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Oh my word!! The pain is manageable, but the nausea and gas is about to kill me!! Been taking nausea medicine and previcid but oh my Lord I just want to throw up and get it over with. Been doing a lot of walking as was instructed, but nothing seems to help.I just want to sleep BUT CAN'T!! HELP!!! How long does this typically last?

The 16th for me too Buckwheat. I think yesterday and last night were the worse for me. Today I seem to be able to burp a little...THANK YOU JESUS!! It does make you ask yourself....WHY DID I DO THIS?? But we will make it through. Walking has helped...slowly. My liquid Lortab is sooo disgusting so I stopped it yesterday. Bad decision! I was not in surgery pain but the gas was killing me. Then I remembered what one of the nurses told me in the hospital. She said that others had said the liquid Lortab didn't do much for pain but helped a lot with the gas and such. So I took it and I was finally able to get settled in and went to sleep. I hope you're feeling better soon too. I guess it's all "No Pain, No Gain."

Tiff...what exactly are we shooting for once we're on regular foods on calories, carbs, sugar, fat, protein, etc...? I was looking thru my materials and didn't see an exact guideline. Thanks!

Oh thanks Laura...I took your advice about the liquid Lortab and it worked. I just awoke and have an incredible gas bubble in my tummy from hell. I've been making laps around my house trying to relieve it. Then all the sudden the vomit alarm went off! Fortunately, after one dry heave it passed (sorry for the TMI). I haven't been worried about the protein as I do good to get sips of water down. I pray today is a better day.

My surgery is this Wednesday. Yikes!! Extremely nervous!!! More NERVOUS than excited! I got the whole, "what if's." What if my liver is to large? What if something goes wrong? What if I have terrible pain? What if I am very nauseous? What if I can't keep anything down? What if I can't take my medicines? What if I continuously vomit? What if I am still hungry and never satisfied? What if all my hair falls out? What if I hardly lose anything? What if...? What if...? What if...? Kind of scared that it's so close...I here "Sting" singing..."sending out an S.O.S!!...I hope that someone finds my....MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE."

Thanks guys for your support! I feel much better today...but still a bit nervous. One day to go! Yee haw!!!

Yippy! I am excited for you. Keep us posted on how it's going. I wish for you a speedy recovery. I'm a day behind you...

Today is my 18th year wedding anniversary and once again I cheated. I am weak as water!!! I have NOT been able to stick to my Pre-op diet very well. I have lost only 3 lbs and have 2 1/2 days until surgery! If I can't control myself now, how in the world am I going to be able to make the sleeve work for me and not try to cheat it? I am so disappointed in myself. I DO NOT want to go through such an ordeal and not be able to stay focused and committed to the goal. Please tell me I'm not the only one that has done this!! HELP!

Wish you a speedy and easy recovery!

How funny!! Are you my alter-ego? You're right! This IS so very hard...I have so little control when it comes to food. I told Dr. Nick that growing up being told to eat everything on your plate, there are starving people in China, coupled with my taste buds NEVER being satisfied has gotten me where I am today. If I didn't feel the need to eat everything in front of me and if I could burn off my taste buds...I would be good to go! But he says this should help. I am extremely nervous...you? What time is your surgery? Mine is set for 2:30pm for now...but they said they would call the day before to let me know the exact time.

