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Good for you. My surgery was exactly 2 weeks ago today. Still in full liquid but I do sneak some purées in. Hard to keep on just liquid. How are you feeling? Other than missing chewing my food I’m feeling great. Still a little tired but my energy is definitely back up. Struggling with getting enough protein too.

Does anyone have an unquenchable thirst? I’m sipping water all day. Almost so much that I’m cutting into the 30 min window before and after eating and I may skip eating so I can continue drinking. I’ve tried iced water and cutting low sugar Gatorade with water but nothing is helping. It’s also annoying that I can’t do anything but sip. I really want to chug. Water was always my friend but now it’s not doing the job. Any tips?

Thank you. It’s gotten a little better. I’m cutting low sugar Gatorade with ice electrolyte water and it seems to be helping. I don’t wake up in the middle of the night now with a dry mouth but I do have to sip first thing in the morning. Slowly but surely getting there.

Yes!! It felt like my chest was been squeezed from the inside out. I had to get a prescription from my surgeon for acid reduction. Worked like a charm.

I think so. I always worry about that on planes. So looking forward to traveling without worrying about someone having a heart attack when they see me sitting in their row. And not needing a seatbelt extension. That was the worst!

I love everyone’s victories. I’m fitting clothes I haven’t worn in years. My watch is loose. I look about 10 years younger. And my neck isn’t as thick as it was. My necklace is laying as it should. I can cross my legs now...both directions. I’m waiting for my feet to shrink to get my shoe obsession going again. My poor husband. 🤣

Cool. I think I’ll try that with the lentil and kale so I can have a different taste.

Oh I know. That is the annoying part. I hate reheating my food. It does seem as if my ouch prefers cold food though. Trying to figure out how to make a smoothie with little foam.

Thanks you too!

I love chili. There’s an awesome turkey chili recipe on the Bariatric pal site that I can’t wait to try. Hopefully, in a couple of weeks I’ll be in that phase. But I love that I’m losing. I miss real food though a little.

Thanks all. I’m still sipping. If I try to gulp I get the bubbly feeling and am immediately burping. I’ll just stick to sipping ice water. At least that is better than room temp water. That does nothing for me. Hate room temp water.

Yes I was a huge water drinker. All I drank all day long. I’ve water was like dessert for me. I wake up in the middle of the night to drink water. Keep ice water by my bed.

Pre-diabetic.

Can’t wait till I’m in the 250’s but that does sound annoying. Keep at it. You’ll make it!!! Well done so far!

So my husband, who is as slim as they come, asked me nicely if I would mind if he did Chic-Fil-A for lunch while we were running errands. I didn’t want to be a drag so I told him sure. Now that is one of my favs. Their waffle fries and chic-fil-a sauce are AMAZING! So I sat and smiled and fought through all the feels while he and our toddlers ate fries and chicken nuggets and a grilled chicken sandwich while I sipped on my water. It was probably the toughest moment so far Since the surgery. I have to say that I wasn’t that hungry so the hunger pains were minimal but I really wanted to just lick the salt off those fries. When the torture was over I felt like a new woman. I had conquered one of my previously fav fat girl places and I wasn’t angry. I was more like determined that I would never let food define me again. I thought “hey if I eat here in the future the grilled nuggets are an option”. I actually feel pretty darn good. Just thought I share.

I would go to the ER. Extreme diarrhea seems abnormal. Especially considering you haven’t eaten anything solid for a few days maybe even weeks. Doesn’t sound right.

Congrats bigcurt! Me being an old timer (surgery was Oct. 2nd) everything you say seems normal. I asked my surgeon about bowel movements and he said it’s normal for them to be few and far apart because we’re only doing liquid. Would be more concerned if I had no urine. Sounds like you’re doing well. Wishing you the best!

So I did not disclose why I was going out on leave from work. Just said I was having some stomach surgery/gastric issues. So, my coworkers just sent me a beautiful edible arrangement. That’s what I get for not sharing. Thank goodness it doesn’t have chocolate covered fruit or I would’ve cried. But the fruit looks lovely and delicious. Hubby and kids will enjoy. I did snag some pineapple to freeze later on for my protein smoothies. I still want to bite into that fruit though! (Sigh)

Oh that would have been horrible! That’s my downfall right there. Cookies and brownies. Cannot resist! Although I just made some homemade cookies and was able to deal. I hope my brain is being retrained.

Yes. And I forgot and scratched one of my incisions open. I covered it up with like 6 band aids. I hope it closes back up without me having to go back to the hospital.

I know right. They make it look so...edible! LOL. Now if there were chocolate covered strawberries I’d be dying right about now!

Thanks. They love fruit. I finally broke it down and out the rest in a big bowl in the fridge so I didn’t have to look at it. I’ll freeze the rest in a couple of days for smoothies later.

Maybe call your doctor and see what they recommend. I’m only a week post surgery but was told if only be on the liquid/puréed food for 2 weeks then the next stage is regular food. If it’s really bothering you a call to the doc office will ease your mind.

Well my surgery is now in November. So I guess I won’t be starting October group! 😬 Good luck to everyone in October!! Can’t wait to hear how everyone did!! Wishing you all the best. The time will fly by!

Well my surgery is now in November. So I guess I won’t be starting October group! 😬 Good luck to everyone in October!! Can’t wait to hear how everyone did!! Wishing you all the best. The time will fly by!