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I see no one answered your post. All I can add is that I would stick with what your surgeon wants for you and his dietician. A primary care doc may not be well versed in bariatrics and the new normal for is patients. Just call your clinic and speak with a nurse they are your best bet. I hope you find the reassurance you're looking for. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

These are all great ideas for when I get to that stage. Thanks everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How are you eating five days post op? Aren't you on a liquid diet phase day 1-7 then puréed food day 8-14? And that's only if you can get in 60 oz of liquids per including three Protein shakes. Toast? Are you kidding me, that would get logged so fast in your pouch and not go down no matter how much butter you had on it. What post op diet are you on ? Remember you are still healing and had major reconstructive surgery. Sure the meds can make anyone feel great and so does the anesthesia that is still wearing off. Just be careful is all I am saying. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't know but I do have a full sensation. I'm five days out and I already know when I can't even finish the Protein shake because I feel full, bloated and gassy. I literally have to walk it off after a shake. Even with Water I can sense that fullness feeling and can't finish the ounces I have set for myself. I am healing and in the very early stages. Just hoping I don't have a structure forming. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@pammieanne very well said!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How did you figure out you had a structure? I'm wondering if I have one. It hurts when I drink at times. Everything has to be hot. And I am five days out having to walk off everything I drink. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So my clinic wants me to get in 60 oz a day before moving on to puréed stage. Now I'm at 47 ounces and trying to get in a shake before bed to meet my mark. Today I was way too fatigued from not getting in the three shakes. So be aware that it's a must for fellow patients who want to feel good and not like they are lifeless as I felt this morning. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I did the Jello and it was a success. Thank God because I needed it. So I drink Inspire Protein shakes I have to mix w milk and I get them at Bariatric Eating. They taste great. The other day I had the Atkins and hated the after taste. I have had premiere protein before surgery and it was okay too haven't tried it after surgery. I will though. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh thank you so much. Honestly, with people cooking meals at my house and me smelling the great steak and potatoes they have got me wanting a bit more than just plain Water tea and broth. I will try the Jello then I think I'm a tiny bit hungry. Lol. So dime size tiny bites and it went down with no pain? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was told no decaf coffee at all till a month out. It still has caffeine. I was told only decaf tea. I can't wait for my first cup of coffee though. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Same here. Five days out from surgery and can only get in about 45 to 50 ounces and have only been able to get in one protein shake yesterday. I'm so fatigued today so I am going to get in a shake now. I also can only drink warm and room temp. I'm not freaking out about how it hurts when I drink to much or too cold because I assume pouch is still healing. But I am supposed to take a teaspoon of applesauce unsweetened w a potassium pill, am I still supposed to wait an hour after the applesauce to drink? When I drank after the apple sauce to take my liquid vitamins I truly felt it and it was a full bloated feeling. I had to walk it off. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys, I was just wondering if there were any other Florida Hospital patients or locals to me? I'm having surgery next Monday Sept 12th and I'm at my pre op now. Looking for new buddies. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Cool. I wish you both good luck every step of the way on your new journey and I will be here to help you both in any way that I can. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im on the sept is going down group and the Bariatric Eating group and that's it. Why? Is there another group ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! Glad everything is going well for you. My surgery date is September 12 and I'm watching these posts to see how everyone is doing. Take care, stay hydrated, and best of luck to you! @@TeeJay Im going in too on Sept 12th. Hope you do well and hope I see you on here after so we can chat. Good luck and speedy recovery to you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awesome. I actually had to go in today for another pee test to make sure it cleared up. What a waste of another day and it was hot here in Fl. Beach weather. Ok so it's a go for you. Wishing lots of good vibes and speedy recovery for you. I will post when I'm on the losers bench as they say. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So, surgery will be postponed if you have a UTI. My nurse said that if you have any infection including a UTI you can become septic and have a lot of complications. So you better make sure you tell your team you have or had the UTI. It's dangerous if you don't. That's what I was told. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. No, I haven't heard or seen it. Im going to look it up and see what it's about. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good to hear. How are you feeling and congrats on your successful surgery. I will definitely let them know I am claustrophobic with the mask too. That's the best way to describe what happened to me the last time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much. I appreciate it. It is a great hospital with great nurses and staff. They educate you for any and every possible issue. There class was four hours and I learned a lot about life after surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I too am oddly super calm and in a zone. I'm ready like never in my life for anything as ready as I am for this. I'm done with high sugars, insulin shots that only put on more weight and recurrent UTIs due to those high sugars. I'm insulin resistant and done with it. Omg. Good luck everyone. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mary, many prayers sent your way for your healing and speedy recovery. Good luck and you are on a journey for a new life and better health. I'm here for you. Let me know how you do. I have my surgery next Monday. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello all, so my surgery is set for Sept 12th. I have my pre op on Sept 7th. I'm wondering why some people before surgery only have to do a 24hr clear liquid diet, some have a three day or two week liquid diet. I have no weight loss mandate but yet I had a three week liquid diet that's way too much and too long if you ask me. I can't even get in all those shakes and all those Fiber supplements plus Water. I have been doing it and that's fine but what's with all the different diets? I think a three day fast and cleanse plus all clear liquids would be enough though. What are you guys doing for your pre op? And how are you making it through so far?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi !! Mine is on the 12th. We're so close. Oh Lord. Lol so I hope you feel better. I was a mess w that UTI but after I got the antibiotic and pain pills I was good. I'm still on them. It was rough but I'm way better and even been out and about w the hubby. How are you feeling. And did you get any antibiotics? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Setting the alarm is the right thing to do. I literally had to write out a chart on a huge oak tag and check off everything I have to drink and take. It kept me honest and accountable to myself and way easy to pass through the week. So, good job and good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App