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RNYDawn    160

RNYDawn
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First let me say that I'm not *really* hungry. I know it's in my head. But another week of liquids may cause me to lose my mind. I've been eating approved organic low fat cream Soups to help.

My RNY was 2-17 and I am following my surgeon's plan to the letter so please know I have no plans to cheat...I know the risks and they are obviously not worth it.

I guess my questions are - what got you through this first of many mental battles? What were your go-to liquids post-op?

Thank you!

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Learningtolive    109

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Strange as it may sound but my taste buds feel like everything tastes so much better so chicken broth was like the best chicken broth ever lol. I ate lots of apple sauce (sugar free of course) and cream of wheat at that stage, with plenty of Protein drinks for my Snacks. I guess I never really had cravings.

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psvzum    81

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I remember the feeling well :wacko: I was literally gagging down Protein drinks. All I wanted was a tiny taste of apple sauce. It was making me crazy. I stuck my tongue on a little bit and was satisfied and terrified at the same time. sugar free popsicles were my saving grace. Hang in there!

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CINNAMON 2015    43

CINNAMON 2015
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Hi Dawn, I used Protein Shakes, the brand Protein Milk shake Bar has a lot of good flavors. I also used Unjury, they have like 22g of protein and you can mix with 1% milk or Water believe it or not and they are good. There is also a drink by Isopure, I get Blue Raspberry, there is 40g protein in a 20oz bottle, it's very good. I had my RNY in May 2015. Good luck sweetie, we are all with you!

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cookarue    233

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It gets better I promise. These feelings you're having, I had too. Just think of it as self control exercises. Later down the line this will actually help you to say no to other cravings you might be having. You're going to get past this, and it's not going to last forever. It's just temporary.

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brindall    17

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My go to liquid post op was Jello and Water. Not exciting I know but the jello gave me the different flavors and the water helped the thirst that I constantly felt. Like the other people said, it's the first step in leaning how to control you cravings and temptations. Just remember this phase doesn't last forever and before you know it you're on to the next. I'm in the puree phase right now and I'm sick of it. I go to soft foods in 4 days and I can't wait. I'm tempted to start them now but I then tell myself that the plan is the way it is for a reason so I'll continue to follow it. I wish you well!!

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RNYDawn    160

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Thank you so much everyone! The support on here is amazing. I had some Fairlife skim milk with SF chocolate Syrup - kind of hot chocolate- and it was great.

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RNYDawn    160

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I just drank a lot of milk. I was getting sick from the Protein Shakes.< /p>

Thank you! Yes, Fairlife milk is saving me too! I put 1/2c in my Decaf tea, 1/2c in my decaf coffee...[emoji51]

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NJGIRL64RYN    5

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I just had my surgery 2/24/16. Today is the first day I actually feel human. I walked around Walmart to get my body moving and felt pretty good. Taking no medication as of Saturday night. I think that was worse. I left the hospital on Thursday and was doing liquids up until tonight when I had my first Yoplait Greek 100 Whips. It was heaven one small taste at a time. It took me about 1 hour to eat 4 ounces. I'm going to try adding sugar free applesauce tomorrow. I was so very bored with chicken broth, Jello and Frozen Popsicle's. Any suggestions?

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Amylou    206

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I loved V8 in the weeks after surgery - I would add some steak seasoning or some Sriacha and it was like eating a salad.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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