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My surgery is Monday. I am expecting the worst but really hoping I'm able to recover as well as you all! Thanks for posting! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm taking: Insurance card Chapstick Phone and charger Flip flops Comfy clothes for ride home Biotene spray (sp?) Gas x strips Ear plugs Eye mask Kindle Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just got the call to be at the hospital by 8am Monday! Yay Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today is my last day of work before surgery Monday. Last two weeks have been crazy and tons of unexpected things have come up but they will survive without me. I have them plenty of notice so feel no guilt about this. It's time for me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm I day five and am holding up surprisingly well. I only had a week to do. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awesome! I live in Monmouth County Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just ordered the unjury starter pack and will see how I like that. Two samples of each of their flavors including unflavored and chicken soup. I keep seeing post about it so thought I'd give it a try. Also bought the Isopure unflavored but have not tried yet.

My surgery is this coming Monday and I took two weeks. Then will try to work from home a couple days a week the first few weeks back. I have a desk job but a 2 hour commute so that makes for a long day.

My doctors written instructions say "No alcohol for one month". That seems a bit strange to me and I plan to hold off longer than that as I'm not sure I'll be ready but to each their own.

Mine is only one week but honestly not nearly as bad as I thought. I think it is because I feel as though I am so mentally ready for this surgery that I just want to do things the right way and know this is part of the process. I am on day four today. As of this morning I had lost 4 pounds after three full days on it so that is very exciting and motivates me to continue because I will be that much closer to goal. Don't get me wrong, I am hungry but it is manageable. broth and tea help, the warm liquids are comforting. I also have been going to sleep earlier to avoid any temptations. I have not cheated once and am very proud of myself. You can do it!

I weened off over two weeks and have now gone 13 days without. While very tired this method helped me avoid headaches. I also did not want to have withdrawal on top of other post op struggles. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have opposite problem but am not drinking the same shake. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My pre-op diet is liquids only per my dr with the exception of Greek yogurt and sugar free Jello. Some people don't even have to do it at all so each dr has preferences. I'm supposed to be getting 800-1000 calories but averaging about 600. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Six to go... 3 shakes 1 Greek yogurt Beef broth Now I'm starving so I'm going to sleep and I live to fight another day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lol. I was actually SAD one day- put on a pair of pants I had always loved and found not only were they too big and fell right down, I had missed the window to wear them- blew right down past that size! I waited until I hit the 3 month mark to clean out all of the big sizes from my closet and drawers. Don't know why- probably still attached at the time to the idea that it wouldn't work completely for me. Now- have tons of room on my shelves and hangers! lol. Careful about buying things- only a couple of nicer outfits at a time. The rest I get from Walmart and such. No luck with resale shops, but the outlet malls have been a godsend. Even got a couple cute tennis skirts/golf skirts to wear! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I live 5 minutes away from the outlets and am looking forward to going there frequently Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think it would be trial and. Error based on your own preferences. I like Campbell's. Even try the chicken and noodles and take out the chicken and noodles? Maybe more flavor than the broth. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Warm liquids help me. Tea and broth seem to give me a fuller feeling than the same amount of a cold liquid so try that. I especially like it before bed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Day two was not bad. Same as day one minus the broth. How did everyone else do? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Amazing Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When is your surgery? Mine is Monday (18th) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine gave me a date before submitted to insurance. Insurance wanted the date. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I did the same with coffee. I figure I'll start it up again once I'm fully healed and eating solids with no problem. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did you have a catheter during surgery? I've read on some "what to expect" sites that you will but haven't seen anyone here mention it. Seems strange you'd need one if you're supposed to be up and walking so soon. If you did have one did they put it in while you were under? When did they take it out? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm a week from tomorrow and starting to get nervous! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App