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I had my post op appt on Thursday. I was moved up to soft foods and I am soooo happy! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How's everyone doing with hunger? Day by day I get more and more hungry and thirsty! I have absolutely no problems getting fluids or Protein down so at this point it's really mind over matter - I am having to make sure I go slowly and don't over consume but I feel like I could eat a lot! Still hungry here. Everything has gone down fine including cream Soup, yogurt, pudding, and Protein shakes. Today I got out of the house with my family and had a bit of nonfat, no sugar added frozen yogurt. It was good. It's not sweets I'm wanting though, ready for something savory. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone had to cough or sneeze and not braced yourself in time and felt like you'd busted something inside? Also, anyone having alien movements in the sleeve area? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That does sound good! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have a lot of stomach acid and gurgling, even with the medication and so it's hard to tell if I actually feel hungry or if it's just the acid. With that said, I do feel hunger! And, it also takes me at least an hour to get a shake down. I also know part of it is psychological - I saw a friend's FB lunch post which looked delicious and I started literally salivating thinking about a tomato salad... The kids had pizza for dinner. I got my face as close to it as I could without licking it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Day 3 post-op and I am HUNGRY. Am I the only one? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm having a very hard time getting my shakes and water in. I don't want anything to eat or drink. I'm determined to do it because I know that's the only way I'm going to start feeling better. I haven't had any pain meds since leaving the hospital yesterday so that's good. At this point I don't know if I could gag the stuff down even if I needed it. Anything that tastes mediciney or chemically could send me into orbit. It's because of the swallow test. I can't get that taste out of my mind. I'm shuddering as I type just thinking about it. The though of it is almost unbearable. I prob sound like a big baby but that's the effect it had on me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

They should be coming to get me for my swallow test soon. Once the results are read I am supposed to be going home. Dr has already been by around 7:30. I honestly feel pretty close to normal. Pain meds are working; only really hurts when I'm coughing or during standing up. The broth they gave me this morning tastes like mushrooms. I like mushrooms but the jury is still out on the broth. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How is everyone? I'm actually doing quite well. So glad surgery is over!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

On my way to the hospital now. Remember @@kmorri I'll be just across the river from you! Godspeed and best wishes to everyone having surgery today. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@vongphillips

They are called HMR 800. Bleh! On the upside they make me feel crappy so I don't want to eat anything else. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Alright, I'm sorry to be a whiney butt but these protein shakes the dr prescribed are crap. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My last "normal" day is coming to an end. Just saw Captain America Civil War with the fam and made a stop at Walmart to get my liquid diet staples. I'm so not going to be good at this liquid thing. I'm going to do it and I want to do it but I'm really going to be bad at it. All of you who've done it for a week already and have another to go deserve some kudos. Send me all your tips and tricks! Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

In this instance I'd say second place is definitely better! I am definitely not a morning person. My surgery is scheduled for 10am with an arrival time of 7am. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My 7 day all liquid pre-op diet starts Monday. I am so afraid of feeling crappy the whole week but I am also excited to get this show on the road. I have a very supportive husband so I know he'll do whatever he can to help me through it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow! so am I.....well I'm in Middleburg. My surgery will be at St Vincent's in Riverside. My surgeon is Dr. Uchal. Where is your surgery going to be? Small world!!! That's amazing! 3 of my coworkers had surgery with Dr. Uchal and they had a great experience. I ended up going with a different surgeon because I prefer Baptist Hospital. But that's not so very far from SVMC! BTW, I was born at St. Vincent's Riverside. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

kmorri and evette305 I am in Jacksonville Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

BTW, I am in Florida. Please add me to your friends list!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just left the surgeon's office and have a May 16th surgery date as well!! I am so excited! I'll be starting a liquid diet one week prior so May 9th. Not excited about it at all but am trying to look at it as a step in this fantastic journey that I am so looking forward to. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi, I'm looking for opinions on the best vitamin brands. Trying to get my ducks in a row before my May surgery. ????

I have been to the Bariatric Advantage website but there are so many choices. I was looking at the chewables; they have a Complete and an Essentials. Anyone use either of these? Which is better?

I am sad with you... Just remember it will be so worth it. Hopefully he'll feel the same way. Keep your chin up!

@@MrsRoboto I've gotten my appts all squared away. I was stressed because I kept getting different information and my surgeons office didn't make any of my appts, it was all up to me. Anyway, thanks for your input about the spacing of yours; makes me even more confident that I'm on the right track.

@@ckrbaird it's not actually stated that way and no one from Cigna ever said it to me. It's been ppl who have dealt with Cigna who've always said the 25-30 day thing. I called Cigna again today because I've been worried as well. The person I spoke with conferred with a coworker who had Bariatric surgery through Cigna (go figure) and she said it is 30 days. I asked about weekends and the fact that my dr isn't in the office on Fridays because those things interfere with 2 of my appt dates. She said that I could have my dr get a pre-approval based on that information. I honestly don't think anyone knows for sure.