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Hello, I am 9 days out and in the liquids-only phase. I've had no problems at all, no pain, all good. I'm concerned that I can drink a lot in one sitting. I see that some people can't get down 4 oz, but I just consumed 9 oz of premier protein drink, had a small burp, and I'm fine. Does this sound like too much to you veterans out there? I can get in about 64 oz of water a day too. Goes down no problem. I did have some blended chicken w/ stars soup and could only get maybe 1/2 a cup in before I felt stuffed. Maybe I'm looking for problems where there are none, but I'd like your opinions. Thank you in advance!

I had 400 calories today and 41 grams of protein. Wish I could take in more calories but it will happen with time.

Sheila, have you been eating and drinking slowly? I'm a fast eater. The doc told me to eat as slowly as possible to reduce discomfort after meals. Another habit to break!

I know how you feel. Two days before, I wanted to scrap the whole thing, eat a dozen fried cheese sticks and sleep through the regret. I didn't and I'm so glad. I had surgery 10 days ago. It's hard and a little frustrating smelling food all the time but I've lost 20 pounds since the pre op diet (which I cheated on like three times) and I'm very glad I put my health first. good luck!

I know this might sound weird but I would never tell people I was dieting or discuss how I lost weight in the past because it felt like I was somehow acknowledging that I did not like myself just as I was. I think that people believe that every heavy person hates themselves, or should. If someone gave me the "wow, you've lost a ton of weight" line, I'd probably respond with "wow, you're still ugly." Hee. I'm a jerk.

Kim, get up and walk as soon as you can after surgery and walk every hour. It's hard but it will get the gas out of you. The gas pain was way worse than the surgery pain, I swear. Walk walk walk! I walked twice per hour in the hosp. The nurses said they never saw a bariatric patient walk so much. LOL. But it worked. That gas was out of me in a day. Again, good luck.

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this blog "the world according to eggface" she has tons of recipes, advice, pictures of her daily intake, etc. I have several pages of her blog bookmarked to try once Im on real food again. The mini meat loaf recipes look especially good to me right now!

Yay Kim! Good luck! It doesn't hurt for very long, like three days, and you'll be on the other side. Woooo!

Hello All! Had my first check up. I was told in no uncertain terms that I cannot move to puréed foods early. There is a high risk of leaks during the first four weeks post op. Since I'm having a hard time with consuming dairy, the PA told me to blend chicken with stars or chicken noodle soup (not home style) I did that, was able to eat almost a cup of it, and I feel fantastic. I only got in 400 calories/ 40 G protein all day today but it was better than prior days. I only got in 200 cals yesterday and felt so bad all day. Are any of the July 30 group on MyFitnessPal? If you'd like to share, please PM me. Hope you all are feeling ok! I drove today And had a mani/pedi. Starting to feel human again!

Hi Janice, I'm in Chicago. I hope you are doing well. I can't wait to get out of liquid stage. So tired of it. I have my first check up tomorrow. So excited to get through these phases and unto "real life"

Hi Yellowbox, I am sure you will be so happy when you get on the scale! I haven't gone back to work yet, no. I plan to be off for two more weeks. i feel like I could easily work half days right now but I want to just focus on myself, which is surprisingly hard. Tuna, eggs and refried beans sounds like a feast of Kings to me right now. The protein drinks and milk...ugh. I can barely choke it down. I had a hiccup fit for ten minutes today...common? Surgery 7-30; Start Weight 224; Current Weight 209

I can't believe Im saying this. I've lost 20 pounds. Yes, you read that right. Twenty Frickin Pounds. I haven't seen the scale go downward in several years. I'm waiting for this to be a fluke or to see it all come back next week. Wow. I'm amazed. Surgery 7-30; Start Weight 224; Current Weight 202

I had surgery on July 30 too. Stayed three nights in the hospital. I feel fine, actually. No problems. The first two nights were awful but I forced myself to walk around the hospital twice an hour. I think that's why I feel pretty good now. My emotions are all over the place though. I am happy I did this and feel optimistic about the future but I keep welling up and feeling anxious! Perhaps since my drug of choice (food) is no longer available, things are just really real for me right now So glad I found this forum. I wish you all the best.

Sure JillP! I'm in. I am struggling so much right now with the pre-op diet. Have to go to the grocer today (OMG) to get some clear broth and other items. I hope you are doing well.

Two medical people who were doing my pre-surgical testing both said to me, "Are you sure you want to do this? You aren't that big." I felt like screaming, "You live with a 100 extra pounds for a while then talk to me!" This is definitely not the easy way out. But at least it WORKS. As the OP has clearly proven. You look fantastic and I bet you feel great! Good for you! So inspired. Thanks!

Hi, My surgery is on July 30 too. I'm a nervous wreck! I'm really struggling with the pre-surgery liquid diet and feel pretty depressed about it. I'm having the surgery to insure that my senior years won't be full of sickness and pain, but even that thought doesn't stop me from wanting to eat all the time. When I'm anxious, I eat, so this has been super hard. And its only day 3 of the diet! I actually had second thoughts about the surgery this morning when I was forcing myself to drink...I guess this is part of the process of preparing for what life will be like for 8 weeks post-op. And so the surgeon will know that I can comply with the diet. (OMG) I'm going to look at all of the pretty clothes in my closet I cannot wear anymore... Good Luck!