2 pounds since Wednesday. FIVE days, 1.5 pounds! I am trying to not get frustrated. I lost more on the preop diet. But I know it will come. It HAS to. I am barely getting 30 oz of fluids in a day and my Protein has been difficult (waiting for some new stuff to come in the mail, the shakes I have gag me and make my stomach feel ill) I am hopeful things turn around for BOTH of us soon!

I am with you @cbonet. I am going to take these words of advice here. My nurse even told me NOT to weigh myself when I got home from the hospital (you KNOW I did anyway) she said each IV bag weighs 2 1/2 pounds and she said there is no way I was eliminating that much. I had several bags over the 2 days I was in. I am down 1 1/2 pounds since Wednesday. FIVE days, 1.5 pounds! I am trying to not get frustrated. I lost more on the preop diet. But I know it will come. It HAS to. I am barely getting 30 oz of fluids in a day and my Protein has been difficult (waiting for some new stuff to come in the mail, the shakes I have gag me and make my stomach feel ill) I am hopeful things turn around for BOTH of us soon!

the fact that you lost any weight the first two weeks is a bonus! chances are you left the hospital weighing more than when you went in thanks to all those iv fluids. plus your body is completely reeling and focusing on healing. If you are going to compare (which i highly caution against comparing your journey to anyone else's) at least compare to a full sample pool. I lost nothing - NOT EVEN ONE TENTH OF A POUND - in the first two weeks after surgery. At three months out I had lost 48 pounds - so the weight loss does come. Be patient and just focus on healing and following your post op plan.

Surgery date 9/28. Day 4 for me and I agree @@motherboard, I feel like I did a ton of research, but was ill prepared for the post surgical pain and dietary restriction. I am barely getting 24 oz down and nearly no Protein. I just keep plugging away. Going 7-8 hrs with pain meds now and getting around fine. Even folded a few batches of clothes today. Also had hernia repair so perhaps that is why my pain was SO MUCH more than what was mentioned in all my pre-op support groups. Today I started beef broth and am much happier...couldn't stomach anymore choc Protein.< /p>
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For sure room temperature is way easier for me too. I've been taking a bite and waiting about 5 minutes to see how my tummy tolerates it. But there is definitely a lot of burping and feelings of uncomfortableness when I eat
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Surgery date 9/28. Day 4 for me and I agree @@motherboard, I feel like I did a ton of research, but was ill prepared for the post surgical pain and dietary restriction. I am barely getting 24 oz down and nearly no Protein. I just keep plugging away. Going 7-8 hrs with pain meds now and getting around fine. Even folded a few batches of clothes today. Also had hernia repair so perhaps that is why my pain was SO MUCH more than what was mentioned in all my pre-op support groups. Today I started beef broth and am much happier...couldn't stomach anymore choc Protein.< /p>
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I remember being pre-op and my favorite thing to do was look at progress photos and dream
I am 6 months, 10 days post op and I am down 128 pounds total. This isnt a very great pic since I have been sick, but i still took it because anything is better than my before!!

my hubby just picked me up some swansons beef broth. Added some salt and pepper and I am a happy girl. I purchased some unflavored Protein and when that comes in I'll add it. But NOTHING tasted good. All the Protein products are so sweet. Loving my savory "dinner" of a mug of beef broth. First thing, other than popsicles, I have been happy to drink/eat.

I am 5 days post op and having same problem. Water tastes terrible to me, crystal light tastes too sweet. I am lucky if I get 24 oz a day in. Protein shakes taste ok, but after drinking like 3oz feel nauseous. My sister that went thru this 4 years ago is helping me, to me it seems everything has a metallic taste. My follow up is Wed hoping to be better by then.
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I am with you there. I can barely gag down choc Protein and Jello. Everything is so sweet and the chicken Protein makes me nauseous. I am more of a savory than sweet person and these few weeks are going to be a challenge. I have a desire to eat, but more like the idea of it. A cup of coffee and a slice of toast sounded wonderful this morning. But I choked down 2oz of protein instead.???? Sent from my KFTBWI using the BariatricPal App

The whole protein/liquid thing has been a challenge for me. I an 4 days in and can tolerate sips of Water and popsicles but everything else makes me feel queasy. I try to get in a few ounces of Protein shake in the morning and had a Multivitamin this morning, but then my stomach just gargles for hours. Going to buy some unflavored powder today to see if I can add it to something else. Premier choc and unjury chicken were my go tos for my pre-open diet and now I can barely gag them down. Getting frustrated that I am doing so poorly at this post-op stuff.
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I am at the same stage as you post op and I was soooo sick of the premier Protein shakes too!
My NUT suggested shamrock farms rockin refuel (the lower sugar one) it is 30g Protein per bottle - I like vanilla (I add a pinch of cinnamon too). I get these at Safeway & Walmart they are in the fridge near the milk (they come cold).
My NUT also gave the option of Slimfast - but you have to make sure it's the lower carb 20grams protein per bottle, there are a couple different versions of the premade so I have to check the label every time as some of the other versions are not so great as far as keeping low carb. I love the strawberry one and the vanilla is ok too.
I now rotate the Premier Protein, shamrock farms & slimfast (I'm still in liquids) and this has helped me a lot.
I do have an unflavored Protein powder also, but I can't take in much volume so the premixed shakes are more economical at this time because I can put them back in the fridge. Putting the Protein Powder once it's mixed in Water or milk back in the fridge just doesn't work for me (it's yucky).
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@@mrssoupmix sounds like I had the same pre op diet as you. I lost 15lbs in the two weeks. Dr said my liver was easy to work around

@@mrssoupmix you will be just fine. I'm up walking the halls by myself. Very little discomfort in surgical area now but that's it! Gas pains have subsided from walking, it's like did I really have major surgery.

Me too. Just think, this time next week.....New life!! Sent from my KFTBWI using the BariatricPal App

Anyone not have to do liquids? I have a pre-open diet, but it includes unlimited veggies and 3-4oz of lean meat/egg Protein. Between Protein shakes and big salads, I am finding it very tolerable. But strange to so many of you are talking about a liquid diet. I wonder why I don't have that restriction??
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Congratulations! Next Wednesday for me. I am anxious to be where you are. Sent from my KFTBWI using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, surgery on 09.15.
I have been drinking premier Protein and having one sensible meal with 4 oz of Protein and 2 acceptable Snacks, unlimited vegetables and one serving of fruit.< /p>
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oh I have to share this morning because I am SO excited!
I finally hit that even #!
70lbs down since my surgery!
wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!
over halfway to my goal!

Today is my one year surgiversary. I've lost over 100 pounds and have settled in at about 215 for a while now.
There have been a lot of positive changes this past year:
- I no longer take any diabetic meds after taking these meds for 15 years.
- I no longer crave fast food and can't remember the last time I ate fast food.< /span>
- I go to the gym almost daily and no longer huff and puff after cardio exercise.
- I bought a kayak and have been paddle boarding.
- I have a new girlfriend (maybe I should have listed this one first )
- My dog is now at a healthy weight now that he gets longer walks.
The only negatives were related to higher costs for my medical deductible and for all of the new clothes that I have had to buy. Well worth it though.

My sleeve surgery is tomorrow. I am a little nervous as well as anxious to be rid of this pre op liquid diet hunger! Best of luck to everyone who is getting there's soon as well as to those who have already been sleeved!
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I was sleeved today. YAYYYY! Surgery was excellent, recovery a little nausea gave me medicine for it haven't been nausea since. Gas pains in between breast and top of stomach just very annoying. Going walking soon to relieve it. So happy for my new chapter in life!