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Looks great! Congrats!

I got my breakdown out of the way last week . Fortunately, water isn't a problem for me. I was having some issues and got scanned for a leak yesterday and no leak . But back to clear liquids and skim milk for 2 more weeks. Hungry! And pain in the largest incision. Other than that - doing good. I completely understand how you feel - but the worst is behind us! We should stay in touch PM me and I'll give my email if you want.

@@Queen P you and I have the same surgery date! I've only lost 5 ½ pounds post op.

I had surgery on December 17th (yay!!!) and due to some minor issues my surgeon has me on a clear liquid diet for two more weeks. I can't have Protein shakes but I can add Protein powder to broth. So - I have the guidelines about what I can eat and how much Water and protein to try to get in - but no one ever told me a calorie limit. How many calories are we supposed to be getting in at each stage: liquids, full liquids, purees? If I overdue the skim milk and diluted juice I can get in apt of calories. Before he took me off the shakes I actually had one day when I got in 800 calories! Does anyone else have early calories limits they've been given? Thanks

Great recommendations! I do have a bit of OCD and need to remember not to obsess over the actually calories and more on the content. Right now I only have a couple of things to drink so I guess i need something more to keep my mind occupied - lol. It's nice to have the ranges. I think my doctor said 800 - 1200 for long term but that's quite a bit in the future for me. I really appreciate you ladies.

Very reassuring - thank you both!

@@MyssJones - thanks . That's what I've started doing, too and I feel so much better! However, yesterday I hit a whopping 800 calories so I need to slow down on the pudding .

I had gastric sleeve surgery on dec 17th and they also repaired a hiatal hernia. About one in four sips causes a painful spasm in my stomach. It really hasn't gotten much better since surgery. It is worse with cold fluids or Protein shakes (thicker than water). Anyone have this experience and can tell me when/if this will go away? Thanks in advance Brenda

@@MyssJones - I suspected artificial sweetners may be part of the problem. What do you do about jello and pudding?

Thank you @! And Merry Christmas to you!

Any tips for unflavored Protein whey isolate that I can get in a store instead of online? I know they have them at GNC, etc but I want to get one with as little taste as possible. I have a tub of Protein powder from my surgeon I've been adding to broth since my surgery Wednesday - but I just noticed it says concentrate instead of isolate. The isolate supposed to be absorbed better, right? Thanks - Brenda

That's was nice of you! Maybe I'll try Isopure too .

Thanks @@onmywaytoonederland - I will try quest .

Good luck! I'm excited for you and sending warm wishes and prayers.

I am very thankful for @@proudgranny (Kathy). She is always so positive and encouraging to everyone. When I've been ready to throw in the towel she has used "tough love" to get me to stick it out. I appreciate her more than she knows.

After a very long wait (2 days shy of a month) I just got the call that my insurance approved my sleeve today! I also got my date: December 17th. I'm so excited - seems like it's just around the corner. I was just prescribed blood pressure medication last week and I hope to be off that soon . Nervous and excited

I'm set for December 17th, too!

I have BCBS and the information was submitted to them October 30th and no word yet

My situation is the same as @@MindyLynn5

Tomorrow will be three weeks from the day you had surgery, so you will be three weeks post-op.

Now I think I understand what my surgeon was saying about carbonated drinks. He said you can eventually have them if you want, but pour them over ice to remove most of the carbonation (disclaimer: I know not all surgeons allow this). Then he said you pay for it by having to fart a lot (his words). So, I guess if you can't burp, that's where it goes .

Just found out today that I passed my psych eval, which was the last step in a long process. The information was submitted to my insurance this afternoon (to get approval for sleeve) and they said I should hear back within a week! I'm really excited - it's starting to seem like this is really going to happen. I first logged onto bariatric pal January 2013 - it's been a long road with many ups and downs. Now I just have to lost those last 12/13 pounds off to get 10% of my weight off. In some ways, it seems like my appetite has gone up a lot. I'm not sure if it's stress about the upcoming challenges, other things that are going on in my life - or some weird self-defeating behavior. I really hope I can get this back under control in time to get the rest of the required weight off. Any advice on this last part very appreciated .

Lol! You are too funny . You always give excellent advice - and I will follow your suggestions. So glad to see you back on the boards!

@@Jennifer Rogers - it sounds like you may have orthostatic hypotension from dehydration. I think you should call your surgeon. You many need IV fluids

Please see my edited comment above. I have apologized for misunderstanding.