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I was also cleared at 5 wks, and had no issues or problems with salads, veggies... Etc. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Oh and I didn't think about those who don't stick to the rules because I'm pretty good about it. One can always eat around the sleeve (candy, Cookies, milkshakes... Etc.). Are you committed to starting with Protein first once you get to the solid food stage?

Good point, better to deal with it before than after if it's a real problem.

After the surgery many don't have an appetite, and if you do (like myself), you'll find it easier to reach for healthy foods and well, you won't be able to eat more than 2-3 oz before getting stuffed. After surgery, it's a good time to learn good habits since you have a great tool. I don't have kids so I can't help you there. ^^

Get a ecig mod, and vape zero nicotine juice for 12 days before test, and you'll pass. You'll miss the nicotine but you'll at least be able to satisfy going through the "motions" of exhaling vapor.

@@danaymacklin Can add a can or make 14-15 oz of enchilada sauce yourself. Either works

I live on the scale. I probably get my 10k steps by walking back and forth from my living room to my scale hehe. I also log every bite I put in my mouth and every sip that I take, every minute I exercise. For me, it's all about accountability. I try not to let the temporary water gain freak me out. If I'm taking in 1000 calories a day of clean food and exercising an hour a day, logically I know the weight gain is either muscle or water. I have to do this (everyone is different), or I'll find myself near 300 lbs. again. It's the only thing that works with me. It's my way of ninja. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I've been here 5 years longer than you.

First off, I totally get you. What helps me is this: Eat your Protein first. If you do that, the way the sleeve works, you'll feel full. When you're full and satisfied, you can make better choices on what you eat next. I know it seems simplistic but it's a great place to start. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

One size fits all... Interesting. I have seen many like you who eat everything in moderation, and they aren't attacked. I fall in the moderate carb (eat whole fruits and sometimes whole grains) vs low carb, and no one attacks me. Discussions, debates are always welcomed here. It's the self created drama that is not. If you get my drift... Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

String cheese and jerky (the latter if allowed on your program. I was cleared for everything at 5 wk but I know every program is different) travel good.

I went through pre-op and post-op with no artificial sweeteners. The reason I stopped was I started making my own milk kefir for probiotic purposes, and have been drinking it daily since 2010. Sucralose, for example, destroys and alters the all important gut microflora, so it would erase any of the good that the kefir does in my tummy. So, it can definitely be done. I used unflavored Protein in my broths, drinks... Etc.

Kathy @@proudgrammy I wish I could "love" this instead of just "like". Happy surgiversary!! You're an inspiration always.

During that time I loved putting a can of enchilada sauce with some black Beans, onions, some spices in a crock pot. Melt some cheese into little chips size and dip them in it. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Felt the same way. Congrats on your surgery! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Dr. B. Holden in Frisco,Texas. She's wonderful.

I have been doing 16:8 or 12:12 throughout the past year or so. Good topic.

Citrate. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Super easy for me.. I had it done in the morning as outpatient. Surgery was a little over 1 hour. She removed my band and put in the sleeve. The first four hours I had nausea and pain. They gave me meds to help. After a few walks, I was released at 4 pm. Slept most of the second day. Third day I was able to meet both Water and Protein goals. Felt pretty much normal except a bit sore in the midsection. Never had problems with getting sick, an Iron stomach. I do feel restriction, usually 3-5 oz/meal. I had an excellent surgeon though, so I consider myself very lucky. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Hang in there, once they graduate you to pureed foods, you'll feel instant relief and freedom. The pre-op and the post-op liquid diet is challenging but you can do it. There's been quite a few that post AFTER they eat things that are potentially life-threatening, but that is not you. Just the fact you came on here and asking for support, I know you can do this.

My first day was nausea and pain, my second day was sleep sleep sleep, my third day was great and everything was fantastic UNTIL my incisions started to itch a few days later. Ugh hehe, i really frickin' hated that. I did find a Neosporin antibiotic gel that also had anti-itch. It helped so so much. Good luck, hopefully it'll subside soon.

Pre-op was the hardest part of my journey.

Unfortunately no... Maybe fortunately too because the people in my life never really focused on my weight. The only one who focused on it was my mom and every phone call she still asks how is my weight lol. It's been seven years since I was near 300 lbs so it's been awhile so most people (co workers... Etc), other than family, met me when I was already ~160 lbs. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

As soon as I was put on soft foods, I never had another "Protein shake". I did continue with unflavored protein if I couldn't meet my protein goals on a given day. I mix it with my coffee. Congratz, am thrilled for you. I couldn't wait to get off of liquids myself. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App