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Hi everyone! Hope that you're all doing well! For these first two weeks, I'm allowed to do Clear liquids only. I'm not allowed Protein shakes, but I am allowed protein Water so I've been drinking already made Isopure from gnc- it's liquid with no consistency. It has 40 grams of protein for the bottle which may take you half day to drink but just an idea if you're having a hard time with shakes that have more consistency and need the protein. I've been able to sip, sip and sip some more. I do feel that if I take a bigger sip I do get a little discomfort so I'm trying to manage that. I was a gulper before! I also realized that very cold is a bit harder to take right now. Cool is better ; ) I've spoken to enough people that have had his surgery and have really given me a good perspective about how hard the beginning is and how much easier it gets. My best to all of you.

I feel that I have spent a lot of time trying to familiarize myself with all the different stages and what to expect- before, after and longer periods of time and what each looks like, more or less. I've also spent a huge amount of time reading medical information and books as well as listening to what people have to say on blogs and YouTube and weeding through what I thought would apply to me. In the last few weeks, I've tried to compile some beginner recipes and food ideas into a book and I'm buying myself a journal tomorrow to keep track of intake over the next few weeks- brings me back to the baby days! Good luck to everyone! I get a call tomorrow to let me know what time to report to the hospital on Thursday. No preop instructions. I've had a lot of mixed emotions today. It's so appealing and exactly what I want but I can't help but worry about the changes and how they will all play out. Just being honest ???? good luck to everyone

I am also scheduled for the 29th! I can't believe it's finally here! Nervous, but looking forward to having it done and moving on. Wishing you all the best of luck!