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I ate it two weeks out on the pureed diet. I did run it through the blender to make it mushy. It was good just couldnt eat a lot maybe 1/2 cup.

One thing to consider is what if something does go wrong and your hospital stay is longer, then you may have to explain in order to get your responsibiklities covered. But it i your business so its your choice.

My sister and i began this journey to be sleeved in Feb, 2012, I was sleeved 11/26/12. Everything went great with surgery, I spent one night in the hospital, came home the next day was able to get in all my fluids and protein shakes and felt great.My sister was sleeved 12/5/12. Same doctor same hospital we had compared notes I told her what to expect, she actually is younger and in better health than me so naturally we thought this would be just as mine had and we would continue on with our journey. It was far from that. She was in surgery 5 hrs and they almost lost her, immediately they hit scar tissue and as they began to cut through it her bowel was pierced, Immediately the laproscopic surgery stopped and she was cut from her breast to her vagina straight down to repair the damaged bowel. Her sleeve was also completed, over the next few days she had problems with her blood levels, her wound kept draining and bleeding and then today 5 days later she had to go back to emergency because her small intestine was about to literally fall out. This time surgery was only an hour everything was put back in place and stitched up and she seems to be doing very well, I'm sharing this not to scare anyone but just to let you know what can happen none of this seems to be error on anyone part, its just an unfortunate occurence, no one could have known the scar tissue would be there covering the bowel and also her insides were pushed up higher than they should have been. But despite all of this she said today after surgery I would still recommend this surgery to someone that needed it. WE never know what suprises life has for us,we thought we would both be home tonight comparing our weight loss, sharing our feelings and making plans for the future, but thats not the way it is tonight but thanks to a lot of prayers, God's grace and mercy that day will come. Dont just dismiss all the risk associated with this surgery, think about, pray about, talk about, and be prepared for whatever may happen.

What about the readymade Sams and costco have premiere Protein shakes 30g of protein per shake. you get 12 for $18.00

She had a ceaserean in 99 I've had aceasearean and a hysterectomy.

sip sip sip eat jello and sugarfree popsicles. It want last forever I had 2 weeks liquid pre-op and am on day 9 of 14 post op i can't wait to monday night for supper i get pureed food.

you should definetly call your doc and let them know dosent seem normal.

I thought I was ready at 7 days out but now i have some new pain, so be careful.

Are you getting in your required, protein and fluids? Thats where your strength and energy come from.

Doing great just a little sore, With all the test etc it took about 6 months actually insurance approval was only about 2 weeks.

Im in Cleveland county sleeved 11/26/12. Dr V. at Southeast Bariatrics.

On my 7th day post-op I venture out to take my handicap son for a drs appt, I was feeling great almost no soreness left. When we started home though I started feeling a tenderness and pulling on the left side of my stomach. We do have a handicap full size van that I had to step up into and i did push my sons wheelchair but didnt feel anything while doing so. the pain was better this morning atfer resting all night, almost no pain this mornin but now this afternoon its back. Is this normal ? Did I prehaps pull something? Its okay except when i move a certain way or bend. Any feedback appreciated.

There is also a low-carb tortilla that only has like 5g of carbs you can also fry it in just a little olive oil before making the pizza for a crispier crust. i have also used alfredo sauce instead of marinara either way its delicious.

Are the bars well tolerated after being sleeved I like the premiere shakes haven't tried the bars.

I drink more without pain or discomfort but I,m only7 days out. I think when we start eating solids it may change.

I have too Crush mine too and i hate it Terrible after taste.

Using a straw get more air in your tummmy therefore more gas. I have triede Muscle milk light pre-op its okay but not my favorite. I drink Premiere Protein Shakes from Sams Club Or Costco 30g protein each taste is good.

I didnt have one but if you do they put it in while your under and its not so bad coming out.

I was also sleeved the 26th and i'm doing fine getting in liquids, my family kinda avoids the subject as well, I think its just because they don't really know what to say and are just waiting to see what happens next. I believe as we start looking better and moving around doing more they will find their voice.

Hang in there it'll workout.

Ask your pcp to refer you. If not search the web fo a seminar.

if you are mixing the powder with skim milk you could try just using water.

I also wonder what "rough" means to some i was sleeved monday and i was sore when I woke up and had some pain but it was bearable, I took very little pain meds. I'm doing fine getting my fluids and proteins in just have to sip sip all day. The crushed meds are nasty, some even mixed with applesauce are just so bitter. I'm less sore everyday. I'm bored with the liquid diet but only have one more week till pureed. I haven't had any complications (Thank You Lord) so I can't really say any of my expierience thus far has been rough by my definition of the word. I guess I would say a little uncomfortable at times but thats about it. Just Follow instructions and don't cheat.

walk and sip@!

Hang in there i was sleeved Monday 11/26/12. and with the liquid preop diet and surgery combined i have lost 36lbs in the last 3 weeks. I,m not even a full week out and i already feel some better and it gets better everyday. I couldnt hardly stand long enough to shower before surgery.