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I imagine the main reason is because it is a diuretic. But if you have no trouble getting in your Water, I doubt it is much of an issue. My doctor is fine with it. Highly acidic coffee may also be bad for sleeve patients due to increasing acid reflux risk. Coffee can also increase hunger for some, but for me it is an appetite suppressant.

Here's my easy coffee recipe: leave work and drive to starbucks, order a grande americano (it's espresso with added hot water), pay with app, sit and drink and let go of my daily worries for 20 minutes.

+1. Even if there were a slight uptick in cancer risk with bariatric surgery, it would be outweighed for me by the decrease in risk of dying at a young age from heart disease as a morbidly obese person.

Personally, I wanted to move away from liquid sources of food as quickly as possible. As your plan allows, you need to move towards more real foods... and eat as clean as possible. Avoid those processed foods. Lean cuts of meat for Protein, but also remember that Beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, broccoli, quinoa etc all have protein in it that can add up... and they are chock full of nutrients, complex carbs, good fats etc to keep you satiated for much longer than a liquid Meal Replacement.

First, read up and educate yourself on everything. Focus on the hospital stay and the week after, as she will need your help most during that time. Having my wife in the hospital with me (even though I was only there overnight) was a huge relief. She is an RN, so she took charge of my care and was not afraid to question the nurses/docs (but was incredibly professional about it.) I was doped up and sleeping most of the time in the hospital, so it was nice to have her there to insure I was properly cared for. Those first few days back home, she was also incredible... making sure I had my scripts and was following the doctors orders as well as getting me to my postop appt. My parents came into town to watch our 4 kids, so she was able to focus on me. If you have kids, I would highly recommend making arrangements for the hospital stay and the first couple days so that you can concentrate on your wife. As for what to do after the first week, that's a completely different ball game. My wife has given me quite a bit of space to go on this journey, which I like best. She is also overweight, but without the commorbidities I had. She has tried to lose weight since my surgery, but it has not worked... which leads to tension between us. She's there for me, but sometimes talks endlessly about "this incredible gift I've been given" and makes offhand remarks about wishing we could have afforded to get the surgery for both of us. It can be upsetting as it insinuates it is all coming easy to me, when in fact it still takes an incredible amount of work and will power to do this right. I bring this up to highlight that it won't just be you helping her through this journey, you will also have your own things to deal with as she progresses, so be prepared for it.

It gets better/easier the further out you get. A couple things that have helped me: Stick to measuring out your recommended portion sizes try and eat meals at the same time each day I had a lot of head hungry the first few weeks, additionally I never got the "full" feeling from my 1/4-1/2 cup portion sizes. I also stress ate a ton, so anytime I was anxious during the first month or so, I'd get hungry. As @@mishi said, the key really is to stick with it and eventually your mind will adjust to the new normal.

If your plan said its ok, give it a try. I was allowed soft fruits at a month out (told to avoid the skin), and cleared to start trying others at 2 months. I've had some banana, berries and canned (no syrup) pears and was fine... also have had some bits of fresh apples in a salad. I've yet to dump on fruit... However, I did try a bit of dried apricot at Christmas and that was too rough on my stomach this early. If you're cleared for cereal, use as little milk as you can. More liquid means it'll slide through you faster and not keep you full as long. I haven't tried cereal only because haven't had a craving for it.

Had gastric bypass and I had worries about my pouch size. I've only just now started to recognize a full feeling at almost 3 months out. I was eating fish/chicken by 4 weeks out and not feeling full on a 2.5 ounce portion size. However, I stuck to measuring out my food and never tried to push it. Even today I don't know how much I can eat before getting sick, as I've never made myself sick. I know I can eat 3/4 cup and will start to feel full. So yeah, with a bigger pouch size for DS, you may never experience an overwhelming full feeling. The key (to echo others) is to stick to your plan... eventually your stomach will heal and your head will get in line and you'll start to recognize new feelings of being satiated.

@@winklie Love reading your posts, brotha! Keep that positive attitude going. Who knows what will happen in two years, but I damn sure would put my money on someone with your attitude being at goal weight in 2+ years. For me, my focus right now is getting my sh*& together with regards to diet. I'm a firm believer in health being 90% what you put in your body and 10% working out. My bariatric surgeon has gone full in on promoting a vegan (or as much vegan as you can handle) diet as the best way to achieve and maintain goal weight for both WLS patients and the general population. My hope is that I can lay the foundation now during my honeymoon phase for the diet that will carry me on to my goal weight and the next 45+ years of my life.

