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I'm 9 days post op. I start purees in a few days and was wondering if anyone has some recipes? I'm dreading this, pureed food doesn't seem overly appealing. I'm hoping to make the next stage palatable Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm only 10 days post op, so pretty close to you in the process but I've not had any troubles getting liquids down. I never felt full at all with liquids. I started adding yogurt in yesterday and it's the first I've noticed starting to feel a little "full" before finishing the cup. I can tell you I have a LOT of head cravings but no true hunger I don't think. That having been said, I'm frigging sick of liquids. Soo ready to move on to purees Monday. Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 10 days post op. I struggle with fluids when I just do water. I'm still on full liquids so I've been doing a couple of protein drinks a day, broth, and then getting the last little bit with water. That's probably not very helpful, but if you hear better pass it on to me too! Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

And absolutely frigging starving. I've not eaten in five days. I'm not getting down as much of the protein shakes as I'm supposed to because they're gagging me and I can't get them down. I'm so hungry. I'm tempted to find something to eat but really trying to be strong. This sucks. I have 8 days to go. #miserable Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

Today is day 2 of my 2 week pre-op liquid diet. I'm to have four shakes per day. To be honest, I'm friggin hungry. And I'm consumed with thoughts of food. My surgery is on 10/26. I figured this would be the hardest part, but man it sucks. Anyone else out there? Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

Yeah. They're the only ones allowed T_T Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

Beef broth is only taking me so far. Lol Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am pre-op. My surgery is 10/26. They gave mr the bariatric advantage high protein meal replacement powders. I'm to drink four a day. It's partially taste, partially consistency but I'm barely choking one a day down. I have a bunch of premier protein shakes of various flavors ready to go for after surgery. I like them. I just don't know how I'm going to get through the next 8 days. Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

Me too [emoji16] Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm on day 4 of two weeks. Do you get to eat? I know different docs have different plans. For me it's just the stupid hpmr shakes. I've been drinking a ton of beef broth though to try to feel less starved. Seems like the hot liquid helps a little. I hate the shakes. I've been mixing them with frozen fruit but it doesn't help the taste. I'm gonna try some fresh fruit in them. Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

I've been struggling with the water as well. Hang in there! You can do it! Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

Lol. Thanks for the laugh Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

That's a good idea. I just added sugar free jello to the grocery list for tonight. Fingers crossed. Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

That would be wonderful. We can support one another along the way Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

10/26 here! Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

Oct 26 here for sleeve. It would be awesome to have some people going through it also to talk to after. Feel free to hit me up. [emoji16][emoji16] Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

Good luck tomorrow! You'll do great. Let us know how it goes. And good job on the pre-op weight loss. Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

So. I had my first appointment with the surgeon this past week. We have agreed on a sleeve gastrectomy. He said the surgery would happen in about 1 month since I'm self-pay. I have an appointment with the dietician next week and with the psychologist the week after. I'm nervous and excited. It's all I can think about. It's all I want to talk about but I'm trying not to drive my husband crazy. I thought this might be the place to talk. Anyone else out there in the same boat that wants to gab it up. I keep perusing these forums and reading all of the posts. I want to engage. Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

Anytime you want to talk about it feel free to message me. I'm just trying not to drive people crazy lol Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

I tried the cookies and cream one today. It wasn't so bad. That gives me hope. Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

So I bought a variety of protein shakes to find one I like before surgery. So far I've only tried a premier protein chocolate shake. Omg it's awful. I mean I think I can maybe force myself to choke it down but it's awful! It tastes like what I would imagine tube feed tastes like! How am I going to do this lol. Anyone else out there who struggled to find a good one? Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello all. I am just starting in my wls journey. I have made the decision to have surgery, just not which one. I initially planned to have the lap band but the more I read, it seems my bmi may be on the high side for a band. And the upkeep seems daunting. This started me reading about the sleeve and now I'm just not sure which is the best. I will be travelling about three hours to have the procedure, whichever it is. I have an appointment with the surgeon in about two weeks and would like to go in prepared to ask the right questions. Any guidance would be appreciated. My bmi is 45.7. Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

Given that, I probably wouldn't have told anyone either. I'm glad we have this forum so you won't be alone. Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

Are you self pay as well or do you have to jump through insurance hoops? Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

Congrats! How did the surgery go for you? I'm eager to have mine done but a little anxious about possible pain. I'm allergic to pain meds. As for pictures when I updated my profile I looked for a couple pics to post. It was sad to see how few photos of myself I have. And they're all of just my face. For so long I've hated my body and the way I look. When I was young and thing I was so very photogenic. I wonder if I can get back to that. As hard as it will be though I do plan to photodocument my journey for something to look back on and potentially share. Sent from my Pixel 2 using BariatricPal mobile app