My surgery is the 21st. Is there any other late June people here to share stories and support? Could use buddies!

Well it is tough going through this during the 4th of July but the good part is - we'll all be right as rain by Thanksgiving, Hannukah (spelling I'm sorry), Christmas and New Years! When we take off our sweaters next year we will be looking good. I am so sick of protein shakes and not chewing - want those beans, oats and cheese.... almost there... What doesn't kill us will make us thinner

Another thing that keeps me motivated... I'm looking forward to foods I know that taste good that are within the diet/specifications. There's a great low-sodium tomato soup I'm really excited for.

Another thing that keeps me motivated... I'm looking forward to foods I know that taste good that are within the diet/specifications. There's a great low-sodium tomato soup I'm really excited for.

What is the soup - details please. I've been looking at the tomato soups and they are all pretty high in sugar so I have stayed away from them. I'd kill for some. The stuff they had me on before surgery was the worst tomato soup I ever had in my life. I couldn't even get past 2 of them... uggghhh powdered and terrible...

I've been eating tomato soup from panera, very yummy and satisfying!!

It's tasty

2006 - 2016

Lap Band, lost 112 lbs gained back 50

June 27 2016

Lap Band removed, converted to Sleeve

Mine was the 27th.

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**What doesn't kill us will make us thinner ** - Maggie143

This is my new motto! Thanks, Maggie! This should get me through some more protein shakes

I just ordered some high protein soups. I need a break from the shakes. Everything seems so disgustingly sweet to me right now, I am dreaming of eggs and refried beans---anything savory that isn't broth!

I didn't realize my tastes would change so fast. I liked the shakes pre-op. But even sugar free cranberry juice diluted with 3 parts water was way too sweet.

I am so glad I am not the only one that has taken a nibble on something! Granted it has been one bite and it is filling but I did have bite of chicken salads and cheese.

Good luck to everyone tomorrow! I am staying home with dogs!

I had to laugh this morning reading the posts. Its nice to know we aren't rowing the boat alone and we are all dreaming of chewing and saltier, savory days ahead. What happened to my sweet tooth? Too much of a good thing, I guess really is a bad thing

John Bamber - could do that soup - thanks for the heads up! A half a cup would meet my not over 6 gms of sugar soup requirement. I will look for that. I tried light chicken alfredo soup last week and lobster bisque. It was sooo gross. I couldn't get past an ounce.

I'm so surprised by how different my taste buds are regarding the Isopure Lemonade... I was able to drink that fine before the surgery, post-op it's gross. I hope my choice of liquid protein shakes don't have that same surprise for me - but they were much better tasting than the Isopure so I'm a little less worried.

Full liquids tomorrow - can't wait!

Mine is on the 21st also...I'm on my clear liquid diet and lost 8 pounds already..tomorrow is my last appointment with my doc before surgery...so exited!

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question for you guys a couple of weeks out - i gained so much weight while IN the hospital for the sleeve. they said it was just the IV fluids they pump you full of, but I went up 7 lbs over that 24 hrs. I'm now 3 days post-op and still havent lost it. I still have 2 more lbs to lose to reach my starting point. so frustrating.

Be patient your very swollen too. Your body is in shock and learning to cope. Once you get a regular pattern it will kick in.

I'm in the same boat. But I did pre surgical diet. The liquid diet is something of a challenge for me not because I am hungry but I don't feel hungry. The broth is yummy once I start. I feel like I have a hangover but no major pain or discomfort. I'm on day 5. The shakes go down fine but fluid intake is about 58 oz at max so far.

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Mine is on the 21st also...I'm on my clear liquid diet and lost 8 pounds already..tomorrow is my last appointment with my doc before surgery...so exited!

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question for you guys a couple of weeks out - i gained so much weight while IN the hospital for the sleeve. they said it was just the IV fluids they pump you full of, but I went up 7 lbs over that 24 hrs. I'm now 3 days post-op and still havent lost it. I still have 2 more lbs to lose to reach my starting point. so frustrating.

Don't start your journey being frustrated at something you have no control over. You didn't do anything to gain that weight. Your body will release it when it no longer needs it. I think it was 5 days before I lost what I gained and now the real weight is coming off. I am 12 days post and very happy with things so far!

Take it one day at a time. All will be well.

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