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Everyone's post-op plan is different, I'm on week 7 and I'm allowed to start introducing basically any food chewed very well, just no more than 1/2 cup, although I've been sticking to small salad with little bits of shredded turkey. My plan is in no way close to others I've seen on here Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App

In my opinion, the surgery felt like I had pulled muscles which were gone by day 4 post op. My surgeon doesn't rely on pain meds so I only had iv tylenol before going in and afterwards no pain meds at all. Not that I needed any. Only wish I was allowed something for the sore throat I had from the tube that was put in my throat during surgery. When I got home I only used ice packs for the large incision on my right side. Everyone experiences different pain tolerances though. But I think you should go for the surgery. Healthier lifestyle outweighs the small amount of surgery pain. Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App

My doctor is very detailed oriented that's for sure. What were you allowed to have during your first week? Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App Just liquids. I'm starting week 3 tomorrow, and I am finally allowed to start on some softer foods. I have tried mash potatoes, greek yogurt, and chicken, and Beans already. Happy to report it all went well. I can't have more than one teaspoon at a time though. Or else just like a little baby it gets stuck, and I may have to get it up again. (disgusting) I hope you are doing well during your week 3. I was able to start week 3 on Friday. I was so sick of mashed potatoes after week 2. I'm also so glad to be off the Protein shakes. I'm able to have 1/2 an egg, up to 1/4 cup of tuna, 1/4 - 1/2 piece of whole wheat toast or 1-2 crackers. Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App

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I am so glad I bought a package of baby spoons from the dollar store right before I started my second week. Since I'm allowed to have up to 2 tablespoons of applesauce, light yogurt, mashed potatoes or oatmeal for each meal 3 times a day. The baby spoons not only make it easier to eat over 20 minutes, the smaller spoons I think will trick my brain into not wanting bigger portions like before surgery. Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App

Today I was able to start having applesauce, plain/light yogurt, mashed potatoes or low-sugar oatmeal. Starting with one teaspoon and work my way up to 2 tablespoons by next Friday. I loved applesauce before my surgery so that's what I started with this morning and my stomach did not agree with it at all. I had light yogurt for lunch & dinner and it hasn't bothered me at all. I hope at some point my stomach can tolerate applesauce better but in the meantime, I'm quite happy being able to have yogurt instead of just liquids Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App

Congratulations! Keep up the great progress! Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App

I've lost 13lbs since my surgery last Wednesday and 33lbs altogether so far. I'm so excited ???? HW: 288 SW: 268 CW: 255 Patience and following the complete lifestyle change instructions are key to success. ???? Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App

I'm amazed by everyone's plans. Congratulations and keep up the good work. I'm going to attach my doctor's post-op Vitamin instructions and tips for long term success just for comparing purposes if anyone wants to share those as well. Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App

@@jwinters19 @@Rachel412 I don't know if I could follow your guy's plan being on liquids for so long. I praise and envy your determinations! Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App

You're welcome Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App

My doctor doesn't like to rely on liquid calories. Every program is different but they all get us great results in the long run Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App

My doctor is very detailed oriented that's for sure. What were you allowed to have during your first week? Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App

I know all doctor's have their own post-op diet programs, I just wanted to share what mine and see the differences with everyone. Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App

I know all doctor's have their own post-op diet programs, I just wanted to share what mine and see the differences with everyone. Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App