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I had my surgery on the 3rd and I feel overwhelmed about how to properly manage my diet. I thought the liquid diet would become easier after surgery because I wouldn't be as hungry but I was wrong. Im still hungry and getting tired of eating the same things. Is it just me?

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omg i was just complaining about the same thing. I have my list on my fridge and i feel like i have 4 options for all the meals and Snacks of the day. i had chicken noodle Soup today strained all the good stuff out lol.... blah. I dont think i can eat another yogurt or pudding.... they just make me gag

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Hi everyone,

I had my surgery on Tuesday. I just started the full liquid diet today. I previously had a LapBand so I know what I'm in for! It sure does get boring. If anyone finds something good we can all have please please share!

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Hello everyone, I had my surgery on March 5th, I'm on the pureed stage. I have a lap band.

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I was March 11th, still feeling yucky. I don't food, the smell makes me sick....

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I was March 11th, still feeling yucky. I don't food, the smell makes me sick....

Awwww im sorry.... feel better keep us updated!! just push the fluids as much as you can....

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GSV on March 3. Came home from the hospital with Thrush and had a horrendous reaction to Protein Shake later in the week. Not a great start :blink:

It's all good now. Having trouble getting enough liquids down and went up a few pounds then stayed stalled there for a few days now ... but I know it was all the Water weight lost in the bad Protein shake experience . So I forgive myself and my sleeve and we are moving forward.

I don't know if anyone else thinks in terms of the old-fashioned scales in the doctor's office but I really looking forward to getting (and staying ) under 250 so that the nurse has to start at 200. Simple pleasures I know, but I will take them as I get them.

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yea I am having trouble getting all the fluids and Proteins in. When we can start eating solid foods and exercise things will get so much better!!!

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Did anyone else notice we have all lost about the same amount of weight?

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LOL i did just notice that!!! look at us go.... except i gained a pound back. I have no idea how .... LOL doesnt seem possible with the amount of food im NOT eating

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I got down to 248 quickly after the surgery what was not taking in enough fluids. When i brought fluids where they are supposed to be went up to 252 and have been stuck there for a few days. Really reallylooking forward to getting under 250 - the right way.

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In 18 years together , my husband has bought clothing for me once. Many years ago I tried on two outfits and came out of the dressing room with each. When I told him which I selected he said he really likely the other one and would buy that one for me. I outgrew it within a few months and finally he figured out why I wasn't wearing it and stopped suggesting it for various occasions. I weighed about 230 when we bought it.

Last night I was packing for a two-week road trip knowing it would be cooler than expected so would need jackets. I pulled down the jacket from this suit thinking if it wasn't too bad, I could wear it open.

And it fit!

Buttons closed and all.

So did the skirt!

I'd been frustrated with a stall for the last several days, but the fact that this outfit is packed is positive proof that things are changing.

I thought the only place I was losing weight was my hands! Going to have to store my rings shortly until I get close to goal and can have then resized.

Good things are happening to all of us. Just have to keep our heads in the game. :D

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