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I don't have any issues with plain water. Actually, right before I go to bed - I grab some ice cold water and sip while I'm watching TV. It goes down super well! However, I do like a little variety. I take a lot of juice drinks (diet or otherwise) and dilute it 50% with water. It gives the water a bit of flavor and interest. Getting enough liquids is one of the most important things immediately post-op, so you may have to find something you CAN add to your water if it means continuation on drinking it. Does it mean you'll always have to add something to your water? Not at all. . . as long as you can drink water plain. If you don't like Mio, or Crystal Light, have you tried fruit infused waters?

Best of luck to everyone going under today. I'm dealing with some gas pain in my upper right shoulder today. Uggggh.

Take some yogurt and thin it out with some milk (I use either Lactaid 1% or Fair Life Skim.)

I really want to extend my thanks to those who answered. For what it's worth, I definitely do NOT want an actual cake (not even a huge cake person) but I was trying to humor the actions of some well-meaning members of my family. Honestly, I'd be happy with a cake batter protein shake (I was kind of hoping someone had tried a brand.) I'm not cleared for pureed until 12/27 and I'm sticking to that.

I am two days shy of being one week post-op! However, my birthday is coming up in less than a week. My younger brother and husband are really kind of at a blank when it comes to getting me a birthday "cake," since I can't eat solids right now (my youngest brother made me a keto birthday cake one year when I was doing that.) I told them it really doesn't matter, some nice soup would be fantastic (Ooooo, from Panera right?) But they'd still the suggestion. Does anyone have any suggestions for them? I was thinking of a cake batter protein shake, but I didn't know where to start.

Me too! With some American cheese in that bad boy with a bit of NSA ketchup? Mmmmm. I would argue that the weeks leading up to the surgery (pre-op diet) and the weeks receding (post-op clear liquids) are the most difficult ones to deal with. It is most definitely a head game. I've been craving refried beans like no one's business.

Are you worried about becoming dehydrated at all?

Results may vary, but I feel a sliver of cake would be okay. Now, mind you, adding sugar to your diet is a slippery slope. Is there another reason why you want a cake so badly? Is it the idea of tradition, or the fact that your family bought it for you and you don't want to let them down? The reason why I mention this is because two ladies at my work who have had VSG do allow themselves to graze on the food in the office and have complained about gaining weight. But I also believe that moderation is a good tool alongside the VSG, so. . . it's really up to you. If you feel guilty enough about it, maybe see if you can find a birthday sweet treat that's a little better for you?

I feel like I've been extraordinarily lucky with the support and responses that I've received. I did have some people tell me that I had lost a bunch of weight before (with KETO) and so why couldn't I just go back to that? A few people who looked at me like I wasn't heavy enough to warrant the surgery, but all in all - people have been really supportive of this decision. I am not sure what they say behind my back, or what the comments will be once I starting losing noticeable weight. But I've come to realize that my life isn't about other people, it's about me. Morbid obesity IS a health issue (trust me, I'm all for a body positive world - but my "size" was not healthy.) I want to feel better about myself. I don't want my weight to hold me back.

I am starting to feel a little more grumpy. But I think part of it is the fact I'm so limited in what I can or cannot do. I want to clean my house, run my household, and be left alone to my own devices. But I have SO many people here right now. I also had two bowel movements (TMI, am I right?) today so I think I will keep taking the Miralax, but halve the amount because while it isn't diarrhea, it definitely wasn't solid.

Ohhhhh, thank you guys! I do have the anti-nausea patch on! I may have accidentally touched it and then touched my face. Thank you for the reassurance. ❤️

Oh, it could be! I didn't even think of that. If it gets worse, I'll be worried about it, but I just wanted to see if anyone else was experiencing it.

Reading up on it, it may be low blood sugar (not diabetic, but I am insulin resistance.)

So I am 3 days post-op and feeling a little better this morning than I have. I went to bed last night with a huge headache, but was able to take one TENSION HEADACHE (caffeine + tylenol - my NP said I could take it - as long as it doesn't have asprin in it.) That knocked it right out. I'm having a little bit of an issue with my eyes focusing on stuff. I don't know how else to explain it, but things seem a little blurry. Is it because of the lack of calories? I don't generally have issues with my eyes (no glasses or anything.) Anyone else experience similar? I managed to get 64 oz of fluid last night and around 50oz of protein. I am going to email my NP to see what she says, as I do feel okay right now.

I know right! I almost wanted to see if anyone actually liked them and if so, just pay shipping and I'll send them your way!

UpCAL is gross. I am not sure why I bought it. It doesn't dissolve like it says it should. Now I'm stuck sipping gritty soup.

I post-op day 2 as well and thankfully my stomach is tolerating water. Actually, ice-cold water sounds SO good to me right now. But do whatever you can do get liquids in - dehydration is no-bueno.

I feel a little out of the ordinary here. I took a little over four weeks off. I want to be solid in my routine before I go back to work (I work in an office - but they're 10 hour shifts.)

Hm, my doctor said that as long as the pill is small enough - they want me swallowing the pills whole. But you need to go by your doctor's orders!

Me and @Myhorseisfattoo are on the loser's bench! Right now I'm focusing on getting as much water down as I can. I'm just drinking regular water right now because my brain has decided that it sounds "good." I'm burping a little, farting a little (though I do feel like I could go - but any movement baring down is really sore.) I'm a little scared of drinking too much and hurting my stomach. I also got medication for stomach spasms, but I haven't really experienced that yet? I just am a little overwhelmed by everything.

I didn't get a chance to post on here before the surgery, but yaaaaay! XOXOXOXO I came home about 5:30 PM last night. I'm not going to lie, my surgery was pretty painful. I woke up to recovery in quite a bit of pain and confusion (pretty normal) and my back was K I L L I N G me because I had been laying on it for about 5 hours at that point. It took them awhile to find a room for me. I had mild gas pains, just enough to be annoying - but as soon I was able to, I was up and walking. My hospital stay was plagued with annoyances. I like to sleep on my stomach, but couldn't. I was hooked up to three different IVs so maneuvering and using the bathroom was difficult. I've been dealing with a little bit of nausea at this point and it hurts to stand up straight. I couldn't really down the protein shake they gave me at the hospital, but I have a lot of options at home. They provided me with chicken broth but I couldn't stand the smell. The only time I "threw up" was when they tried to give me liquid pain medication. Right now I'm sipping on water and it's going down well enough. I did have some instances of, "Why did I do this to myself?" But I've been trying to talk myself down from it.

You too!

I am looking forward to: My blood pressure being normal. Anxiety makes it rise and I know my weight doesn't help. I'm on medication for anxiety, but the weight doesn't help. Horse-back riding! I've loved horses since I was a little girl and I've always wanted to learn how to ride. Feeling stronger! When I lost 90lbs, I felt so much stronger and almost never out of breath. Feeling cute / better self-esteem. Buying cute clothes, being able to dress how I want to. Having more respect in the workplace

Yes, trust me, I'm actually a little on the terrified side (thanks GAD!) But I know that I am in good hands and that my thoughts are definitely making things more than they actually are. Like, don't get me wrong, it IS surgery, but it's has a low rate of serious complications.

That's what I was thinking! My girl pulls a little, but she's only 18lbs so it's not a whole lot of force. We'll take it nice and slow!