Well...I happen to like the Chicken Soup, but I add things to it like...onion powder, garlic powder, and a little pepper. However, I wasn't to thrilled about the Choc Splendor or vanilla, so I found some good recipes to liven them up. Now, for the first 21 days I'm on FULL liquids and my surgeon says, "if you can get it thru a strainer you can have it." So here are some ideas and recipes you can try: Get sugar free coffee Syrups...You can add a teaspoon or so to totally change the taste. Lollicup, USA Get Sugar Free Jello and Jello pudding mixes...add a tablespoon of the dry powder to your drink. Yummy!! Here are some recipes from theworldaccordingtoeggface.com. I love them!!!! Note: If you don't do Soy milk (like me) just use 1% milk. Also, if the recipe calls for "flavored" soy milk, just use the 1% milk and flavor with the coffee syrup. chocolate Monkey 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop chocolate Protein 1/2 a banana Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. strawberry Banana smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein 1/2 banana 3 whole frozen strawberries Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Banana Split 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla Protein Powder 1/2 banana 1/4 cup chopped pineapple 2 frozen strawberries Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Blueberry Bonanza Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup frozen or fresh blueberries Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Chocolate Covered Cherry 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop chocolate protein 10-12 frozen or fresh cherries optional: 1 tsp. of SF Cherry Torani Syrup or a drop of cherry extract Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Silky Latte 4 oz. Silk brand Mocha soy milk 4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Silky Mocha 4 oz. Silk brand Mocha soy milk 4 oz. water 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Smoothie 4 oz. Vitasoy Peppermint Chocolate soy milk 4 oz. water 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. pumpkin Spice Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (chilled) Dash of pumpkin pie spice Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. berry Berry Good Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup frozen or fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Mochachinno 8 oz. cold coffee 1 scoop chocolate protein 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Egg Nog Protein shake 4 oz. Silk Nog soy milk 4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein Dash of nutmeg Place liquid in the blender first, then powder. Blend on low then high till well blended. Dash of nutmeg on top. Pina Colada 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup pineapple 1 Tbs. SF Coconut Torani Syrup (I've also used 2 T. of unsweetened coconut from the health food store or Baker's catalog) Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Peanut Butter Cup 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 Tbs. peanut butter (smooth or chunky) 2-3 ice cubes Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Cherry Vanilla Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz 1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein 5-6 maraschino cherries 1 Tbs. SF French Vanilla Torani Syrup Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Chocolate Caramel Protein Shake 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 Tbs. SF Caramel Torani Syrup 3 Ice Cubes Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Blueberry Banana Protein Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz 1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 banana Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Strawberry Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein 3-4 Frozen Whole Strawberries Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Lemon Meringue Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 T. SF Jello Lemon Pudding Powder 2 Ice Cubes Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Green Giant 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 T. SF Jello Pistachio Pudding Powder 2 Ice Cubes Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Butterscotch Shake 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 T. SF Jello Butterscotch Pudding Powder 2 Ice Cubes Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Strawberry Cheesecake Shake 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 T. SF Jello Cheesecake Pudding Powder 3-4 Frozen or Fresh Strawberries Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Vanilla Spice Protein Shake 4 oz. Silk Spice soy milk 4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein powder Dash Cinnamon Dash Nutmeg 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Chocolate Almond Protein Smoothie 4 oz. vanilla soy milk 4 oz. water 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 T. Almond Butter 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Mango Madness Protein Smoothie 4 oz. water 4 oz. vanilla soy milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Banana Joe Protein Shake 4 oz. water 4 oz. vanilla soy milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 banana 1/2 shot of espresso or 1/4 cup fresh coffee or 1 tsp instant coffee 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Carrot Cake Protein Shake 4 oz. water 4 oz. Silk Spice soy milk (if you use Vanilla or Plain Milk add more cinnamon and nutmeg) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup frozen sliced carrots 1 Tablespoon Cream cheese Dash Cinnamon Dash Nutmeg Place liquids in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Mango Banana Protein Lassi 4 oz. vanilla soy milk 4 oz. water 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1 Tbs. SF Vanilla Torani Syrup 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 Banana (fresh or frozen) 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Banana Protein Smoothie 4 oz. water 4 oz. vanilla soy milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 Banana (fresh or frozen) Dash Cinnamon Dash Nutmeg 2-3 Ice Cubes 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Mocha Banana Joe Protein Shake 4 oz. water 4 oz. vanilla soy milk 1 scoop Chocolate protein powder 1/2 banana 1 tsp instant espresso powder 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Mocha Joe Protein Shake 4 oz. water 4 oz. vanilla soy milk 1 scoop Chocolate protein powder 1 tsp instant espresso powder 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Peach Cobbler Protein Shake 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup frozen sliced peaches dash cinnamon dash nutmeg 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended Mango Banana Protein Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup frozen mango chunks 1/2 a banana 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Gingersnap Protein Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1/2-3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 Tablespoon Starbuck's SF Cinnamon Dolce Syrup dash of cinnamon 2-3 ice cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Strawberry Mango Protein Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop vanilla protein 1/4 cup frozen mango chunks 3 whole strawberries Place water in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Banana Bread Protein Smoothie 8 oz. water or 4 oz.1% or soy milk/4 oz. water 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder 1 T. SF Jello Banana Pudding Mix, dry 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon dash Nutmeg dash Ground Cloves 1/2 Banana, frozen 2-3 Ice Cubes Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Top with another dash of nutmeg. Shelly's Cherry Berry Banana Protein Smoothie (for 2) 8 oz. Vanilla Soy Milk 8 oz. Water 2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder 1/2 Banana 4-5 whole Frozen Strawberries 1/2 cup Frozen Cherries 2-3 Tablespoons Sugar Free Black Cherry Torani Syrup Place liquid in the blender first, then powder, then additions. Blend on low then high till well blended. Shelly's Banana Protein Mochacchino 1 cup Vanilla Soy Milk (you can use ANY milk or milk/water combo. I'm a soy girl) 1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Torani Syrup (I use SF Vanilla) 1/2 a Banana 1 scoop Click Espresso Protein Powder 1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder 3-4 Ice Cubes Add liquid, then powders, then additions and blend on high. I serve it with a squirt of SF Land o Lakes Whipped Cream. Shelly's Tiramisu Protein Shake 1 cup Vanilla Soy Milk (you can use ANY milk or milk/water combo. I'm a soy girl) 1 Tablespoon Sugar Free DaVinci Kahlua Syrup 1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Jello Cheesecake Pudding Mix, dry 1 scoop Click Espresso Protein Powder 1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder 3-4 Ice Cubes Add liquid, then powders and blend on high. I serve it with a squirt of SF Land o Lakes Whipped Cream and a dusting of unsweetened Cocoa. Shelly's Pistachio Banana Protein Shake 1 cup Vanilla Soy Milk (you can use ANY milk or milk/water combo. I'm a soy girl) 1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Torani Syrup (I used SF Vanilla) 1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Jello Pistachio Pudding Mix, dry 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder 1/2 a Banana 3-4 Ice Cubes Add liquid, then powders, then banana and ice. Blend on high. I served it with a squirt of SF Land o Lakes Whipped Cream and a few chopped pistachios. Shelly's Cherry Berry Cottage Smoothie 1 cup Vanilla Soy Milk (you can use any milk) 1/2 cup Frozen Pitted Cherries 2-3 Frozen Strawberries 1/4 cup Cottage Cheese (I used storebought Pineapple Cottage Cheese) 1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Black Cherry Torani Syrup Whiz in blender till smooth. Top with Sugar Free Land o Lakes Whipped Cream, optional. Shelly's PB&J Protein Shake 1 cup Vanilla Soy Milk (you can use ANY milk or milk/water combo. I'm a soy girl) 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder 1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Torani Raspberry Syrup (on sale now) 1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Strawberry Jam (I used Smucker's Simply Fruit) 1 Tablespoon PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter (or regular Peanut Butter) 3-4 Ice Cubes Whiz in blender till smooth. Top with Sugar Free Land o Lakes Whipped Cream, optional. Shelly's Café biscotti Protein Shake 8 oz. Vanilla Soy Milk (or Milk/Water Combo) 1 scoop of Max/Ultimate Cookies & Cream Protein Powder 1 packet of Instant Coffee Crystals 2 Tablespoons Sugar Free Vanilla Torani Syrup (on sale now) a couple of Ice Cubes Optional topping: SF Land o Lakes Whipped Cream Whiz in blender till smooth. Top with Sugar Free Land o Lakes Whipped Cream, optional.

