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I had my surgery last weds 8/15/12 and I was able to go home on Friday 8/17/12. Did the pre op liquid diet for 2 weeks which consisted of 3 Protein Shakes a day (Atkins) and 1 small meal at night (Lean Cuisine). Day before I had no solid foods at all just the 3 shakes. That weds after the surgery and into thurs afternoon I had nothing. From Thurs eve to frin i had Water 3 cups and 2 Protein Drinks which surprisingly went down well. Been on a clear liquid since which includes water, Protein drinks not shakes, sugar free popsicles and Jello. Also chicken broth. When I scheduled the surgery with the Doctor she weighed me at 405 that was 6/20/12. As of today I am 368, I feel that I am losing weight too fast. I am still sore and can only walk for excerise. I would say the only discomfort for me is the gas. For one thing it hurts and secondly its deceiving. By deceiving I mean the gas makes me feel like I'm hungry but I know I'm not. Weds or Thurs I will be able to move to a full liquid diet but I cant wait to eat something solid lol. Until then does anyone have any suggestions on what else I can eat in this stage and next?

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I survived on egg drop Soup (just the broth) the first 2 weeks. It was warm and new tummy loved it. Also, Fruit2O which gave a little flavor but not overwhelming.

I personally think your weight loss is ok...many on here say the the higher your starting weight the faster you lose which makes sense.

I felt the same way as you about the solids. Just be patient and it will be here before you know it. I did find that after I got the go ahead I surprisingly really wasn't all that interested.

I wish you a speedy recovery!!

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I had my surgery last weds 8/15/12 and I was able to go home on Friday 8/17/12. Did the pre op liquid diet for 2 weeks which consisted of 3 Protein shakes a day (Atkins) and 1 small meal at night (Lean Cuisine). Day before I had no solid foods at all just the 3 shakes. That weds after the surgery and into thurs afternoon I had nothing. From Thurs eve to frin i had Water 3 cups and 2 Protein drinks which surprisingly went down well. Been on a clear liquid since which includes Water, Protein drinks not shakes, sugar free popsicles and Jello. Also chicken broth. When I scheduled the surgery with the Doctor she weighed me at 405 that was 6/20/12. As of today I am 368, I feel that I am losing weight too fast. I am still sore and can only walk for excerise. I would say the only discomfort for me is the gas. For one thing it hurts and secondly its deceiving. By deceiving I mean the gas makes me feel like I'm hungry but I know I'm not. Weds or Thurs I will be able to move to a full liquid diet but I cant wait to eat something solid lol. Until then does anyone have any suggestions on what else I can eat in this stage and next?

I too am five days post op - I am so glad you mentioned the "deceiving"! I can't tell if my tummy hurts due to gas or is pissed because its hungry...obviously it is most likely the former. :-)

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