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@serenityjames81 Thank you for your post! I have lost my way and doing TOO much when it comes to what I'm eating and how often I'm eating. I was considering the 5 day reset to reset my mind! May will be 3 years for me and like you after 3 years, i have 50 more pounds to lose! I feel a little ashamed but I'm so happy to hear someone else with a similar story. I'm going to the store tomorrow to get some cream of chicken soup and more yogurt! I gotta do this

Thanks for your feedback @jane13. I also had my surgery on May 6th. So...I am definitely listening to the full signal. I just don't feel full until I've eaten a little more than the NUT said I should be able to. I start my day off with a protein shake as well and I usually take yogurt or something with me for lunch. I drink all day long because I got dehydrated when I first came home and it scared me to death. My problem is, I DO get hungry. I'm trying to feel out this "head hunger" vs "real hunger" thing. I still have cravings and my stomach is doing well at keeping down anything I've tried to eat. I just entered the mushy phase last week and I've been able to tolerate meats. I am going to have to consciously and deliberately make sure I keep my fat intake down because even though we have to focus on protein, we also have to make sure it's low fat. I'm craving bad stuff. I mean...I'm doing very well. 23 pounds down since the preop diet. I think I just need to focus on drinking more to stay full do when it comes to meal times I won't overeat....and by overeat I mean 4 tablespoons instead of 1-2. After I posted yesterday, I realized that my liquid intake was low for the last 2 days which made by belly empty for more food. Hunger IS something that I feel though. I also hear that once my stomach fully heals and I'm on solids, I will feel the restriction more. It's still numb and swollen

I am 3 weeks post op tomorrow and I can tolerate more than the 1-2 tablespoons that I was told I could. I can eat about 4-5 tbsps before getting full. Of course, I know this means I will have to be more mindful of my own portions. Has anyone else experienced this? And...what should I do? I'm trying not to stretch my stomach!

Anyone have any tips on how to stay stay strong and motivated during the pre-op diet? I'm shaking in my boots!

That's a good one! I'm in Day 4 now

Hi! I'm scheduled for VSG with Dr. Tran in a couple of weeks....anyone with feedback about their experience with him?

Good idea @@NCnatalie!!! I created an IG page just for surgery so I'm looking at before and after's several times a day. Your right! It HAS been helpful!

Thanks guys! My fridge is stocked and I'm easing myself in by replacing 2 meals a day with shakes and stuff until Wednesday