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Sleeved 1/12. For me it's 2 days Clear Liquids, 7 days full liquids, 3 wks purée, 4 wks soft foods. It seems like each dr has some variation of that. Cauliflower pizza sounds good for the soft food phase! And looking forward to trying ricotta bake at purée. Thanks to all for the support and wisdom!!

The count down to surgery is exciting, but stressful. You will do great!!! I would try to think of all that was done to bring me to that point - so much has gone right so far to get you to a surgery date!!!!

Stay positive. I know the feeling, can't believe that I received the approved phone call Wednesday and another call today saying that I'm scheduled for Feb 8th!!
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Mine is on the 31st also. It's a surreal feeling. I know.
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It's totally normal to feel that way. I felt that way all the way to the operating room. I had surgery Wed. Everything went fine, I was home on Thursday and haven't had any pain since the night of my surgery.
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That's how I feel but we have to stay positive. We defeat ourselves with our thoughts... Negative in Negative out! I think my problem is the fact that being overweight is all I know. Now this will change everything we need to embrace the change we're making. This is a New Beginning for all of us you'll be fine.
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You will do great!!! So much has gone right to get you to this point!!! Normal to be stressed - so many emotions!!

I'm trying to stay positive it's just that anything I really look forward to doesn't happen and I don't want this to be one of those things that dont
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I scheduled for surgery on January 31st but it doesn't feel real I just have a feeling that something will come up and it won't happen , I'm not nervous or worried about the surgery I just get waiting for something to happen to stop it . I'm still doing great with my liquid diet and getting everything ready. And trying to stay positive but I just have that feeling
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You're only 2 wks post operation and you're doing soft food already?
My doctor had me on full liquid for 3 weeks, puree 3 weeks, then soft food 3 weeks, and finally regular food.
Surgery date 12/28 and barely on puree... I miss real food and craving from time to time... lucky you
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I have a fantastic cauliflower "pizza" recipe. My kids can't even tell there's no dough in there. If or when you move on to mushy veggies this would be perfect. It's 150 calories for 2 slices!! Basically it's just cauliflower, an egg, some parmesan and low fat cheese. You can put fresh tomatoes and basil in place of the sauce.
Just realized that I'm still pre-op and idk if cauliflower is allowed post op. If it isn't I'm sorry. Just hang in there.
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For the pizza craving I found a recipe for the ricotta bake. But I'm taking things day by day, minute by minute. I'm journaling. I'm a wife and mom but I'm putting my foot down. There are some things that have changed for the better. I've got to follow dr orders and stay on track. It's like when I quit smoking in some respects. It's mindful eating now. I'm struggling with chub rub. It's painful but thank God for my old Spanx I saved that now fits again!!!!!
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Don't do it! Think of all you have done to get to this point. Plus I heard of a lady who ate a piece of steak too soon and ended up in icu for 4 weeks!! You can do this we are all struggling!
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I'm struggling with this same exact stuff! I started to tear up a bit reading this lol thanks so much for your help!
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Sleeved 1/11/17 hunger is def starting to come back! Cried last night ready for solids! I know this is just a test!
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You can do it!!! It's all in your head. With some people it helps just smelling pizza and that satisfied the craving... But for maybe most it might trigger it more. Lol goodluck!
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They say the first month is hard. It's definitely an adjustment
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Alrighty!! This is when we need to start thinking outside the box. It's good you are talking about these cravings and coming to people for help!! That's the right thing to do and will help you be successful!!!
Ok, so here is what I did.
#1) Emotional soothing. I can't eat food so what do I do? First, I cried. I just let myself feel sorry for myself. It SUCKS!! We just aren't the normal people that can handle food without hurting ourselves so we've done something major. It's important you don't ignore these feelings and allow yourself to feel them.
And then go wash your face, apply a beauty mask, sit in the tub, light candles, listen to your favorite soothing music. Phantom of the Opera? Some Elton John? A little death metal? Whatever it is for you, turn on that music. Scrub your feet and hands, just do things that pamper yourself. Call up your bestie and tell her you need an emotional support mani-pedi! lol!
Also, go and ask for hugs, go cuddle someone. Have a pet? Go and cuddle it for a while.
When you feel yourself needing food in an emotional capacity it's important to first figure out where the emotions are coming from, feel them, and then sooth yourself in a non-eating way.
I also craft. I watch TV and do crafts now. Sequin Art?? Oh yeah. humming bird latch hook rug, you betcha!! lol! Keep your hands and eyes busy during commercials.
#2) Food cravings. Now is the time to stock up on sugar free pudding, on chicken Noodle Soup, things that are sugar free sweet and low fat savory. Believe me, when you just need some chocolate to survive that sugar free pudding is gonna be a life saver. I put some whipped cream on mine as well. FULLL FAT. lol! Also, get some soft cheeses you love for when you are soft foods. these little treats can feel like cheating when really they are well within your plan.
#3) Feeling like you are going to fail. I think we are all afraid of this. I mean, the reason we are at this stage is because we have failed at every other attempt to control our eating and our weight. That fear is perfectly natural and healthy. But you need to make sure you really square with yourself what you are willing to do and what you understand your new life to be. It takes time. I was sure I would fail too, but as I progressed through the food stages I really struggled and dealt with some depression. I felt I had made a huge mistake, that my life was over. But that passes too. Because once you graduate to full food and figure your habits out, and the weight keeps dropping, you start to feel better than you ever have. I'm happier now than I have been since I was a child and I'm 42 now.
But you HAVE to make a pact with yourself that you will follow the program. It's not near as hard as it seems right now. This is an exciting time!! Hang in there!!

I'm scheduled for the 25th! I'm on my liquid diet now and I'm ready to get this done!
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I'm so ready to get this done
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Exactly
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Everything looked good, and down 6.7lbs from SW.
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I'm a week post op too!!!
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Hi all! Today marks exactly one week since I had surgery! The ups and downs: ups are I have lost 9 pounds since surgery????(some reason I thought it would be more- being ungrateful I guess), I have been cleared to eat yogurt, applesauce and Jello for taste????. The downs are: it takes all day to drink my Protein Shakes and Water and sometimes I still can't, I literally have to take breaks in between each bite and sip or a horrible gas bubble lodges in my chest????, I get lightheaded and weak sometimes(doctor said my blood pressure could have dropped too low or I might be dehydrated).
That's just a few things. Another cool thing is he said I might be off my bp meds real soon!!!! My bp was in "normal" range at my week followup!!! I haven't had a normal numbers in 9 years!!!!!! This is gonna be a life altering journey????

January 23rd
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