You guys are so right! Gotta put my big girl panties on and focus on the prize. Thanks for reminding me who I want to be.

Not sure how other sleevers have figured out how to keep their food from getting cold by taking 30-45 minutes to eat, but I ordered this online for me. I know...it's for babies...but it'll work for me with portion control as well. Here's the link if anyone is interested: Green Sprouts Warming Plate

I was also told to always use chewable calcium as it's hard on our sleeve to break it all down...just saying.

I was told not to take my multi at the same time as my calcium. However, I was told to get all chewable vitamins.

Well...I rec'd an e-mail from my doc's office saying they were having to push my surgery date out from Mar 14 to Mar 16 due to the doc's wife scheduling the family Spring Break vacation for the weekend prior to instead of after. So...that's not too awful bad. Just hope it doesn't change again. I am so ready!!!!!! Anyone else having surgery on Mar 16 with Dr. Nick?

Nope...gonna be in Plano

I like unjury the best...Chocolate Splendor, vanilla, and the best...Chicken Soup. The shakes have 20g Protein and the soup has 21g Protein. You can get a sample package of all their flavors. Also, check out the link below for great recipes for Protein Shakes at- The World According To EggFace. The take away the nasty after taste that Protein drinks can have. TheWorldAccordingToEggFace Unjury Protein

Can anyone tell me what Dr. Nick's Post-Op diet plan is? Thanks!!

Excited for you!! I can't wait until it is my turn on Mar 16th with Dr. Nick. My prayers are with you...let us know how you're doing.

On my 6th day as well. I totally agree! The higher the protein, the less hungry I am. I have 3 unjury shakes and 1 Unjury chicken soup...then all the other broth, Water, etc...I want. Hasn't been that difficult. Well...unless I smell food!!

Wow Brian!! You look MARVELOUS!!! Well done...my brother-sleever!!

You Rock!!! That is awesome that you are doing so well. I pray I have such a great outlook after my surgery. I'm on the schedule for Mar 16th. Yea me!!

I am so glad your recovery is going so well. How on earth can you do so much? Are the pain meds that good? Just teasing! keep up the good work and attitude!

Wow! Sounds like things are going really well for you. Congrats my fellow Texan!