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the reason they want you to do liquids is to clear your liver so they have room to work. You want everything to go well right? Try a little harder. You will be fine. My surgeon does not do liquid diets and I found out she has the surgery years ago. Hang in there

I was just approved wednesday. I all have left is my stress test on the 22nd. Expecting my date is in july

today is day 12 . I still have some incision pain near my navel. I also had a hernia repair so ….. The dizziness and leg cramps where awful the first week. I slowly walked and added my distance each day. Today I did my first half mile dog walk. After a few days I really tried to focus on high Protein and Fluid intake. I note earlier the premiere protein clear is fantastic with tea or other fruit juice if the taste is a little weird. when I first came home the taste I could not bare. I was drinking it fine before surgery.
Oh tip Talipia is loaded with protein and vitamins.....I pureee that with seasoning it was so good

I have been craving creme especially cheese..this came to me..airfield zucchini and onion I only use a dash of salt no oil..then I had shaved ribeye broiled and then butternut squash Soup on top them simmer.

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nice !

nice !

IWantthedream... sending you extra words of encouragement! You pushed thru preop and surgery and hit an obstacle. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."- Michael Jordan

you got this! Don’t let the scale dictate your success . Be proud of all
you have done and the rest will follow!

I have been craving creme especially cheese..this came to me..airfield zucchini and onion I only use a dash of salt no oil..then I had shaved ribeye broiled and then butternut squash Soup on top them simmer.

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I have been craving creme especially cheese..this came to me..airfield zucchini and onion I only use a dash of salt no oil..then I had shaved ribeye broiled and then butternut squash Soup on top them simmer.

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I lost a whopping 5 pounds the first two weeks after surgery. 😂 Things picked up in week 3 and 4. I guess I had a very early stall. I am trying to vary my macros while still getting minimum of 60 g Protein daily. Some days, more healthy fats, or more healthy carbs, or more protein while getting about 600 kcals/day. Weight loss is pretty stable now, at about 5 pounds/week. It doesn’t look like I am going to set any records for speedy weight loss, but I AM losing. Just stick with the plan and it will happen.

Yes!!!! These new sensations are definitely a learning curve!!

see "careful what you wish for..." post above....lol

OYYY. I felt this post deep in my soul!
I'm almost a month out from surgery and I felt ALL of this my first week. 5 days out isn't a lot. I know that you want to move and feel better, but you have to remember that your body is healing. Maybe it doesn't look horrible on the outside, but inside, your body is adjusting to all of this.
I couldn't tolerate Jello at all.. and i had to learn to take small sips of my Protein Shakes (which i cannot stomach bc i was so over them) and am slowly getting better and gauging how much my stomach can handle.
I cried and had a panic attack my first few nights home and even in the hospital because of the pain and my buyer's remorse.. esp with being on liquids for 2 weeks after surgery.. but you WILL get better and your body will start to show some progress. be gentle with yourself.

yeassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss it looks fabulous !

yeassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss it looks fabulous !

Day 2 Post Op...still in quite a bit of pain and for sure not getting my fluids in. I know it will get better each day, I just have to push through! I’m so glad I’m on the other side!

please with your patch make sure you take it off with a glove or thick paper towel and thoroughly wash your hands. I find standing up and ice for spasms. find as many natural ways to get in fluids. cucumbers, melon and Fluid barring. process them down chill enjoy. I have been loving the watermelon. I ninja it and get it cold sooooooo goood

Hi Lillimint!
So I am 9 days out from sleeve surgery.
I'm sorry to hear about all your troubles. I Don't want to rub it in but I've had the opposite. I've felt great and was surprised by this. I do have to say that this in itself is a problem for me because I don't know if after all this if the sleeve is working. I think if I was told I had to i could drink 8oz all at once. I'm not starving but I could surely eat if I was allowed. I've stuck to my pre and post op diets to a tee!
I actually wish a had a wee bit of what you went through so I can rest assure this will work for me!
I'm glad you are on the mend.
I just thought that it might be nice to hear from someone who actually was envious of you!
Good luck and hopefully we will both be successful in our journey ahead!

I am now 8 days out from surgery and today is the first time I’ve felt even remotely normal. The recovery has been ROUGH! The nausea was so bad I couldn’t get in my liquids or even take the zofran pill without throwing up. The stomach spasms are something else. Ended up back at the hospital for IV fluids and a CT scan. At least I know there’s nothing wrong with the surgery. I got a prescription for scopolamine Patches which has helped tremendously, and along with crystal lite I should be able to hit my goal for liquids today. I’m also able to watch food commercials on tv that don’t make me turn queasy. The stomach spasms are still there, but are no longer overwhelming. I tried to sleep as much as I could to make this period pass more quickly. I feel as if my progress on Day 8 is equal to what so many others have progressed to on Day 2 or 3. I was definitely full of regrets the first couple of days. Now I think I can see a path forward with being able to follow the recommended diet.

Yes. One week post op!

Great info. Especially the belly wrap.

Hang in there. I had my revision yesterday. I was worried too about being alone, the staff here is great. I am staying a 2nd day. I have been face time my family. You got this!

I am glad you are doing well! I finally got my surgery date yesterday! August 26th. Reading all of your posts has helped me to try and prepare for what’s to come!

we are here just get on your phone...

I’m having surgery Tuesday 7/28 and I’m this close to canceling due to fear and I will be alone in the hospital.

Thank you! ☺️