AmandaWho

Get the sodium free broth packets. They are a life saver. They breakup the protein shakes with flavor but don't make you gain/retain weight/water because here isn't any salt. They come in chicken and beef and they're in the soup isle. They're less than $2 per box but you do need 2 packets because of the lack of salt.

If the* beverages are luke* warm. Sorry for the typos!

Unfortunately you do have to tough it out. I have he shoulder pain too and it's driving me nuts!

Anyone not on liquids post op? I was on a 2 week pre-op liquid diet and day one at home I'm off liquids and in soft mushy foods from the food processor like fish, tuna, chicken and eggs. I see a lot of people on liquids or shakes for a week or so after and was just wondering if anyone was on the same diet as me and how successful you were. Thanks!

I find it hurts less if he beverages are like warm. Even a little cool bothers me. We can be journey buds if you'd like! I was done Wednesday at 2pm! They were so backed up I didn't get to a room til 9pm!

So far I've been getting 40oz water in, I know it's not the total I need but I'm doing the best I can. Also I've been doing 3-4 10 minute walks around me neighborhood so I'm getting the walking in. Protein however, still a struggle.

I'm so happy for all of you and all of your success and I hope I can find the same success too!

I've been focusing on water before protein. My stomach can only handle so much but like you've all said, water first. And walking too! Thank you all again. You've been such a huge support throughout my journey!

One day post op and they keep bringing me drinks and food in the hospital but I have zero appetite! What do I do?

Thank you all so much for sharing your stories! I'm even more motivated for tomorrow now!

My surgery is tomorrow and I just want to hear some success stories from your first month or 2 after surgery. I keep reading about people freaking out because the weight isn't falling off, so I want to hear stories from people who were content and happy with what and how they lost weight right after surgery. Thanks!

Mine is TOMORROW! Ahhhj

I didn't get nervous til today because surgery is tomorrow but I also know that whatever will happen will happen regardless of the amount of time I waste worrying so, I let it go. My doctor is awesome, as I'm sure yours is too, so relax and get ready for a healthier you!

Thank you!

But with all of your wisdom and kind words, I did! My surgery is tomorrow morning! I find out after 4pm the exact time but who cares! I made it! And I lost 15 lbs which I feel good about since I started at 215. Thank you all again so much for your encouragement! I hope I can encourage those of you who still have some time to go! Thanks again!

My fiancé had the same conversation about salty flavored shake haha. And yes! Tomorrow's the day! It's finally (almost) here!!

Good luck to you too! And I miss carbs terribly [emoji30]

Thank you! And 5/31!

Thank you everyone for your kind words. 5 days left!

I do chew gum occasionally but I just got braces so my teeth are perfect for my October wedding haha.

I asked and they said no [emoji30]

Yeah I'm limited to shakes, clear broth, sugar free jello and Greek yogurt.

Thank you ladies, I appreciate it so much!

Thank you ladies, I appreciate it so much!

I'm trying. I found no sodium broths and they are my life. I'm so sick of the shakes because it's just sweets and normally I don't have a sweet tooth to begin with- I crave salt. The no sodium broths are taking the edge off at least!