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Do I just dive in?? And about how many ounces are "acceptable" at 2.5 weeks out. I think I'm not eating enough. I'm still at 2-3 oz at each meal (broth, yogurt, etc) because I'm afraid of puking! Thank you!! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Immore-- Thanks :thumbup1: I mean I know what I can eat but to start off with chili, chicken, crackers!!???....ughhhhhhhhh I'm scared to even think about carbs. Staying on full liquids just seems safer. lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

I'm confused... I thought we could do NSAIDS??? That was one of the reasons why I chose the VSG and not the GB?? Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Four weeks out and feeling the same thing!!! Ughhhh! I've been chomping on ice chips but I just want to GULP!!! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

What are you blending it with? I used Low-Fat Soy Milk and my shake was DELICIOUS! Try that, because if you're blending it with Water it is gross! Good luck! lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Well.... I'm actually eating my cottage cheese with a bit of the BBQ sauce I love (Everett & Jones) ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my goodness!!! This is so darn good! Hopefully no reaction with it. Licking Doritos huh???!!! LOL On Wednesday is my 2 week follow-up and on to mushies I I hope! 4th of July was hard since we BBQed at my house. But I made it through. Yipeeee for me! lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

So I'm 5 days out and feeling shame! Shame on me that I couldn't learn to control what I ate and allowed myself to become morbidly obese! Shame on me because now I'm here sipping DISGUSTING Protein shakes because I couldn't control what I ate! Shame on me, there are so many healthy & delicious foods that I chose not to eat enough of and chose the others! Shame on me, now I'm laying here with less than 20% of my stomach. WTH!!!?? Shame on me. RANT OVER. Just had to get it off my bloated chest/stomach!!! LOL Have any of you felt this way? Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Isn't it funny how we need validation from others to do things! LOL You 2 gave me the green light and now I'm going to try it! I'll let you know how it goes! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

I know everyone tells you with each day you'll feel better. I'm a logical person, I know it'll get better. AND IT HAS! So, today I went to drop off my son at camp and felt good among the other moms. I'm still morbidly obese, but I felt "thin." Know what I mean, that light feeling. Needless to say, the is shame has left the building! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue: Gosh I want some ribs!!! LOL:tongue_smilie:

I'm now 8 days out but had the very same feeling! Yesterday, I woke up and it was gone but I had started moving around a lot more (took more walks and went to Target yeah!!!). I think it was just that darn gas. Hope you feel well soon! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

You all are so wonderful...really. I sometimes post just to rant and expect no one to even bother responding. Thank you! Zephra Terrie Sparkle CityGal MuffinsMom Immore Tiffykins I'm going to hold on to all of your kind words for strength. "You will be thin!" "This dark space will pass." "A wonderful gift to yourself and those you love" "It will never be without challenges as life is never with challenges." Now, are any of you willing to drink my fluids for me??? Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Thanks everyone! I'm definitely not dehydrated then...peeing and clear:thumbup1:! hahaha Richmond doesn't do the Protein shakes? That's odd:confused1:, how do they ask that you get your protein in during the full liquid phase? Random: I was wanting some BBQ today!!! :scared0:Ughhhhhhhhhh Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

How do I know if I'm dehydrated?? It's the consistency of the protein that makes me gag...so thick, like I'm drinking goo!:crying: Is the unflavored why protein powder make food gooey too? I'm forcing a protein bullet down today...God help me!:thumbup: Thanks for your advice! I'm grateful for all of you and your kind words:001_wub:! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

:wink0:Hi ladies! Thank you for thinking of me! I'm officially 5 days out and thank God surgery was uneventful. So here's what's going on: I have PCOS and got a cycle the day after surgery! Incredible but why now during recovery!!! Ughhh! I'm started Full liquids yesterday (greek yogurt, applesauce 2 oz at a time) but the Isopure which would give me Protein makes me ill and Protein shakes sound horrendous right now. Any suggestions? I'm not getting 1/4 of the liquids I need. The bloating is FINALLY starting to work it self "out" LOL I'm walking, and oh no BM yet. Any suggestions!??? Lovingly, monica Oh yeah, day before surgery I was 222lbs, day of surgery 215lbs and today 209lbs) But I'm not feeling great about it because I feel ughhhh!:crying:

My surgery was on the 22nd and I'm not feeling so hot. My incisions aren't painful so I'm not taking my pain RX. But I'm bloated, bloated, bloated! I'm taking my Gas X and nothing is happening. I'm walking around the house and around the block too! By the way, what are the foamies?? Karen-Glad to read you're doing so well!:thumbup: Songbird...you were probably being discharged as I was coming out of surgery! Hope you all continue healing! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Hey ladies! My surgery is tomorrow at Kaiser Fremont and I still can't believe it. I'm on my clear liquid diet today and feel like I'm going to pass out but can't because I have my 1.5 year old with me! Any suggestions as to what might help??? I know I sound like a big ol' baby considering others have to do this for 2 weeks!!!!OMG Anyhow, nice to meet you ladies and I hope to talk to you soon! Lovingly, monica

Mary, Judy, Sherri!!!! JUNE 22ND for me too!!!! I'm quietly freaking out also. I've packed...gone over my tiny list 3874 times and am rehearsing in my mind what I have to do within the next 24 hours...drink the magnesium citrate, wash with the soap, Clear liquids only, yada, yada, yada. I've gotten my brows done, pedi, mani, tweezed, shaved...LOL *gulp* Would it be too much to exchange telephone numbers??? I'd be willing to talk just to ease our anxieties and support each other. LMK!!! Lovingly, monica:blush:

Maybe we can walk the halls together...look for me, I'm short & fat. LOL :thumbup: Sorry, couldn't resist.

JjjjJJJjjjjj (I can't even say it!!) June 22nd for me @ Fremont Kaiser. *faints*

My surgery is in Richmond....June 22nd, yours??