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I cant believe how fast this is going. Just started process and already have all my pre req appts completed. Drs office is already submitting to my insurace. Although I have been told I have the best insurance that has very minimal requirment, I'm still nervous about getting denied. I am just over a 35 BMI and last year I was under a 35 BMI. Anyone else with the same insurance have any stories to share. I know, I just need to be patient.....but I cant. It all seems too good to be true.

I too set my MFP goal to 700. Anytime I go over it i also get a lot more protein 80-100 grams, so I think that's more important than the extra calories.

Surgery date 7/1/13 SW. 231 SUrgW:221 CW: 208 Height: 5'8 I too have problems getting all my Water in. I'm getting about 40-50 oz a day I haven't started much exercise other than gardening and mowing the law. I hate exercise! Lol I'm eating normal foods now and not having any problems. I'm trying to stay around 700 calories a day while still getting 70 grams of Protein which has been challenging.

Thanks everyone for you encouraging words.

I had my surgery July 1st. Lost 10 lbs right away but have not lost a lb in almost 10 days. A matter of fact, I've gained two lbs! Ahhhh! So frustrating! Anyone else have this problem?

Thanks. I know I just need to be patient but I'm glad to know I'm not alone. :-)

Oh no, so sorry to hear. Is this something that is easily treated? Will it hinder your recovery for a long period of time? Hoping for the best for you!!!

Oh gosh, PF Changs... My favorite! That will be tough. :-( I too struggle with the protein. My doctor said to get at least 70 grams but yet they want me to stay under 500 calories. I'm sorry, but that's impossible on a puréed diet. They're crazy. Lol I'm eating eggs, tuna, chicken and Greek yogurt and my protein shakes.

How are all the July 1st sleevers doing?? I'm doing good but struggling with hunger. I've been on puréed foods since Sunday and I'm dying for some real food!! My first week was rough but since then I swear I'm starting to think this did not work for me. Lol. I have no problems getting food or Water down and I actually get hungry. Not head hunger but real hunger.

Try the ready to drink "Lean Shakes" from GNC. They are amazing!! I crave them!!! The only problem I'm having is that I don't get "full" from drinking. (My surgery was July 1st)

We are just about in the same boat. Our stats are very similar and I am having same issue. I'm almost two weeks out and have been loosing at least 2 lbs a day since surgery. Then today I get on scale and have gained 2.5 lbs. Woah! I guess that's why they said not to weigh everyday. ???? I have a good friend that had the surgery last July. I remember her having several plateau's. one that lasted a whole month. However, just 6 months out she was 10 lbs from her goal weight which is awesome!

I've been on a puréed diet and the best thing I've had so far is either mashed potatoes with shredded cheddar for Protein or hard boiled eggs Blended with a little light mayo. I need suggestions too because that's getting old.

My surgery was July 1st. My weight was 231 2 week pre op 221 day of surgery 213 today I'm definitely not getting enough water or protein but I'm hoping that will get better. I ate real food for the first time today. Purée egg salad. I was wonderful! For dinner I'm having 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt. Yum. Lol :-)

I was told to not take any vitamins until my 2 week post op visit. I too am worried I'm not getting enough fluids. Anything I drink feels like its getting stuck in my chest. It even takes me 10 minutes to get my 15 ml of pain meds down. I am also having horrible gas pains that keep me from sleeping more than an hour at a time. I just keep telling myself this is only day 4...this WILL get better soon!

Mine was July 1st in the morning and I'm still in hospital. Will go home this afternoon. Having a hard time. Lots of chest discomfort. Plus my IV fell out and they could not get back in so had to switch to liquid pain med which I'm having some trouble getting down. Feels like everything I swallow is getting stuck in my chest. I also threw up a little last night after taking my medicine too fast I guess. My doctor has still only allowed water and clear protein but I think that's all I can handle.

I started the process in Feb and I was just approved today! Yay! I'm so excited. The only bad side to it.....my surgery is not until July, wish it was sooner. I dont even have another doc appt until mid June. So the next two and a half months are going to go by reeealllllly slow.

I was told that surgery would be a month out after I was approved so I've been expecting an early May surgery, but oh well...what's two more months? I feel pumped and ready to go now but I'm sure the nerves will kick in closer to. What I'm really nervous about is the 2 week pre-op liquid diet. Ugh!

This is my struggle, too. I just had my first appoinement and have made the decision to move forward. I have told my husband and my close friends who are all very supportive, I am very lucky for that! What I dred is telling my family. They all live in town and we see each other often. I know not telling them is not an option- if they found out I had surgery without telling them all hell would break loose. I'm just worried about their reaction. My BMI is just over 35 and I have been smaller before (I have the great yo yo weight) which makes me think everyone will say "just go on a diet, you've done it before" I know they wont understand. I wish I could go without telling co-workers but they will want to know why I'm out of work and even though not their business, we tell each other everything else so it would be too obvious! Ugh!