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Here's some ideas, but you may want to skip the breast milk (): https://www.vitamix.com/us/en_us/browse/recipes/s_baby+food/

I pulled out my binder so you could have another point of reference. Week 1 is 8 ounces of clear liquids every 2 hours, (not very helpful, amiright?). But then in Week 2, I am directed to have up to an 8-11 ounce protein shake in 30 minutes, with 30/30 rule before and after. So there is a huge jump in the rate of consumption from Day 7 to Day 8. Bottom line is I'm sure you are fine, but a quick call to your surgeon's office may allay your worries. :-)

Fluffy, you are back in fine form!! Love hearing how well your are faring post-surgery.

What's your plan? How's it going? Got any tips? For me, its Day #1. I've been instructed to eat every 4 hours, 3 meals with 4-6 ounces lean protein and vegetables (or protein shake), one snack with nuts, and 3 fruits and/or yogurts. I'm going to make some chicken broth later today. 952 kcal, 76g carbs, 118g protein today.

I know I clicked to find out!

Outpatient surgery is a mixed blessing. Less chance of infection, less pain management.

You look fantastic -- nice job!!

You know the difference between someone just about the start pre-op and someone in the middle? I am still excited!!! Tonight is the final of my "last meals": a big 'ole prime strip steak, a sweet potato and a martini. My pre-op diet is easy compared to others (except for @ahnormandeau!!): 3 meals with 4 oz. lean protein & veges, 1 snack with nuts and veges, and up to 3 fruits and/or yogurts. So... pretty easy, right? I saw my surgeon's PA for my pre-op consult, and evidently my liver is on the smallish size (which is remarkable considering my wine consumption!)

Hope she's OK.

Hang in there, pre-op-ers. I will be right on your heels, starting Tuesday.

Exactly what I am having tonight! NY strip steak tomorrow. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Sounds like she has the same post-op instructions as me: 50% water mixed with 50% juice or gatorade until you are cleared for full liquids like protein shakes. @stabb009 I hope today is better for you!

I was ruined to pork rinds when I saw how to make them!

I have two friends that had emergency GB surgery -- no picnic for sure.

Well this is terrible news for you :-( Did they scan you GB before surgery? I ask because I've read a few posts from people who got their GB out with their bariatric surgery. And because I'm worried about my GB :-)

Salads are 3 months for me. I always throw spinach in my morning smoothie pre-surgery, and I didnt think to ask my nutritionist if I could continue after surgery. Hmmm....

Ugh, what a lousy person to say that to you! How big is your company? Bigger than 50 people and you are protected with FMLA laws.

I'm still pre-surgery (with my apologies to @goldenbarbie for daring to post an opinion, LOL), and I'm still struggling to completely eliminate wine. So I get it!

Please, God, let me have an experience like Fluffy's!!

You can also ask the original bariatric program for a copy of your original pysch evaluation. During my pre-op with the surgeon, we went over ALL of the tests he ordered -- they were stacked right there on the table, and a written (and surprisingly long) psych eval report was there, too.

Wow! I heard it added a few minutes!

Best wishes!

haha SO true!!

Great news!!

What does this even mean?