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Hi WillinAtlanta! I just had mine (5/3) with Dr. Hart at Emory JC! I live in Marietta, you? I think you will find the experience to be awesome!

Hi Peeps, today began my transition to soft foods. I am one week out. So far, Its no fun. I have tried chunky tomato soup, chicken, laughing cow cheese and triscuits. So far EVERYTHING has been painful. Not stabbing pains but rather a dull stomach ache. Of course i have fears of being on protein shakes for the rest of my life. Is this normal? Some of the food has been full of spices- could that be the culprit? Has anyone else had a painful transition?

I had my sleeve on Friday May 3rd am. It is Tuesday now and still when I sip or "eat" I frequently get stabbing gut pain. Nothing unbearable but it is starting to get slightly worriesome. Am I eating too fast? Is it just gas pains? Is my stomach angry at me? Will we ever be friends again? Anyone else feel this?

For me it was post op Day 3 when I was rolling around in a state of stuffness after eating less than 1/2 cup of runny mash potatoes. I felt like I had hit the buffet line 3 times. In some ways it sounds sad but really, it is delightful.

I was in your shoes just a few nights ago. Here is what it came down to: I did my research, prayed and made the decision. There is only so much you prepare for before hand. It is a brave step to becoming healthy again. Do it. Even if you have regrets they will be short lived. There are lots of people to cheer you on, you are NOT alone. Go for it! Call it a crutch or tool, either way, the one who makes it succeed is YOU.

Mashed potatoes are on the full liquid diet for me. Obviously with lots of milk. I put a scoop of unjury chicken flavor powder in about 1/2 cup tonight for dinner and could not finish the whole thing. I am 3 days out.

LOL. Thanks for the warning.