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Checking in Surgery Status: a bit over 6 weeks Post Op VSG Phase: regular food (but don't tolerate all of it well) Highest known weight: 201.5 Surgery weight: 201.5 (didn't need a pre-op diet) Current Weight: 177.0 I'm getting discouraged because although I'm THRILLED to have lost 24 pounds since surgery, I've been at roughly the same weight for 3 weeks now! I've heard of the 3-week stall . . . could that be what's STILL going on with me, even at 6+ weeks PO? My calorie intake is usually around 600-700/day, and I get close to 60g Protein in every day. I also get nearly the amount of water I should daily, and stay under 20 carbs/day. Am I doing something wrong? Please tell me I'm just in a (very long...) stall and the scale will start moving (downward!) soon!

YES! I have been on a liquid diet for 12 days now, and pho broth has been the tastiest thing I've eaten since starting. I definitely recommend it! I'm def looking forward to moving out of the liquid stage. It will be the best refried beans and cottage cheese I've ever eaten! LOL

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I actually didn’t find the air to be much of a problem. I couldn’t even detect any for the first couple of hours, and then I started feeling some up in my left shoulder. The feeling soon subsided, though. And they had me up and walking just a few minutes after getting to the recovery room. They don’t waste any time! Good luck with your surgery! 💜

Soooo…I’ve been sleeved! Overall, everything went well. I was in some pain in my abdomen when I woke up from surgery…and nauseated, too. Both of those sensations lasted for a few hours, but eventually went away (for the most part). I haven’t had much difficulty getting my fluids in. I believe I’ve consumed a total of 47 oz. since the surgery this morning. I’m just so relieved to have the surgery behind me! Thanks Jenfs5 & Candace76 for sharing food ideas! Jenfs5–how did your surgery go? ❤️

EEK! I just have ONE WEEK left until surgery (next Thursday, the 8th). Starting to get NERVOUS! 😬 I'm so uncertain about what eating post-op will be like (both in the weeks following surgery and in the future). I haven't stocked up on anything yet (like broths, shakes, popsicles, etc.) because I just don't know what I'm going to need/want! Anyone else in the same boat? I did find a recipe that looks good, though...I guess it's for the full liquid post-op stage? Here it is, if anyone is interested: HIGH PROTEIN CREAM SOUP 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese 2 tbsp. non-fat powdered milk 1 cup fat-free milk 1 can low-fat cream soup (cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, etc.) Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour through a wire mesh strainer to remove any chunks or pieces still left. Gradually heat in the microwave. Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 14 grams of protein

I’m using the month of June to eat some of my favorite foods, since I’m not sure when I’ll be able to eat them again (if ever)! I have been told I don’t need to do a pre-op diet, as my BMI was, at last check, 32.4. But I’m already stressing over the post-op liquid & puréed food diets. I find myself watching hours of YouTube videos trying to pick up tips and pointers to get through those stages. And I’m *dreading* having to give up diet sodas. I just keep telling myself that it will ALL be worth it in the end! 🙌

I’m scheduled for July 8th. Nervous and excited! So glad to have found a group of people who will be going through the same thing. Good luck to everyone! 😃