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I also have not been hitting my Water goal. How do you know if you need to go to hospital for IV? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I do the alpine punch Isopure and then mix 50-50 with Water and it actually is good. It cuts that strange after taste and helps me get my water in. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 2.5 weeks and only did full liquids week one and puréed week two which also included some foods like eggs and tuna. I am in my third week and can eat just about anything high Protein including chicken, turkey, sashimi, steamed veggies, etc. Had my post op appointment today and doctor reiterated he wants my calories higher like 600-800 per day and mostly regular food and can supplement with a shake if needed to hit protein goal. He prefers an approach getting his patients on real food quickly. So far so good as I have not gotten sick once just felt really full once or twice. My portions are still tiny. Oh and he said cheese is great which surprised me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Isopure alpine punch provides 20 ounces of liquid and 40 grams of Protein. I really like this since it is not a shake and helps me also get my fluids in. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 2.5 weeks out and had my post op appointment today. I am eating chicken, turkey, sashimi cut into small pieces, etc. like you my doctor believes in getting you to regular food as quickly as possible. I have also had edamame and broccoli that was steamed with no issues. Maybe there is a fish choice. My doc also allows cheese now so you can nibble if they have some appetizers like a cheese display. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Miralax split into two doses per day and smooth move tea every night and that will get things moving. You can get the tea just about anywhere. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My stool has been black since surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have that too. I have my post op 3 week appointment this Friday and plan to talk to my doctor about it. The stomach is on left side so not sure what it is. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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@weruiz how did you get your purees to actually look like a purée? I tried turkey and egg and it came out so dense and grainy? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think I need to do the same. When I weigh in the morning, it looks like I lost about 8 pounds so far and by night I am within 3 pounds of my surgery date. It is really weird as the morning weight keeps dropping (yesterday showed almost 10 pounds off since surgery) but then by night was within 3 pounds of surgery date. So depressing. I was sleeved on 12/19. I think I need to only weight once or twice a week for a while. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I suggest Hint Water. You can find at Whole Foods and some grocery stores. 0 carbs, sugar or any additives. They are really good and not sweet like the other flavored waters. I have a whole bunch of Propel that is just too sweet for me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am the same. I get in about 350-420 calories per day and that is with sipping all day between Protein and liquids. I still am only hitting around 50 Fluid ounces and 45-50 grams of protein. Trying to get more in every day. I have only lost 8 pounds since surgery almost 2 weeks ago. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If no shakes I suggest Isopure Protein Water as you will need more calories to sustain long walks safely. I was also sleeves 12/19 and don't officially start purée stage until Monday so for me now it's protein shakes, isopure, cream of wheat which I flavor with vanilla protein powder and milk with cinnamon, yogurt, decaf tea, blended split pea Soup, hummus, and I did try blended egg whites with turkey and the texture was gross. I have not been able to take any broth for a few days now as so sick of it. Monday I can add more blended or purred foods. Still hard hitting 60 grams of protein per day as I usually hit 45-50. Also getting to 64 ounces of fluids is tough too. My weight loss has been low so trying to get more in day by day. I also see doc on 1/6 so hopefully that goes well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Congrats!! I am over a week out from surgery and have only lost 8 pounds (actually was 9 and gained a pound). I am super bummed that I have not lost more since following the directions. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

To be honest, I feel that the US should allow the sleeve surgery at lower weights than 40 BMI. I struggled with weight gain for so long until I was over 40 BMI and finally qualified plus another 6 months of pre-op weight program. My doctor feels the surgery is the best treatment for obesity and it is sad that the BMI has to be so high as I now have several friends stating they wish they could have surgery and yet they are a few points lower in BMI. Hopefully in this case the doctor will make the best decision for the patient, however I do think that 40 BMI is too high as the threshold. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am on full liquid diet for first 14 days so no puréed foods until day 15. You are lucky to be allowed tuna, egg salad and eggs. That sounds like heaven. I can only have Protein shakes, Isopure, broth, Jello, popsicles, and pudding. Can't wait for day 15. Only on day 6 now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My nutrition plan allows for steak cut oats in about 2 more weeks. Mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes are also allowed only during puréed stage and then they state only in moderation. Popcorn completely natural with no butter is listed as a healthy grain snack for way later on. The rest are all no's on my list. So looks like every nutritionist is different. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My doctor prescribed anti nausea medication for me to take my first week and it has helped tremendously. Did your doctor give you any anti nausea meds? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I get a strange cramp in my stomach area after I sip liquids. I think just part of the healing process. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App