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I just had my one week postoperative visit today. I am doing great. No nausea, no issues thus far and I’m meeting my protein/fluid intake. My doctor just approved me to go to the purée stage and I’m down 8.8 pounds in a week:)

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1 hour ago, Alesha P said:

May 25th!! Start Pre-Op liver reduction/liquid diet 5/10/22.

May 27th for me!! Yas!

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hello, since you did not have nausea is that the reason your going to puree? Just wondering if it's different for different surgeons or it depends how your healing?. My surgery is friday

On 5/8/2022 at 10:33 AM, Reluctantsleever said:

Hang in there and if you're a Mom, Happy Mother's Day! My surgery is 5/18 and I'm reading like a maniac trying to figure out what's ahead. From everything I've seen so far, being exhausted, weak and scared happens a lot, but you should get a bit better every day. Try to keep sipping Water and getting some Protein in and know that there's a lady in Santa Barbara, CA who is rooting for your quick recovery! If you are able to, I would love to keep in touch, hear about your progress.

Hi all, my surgery is coming up Friday. Realistically how much fluids did you get down the first day after surgery? I am thinking that is going to be difficult so i should put Protein in what ever i am drinking. I have a grape flavor that i can mix with Water.

On 5/7/2022 at 8:27 AM, Mariann812 said:

Welcome.
One of my daughters (who is a doctor) freaked out months ago when I told her I was ‘merely’ thinking of this. I’m not in the mood for confrontational conversations about this. I then was diagnosed with a very large hiatal hernia. I brought up that I would be having that repaired, and I’m not mentioning the GP. She is pleased with the fact that the hernia was diagnosed and will be repaired. That’s good enough for me.
I could eat nothing and walk 5 miles or more a day, and I’d probably gain weight.
My son was not happy about it, researched on his own, and was very impressed with the number of years this could add to my life expectancy. His findings mirrored what my cardiologist had told me.
Good luck on your journey. Keep us posted.

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55 minutes ago, JBunn said:

I just had my one week postoperative visit today. I am doing great. No nausea, no issues thus far and I’m meeting my protein/fluid intake. My doctor just approved me to go to the purée stage and I’m down 8.8 pounds in a week:)

Yea!! Great to hear! Tell me more about how abd what you puree. My surgery is in June or July.

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7 minutes ago, weidemane said:

Well it’s been a week since my VSG surgery. I started full liquids today. So far it’s been pretty easy. I’ve lost 16 pounds already which is insane to me! I’m starting to get tired of all flavors of Protein Shakes. I’m barley in any pain as well. So far I think I’m doing great!

Awesome good for you. My first full liquid was soupy instant mashed potatoes they were devine,lol. Only about a half cup you will be full. I started it Saturday. sugar free fudgesicles are extremely delicious too. I'm about 45lbs down from a day before my pre op diet. That was from different scales though.

Good luck and enjoy your full liquids. We will get to chew some food in no time.

Edited by Tim W.

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Hey there! I'm just starting my prep liquids tomorrow, surgery scheduled for 5/18. Your positive note gives me such hope I can't even tell you. Thanks for sharing the good news. And sugar free fudgies? All over that. I'm going out this afternoon to put some in the freezer for after the surgery when I'm cleared for full liquids.

Keep up the good work and know that you're inspiring a bunch of people out there.

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Congratulations Alesa P . . . and good luck on your journey. I start my prep tomorrow, so post about how you're doing and I will too. Maybe we'll pick up some helpful hints.

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5 hours ago, Reluctantsleever said:

Hey there! I'm just starting my prep liquids tomorrow, surgery scheduled for 5/18. Your positive note gives me such hope I can't even tell you. Thanks for sharing the good news. And sugar free fudgies? All over that. I'm going out this afternoon to put some in the freezer for after the surgery when I'm cleared for full liquids.

Keep up the good work and know that you're inspiring a bunch of people out there.

Thank you. We're in this together.

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Hi Everyone, I'm in the UK and due to have my surgery on the 24th May. I started my liquid diet yesterday and the nerves are now starting to set in although the excitement of finally loosing this weight is a much stronger feeling.

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2 hours ago, leannen said:

Hi Everyone, I'm in the UK and due to have my surgery on the 24th May. I started my liquid diet yesterday and the nerves are now starting to set in although the excitement of finally loosing this weight is a much stronger feeling.

I am leaving Thursday for surgery in Mexico. I am nervous but excited. I want to be on my way to a healthier me.

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May 23rd date
Anyone with me ?

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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