Here's what I've learned from my doctor, nutritionists, nurses, and all of your doctors, nutritionists, and nurses:

Weight loss is a life long process.

You need to lose most of the weight in the first few months, or you won't be successful.

If you don't lose a lot of weight pre-op, surgery won't be successful.

No pre-op diet needed.

Only Protein shakes the week before surgery.

Low fat diet before surgery.

No prescription pain meds after discharge from the hospital.

Prescription meds for about a month.

Only Motrin is allowed for pain from no on.

Never ever take Motrin ever again.

You can only drink Clear liquids the first week.

You need to be on clear liquids for as least two weeks.

You can eat very soft foods while in the hospital.

Protein Shakes only for two weeks.

Protein shakes only for four weeks.

Don't graze all day.

Make sure you eat every two hours.

Take only small sips of Water.

You must get 64oz water every day.

Don't drink water half hour before eating.

Make sure you drink 64oz water.

Don't drink water half hour after eating.

You can return to work after a week.

You'll be off work 4-6 weeks.

No carbonated beverages ever again.

No carbonated beverages for the first six months.

You will probably start to be lactose intolerant.

Eat Greek yogurt, it's high in protein.

meat is better for you than fresh fruits and vegetables.

You'll stretch your sleeve very easily and gain all your weight back.

It's really hard to stretch your sleeve.

After 6 weeks, you can eat the same as everyone else.

You'll never eat the same again.

No alcohol for 6 months.

No alcohol for 1 year.

No alcohol ever again.

Over the counter Vitamins are fine.

You can only take bariatric vitamins.

And my personal favorite, just for me: "oh you're passing out due to being malnourished? Ok, for the next three days, only drink water, don't eat anything."

Okey Dokey, then... ????

hahaha I like this! It is very confusing at times when you compare what one doctor says to another.