Placed an order Black Friday weekend, but they sent me the wrong Multivitamins... I have been waiting since then for the right ones to be sent. Just got the shipping confirmation Tuesday. So it will be nearly 4 weeks from my initial order before I finally get the correct multivitamins (assuming they are the correct ones this time.) I think I'll stick to getting them from my doc from now on as the prices are similar.

I sure hope I never have to step foot in one of their stores again. Hideous clothing at ridiculous prices.

Not shopping in stores yet, but did just place an online order for some 3xl-tall shirts from Old Navy. Hoping those tide me over for at least a month or two as most of my 5xl and 4xl shirts look like circus tents on me right now.

My experience was very similar. Surgery around noon or so, and I was released the next day around noon from the hospital. The first 2 days at home were tough. Lots of gas pain in my abdomen and across my back/shoulders. A couple of my probe sites hurt, and my abdomen muscles were painful/sore... felt like I was kicked in the stomach a dozen times. I took pain pills for the first two days at home, and slept tons. By about day 3 home, I was feeling almost back to normal. By about day 5, I felt better than I had in months as my diabetes and blood pressure were under control. You're doing it right... focus on hydration first, Protein second and walking third. Those are the three keys to healing during the first week. Good luck and congrats!

Congrats on losing the 66 lbs in 3 months BEFORE SURGERY... that's an amazing accomplishment and should be celebrated! Other than that, I echo @@Djmohr 's excellent feedback.

Echo @@Inner Surfer Girl... I switched over to Premier Protein shakes right after surgery and haven't looked back. I only buy the chocolate now as I find the strawberry and vanilla flavors too sweet for my tastes. As @@Gigs525 said, how far out are you, and what are you allowed to eat? The sooner you can start getting the majority of your protein from real food, the better. If meat/tuna/dairy don't work for you, try to get protein from Beans and cooked, soft vegetables (if you're NUT plan allows.) You can get upwards of 10g protein from 1/2 cup of refried beans. I also found soy based patties tolerable at a month out... for example, you get 10g of protein from a single morning star Breakfast sausage patty for only 80 calories. For breakfast, I was eating one of those with a 1/4 cup of scrambled egg beaters (with a little shedded cheese) at 1 month out... 16g+ of protein and only 120 calories or so. Of course your plan may not allow those foods at 1 month.

@@OKCPirate wow, great info. Unlike my meals, lots to digest. Thanks!

October 1st surgery and I have not started lifting yet. I was on a 10 pound lifting restriction until 6 weeks out, and my surgeon/nut advised me not to start lifting anything until 2 months out. I've been sticking with walking as my source of exercise for the time being... but have my bike aired up and ready to go. Also have an elliptical and weight bench with a set of adjustable dumbbells (up to 50lbs) at home. I plan to start strength training soon as I feel I have the energy now.

My insurance and surgeon did not require a diet... of course my insurance also had a $5000 bariatric deductible, so that helps weed out those that aren't serious. My surgeon did require me to do a 2-week preop liquid diet where most all of my calories came from 4-5 Protein shakes per day. I lost around 20lbs in those 2-weeks... well technically mine was an 11-day diet due to being on travel the first couple days.

Absolutely! I was a complete a$$.hole leading up to my surgery. Morning of surgery I was an emotional wreck. Being wheeled down to the operating room and then having my wife turning to go to the waiting room was the worst. I was laying on the table before receiving anesthesia contemplating whether to halt the surgery because I was so scared. However, over 2 months out and I have zero regrets. I'm feeling the best I have in a decade or more... both physically and mentally. All I can say is do your best to work through the emotional rollercoaster, as the pay off is worth it in the end!

@@Dallas Powell Good luck brotha! Hopeful you get the answers you need and can move forward to get things corrected!

I just crossed the 2-month post-op mark and while I concede it might just be the honeymoon phase talking, I feel like I'm finally finding some emotional and mental stability. The past few years I've been a mess at times: Moody, socially anxious, angry... but I've (and family) noticed lately that I'm in a better mood with more patience. Just curious if others have experienced similar changes and if you found them to be temporary or permanent?

If they don't, just pull a Kevin McCallister and make your family disappear. "I don't want a new family. I don't want any family. Families suck!"

Congrats on the surgery date! You'll do great on the liquid diet. I can't be much help on what to make... my 2-week pre-op diet consisted of 3 Protein shakes per day, broth and sugar free popsicles, so not very festive. My one bit of advice, when things get stressful, just remind yourself why you're on the liquid diet: #1 get your body ready for surgery and most importantly #2 get your head ready for the post-op diet.