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You also may want to check your Iron levels, for me that is a big key because even before surgery I was anemic, so I have to watch that closely

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I was off all pain meds within 4 days, I had my surgery Dec 30th. After that I was a little sore but not bad enough to justify the meds, my nurse said I could switch to Tylenol at that point for soreness but I didn't take it. At this point, I am not even sore unless I push on the incision spots

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My husband, he has been super supportive but helps me stick to plan when I need it or just listens to me as I spend hours looking for new recipes, prepping meal plans and making him taste test things for me. Him and my son give me hugs when I'm discouraged or upset and make me laugh at myself . I'm lucky to have them

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Syntrax Matrix are my favorites, I've tried others and I can stand them but they aren't great and I am sooo sick of them. Now I am just making my own with unflavored Protein powder, yogurt, etc. they are so much better then anything I have purchased

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The first couple days after surgery everything made me burp, it's the gas, gasx strips helped. I never vomited and it did go away a few days later

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I made an awesome Protein shake for lunch today, super simple, it was Cherry Dannon light and fit, with almond milk, a half packet of sugar free hot cocoa mix, a tablespoon of sugar free cool whip and a scoop of Protein powder. It was super yummy and creamy. It had lots of protein and made me super full.

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Hang in there, I am 10 days post and luckily only had to do clear for 3 days, I am on full liquids which is hard too. I think it is hard when you are at home because there is less to distract you. I wish I was at work because then I would have more distractions. When I was on clear my sister got me some awesome broth from a Thai place she goes to, maybe try to find or make some really flavorful broth, that might help. Try to keep busy and drink as much Fluid as you can to keep full and yes try some clear Protein drinks if you are allowed that may help.

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I have been drinking the premier shakes somewhat, they are not my favorite but they are good in a pinch, if I am home I am making my own shakes but I use the premier when I go to work

Thanks for some of these ideas all, I'm excited to go explore and see what I can find that I haven't tried

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Remedy skin repair cream with olivamine, I have very sensitive skin and lymphedema in my legs so I have to use moisturizer all of the time. This is one my physical therapist used for my massage treatments and I haven't used another since. You can buy on Amazon.

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Ok, I have to make a costco trip this week for household stuff like TP, but I was thinking about other things I may want to try or stock up on there, I am only 10 day post op so only about to start puréed food but I was going to do some label reading for planning for later stages. I am just curious, what are your Costco finds that you love post surgery? I already have things like Premier shakes on my list but please share what you love from Costco.

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I was allowed those things on full liquids which started at day 4 post op

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What you are eating doesn't sound too bad to me, it sounds like you are getting your Protein in. I start purée in two days, I found the ricotta bake recipe I want to try. I am a bit leery of puréed meats so not sure how well I will do with that but we will see

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Homemade roasted red pepper and Tomato Soup, I am still in full liquid stage and the picture is one of my leftover containers, I ate about 1/3 cup thinned with a little milk

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I can drink Premier but not my favorite and I find caramel and strawberry both have a very artificial taste. My favorite is Syntrax Matrix, I got a bunch of samples of various varieties and flavors and I highly recommend doing that because everyone's tastes are different

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I am day 9 post op and I agree that I have had hunger, I found Greek yogurt helped a bit more than a shake, I don't know if it is just that it is a little thicker

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I am on full liquid but was not given a specific quantity. It's strange but I just sort of know when I am done, it's not a full feeling like I used to feel but there is some sort of trigger that I am feeling. I am probably eating between 1/4-1/2 cup of Soup and that is about where I get the feeling

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Overnight, my surgery was 11am on a Friday and I was home by Saturday afternoon

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Well I wouldn't base anything off a single reading. I would suggest getting a bp home monitor and watch your levels for a few days, if they continue to be high, contact your OB. Of course poor eating choices can impact your blood pressure, so try to get back on track with your eating and see how that impacts your bp. At this point you need to focus on your baby and if your bp is high you need to work with your OB to monitor and correct if needed. Both you and the baby need you to be as healthy at this point as you can be, I have seen really bad complications in pregnancy due to high bp, please monitor it and don't take any risks.

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Thanks all, I am driving as it is only 2.5 hours away, so at least I can stock my car. Good reminder to ask to make sure I have a mini fridge, I know the city I am staying in, so I know there is a Walmart next to my hotel, so I can run there if I get in a pinch for Protein shakes. I'm going to ask the hotel what they offer for their Breakfast, I am hoping for scrambled or hard boiled eggs. My sister found mini crock pots on Amazon and I was thinking I can get one and warm some Soup in my room if I need to. I will make it work somehow but it may be a long few days.

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I just found out that I have to go to a work conference at 3 weeks post op. It includes attending meals that are all provided. My boss and coworkers do not know that I had wls, they know minimal details that I had a surgery and this conference is the week after I return to work. I will take some food with me and pre-plan as best I can but anyone deal with anything similar? I will be transitioning from purée to mushy soft right at that point.

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You might try GasX, i had the same thing and that is what my nurse suggested and has worked pretty well

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Maybe this should be night before pre-op diet? lol I think I had pizza on that one, the night before my surgery I had Clear liquids, I think it was apple juice

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Hang in there, I was also sleeved 12/30, luckily I don't have the nausea. I keep thinking I am fine but little things I find hard, like I thought I would just start dinner for my husband and son tonight and the smells were sooo good and I was sooo hungry. My son made microwave popcorn after school today and you know how that smell travels the house. I think it is hard now because we still have a long journey ahead but just hold on for a few weeks and I think as you start feeling better and the weight starts to drop you will see the value of your decision.

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I mostly love the Syntrax shakes, both the Nectars and the Matrix very yummy most of them

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First off, we all deal with food cravings and bad choices, no matter where you are in your journey. I guess my question is why did you make the choice for surgery in the first place? Because there are the things you want and then there are the things you REALLY want. I may be different from some on this board but I think there are no foods off limits, but you have to find ways to make better choices to make those foods into healthy options. For example, You say you love fried chicken and mashed potatoes, so make your own, I take breast tenders and use Panko (or use a crushed up high Protein flake cereal) and spices to make a baked chicken tender. You have lots of choices for the potato, smash a red potato with seasonings and a little cheese, or try sweet potato mash or cauliflower. I know in the past when I was out of control I would take one thing at a time and take control of it, so start by getting all your Water in, then keep that going and add in Protein, etc. Good luck and I hope you can find your path

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