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I’m 11 days post op. The random gas pains stopped for me after 7 days. In 11 days I have had 3 bowel movements, so sounds normal.

I will let you know as soon as I hear something. My daughter may have stumbled upon the correct code. I've asked my Dr. to resubmit with that code. Please say a prayer that its the right one and I will pass it along as it may help the next person. Thanks so much for responding.

So, is it going to be easier to kick sugar out of my life prior to surgery or after? I am leaning towards after, since i won't be eating, and only mu liquids and purees for quite some time. I think I would be just miserable if I attempted to go completely off at this point. I of course have reduced, but not 100%.

Thank you both for responding. I have heard that physical exercise does help the skin to be more elastic.

I do remember being more hungry in the first couple of stages. Once you get to real foods again, you'll get fuller.

Yay! Glad you're feeling better. It's amazing how important being hydrated is and so important to get that protein in too!! Makes you feel like you have a new lease on life!

Well I like Jelly Beans more than Gum Drops, pulled a filling out of a molar,on a Jellied Orange Slice once. But stay strong, I know you can do it, one thing about your Slow movement ahead in Canada, you have developed strength and resilience. Nobody can say it's "Spur of the Moment" it's more like You want the Province or Federal government to pay this? Okay here is your Time Line! Seems like it it weeds out the " flash in the pan" types, they either give up or run off to Mexico if they can afford it! Gosh, I am glad you're vack, still have that one time about If You can't see way into the future, can you do one hour, one day?. I know THERE was more, but I printed it off and kept it because it REALLY HELPED!

I had no hunger for almost a month. I am just over 2 months post op and get the occasional hunger feeling but not like it was prior to the WLS. I am, as stated above, taking full advantage of it because I know at some point, my hunger will come back like it was before.

Yes, the "unknown" is maybe part of the HARDEST thing in all of this! So many "what ifs." Honestly. I had to continually talk myself off the ledge cuz like you, I'm very Type-A and used to being in control of my destiny. LOL--not my tummies little bia*ch. As everyone said. HYDRATION. Believe it or not, getting your fluid in will make you FEEL more in command! It's even WAY more important than protein at this point. You can live for months on your fat. You can live about 3-5days without liquids. And the thing is? The more dehydrated you become, the less food you can consume, the more anxiety you have, the more pain you perceive, and the more depressed or crazy you feel. So that's your goal. Goal #1 - Get that fluid in. You have one job. Drink 1oz of water in 15 minutes or less. Use the little measuring cup they gave you from the hospital or hell, use a jigger! I used a 4oz jigger. My one job was to get 4oz in per hour or better. Get the fluid in any way you can: 1. Liquid form (anything clear and non-sugar) 2. Ice cubes/ice chips 3. Ninja "snowcones" 4. SF popsicles (non-creamy kind--just the fruit flavored ones) or frozen clear protein drink 5. Broths All of these count! When you are fully hydrated, then you can really address your protein shakes. If they are too thick, thin them down with Fairlife Milk, water, decaff coffee, or decaff tea. Hope that helps!

Hey! I'm really sick of purees! But it's better than the liquid diet - that was brutal. I wish I never had to look at another protein drink as long as I live. I developed some serious food aversions on liquid because I was feeling so nauseous every time I ate something. So lots of things are cancelled. Moving on to purees. I'm doing much better b ut I still prefer to eat a large variety of food so I'm trying to mix it up a bit. Try some of these if you need ideas! (my favorite continues to be refried beans but I don't think I need a pic of that here) GREEK CHICKEN SALAD: rotisserie chicken, Trader Joe's tzatziki dip, black pepper, garnished with mint leaf (I food process the chicken and the sauce separately then mix them together with a spoon - it leaves just enough texture to keep me from going crazy - not a fan of chicken pudding) I also do regular chicken salad like this with mayo, lemon zest, dijon, salt, pepper; here's a pic of both