GradyCat

Yes, it's a lengthy process from start to finish. My insurance approval took two weeks, but I couldn't get the surgery for six weeks because my surgeon's calendar was booked up that far out. I know patience is hard, but it's worth it, so just take a deep breath and enjoy the fact that you've been approved.

You'll be fine. I went on a cruise 9 weeks post-op and did fine. I just really paid attention to what I ate.

Great post, thanks!

You mean like having a "food funeral" of a bunch of bad foods while you could still have them? Sure, that's common.

That's great, good job, way to go!

Good luck with your surgery and on your weight loss journey.

I didn't mind the liquid-only phase because I got to drink all the chocolate protein drinks I wanted! LOL!

Soft mushy foods only at this point. You don't want to irritate your new stomach. Cottage cheese, sugar-free pudding, sugar-free popsicles, soup, protein shakes.

Good luck with all the pre-surgery testing.

I'm sorry about the timing, but better safe than sorry if they have to postpone it.

Sounds like normal post-op nausea. It gets better within a few days.

I'm guessing they're sore from the few days laying in the hospital and not using your stomach muscles as much when you raise from a seated position. When you start exercising again it'll all return to normal.

Oh gosh, sounds awful. I haven't thrown up since the sleeve, so I think it would be awful. So sorry about your food poisoning.

Sure some foods will be intolerant for you for a while and some still are for me even a year post surgery.

My nutritionist visits are free for lifetime support, as often as I want to see her at my surgeon's office. It's part of the package deal.

Order from the kids' menu or senior menu or lunch size portions. Ask for half of your order in a to-go box for a second meal later. Just eat what you can and leave the rest.

I got lucky and never had those issues after the sleeve, but my doctor had said to take Miralax if it happened.

It's never okay to vomit blood. Get to the immediate care center.

Chili is a good healthy option. Chips with hummus? Parmesan crisps with dip?

It's been long enough since your surgery. Should be okay.

I think it goes from your starting weight and comorbidities.

It happens. Forgive yourself and let it go.

That actually sounds about right.

Good job, way to go! Good luck on your weight loss journey.

Mine talks back to me when I have fried food.