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I am wondering what the best exercise would be to get my muscles toned and belly back in. Also how long did you wait post op to go back to the gym. I am 9 days post op and sitting and walking are about the only things I do at the moment. Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

Lactose intolerance, I had it happen to me when I ate any cream soup, dairy or even too acidic foods. Try lactose free and see if it helps. My spoons are now the baby teaspoons and baby bowls. Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow that's amazing, you don't look like you . Way to do I want to be like you too 4 yrs down. Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

Congrats, pics ? Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

You look amazing..how did you do it ? I'm a week post op and always in pain or gassy. Everything makes me hungry. What kept you going ? Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

Well, 4 days post op and must say the first night was quite the challenge, puking every hour and unbearable gas pain. But today was okay. I am able to keep fluids down l, every know and then still have those bloody burps for anyone in preop stage, this is the best decision you will ever make. The first night feels like any other post op night but all is okay. Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

Were you not told to take milk of magnesia on day 4 post op ? Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

You might have lost inches Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow you look so much younger. Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

You look amazing. Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

I know it's hard but stay on the preop diet, it will lessen complications. My dr ensured that I stayed on it and if I didnt and was not in ketosis day off, he said my surgery will be cancelled. What does your preop diet allow ? Everyone seems to have different preop requirements. Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

Where are you having yours done ? Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

When was your surgery ? Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

That works.. as long as its stretchy and comfy Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgery is Tuesday, I packed the following :- PJS HOUSE COAT SOCKS AND SLIPPERS READING MATERIAL MEDS CELLPHONE AND CHARGER COMB TOOTH BRUSH AND TOOTHPASTE UNDER GARMENTS CLOTHES TO WEAR BACK. I hope surgery goes well for you. I am little nervous myself. Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh my I hope everything goes okay for you. Is this gallbladder inflammation part of the surgery or a preexisting condition that flared up ? Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

Sweats pants, and a comfy top and flat shoes. Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

February 26 Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

I hope we all find the motivation to get through this. I have been seeing a counselor already, my surgery is Feb 26 and thank you for sharing this. One of the things I have discovered in my counselling is that, the habits that caused me to gain weight were as follows :- 1. A partner that loved to eat out alot and not work out. For I am a follower so if I have someone who loves eating out and yet has a metabolism that burns it off. Well I'm the one disadvantaged. 2. Work, often stressful situations at work led me to eating comforting food, a latte and muffin and lunch, a chocolate bar here and there. 3. Calorie counting, and being around people who are constantly mentioning the calories in a food, led me to be embarrassed in eating food at work. 4. Partner does not like alot of foods that I liked and grew up eating. And being someone that doesnt like to cook alot, i choose to eat out with my partner. 5.Not drinking enough liquids and often dehydrated pain felt like hunger pain. My solution we came up with my counselor:- 1. Preplan meals and have it on my fridge. 2. Learn to say and offer to eat at home . 3. Read up on obesity related complications, such long effects of diabetes, heart disease etc. GUESS kind of like scare myself to discipline. This seems to work for me. 4. Don't eat when I'm stressed. 5. I have bought a dress that I have placed on my wall in my room as a reminder of what I want to fit in at the end of 2019. I hope some of these may help, but hang in there.. I hope things get better. Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

Did you guys do anything different preop to ease the pain. I'm glad your feeling amazing. Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

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Wow 21 days of full liquids ? That's a long time.. my dietitian has me on a different regime. Day of surgery nothing but water, then 1st day clear fluids. Then Day 2 to 7 full fluids and then it progresses. My surgery is Feb 26 I'm on my second week if the pre op diet.. and so far so good the hunger pangs are gone. Only issue with my is I can't wait to be able to eat something other then my shakes. Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

So how are you feeling today. I am.nervous too my surgery isnt till 26 Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

I have to take 4 scoops of vega all in one shake and 250 calories or low glycemic index veggies a day plus supplements. I started a few days early.. it was hard the first two days but now I'm getting used to it. As for the hungry part what I found is if I keep myself busy or talk to people I don't feel the hunger pangs that much.. and drink lots of water.. water helps a lot with the hunger pangs. Wish you the all the best. Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

So I started my preop diet today... never did I think my body could give me so much pain.. and those darn hunger cramps and headaches and I have to take supplements too. Any advice on getting through this stage.I find that I'm hungry every four hours and after taking my calcium supplements the hunger gets worse. I am taking my daily intake of water. Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app