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Clancy, I'm with you. I feel so lucky. Pain was very minimal. I cut my pain pills in half and think I took about 2 total after I got home. I finally aired up the tires to my bicycle today and rode 3 miles. I know that is no great feat, but feel good I finally got it done. Maybe tomorrow I can go much further. My biggest problem has been being tired. Today I am starting to feel much more alert. I am now 8 days out and can have full liquids. Think that has helped.

Weighed today, have lost all of the hospital gain plus 2 lbs. That put a smile on my face, lol. Having trouble getting the clear protein down for some reason. Things that tasted good before don't taste good at all right now. I have some low carb strawberry protein drink and I'm trying it today, even if it isn't clear. close to getting all of my water in, but a little short. going to really push that hard today.

Kmaskery, sorry you are still in the hospital. Hope you get to come home real soon. My surgery was on the 5th, came home on the 6th, (along with an additional 10 lbs, lol) As of this morning I have lost the 10 lbs plus 2 additional lbs. I feel like I have actually lost weight now. Having trouble getting in all of my Water. No where near target on Protein. Everytime I try to drink protein, I think I'm going to throw up. I just took an anti-nausea pill see if that will help. Pain not terrible. Not walking as much as I should. Very tired still.

Robin, I friended you on facebook.

I have used the roadside lemonade and the fuzzy navel. Both I mix 1 scoop with about 8-12 oz water, a glass full of ice, and 1 pack of crystal light lemonade or other flavor. I mix this in my blender to make a slushy and thing it tasts fine.

Hi all. Today feeling much better. I guess this is my third day post surgery. I have lost 9 of the 11 lbs I gained during surgery. I am able to take bigger sips than I thought I would be able to, but have to be careful or I get the hiccups or start burping, which I discovered does not feel good. I'm suppose to be on clear liquids for 7 days, then I go to full liquids.

Feeling more like myself today. Have lost about 9 of the 11 lbs I gained. Can drink bigger sips than I thought I would be able to, but have to be careful or I get the burps or hiccups. And they hurt. I have taken very little pain medication. Sleeping fairly well. Not really hungry, but for some reason yesterday I had cravings for potato chips. Not sure if I was needing salt or what was going on there. Hope those of you having your surgery today are doing well.

I had my surgery on June 5th. Just got home last night. Not really hungry either. Was shocked to see I had gained 11 lbs. Trying to figure out how that was possible.

I wish you all the best in finding a doctor to do the surgery.

Ssilian - thanks for the encouragement. This is my first day at home. Trying to get my liquids in. I'll be able to tell you better by the end of the day. I know it seems like I need to be burped like a baby after I swallow (especially if I take too big a swallow) I have a glass of waster and a glass of nectar protein sitting right here by me and I am trying to take a sip of both every few minutes. Basically feeling pretty good, just extremely tired, and I have trouble getting comfortable to sleep. I usually sleep on my side, and that doesn't feel real great right now. Not very much actual pain though.

Well I'm Home. Got home last night. THought I had posted here but must have forgotten to hit the post button. How can you come home from all of that nothing at all and only liquids, and gain 11 lbs? Talk about discouraged. :-(

Posting in. Surgery was on the 5th. Doing well.

Hi all. Home now and made it through surgery just fine. Pretty tired. was slightly depressed when I got home and stepped on the scale and had gained 11 lbs. Hopefully that will go down quickly. not sure how a body does that after not eating anything

Finished my first day of clear liquids today. Head off tomorrow for my pre-op, then surgery on Tuesday. Hopefully will be back home on Wednesday evening. Talk to everyone soon.

Hi all. finished first day of clear liquids. Head out tomorrow morning for pre-op, the surgery on Tuesday. Probably will not be on-line again until Wednesday or Thursday when I am back home. Best of wishes to those having surgery this week. You are all in my prayers.

BigGirlVee, 2thenewme, AChristie, & SouthernDonna45 - Hope you all did really well today! Dizzle & Ready2Bthin - You are in my prayers for a smooth surgery, and a speedy recovery

Need2Change, what day is your surgery, and what Dr. are you using? I'm going to Stowers and my surgery is on the 5th

Congratulations on getting your date. I know how you feel. My surgery is scheduled for June 5, so I will be rooting for you.

Very good video. Hope she listened in case she ever has a loved one that takes "the easy way" to lose weight.

My doctor requires a 7 day liquid protein diet. Started today. I'm hungry. . . .

Best of luck. I'll be a week behind you.

You might also want to change up your exercise routines.