Ok all - Oct 4 is my surgery day. I start my liquids next week. What do you recommend I keep handy at home for when I come home? whey Protein, bouillan, eggs, what shakes? Any ideas

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Sugar free popsicles and SF Jello.

For the first week I can have protein shakes/drinks and clear liquids (no calorie). I'm going to make broth (more flavor and I'll freeze in small containers), buy broth packets or bouillon cubes, sugar free popsicles, sugar free jello, powerade zero, Vitamin Water Zero, crystal light, bottled water, a few different protein shakes or powder. Week 2 I start pureed but I hope to feel well enough to go to store for fresh items.

Thank you - I am so ready for this - current weight 274 - I'm 6"1 and have 2 herniated disk which caused most my weight gain - but always big.... Tired of hating looking in the mirror so I'm ready

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I loaded up thinking I would be housebound and recuperating when I was out of the house driving to the store two days later. I threw away so much, the protein powders that expired. What I now realize is that you should keep the basics, shakes, puddings, jello, yogurts, bouillon, FF creamed soups, crystal Light, SF Torani syrups, Cream of Wheat. I wasted so much money. I bought the Unjury soups that clumped when hot and they went in the trash. They are only good lukewarm. I think my homemade chili was the most wonderful soft food I ever tasted when I reached that stage.

Thank you - I am so ready for this - current weight 274 - I'm 6"1 and have 2 herniated disk which caused most my weight gain - but always big.... Tired of hating looking in the mirror so I'm ready

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My husband is 6'1", was 320 lbs. he is 100 lbs lighter and it is wonderful!

Lol. Ditto. SOOOO much unused!!!

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Very helpful to guys - ok another question - since diabetic and weight my Libido and Captain Twinkie wasn't always up to the challenge. I understand Zoloft can cause this but was wondering if as the weight comes off my libido may come back? I'm 41

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Under the guidance of a GOOD urologist you should be great!

Very helpful to guys - ok another question - since diabetic and weight my Libido and Captain Twinkie wasn't always up to the challenge. I understand Zoloft can cause this but was wondering if as the weight comes off my libido may come back? I'm 41

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Oh you may want to talk to @@Dub or @@OKCPirate about this! Apparently you may be like a randy teenager!

Very helpful to guys - ok another question - since diabetic and weight my Libido and Captain Twinkie wasn't always up to the challenge. I understand Zoloft can cause this but was wondering if as the weight comes off my libido may come back? I'm 41

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It did for me big time. Look in the Guy's Room (you will be encouraged by reading this thread: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/219760-sex-oh-my-god-sex/). I was 52 when I had my surgery, and turned into a randy teenager.

Yup.

Randy dandy.

@@Dub - on the plus side fellow Pirate, nearly two years out and I'm not slowing down a bit. I don't know why they don't put that in the marketing materials. (Probably because it would scare the wives).