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I'm almost 7-8 weeks post. Full liquid - I loved Soup - cream of chicken (strained) when cooled a little add some unflavored Protein. Cream of mushroom, beef and mushroom. All these have flavor and will go down nice. You can add protein but only when cooled if not they clump and are nasty. Go very slow as it was hard for me to tell I was full. Sorry I must be different. If you feel like if you burp it would cause Fluid to come back up you need to eat slower (if that makes sense). It gets easier. Message me if you need more help Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

10oz is not enough - u really need more or you will start to cause kidney damage. Ice chips ok - if you need to get a syringe and squirt Fluid and swallow. (Not trying to be crude not even close) spoon full of something u like anything - u have to force your body to swallow. It takes about 7-10 days before swallowing feels somewhat normal. I didn't get that full feeling easy. U have to have to drink sip - I hate crystal lite - well make plain Water cycles - if you like tea please try the 4c Green Tea - I have several people who tried it and loved it. May have to make super diluted but keep trying things till u find that one. You will drop a ton more weight with fluids. But again it takes time so listen to your body... hope this helps a little (if not I will shut it). Please feel free to PM me with questions - we all need a mentor or go to person Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Try to get the water in. Sip sip - me I hate water I use 4c Green tea - doc and nut said the minimal 18gm of caffeine isn't bad. Watch your urine and the smell it will tell you if you are ok. Remember to count anything you eat that has liquids. I love the sugar free popsicles. If urine is dark or smells strong then really need to drink. You won't have a BM for awhile so don't stress. Focus and learning how to drink slow and not chug. I haven't vomited at all but did have to spit up a little cuz I drank way to fast. You have to learn feelings all over again. Don't over due it - Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am a paramedic for over 20 years - got sleeved on 10/4 and best choice I ever did. Message me any questions as I have done very well and a ton of research. In March 293 lbs now I'm 230 lbs. loving it. Go back to work on 11/20 can't wait Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey all good stuff here - try the tracking food app that is free nutritionix.com but super easy to use Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok wow you look great -in March I was 293 - today I am 235 and only 4 weeks post. Still get tired mid afternoon. I get hungry but not to bad. I found a great app for tracking g foods - www.nutritionix.com free and super super easy - my NUT loved it - keep going girl Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Salmon bought it prepackaged for salads but perfect portion for two meals....I just added a little light mayo.... no veggies yet as I hate them - I like salad but not allowed to yet..... all super soft foods Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I love that app above - sooo easy and that's great halima02 as I'm on purée- I'm doing salmon chopped supper fine with a little lite mayo and have been fine with that and mashed potatoes with added protien and a bit of real gravy. Sad part is im hungry again during the day and want to snack already or eat - I'm afraid I've already stretched my stomach out lol (I no it cant) but has me worried that they should have went smaller Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok I had mine in Oct 4th... day 1 at night sucked from the gas inflation not GI gas... it takes about 2 days for the body to absorb it. Nausea only day 1 when moving. No issues this far out - took forever to Poop sorry but yes liquid is normal. I used to go a few times a day now several days in between. Weight so far only down about 10 total. Feeling good - listen to your body - if tired your doing too much ..... I over did this weekend. Eating - the stomach doesn't feel so no pain. I found a super awesome app to track intake and all super easy - https://www.nutritionix.com By far the best I found....... um for guys no pain with with climax so far - just gotta take it easy..... just exercise and lots of walking..... I'm at protien a day, average 950 or less calories a day and about 80ish carbs... ask me anything I don't mind Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Always after you cook and let it cool to below 140.... I just made a killer smoothie- I never had them or like them - ok try this - 1/4 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup of 1% milk, small can crushed pineapple, 1/2 banana a few ice cubes.... out in blender. Then add a scoop of vanilla protein. Blend quickly and add 2 Splenda packs - eat and wow killer Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You will do great! Saying some prayers for peace! It's hard, but you will get through it! Feel free to DM me if you need to talk! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Jesus loves you!!! Hey the gas pain was only a few hours and trust me the recovery isn't that bad. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Izzy - I tried cream of wheat with a little Splenda, vanilla extract - cooked then once cooled a bit added vanilla Protein Powder and POW it was the bomb - also Beefy mushroom Soup is killler Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Halima02 - write the hospital and let the no - that take that seriously and heads will roll. Don't be shy.... wow 30 pounds I must be screwing up I really haven't dropped anything since surgery and that was on the 4th Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mmmm pickle lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

A baby cheat is ok NO CARBS- ikon day 6 post op and doing well - learning what hunger is Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Folks don't let us discourage you - really one-two days of uncomfortableness? A few hours of misery for some - no pain no loose? Lol it really was only bad for 4 hours. It is worth it - heck even read some male parts when 30% weight loss looks 15% bigger according to ladies (so not man measurements) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Also the gas pain we all are describing really is intestinal gas pain it the CO2 used to inflate our abdomin. They get most of it out but can't get it all. The gas bubbles get up against our diaphragm which as the I believe the C4 nerve Phrenic nerve that also goes to our left shoulder. So the pain you have there is really referred pain. Moving And walking will help. I also found that a warm moist compress helped some. It increases blood flow so more absorption. Gas pain is way worse then surgical IMO..... Keep going gang Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok @@Color83 don't screw this up - follow the recommendations - yes you COULD CHEAT AND BE OK - or could go wrong - but you won't loose what you want - cheating helped get you here like many of us so please go with the plan. If you go fast you will be hungry more then eat more and BANG back to square one.. Go slow - being a paramedic and really into Anatomy and physiology you can good this up - heck my goal is to take a poop (sorry all but I haven't pooped since Monday and I have IBS so that is odd) Go slow - eat slow - don't NOT get your protien in as your body will eat muscle and then you get more fat... You all can do this - please go slow and follow the plan - we have todo this slow and together..... I don't have much support at home but who cares as I'm doing this for ME - if you are doing this for someone else you will not be as successful. Inbox me with questions and I will try and answer or find it. Watch what you read out there as a lot of bad info. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes you all are right..... Lost intimacy - wife is germ a fobe and won't kiss on lips anymore..... Lots of healing but I have to love me first before I can love others Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

GAS SUCKS - I was ready for heroin to stop the pain. Walking and moving made it better.... No joke walking is huge and really helps. Fluids drink slow and don't gulp...... Not to cold or sweet ----- it gets better I slept on my side last night with a pillow splint and slept like a baby Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow - Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sorry I didn't finish - I said for me and my health - everyone here should not feel like a failure - we should understand that this is a tool like another treadmill - just a tool we still have to use it and change our lives Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Gang this little chat group really helps - I had three nurses ask me why I did this as I'm not that over weight - I am 6'1 250 pounds Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok home - minimal pain - anyone else try laying on side? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank god for private room and hot nurses - hmmmm - lol - anyhow going Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App