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@@chuswysly Thanks for the advice. Im going to keep on sipping!! Did you drink any protien in that 10 day period? Turtle5559

@@KristenLe I'm usually full after about a 1/4 cup and I stop. Maybe ill just add more to the cup and reheat it after a few minutes. Isopure was recommended. So I bought a 5lb bucket of chocolate powder and a 3 lbs bucket of strawberry powder. The powder taste good with Water and 1/2 fat free milk. I was drinking that on my 10 day pre diet prior to surgery, but for the 7 day liquid diet I bought the liquid ones. I was told no powder. I found an Atkins berry one, but it only had 20g of protien vs the isopure is 40g. It does taste a little better I just have to drink 2 of them. I can barely put one down. I can't wait to pass the liquid phase!! I can do it!! I can do it!! What is a PPI? The dr did prescribe omeprazol. I take 1 tablet every 12 hours. I don't have the bad gas pains like I did with my hysterectomy. I actually feel pretty good. I had slight left shoulder and neck pain, but that passed already. I'm really thankful for your responses!! Turtle5559

I would go crazy on a liquid diet for 4 weeks. Maybe I just have to find a better liquid protien. I love the broth it feels me up. I'm just hungry so quickly after I sip it. Congratulations on your success I can't wait to be in a size 6:) Turtle5559

Ice cream, pizza and Chinese?? What? Oh no, I want to lose weight. LOL.....Tomato Soup however sounds delicious. Turtle5559

I made homemade chicken soup for the family and I just ate the broth. I cooked it with carrots, celery, green onion, garlic, cabbage and a few pieces of chicken thighs. I added a little lite salt and pepper. Do you think this is ok for the 1st week after surgery. Or should I be buying organic fat free broth? What's your thoughts? Turtle5559

That's a good one!! LOL Turtle5559

Thanks! @@KristenLe I'm anxious for this weight to fall off. Turtle5559

I had my sleeve Friday and this morning I got on the scale for the 1st time it said 193.2 the day of surgery it was 189? You would think it would be the opposite. Turtle5559

If anyone is driving into Mexico make sure to get a medical pass. You just go right through the boarder. No 4 hour wait to get home!! Turtle5559

For those that drove out for a sleeve, how long did you stay in Mexico? Turtle5559

Did anyone with a lower BMI have to have a hernia repair? Turtle5559

I ended up having an hiatal hernia as well. I never knew I had it. Dr. found it as he went in. I'm all good now!! I just wonder if the chest pain is from that. He said it was an upper hernia?? Turtle5559

I would have to say last night was my worst night. I took a shower, the nurse came in to change my dressing. When she pulled the tape off it hurt like hell. I must have taken the deepest breathe because my chest started feeling like it was caving in. As she walked out of the room I started to tear up. I had chills in my arms, my left shoulder started hurting and my neck had the sharpest pain. I was given a little white pill to sleep and that's exactly what I did. Later in the evening the doctor came in to take out my drain (ouch) that was a weird feeling. It only took 5 seconds, but was the worst 5 seconds. Woke up took a shower had a 1/2 cup of Jello and a few bites of yogurt. My dressing was changed again. Now I'm on my way home:) Feeling much better they even gave us a medical pass to pass the boarder faster. Wish me luck on a speedy recovery!! Turtle5559

Yes he does, but we're driving in on Thursday. Surgery is Friday and I want to leave Sunday too. I was just thinking if I needed any extra days before traveling back home. Sounds like you did just fine on the train. I have about a 3 hours drive. Turtle5559

I have my sleeve scheduled for September 2nd with Dr Lopez. How was yours any advice for me? Hope all is well with you. Turtle5559

Haima02 how did they found it prior to your surgery? Turtle5559

Oh no in sorry you'll have to do another surgery. This is now my fear. I had a hysterectomy about 2 years ago and I sometimes have a slight pain feeling in my lower abdominal area. I went to my doctor in June, they ordered a CT scan and an Xray there was no sign of anything. He told me it's gas and prescribed a rx generic for Nexium. I've been searching the Web and it says sometimes these hernias are not caught with a CT scan. My surgery is Friday we'll see what happens!! Turtle5559

I received an email yesterday that said if I were to have one it's a $350 charge. I'm also a cash paying patient. Going to Mexico. I could find something else to buy for $350, like a new wardrobe..lol Turtle5559

I just bought some Isopure liquid. Turtle5559

Thanks! I was just advised about it last night that it's common with a sleeve. Turtle5559

Did you know you had a hernia? Or was it a surprise when they went in? Turtle5559

Yeah I'm excited for you. Mine is Friday. What protien drinks did you choose for the liquid diet? Turtle5559

I started mine on on Monday and this morning I was down 7 lbs exactly. My diet is 2 shakes and one low carb meal. chicken and broccoli, chicken salad with low calorie ranch, homemade chicken Soup with veggies and today salmon and broccoli and I'm drinking Water lots of water. Good luck to you! Turtle5559

Hi everyone I'm new here???? My CW is 198 BMI 36 and i'm 5'2. Goal weight 135. I will be starting my pre op diet Monday!! I'm super excited for this new chapter in my life. I chose Tijuana Mexico as a cash paying customer, thanks to a referral from a friend. She saw Dr. alejandro lopez 2 years ago and says she would do it again in a heart beat. If any has some advice for me please share. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I finished 1 week of the pre-op and I'm down 7 lbs. I will be starting the 3 day liquid diet tomorrow???? Turtle5559