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I'm sending the hubby for take out tomorrow for egg drop soup! French onion soup broth is delicious as well

Mommy1558 You might not be constipated. It's a waste product, if you're having trouble taking it in, your body might need all it's getting. I have pain in that same right spot too. I think I'm stitched too tight or something. Congrats on your weight loss!

Try thinning it down. I use 10oz skim with 1 scoop protein. I liked strawberry before surgery, now I don't. I use vanilla so I can add other flavors. It takes me 2 hrs sometimes more to get It down.

Go back in phases. Do clear liquids for a couple days to stay hydrated. Then progress to full liquids, then puréed etc. you have to play around with thickness of liquid, temp, and texture. It takes a bit. I like thinner, colder liquids. Skim milk based drinks go down easier for me than a thick shake. I like Popsicles too and warm liquids go down good too. You have to be patient and look for options.

The pre op diet is hard. I honestly didn't feel better until the anesthesia and pain meds. I had the worst headache ever the night before surgery. I took phentermine when on pre op diet. It helped take the edge off. I had to take it around 10am for it to last all day.

I had surgery 3/10. It was a wonderful hospital experience. I'm not yet pain free but it's tolerable. I feel like I'm full of air often (not using a straw) and I'm not really 100% confident in what I think the sensations are for hunger and fullness.

If you're on puréed foods find recipes to satisfy the craving. My nutritionist gave me some samples. For Italian food have some ricotta cheese with a little pasta sauce or pizza sauce. For Mexican, retried beans with lite sour cream. I find being creative does the trick. The hardest part for me is knowing if I'm really hungry or eating to try and get protein in.

I've known too many people have to have the band removed for a sleeve. Additionally I believe the stats for diabetes resolution are low with the lap band.

Too many calories and stop weight training for a bit. If you're gaining muscle mass you won't know if you're losing fat, at least not with a scale.

You may need meds changed. Any extended release meds won't work correctly because they're digested before they breakdown. I'm actually on a smaller dose of what was formerly extended release. Your doc will tell you what to change

I was diagnosed with PCOS 14 yrs ago. Took metformin for a long time. Switched birth control pills so many times. Lost weight, gained weight and was infertile. After a long time my body stopped responding to metformin. They upped it to 1000mg 3x a day and added spironolactone. I was taking pre natals at the time to try & grow my hair for my wedding. I was pregnant the next month. I delivered my daughter over my 31st bday. I was kept on metformin through pregnancy and on weight gain restriction. I was off the meds after pregnancy and losing weight and doing well until i had implanon in my arm. I gained all my weight back, acne returned, hair started thinning and I went back on everything. I had enough and wanted a permanent solution. I'm 3 wks post op Monday, doc warned me that I'll be super fertile and pregnancy is not recommended for 2 yrs. I left the hospital off all meds! Knock on wood, still no acne

Thank you. I'm feeling so much better. You were right on with the spot of my pain and why. It's better each day. I'm back to work and getting my energy back.

Congratulations! I'm a lightweight as well lol. From my heaviest to my goal is just under 100 lbs. I'm only 3 wks post up and I need to lose 50 more. I can't wait! Thanks for being inspirational. I didn't got to Mexico but had an amazing hospital experience with a great roommate

Trade with a friend, goodwill, invest in a sewing machine or go to a tailor.

My surgeon will not operate on smokers because of bleeding. He said he's responsible for outcome and he's knows smokers will have complications. If you can't follow the diet, see if you can move surgery back a week or 2. The best thing they did was ease me onto a liquid diet before surgery. I did 1200 calories a day on a restricted diet for 4 wks, then 1000 cals a day for 2 wks before surgery, nothing but liquid for 30 hrs before. I don't think you're ready and you don't want to start off with complication. I had my gall bladder removed also. I was back to work in 2 weeks and off pain meds by then. Minimal complaints. I mean I can't exercise yet but it went well. Don't set yourself up and certainly be honest with your surgeon if you're smoking.

Thank you for sharing this. I think in having the same thing. I can't stand up straight. I sleep in a recliner or with a pile of pillows. I can't lift a leg, squat, sneeze or laugh too hard without pain. It's good to know there is an end in sight.

I like either hot liquids or Popsicles best. That's what is making the protein so difficult. I'm contemplating ordering protein broth. Any feedback?

I'm just under 2 wks post op & I have the same symptoms you're talking about on right side of belly button. I also had my gall bladder removed. I calked yesterday & they don't seem worried about it, didn't even move up my follow up appt. It's getting worse instead of better. I'd like to get to work Monday at least part time.

I have stretching pains. The doc told me it was because they also removed my gall bladder & there is a dissolving mesh pulled tightly under the area. I don't know if that info helps you. I'm 11 days post op.

I had to do 1000 calories pre op. It was tough but worth it. I recommend drinking a lot of water and keeping water based veggies on hand! You'll be so proud with the weight you lose. It makes the transition after surgery a little easier on the mind. I'm only 11 days post post op and I can really see how much of the food thing is in my head. I don't feel hungry but I want food. It's taking all I can to be mindful of that and keep following the required full liquid and protein diet. You can do it!

Hello there, I had a tough time with just the restrictions before. My doc gave me a prescription of Phentermine, it took the edge off and I was successful! It wasn't covered by my insurance but was under $30. Good luck, you can do this!

Good luck! Here's to the new you, stay strong.

Hello truck, Congrats one making it beyond full liquids. I'm only 1 wk out but my doc spoke of this. This first part with sweats/dizziness is dumping syndrome which is usually the result of high carbs/sugars. The slime could be from the timing between your food & drink. My doc said if you have liquid too close to food it can literally back up into your mouth. Not sure if that helps. I've been trying to train myself to have nothing to drink 30 mins before through 30 mins after food. Ps I can't wait it have food

This is all helpful advice. I'm 1 wk post op tomorrow and feel like I'm going crazy because I feel like I'm not supposed to be hungry. I'm going to try to take my acid reducer. I have f felt heartburn so I've skipped it. I'm hoping it helps.

I love Popsicles Are you on puréed solids or actually small bites? I saw a website, theworldaccordingtoeggface.com and she posts some purée recipes and ideas. I haven't checked them out yet since I'm not there but maybe you'll find it helpful.