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Just got sleeved this morning at 7:30 am! So far doing really good although I am on pain meds. Very painful when I get up but hope that gets better! Even being able to drink some water all ready!

Flying today - this NSV makes me so happy!

hot tea and chicken broth both work for me. the steam rising to my my nose is helpful as well as relaxing. hope you can nap/sleep - what could it hurt? handing you some kleenex - now BLOW!!! sending good/healthful wishes your way. - kathy

I travel extensively for work and have for years. I found that (in the early days especially), I just had to plan for what I would need. I depended on protein shakes a lot during that time. I bought the Premier shakes and put them in my checked bag (3 double bagged in gallon size ziploc bags). I would bring those out periodically during the day no matter what I was doing. I also got doggy bags with whatever food I ordered at meals and used the leftovers strategically. Colleagues and customers were all very supportive because they were mesmerized by my journey and transformation. You just have to stay on what you need to do to meet your protein and water goals. Now I will also say that I took off work for 6 weeks post-op, and didn't begin traveling again for over 8 weeks. I had worked through the food stages and very solidly got into the post-op routines I needed to be successful before I had to jump back into the road warrior life.

I've lost 225 pounds, and I have that on my tummy, arms, and inner thighs. And no one has ever said a thing about it. (Though I am considering having some plastics work done this fall, but we'll see about it.) I agree that we are our own worst critic...

Has anybody surgeon [emoji1523]‍⚕️ put them on a liquid diet before they actual surgery date because mines is

I use MoM when I have constipation issues and have all along. In the early days post-op, I could only do 1 tablespoon without having the issues you are having. Even at 16 months post-op, I still can only do 2-3 tablespoons. It will pass. It sucks, but next time, try a smaller dosage. Hang in there!

Likely not stretched out. I also had surgery in November and as of recently I can eat more. Just how it works sometimes. If you're really worried ask your surgeon to check Here's a few things to consider : How big was the portion ? How long did it take you to eat it? Why were you unable to notice you ate the whole thing ? Did you ever continue eating past your full sensation? Are these types of foods allowed on your nutrition plan? Keep track of these things when you eat and it will be less likely that you'll make the same mistakes And if you are still worried ask your surgeon for help

I am 15th Feb :-) can’t wait. We should keep each other updated with progress. I would love to stay in touch with people having surgery on or near the same date. X

So I was supposed to start my liquid diet tomorrow. However I have a cold. My surgeon postponed my surgery due to the cold. I’m soo upset. He said it could be up to 6 weeks from now. [emoji20][emoji20][emoji20]