SweetCarolineMidwest

You could just have described me! I am almost 2 weeks post op and other than the acid reflux (doc said to take Prilosec for 3 months to keep acid down and the stomach heals). I lost 7#'s the first week after surgery. I am getting in at least 60g of Protein. I'm drinking 60+ oz of Water. I eat soup (tomato mainly) - and I can eat the entire can - I didn't think I would be able to. I haven't lost any #'s the last week. I feel like I didn't even have surgery! I'm hoping when I get to the pureed stage that I will fill up with small amounts. I'm not depressed - I'm just concerned that I'm not doing enough of something or too much of another; I know about the 3 week stall but I haven't heard of a less than 2 week stall! :/

You could just have described me! I am almost 2 weeks post op and other than the acid reflux (doc said to take Prilosec for 3 months to keep acid down and the stomach heals). I lost 7#'s the first week after surgery. I am getting in at least 60g of Protein. I'm drinking 60+ oz of Water. I eat soup (tomato mainly) - and I can eat the entire can - I didn't think I would be able to. I haven't lost any #'s the last week. I feel like I didn't even have surgery! I'm hoping when I get to the pureed stage that I will fill up with small amounts. I'm not depressed - I'm just concerned that I'm not doing enough of something or too much of another; I know about the 3 week stall but I haven't heard of a less than 2 week stall! :/ I'm also 3-wks post op and not loving life. I have very little discomfort unless I take too big a swallow of something (my own fault). My biggest frustration is that I'm not losing weight. I lost 10 lbs the first 7 days and since then nothing. Here I am 3wks post op and I've only lost 10 lbs. I hear other people at 3wks lost 20+ lbs. I try not to compare myself but jeeze I'm bumbed. I'm logging every bite (range between 800 - 900 calories/day) and every sip of water (40-60 oz/day) and every bit of exercise (walking about 2 miles every other day). Oh, another crazy thing is the lovely acid reflux I have every time I eat (never had that before - yummy!). And, when I drink water, soup, or any liquid, my internal plumbing likes to grunt, groan, and gurgle until air bubbles come up as burps. I can stifle the burps but I can't control the other noises and my co-workers are noticing and giving looks. Yup, so I'm there with ya on the frustration platform.

Congrats on your surgery. I am days post op and agree with the other posters. Take care of you. The oz. you need are goals not absolutes, especially in the beginning. I feel like I am drinking a lot but realize I'm only about 30-40oz. My biggest issue has been reminding myself to sip! I find I'll take a mouthful like I used to do - and then have to let it trickle down so I don't hurt my stomach. Good luck! Hang in there. Wishing you a healthy and speedy recovery!

I'd simply go over to him, sit by his side, reach over and take his burger - then I'd lick the entire outside of it. As I set it down and walked away, I'd tell him that you aren't able to eat like that anymore and his eating it front of you is as considerate as what you just did. That'll be the last time you have that discussion

Mine is the 6th! Flying to MX on the 5th. Good luck to you Aixa and to each of you this week

Monie, Breezy, and Momwith3 - I am also having surgery this week: on Weds. I was very nervous all last week. Now I just want to get on with it. Since I am going to MX - my anxiousness is more about wanting to get back home. Hoping to keep connected with a few who are going through it at the same time; so please update when you can! I will try to do the same Good luck to each of you!

I'm 7 days pre-op and on day 7 of my 14-day liquid diet. Not going to lie, I'm not enjoying it one bit. I'm hangry. I've gone beyond the point of actually being hungry; I'm weak, tired. I know this is going to be the way it is for a while.

How did it go?? My surgery is 4/6. I'm getting nervous - was not nervous prior to this. Not sure why I'm nervous now! Hoping you've had a good experience

My surgery is 4/6 with Dr. Ortiz

Dr. Ariel Ortiz

Well, I suck. Here is my confession: I was on vacay this week- with friends/family - in florida. Not easy to stay on plan......... I should have started my pre-op diet this past Weds. 3-4 Protein shakes, unlimited leafy greens, sugar-free popsicles, sugar-free Jello, Water, water, and more water. I did two shakes/day with protein and veggies at night. I did eat a little ice cream and some pringles (because I am purging myself of my guilt right now - I'm being honest even if it is embarrassing). Today - and until surgery on the 6th - I am committed to the pre-op plan as written. I'm hoping because I wasn't totally crazy with food, that I can shrink the liver as needed for an easy surgery. Prior to this week, I've been following the atkins diet, again, not perfect but pretty well. Let's face it, if I was disciplined, I wouldn't be in need of the surgery to begin with. So, I'm human and made mistakes. I know I will follow the pre-op plan from here forward because I am self-pay and I'm not taking any more chances of not having the surgery. Surgery is April 6th - Mexico

April 6th for me. I do not qualify for my insurance to pay for it (36BMI but no comorbidities). So I am self-pay. After A LOT of research, I opted to go to Mexico. I started my 14 day pre-op diet. Can't say I'm enjoying it - but I enjoy being fat a whole lot less, so......

@@taylorb - is your surgery in the states? We have the same surgery date. I'm self-pay - doing mine in MX.

I am having surgery with Dr. Ariel Ortiz April 6, 2016 @ Melissa25. What is your date??