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17 hours ago, merraculous said:

I microwaved the vegetables in the Water and then used a hand blender to “purée” them, then put them through a cheese cloth (paper towel works well too) to take extra moisture out. From there they were easy to form (keep some moisture in so they form) and put them in a pan with Pam, salt for flavour... not too bad. Plus it kept me busy instead of thinking of other food

I'll have to try it. My last dinner attempt was a fail so I ended up eating some air-fried Brussel sprouts with balsamic glaze. Have you weighed yourself today? It's a week out from our surgery. I lost 9 lbs so far.

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On 12/10/2020 at 11:41, Xicanaqtvsg said:






I'll have to try it. My last dinner attempt was a fail so I ended up eating some air-fried Brussel sprouts with balsamic glaze. Have you weighed yourself today? It's a week out from our surgery. I lost 9 lbs so far.


I did weigh myself, only down .3 today, but still down. I’ve also lost 9lbs since starting my shakes. I think it’s the Water weight.

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2 minutes ago, merraculous said:

I did weigh myself, only down .3 today, but still down. I’ve also lost 9lbs since starting my shakes. I think it’s the Water weight.

I have never lost 9 lbs. in a week so I'll take. Any loss is a plus. Wishing you a successful 2nd week!

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On 12/10/2020 at 12:51, Xicanaqtvsg said:






I have never lost 9 lbs. in a week so I'll take. Any loss is a plus. Wishing you a successful 2nd week!


I know what you mean! Never have I ever lost this much in a week. And what’s crazy is I’m not even hungry!

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Yesterday was surgery for me!! Dealt with a lot of nausea and gas pains last night. Today I’m just sore and ready to go home!!

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4 minutes ago, merraculous said:

I know what you mean! Never have I ever lost this much in a week. And what’s crazy is I’m not even hungry!

Same! I hope this week is even better.

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3 minutes ago, Cherie04 said:

Yesterday was surgery for me!! Dealt with a lot of nausea and gas pains last night. Today I’m just sore and ready to go home!!

Sending you healing vibes and that you feel better soon!

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On 12/10/2020 at 12:55, Cherie04 said:

Yesterday was surgery for me!! Dealt with a lot of nausea and gas pains last night. Today I’m just sore and ready to go home!!

Congratulations! Hang in there! I’m sure you will start to feel much better soon.

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On 12/10/2020 at 21:51, merraculous said:


Congratulations! Hang in there! I’m sure you will start to feel much better soon.

Thank you. I hope so. Today was better, but I still don’t feel like drinking anything. I hope this passes soon

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Have you thought about putting something into your drinks to make it a little more appealing?

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12 hours ago, Cherie04 said:

Thank you. I hope so. Today was better, but I still don’t feel like drinking anything. I hope this passes soon

Before I was able to be discharged, my surgeon made me drink 1 oz over 30 minutes, walk and urinate, and drink 1 ox over 10 minutes for an hour at a time (60oz at 1 oz every 10 minutes). It was not pleasant, but 10 days post I am progressing very well.

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My surgery is scheduled for 12/28. I’m on pre op for three weeks and doing great. But there is a chance that COVID numbers will delay my surgery due to hospital needs. I’m praying it doesn’t.

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I wish this was me

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December 2nd here! Hubby and I are doing a mini Thanksgiving the day before the 2 week pre op diet starts so I won't miss out. [emoji4] Christmas is going be be a whooooole new experience though! [emoji318][emoji1762][emoji319][emoji301]

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Omg! I had mine on the same day! How are you coping?[emoji173]

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