While I'm finishing up on doc appointments, procedures and insurance I've been thinking of what the most difficult part of this journey will be. I think the most difficult part for me once its all done and I'm recovering will be the chewing my food until its almost liquid. I'm a chew couple times, swallow whole type of person.

So I was wondering what has been the hardest part to deal with as you are becoming more used to your new life style?

hardest part to deal with

flyme_places

hmmmmmm

hardest to get used to????

all the Water rules

stop drinking 1/2 hr before you eat

never ever drink while eating

don't drink for about 45 minutes after you eat

drink 64 oz of H20 a day

kindof a lot to swallow

water probs were hard for me to get used to

before you have surgery, you could slowly start to try and get used to all those water rules

take it slow, try for awhile not to drink w/meals

then just keep following the other water "stuff" - and you'll be more prepared for the game post surgery

good luck with WLS

speedy recovery

kathy

As proudgrammy--WATER. I am 2.5 months postop. I can't get the 64. I had a problem prior with water and it remains a problem. Also, forgetting not to drink 30 minutes before and after remains a problem. As far as chewing-I was a fast eater before. I make a conscious effort to chew-chew-chew. After the post-meal discomfort from not chewing, I learned.

There hasn't been even one day post op that I got enough water. Or any other liquid for that matter. And the chewing/taking small bites thing is a huge challenge.