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It's important not to get caught up in a specific number - you haven't gained excessively and you have changed behaviors. We stress that your insurance company - whoever they are - is NOT THE BOSS OF YOU when it comes to pre-surgery diet programs. You Gained Weight During Your Pre-Op Diet . . . Now What? Good luck!

And if I didn't have a Directions card( formerly Food Stamps) I couldn't afford THAT. It was very hard applying at my age(73) emotionally to request that, but,until Spring comes and I can put a little garden out it helps quite a bit!👈👵👉

I’d call your doctor’s office to be sure. It probably won’t require an office visit. You are much more sensitive to acidity right now.

If you're only a day away from surgery, it's time to stop doing research. Stay positive! The chances of something going wrong are slim. I was super nervous going into my surgery also but all was a breeze! I wish you a speedy recovery!

I am not a good one to ask because I've gotten so hungry I had an egg and last night I ate some of my kids chicken breast. I know I'm not supposed to, but the chicken breast is the first time I felt full, not stuffed but full. I don't know how many protein shakes I should have. By like 1pm I've had 60 grams of protein. I have my follow up next week so I'll see what they suggest. I have a coffee protein shake for breakfast-20grams A premier protein water-20grams Premier shake for lunch-20grams.......so by 1 I'm at 60...can you have too much protein in a day. Good luck

I didn't experience any nausea but the pain was pretty high for the first two days. It got a lot easier after that. I think I was off all pain medicine by 6-7 days post op. There are so many factors but I would be prepared for a lot of pain. That way you might be pleasantly surprised if it's not as bad as you expected!

My gripe today is not being able to go to the bathroom. I started taking a probiotic yesterday so i hope it kicks in soon. I am over this constipation stuff.. It is driving me crazy!

I am just wondering if any of you have whole wheat tortillas in your plan? During the soft stage I am allowed to add crackers and whole wheat bread. Do you think mini whole wheat tortillas would fit in this category? Not a big enough deal to warrant a call to the NUT, just was a conversation I was having with my son about certain foods.

Well January finally did it. Started the month and ended the month at the exact same weight. First time my weight journal has had a Zero written in it. Feb 1 is the 18 month mark and it does feel like the end of one journey and the start of another. Do not see the surgeon again till August but he was happy at 175 so i do not see any issues there.

My hair loss is starting and my weight loss is slowing. In a low place at the moment.