Shalaura1

Hi everyone, how are my Nov ppl doing? I'm now 5 days post op VSG. I'm still a little sore, gas is outrageous and the incision by my belly button is killing me!! Other than that, I'm very happy with my decision. I survived the liquid diet and now the surgery, and I'm currently down 18 pounds! My only concern is my immune system during the rise in covid cases. I hate not being able to take vitamins yet. How is everyone else??? Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Just mush the food up. It's still solids. I ate cabbage and green beans and made them mushy and I felt like I was eating real food or you can just chew forever lol. Try fish as it's already soft. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm at a 2 week stall. It took me 4 days to lose 1 pound. Someone needs to hide my scale. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes! I had mine on 11/16. I just started soft foods. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I agree. The liquid diet is your best bet. I lost 14 pounds in 2 weeks. Some people lose more. Maybe he'll be more lenient if he sees some weight loss, even if it's not the full 20 pounds. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Sounds like me. I'm 12 days post op. Incision is finally feeling better, it was killing me at first. I've started pureed food and am feeling fine for the most part. Hang in there we'll soon be somewhat normal again. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

You got this. I had to do 2 weeks pre-op liquid diet. It was hell but I made it. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Don't beat yourself up. It was only a bite. I chewed a few things and spit it out. I also ate green beans and cabbage which were delicious. My date was 11/16. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Go slow and very little sips is my advice. I had to do a water trial before I could leave the hospital, did you? It's when they make you drink 20 oz of water and keep it down. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

My doctor said I can't start them until week 2 Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi surgery twin! How was Thanksgiving for you? Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

What can I do about the incision near my belly button? It's painful, the others dont hurt at all. Thanks! Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

It did! Thanks. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm officially 1 week out. The pain is only a tad bit better. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

The institution I went through hosts them monthly. You should see if yours offers the same. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm in the same boat. It's this 1 incision near my belly button that won't stop hurting [emoji24]. Does yours feel better now? I need some hope [emoji23] Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Minute maid pink lemonade zero sugar, Gatorade frost zero sugar, diet ocean spray cranberry and grape cranberry are all my faves. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Good luck with everything. Please make sure you have help. I was extremely tired and sore after surgery until day 3, but of course everyone is different. I think you will be fine if someone could push you around in a wheel chair at the airport. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

It doesn't hold you back if caught in time. I did 2 weeks of antibiotics and then started my 2 week liquid diet. Surgery is on Monday 11/16. Mine was caught at the perfect time. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

My diet allows black coffee, so I add a vanilla or caramel protein shake to make creamer. I also use a packet of sweet n low. It's delicious! That's what's helping me get through. Plus nibbles of chicken breast here and there. Im on day 5 and I've lost 7 pounds! Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app