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Some of you may already have tried this, but this morning I threw in my magic bullet a Bananas and Cream Premier Protein shake, 3 teaspoons of Jif's peanut powder, and 2 teaspoons of Benefiber--and it was DELICIOUS. It's a nice changeup from the standard flavors I've been drinking for the last month.

Goof Luck!! Keep us posted! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm praying you have a fast recovery and very little pain. Belly buttons are over rated anyways.

If it helps, I don't think wild horses could make you go under the knife again after this one (Hugs) you are going to do great! I bet things will go better than last time since you aren't as heavy! And just think how much easier a time you'll have moving around once you're healed. Be prepared for your pubic area to be swollen for months afterwards because of the disruption to the vascular system (hinders drainage). Before the surgery, make sure you have a very reliable thermometer, and get in the habit of taking your temperature every day. That way you know what is normal for you. You need to monitor temps for a month after surgery. (it can take surprisingly long for infection to show up). Do you have someone that can take care of you and the house for a few weeks?

I have not had this surgery, but you are one of my favorites here, so wishing you all the best!!!

Good luck on your surgery. Losing a belly button - that is unique !

Sleeved 12-19-2016 Hw-274 Sw-268 Cw- 203 Gw- 175 This forum is totally my sounding board.. lol Here I sit, almost, 5 months out of surgery, 71 lbs down from my high weight, and feeling bad about my progress... I feel like my lose has slowed dramatically. Only losing about 10lbs a month. Hair falling out by the handfuls. Still struggle with my protein intake. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE seeing the overall progress I've made, just the day to day is a struggle. Also, anyone avoiding buying cloths? I find myself avoiding buying cloths because I am afraid to try things on that may be too small.... I have been wearing the same pants to work since right after surgery. As you can imagine, they look ridiculous but I can't seem to give them up. In the back of my head, I think, "save them for when you're fatter again"..... surgery doesn't fix the mind.. that's all on us. I also find myself hating when people say I'm "getting skinny". My head says, "I'm nowhere close to skinny and never will be" and "Sssshhhh, don't jinx it!!" Anyway.. just ranting really.. I hope everyone is progressing and loving life!!!!

I'm not in the "pre-op" phase yet (I have two more medical weight loss classes to endure), but I have heard that the surgeons at Northern Colorado Surgical Associates won't perform surgery if you've gained weight during the pre-op process. Beyond that, they have a pre-op diet that seems to be simply "use your best judgment" and I haven't found anything to contradict that in the Bariatric Centre of the Rockies handbook. ... Though, I'm so hoping I'm wrong because that just doesn't seem wise.

Since you've been on liquids, I'd recommend your first solids are like pudding consistency. You will get full very quickly. My first thing I tried was blended up split pea soup. Was full after 2-3 spoonfuls.

Mine hurt and burned but was short lived. Lasted maybe 15 seconds but super intense to me. I feel great now that it's out