Honestly, this 1 week pre-op diet is seriously stressing me out. I'm not the least bit nervous about the surgery, but HOW is a fat person with a big stomach supposed to live with no food??? I get it, when I have the surgery. Most of my hunger hormone will be gone, my stomach will be super small, it'll be easier. But I have ALL my hunger hormone now and my stomach is anything but small. I'm eating tonight, but starting when I wake up, no food. None. Nada. Zip, zilch, zero. Oh boy... *sigh*

2 minutes ago, SleeveDiva2022 said:

No I haven't. I don't have one, but I'll have my husband get one. Thanks!

You’re welcome- I found it to be so helpful after surgery.

On 04/26/2022 at 05:10, FutureSylph said:

Many people say it gets easier on the third day. Hope that holds true for you!

I agree…this experience and others in the past when I’ve done MediFast, day 3 seems easier than the first 2 days.
I think that is partly because carbohydrates make one want MORE carbohydrates. Eliminate the carbs, and I find that much if not all of my hunger goes away.
Today is day 3 for me. 2 shakes and a small leafy green salad with some protein. A Greek yogurt if I need a snack. I’m way under 1000 calories. And I’m fine.
I’ve dropped 1/2 lb…I know I am a slow loser. But my students today were telling me that I look like I am losing weight. ??‍♀️ what can I say?

The pain on swallowing is from swelling. It will improve. Took me a couple of days. I carried a sick bag when I was in hospital because I was producing so much saliva - my body trying to soothe my sore throat.

Walking & a heating pad will help with the gas pain. Also try leg exercises (even matching sitting down) & deep slow breathing to push the gas up & out your body - surgical gas rises & escapes through your upper body hence the shoulder pain.

1 hour ago, Arabesque said:

The pain on swallowing is from swelling. It will improve. Took me a couple of days. I carried a sick bag when I was in hospital because I was producing so much saliva - my body trying to soothe my sore throat.

Walking & a heating pad will help with the gas pain. Also try leg exercises (even matching sitting down) & deep slow breathing to push the gas up & out your body - surgical gas rises & escapes through your upper body hence the shoulder pain.

I try the deep breaths but that's excruciating. I do the walking and heating pad, and that has helped. But deep breaths are still a problem.

The largest incision is the one that is HURTING hurting. And yes, my arm really hurts lol The top pic is pre-op and the 2nd is post-op. Kinda see a difference? lol

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Everything does get easier. Just persist & give it time.

Great bruises you’ve got there. ?

4 minutes ago, Arabesque said:

Great bruises you’ve got there. ?

Yeah, I wasn't expecting those lol The rest, yeah. But those are some nasty bruises. And I have to do those blood thinner shots 2x a day for 10 days. I'm not a fan, gotta be honest.

On 05/05/2022 at 21:49, SleeveDiva2022 said:

The largest incision is the one that is HURTING hurting. And yes, my arm really hurts lol The top pic is pre-op and the 2nd is post-op. Kinda see a difference? lol

You look so happy pre-op and suffering but beautiful post-op. Thanks for sharing the pics I showed them to my tummy.