jrquinter

7 months out and down almost 85 lbs - 2nd picture was taken on halloween

April 1st sleevers- What are you doing for exercise? Just walking? I have my 2 week post op appointment wednesday but I feel like I have the energy to do the elliptical. Did anyone's surgeon give them a timeline of when you could do what? Thanks!

@@x0CheekzVSG I honestly can't wait until the puree/soft stage! They're combined for me so I'm definitely gonna have the ricotta bake, cottage cheese, hummus, etc so that'll start wednesday. I found the best thing today for getting in my liquids, I bought peach herbal tea and made a big iced pitcher of it, because I get soo bored drinking plain Water. Also, I've been adding PB2 to my chocolate premier Protein shakes and it's making them so much tastier. I hope you're doing well! Also, going back a few pages to search for a (butterfinger?) shake you mentioned haha

I can't believe I haven't had the energy to get on the computer since the surgery April 1st! To be honest, it hasn't been an easy road. I left the hospital friday the 3rd, and ended up back there saturday because I couldn't get any fluids down it was so painful (I also got a large hiatal hernia fixed, that I didn't know I had). I also am not able to get any Protein shakes down yet, because I am so focused on drinking Water and other fluids. Anyways, it's getting a tiny bit easier every day! Hope everyone is doing well.

My surgery is on Wednesday so I figured I'd ask in the post op section. I have to stay 2 nights, and I was just wondering if anyone ended up having to stay longer than they thought? And any reasons you'd have to stay longer? Thanks!

I was wondering if there is anybody who has epilepsy and is getting/ or has gotten surgery. I'm sure there's someone out there!

I'm on day 4 of my pre liquid diet.. i've barely cheated but it does count. What have other people cheated with? It's so hard!

Did anyone pig out before starting their 2 week liquid diet?

@@CapeMom3 That's awesome! I was choosing between the Brigham (my mom works there) and emerson hospital. I ultimately chose emerson because of the program and I know a few people who have gone through it. So exciting! The program at the brigham was obviously very impressive and you know you are in such good hands there.

I would also love to know the answer about the caffeine/carbonation for the pre op diet, although I am (99%) complying to it. coffee was my addiction, and I'm glad I've stopped drinking it because of the cream and sugar I put in it, but I'm still curious as to why.

Anyone from Massachusetts? If so, which hospital/surgeon?

@@blacktee92675 I think that's a really good point, don't let it be everyday. I felt so guilty after just two small cheats I have been working out like crazy to try and cancel it out. Thanks

Totally meant to post this in the pre-op thread. Oh well! The glass of wine and beer makes me feel a little better, as I've had two iced coffees with cream!!

I started my two week liquid diet yesterday and have been trying to keep myself busy ( I don't work and I'm taking time off of school at the time). Any ideas?

Started my liquid diet yesterday, I definitely ate at all my favorite restaurants within the last week!

Just joined here, scheduled for april 1st!