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When u guys get "stuck" how do u clear it? Can u wash it down with small sips or just keep dry swallowing? thanks

Havn't read any posts from Jackie W. today to see how it went for her???? Hope ur doing well recovering n keep us all updated Jackie!!

Hey everyone. I got the call today from hospital...Be at admitting at 5:45 a.m. sharp monday. Im thinking I wont sleep much sunday night. An I can't miss Walking Dead!!!!! They said its up to Dr. if I spend night or not. Guess we'll see then. Going to lay low all weekend getting caught up on laundry etc. maybe go for a walk in the mall n get my mind right!!!

ya I agree its certainly not a health food but like pretty much any thing else... enjoy in moderation n chew chew chew chew chew...... oh n baby bites too!

lol! mmmmmbaconmmmmmm!!

Ill be right behind u on monday!! Good Luck tomorrow....youll do just fine.

ok thanks for replies. Ya Im just talking very limited occasions n not 2 lbs. at one meal or anything. I suppose i could even throw it in blender if I had too? Bacon drink??? THANKS

Congrats grimgirl7! Hope u have a speedy recovery. Glad all went smoothly. 4 days n counting for me! First one in mon. am. Keep us posted.

Hi everyone. Had my app. with surgeon, pre-op nurse, and ansthesialigist?? today...All went well...Dr. said no meds mon. am firs one in.. Have to shower sun. with some anti bacterial soap then can shower when home as long as im gentle in abdomen area. Hes really confident ill do excellent given my build n goals. Hope so! As far as overnite stay he said up to me depending on how i feel. They will call me fri. pm to let me know when to show up. If i was nervous my Dr. made me feel like its no big deal n I'll do fine. As for carbonated drinks he said thats a no no but hes fine with sugar free teas juices etc.

I have my pre -op app. with surgeon in morning then with anethstesian??? right after that. Hopefully I'll get all the specific details an remaining questions answered then. Hope all goes well.

One week to go! Still trying to eat slower an smaller bites with more chewing...harder than i thought!

CONGRATS SWChitown!!! fedex me your leftover steak!! ummm!

Good news for you koolkel just take it slow an easy...dont overdue it too soon. keep us posted.

Welcome kookel an congrats on your ongoing success. you have very important things for us to consider when its our turn. keep us posted in your recovery!

Outback??? uuummmmmsteakummmmmm!! My hospitals policy is all overnite stays as well.

ya cullychick im getting antsy as the days count down! went to wallyworld today n bought vitifusion mens health gummies n calcium D gummies as per my dietician. Better hold off for now before Im broke an wont be able to take time off for recovery! take care!

Hi cullychick No im on the 11th. I replied late last night. I spoke with Dr. office today n except for very extreme cases, they dont require you to do any pre-op diet except for night before surgery. Sounds good to me! She said get small bottle of adult gummy or chewable vitamins an a chewy calcium vitamin. Bought a crapload of sugarfree jello/pudding, fat free broth, some small containers, baby spoons, an borrowed a heating pad from my sis in law. Think I got it covered? I feel like a doomsday prepper!!

11 days to go an getting nervous!!

Hi vacationgirl1. Im doing LB on 3/11 an am type II as well. I see surgeon for last pre-op app. on 3/5. Ive been told I will stop ALL meds day of surgery then give myself time to heal. My endocrinologist will then have to make med/insulin dose changes as needed. My true goal is to reduce weight enough to get off insulin. Im 6'4 285 an hoping to lose 50-60 lbs.(hopefully). Keep in close contact with your dr. every step of the way. You'll do fine!!

ok thanks molly40.p ill have to check wallyworld next trip.

Opps! meant to reply to Mollyp40....sorry.

Hi jennifernj. Sounds like you got it covered pretty well but where did u find fat free/ low sodium broth? I bought wylers brand chicken broth but didnt see any fat free/low sodium stuff? thanks:)

Hi kll724. Congrats bigtime on your success. Getting off a few meds would be great news let alone all of them. My goal to lose 50-60lbs is to get off insulin first an hopefully oral meds to follow. take care:)

Hang in there food vs life. i too was big on dt. mountain dew. I quit ALL carbonated drinks...EVEN BEER!!! the day I met with dietian month n half ago. Doing good but still drink walmart version of christal light. And lots of plain water. Cant really say I feel any better though. Hang in there...You can do it.

Hi everyone. ok met with my dr. for pre-op pysical. Dr. said everything good to go..took blood for kidney check though. I went to Wal-Mart bought the small HB blender $14.95 you all recommended. Looks just right for single serve shakes etc. Also picked up big jar of chocolate peanutbutter body fortress whey protein.Went next door to Sams an got a case of Premier Protein choc. shakes. Figured id wait till i meet with surgeon on 3/5 before I buy any more. How did I do? Good for starters? thanks all.