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I am 9 days post op. I am on full liquids. Is it normal to be able to eat a full bowl of strained soup? Is it also normal to be able to drink like I did prior to surgery. I mean I'm not overeating as the soup and 1 oz of applesauce is all I have had today. I don't know is something wrong?

I have the same problem. I SIP then Sharp pain. It sometimes don't matter how small it is. Even jello does it. I don't know if its to much, to fast, or just healing. I'm just 8 days post op.

It was great.Lost 7 pounds. I was having a hard time last week there is only so many clear liquids. I ate some instant potatoes last night and I thought I was eating a filet mignon...lol. I wish I would have said something. I might have drove u crazy. I am a talker.

I'm only in phase 2 and I'm right there with you. I must have ate like I was in a marathon. Tonight I was sitting here eating small bites....I'm still on liquids and my husband said you need to slow down. Then my daughter was like yea mommy you do, let me show you how. I'm eating small bites but its just quick I guess and I don't realize it until I'm in pain. Maybe we need to count in between bites or something. I wish I could help you out more. But I'm in the same boat.

I thought so...I was with my little girl and I thought if I say something is she gonna think I'm crazy. How did your checkup go?

I am so proud of myself. As you all know who have been sleeved it can at times be a battle. But as I have seen today one definitely worth it. I weighed 234.5 on June 11. Surgery date was 229.5 after surgery I was 233. At my 1 week post op today I am 222.5. I was so happy. I am also happy that I am starting on full liquids. Ready for a change of food. But I would not hesitate to do it again. (-:

You too...your appt is at the same time my name is michelle. I am excited for both of us. I was thinking about going to a couple support meetings at memorial. You should join me. They are just once a month. Just a thought not to sound pushy. I wish u the best tomorrow too. (-:

I for one can say I understand where your coming from. I am 6 days post op. My mom is having a cookout and while I am not envious that everyone else can eat. I know im going to want to and I can't still on clear liquids. I think this maybe part of the emotional hunger struggle that we go through. We can do it though I will keep you in mu thoughts...so know your not alone. (-:

I was sleeved on June 28th. I did not rest well at the hospital but since I came home Friday all I've done is sleep on and off. Even when I wake up I'm still tired. I am on only clear liquids until my 1 week check up which is Thursday. I don't know is this normal?

Oh honey. I hate that you feel bad. But your Dr should listen even if you say your toe nail is hurt. I would tell him he can deal with it . The audacity of this. I feel so bad. Do what you need to do. Go to Er or anywhere else to feel better. I hope you feel better soon.

I just got home and overall I am feeling ok. I could do without the gas in my chest but it was far better than what I expected. I am excited to start this journey.

Yes, I have to be there at 9:15 at Memorial.

Yes, I have to be there at 9:15 at Memorial.

Iwannabslim.....we are the same day and using the same doctor.

Thursday's the day...feeling excitement and nerves.

Ok so I got the call today and my preop is in the morning. My surgery is scheduled and a time is set and I'm a nervous wreck all the sudden. I've waited so long and now its almost here and I'm Freaking out. Has anyone else been this way? I was all calm and collected. I've quit smoking...off caffeine...doing this crazy diet. All to get healthy and have this surgery. Now I feel nervous and sick. I've had other laparoscopic surgeries and did fine. This one I'm thinking what if my liver isn't shrinking...what if something changes. I guess I am just having some crazy thoughts right now.

Thank you all for your kind words. I got all my pre-op testing done. The barium was horrible. But overall not that bad. I too had trouble when I started the preop diet. Just give it your best. Believe in yourself. None of us are perfect and I admit I slipped on my diet. Just get back on ASAP. Well I'm counting down 6 days till surgery. I'm starting to calm down and I have a lot of support around me including this sight. Thank you all! (-:

Just remember the reward at the end that's what I'm trying to focus on

I too had hesitation from a friend who basically wanted me to try anything to everything first....yet I had. This person who I love dearly has not been overweight in her life. I just explained that I had done my research and made the best decision for me. I want to live my life to the fullest and its my choice. I find a lot of people who are so negative about it are also truly uneducated about any of it. So you know in your heart if this decision is right for you. So just follow your heart.

Thanks!!!

I have my pre op on Wednesday and have to do an upper Gi with the barium. How much of it do u have to drink?

I am right there with you. My surgery is on June 28th but was given this day mid May. I was counting down. I started my pre-op liver diet and now it is driving me really crazy as u am ready for this diet to be over with. Soon it will be here before you know it.

I do not have the community plan but have you tried looking on uhc.com and checking under your plan to see if the bariatric surgeon is under network. United Healthcare was also very quick to come back with approval. I hope this helps a little if at all.

I have struggled with weight gain since about 1998. I was small during my high school years but after marriage I gained up to 180. After getting pregnant the 1st time I gained up to 214. Got down to 193 when I found out at 5 months after my first child I was pregnant with baby number 2. I have been struggling with dieting and been up and down with my weight. I decided after my body feels like a broken record that it was time to get my life back. So I started my journey in Oct of 2011 and did not make a consultation until march. Now I have started my pre op diet and I must admit its hard. My surgery is scheduled for the 28 of June. I am excited for the chance to have this opportunity but it is hard right now. I am needing all the support I can get.

I'm new here also...my scheduled surgery date is June 28th. I am now going through my pre-op diet...