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I've lost 40 pounds since my surgery on November 16th. I've stalled now for the last couple of weeks. After surgery my sense of smell was out of this world. To the point where certain bottled waters smelled bad to me. I'm finally drinking more Water, but I know it's not enough. I'm still testing certain foods and no matter what I'm eating I can only take a few spoons full. I too am ready for more weight loss. lol. I had absolutely no pain after surgery. If I drink too quickly after eating, then my stomach quickly reminds me of the change.

I understand it's just week 2, but my God. lol

Hang in there, love!! It gets better!... the first 5 days were hardest for me, but it does get better!! Well, easier. My advice would be to avoid regular food altogether, a sort of ‘out of sight out of mind’ kind of thing. I didn’t think it mattered until I was around regular food (Spanish rice), it’s so much harder to see the food and know you can’t have it. My doctor suggested >80grams of Protein per day. Does your program have this kind of instruction? I felt tired and weak on days that I didn’t get at least 80g.. please reach out if you’d like. Hang in there!!

I just had my gastric sleeve surgery on November 16th.

It's been 8 days since my gastric sleeve surgery. I'm so over this liquid diet. I hate the Protein Shakes. I want something I can chew on. broth, strained Soups. My saving grace has been sugar free popsicles.

I understand it's just week 2, but my God. lol

I didn’t enjoy the Protein Shakes either. They were too sweet & grainy but I persevered. It is only two weeks & you can do it too. Mind you I was only drinking one shake & a Soup each day. I just wasn’t hungry or interested in food.
And I hate to tell you but you still won’t be chewing for another couple of weeks when you start on soft food. (Purées should be sloppy & completely lump free - nothing to chew.)
This is a good time to think about your eating. How much of this is coming from your head? Why do you want it versus need it? Wanting something to chew is as much a craving (emotionally driven eating) as wanting something sweet or salty.
This isn’t easy but it is so worth it. You can do this.

Idk if it helps but yes popsicles help and a few times I've chewed something and spit it out just to keep my sanity. Terrified to swallow anything else though. You can do it and I agree with checking in with your headspace around food. It's tough. Im 15 days postop and tried sleeping back in my bed tonight. Its a nogo. [emoji36]

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It was struggle for me as well and Peanut Butter on a spoon saved me.I know it wasn't the best thing to eat but I couldn't keep anything else down. I am 6 weeks out and there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Hanging in there

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It's been 8 days since my gastric sleeve surgery. I'm so over this liquid diet. I hate the Protein Shakes. I want something I can chew on. broth, strained Soups. My saving grace has been sugar free popsicles.

It won't be forever! You can do it. We all get through it. It's worth it in the end. I'm glad you enjoy your popsicles!

I just had my gastric sleeve surgery on November 16th.

I just had my gastric sleeve surgery on November 16th.