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I am 4days post op also. I work all day to get in Water. I know I am still not getting enough water in yet. I haven't had a bowel movement and can only take a couple sips at a time. My surgeon said that I will hate him now but love him later because he makes a tighter sleeve than most. He said my stomach is only the size of my pointer finger. I am more worried about getting my water in for now so I don't get dehydrated. I will worry about more Protein later. Too bad no one has come out with a Chettos flavored Protein Shake. I am already tired of the variety of sweet shakes out there.

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I am 4days post op also. I work all day to get in Water. I know I am still not getting enough Water in yet. I haven't had a bowel movement and can only take a couple sips at a time. My surgeon said that I will hate him now but love him later because he makes a tighter sleeve than most. He said my stomach is only the size of my pointer finger. I am more worried about getting my water in for now so I don't get dehydrated. I will worry about more Protein later. Too bad no one has come out with a Chettos flavored Protein shake. I am already tired of the variety of sweet shakes out there.

powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury makes a chicken Soup flavored one. Though I haven't tried it I've heard great things. You could also try unflavored. Protein is very important for the healing process

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I'm sipping Unjury chicken Soup flavored Protein right now and it tastes good. :)

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Wow...I'm 4 days post op....and am not even considering cottage cheese, thin cheese, cheese of any or sort (and I'm a cheeseaholic)...I'm either sipping 1 of 10 or more flavors of Chrystal Light all day, or 1 of the 3 16oz protien liquid drink required...there's a cup in my hand at all times it seems. Sounds like I'm doing ok, as I am able to get in the 48-64 oz's of liquids in a day...32 of which are protien drinks. Take care and keep on keeping on!!

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My extreme gas from last night will make me stick to Soup, Protein, and applesauce. cheese can wait

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I was also sleeved on 11/26 n this gas pain is HELL !!!.....I know I'm not getting my Water in like I should but I'm working on it.....I can't believe ur on more than liquids.....I'm on Thin liquids week 1,.....thicker liquids week 2 ....soft week 3,....& solid week 4 !!! I can't wait until week 2 so I can have me some black bean Soup ....(blended)!!!! I went n walked da mall yesterday n had to stop n rest here n there other than that I'm good .....I wish all of yall da best ......when is everybody going back to work ????

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Thank goodness I don't work...I couldn't even imagine that thought right now. Managing this post op diet is work enough, and worth it, and hopefully a huge payoff in the end!!

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I'm back to work 12/12. Kaiser releases you from the hospital on all liquids. So I was on clears for 2 days. And now I'm all liquid and that includes yogurt and cottage cheese. It's just not sitting well.

A favorite of mine is miso broth. I'm trying to stick to the meal plan with 3 meals a day but the miso tempts me so much! It's 20 cals a cup so not bad. But I shouldn't be eating between meals. My NUT said grazing is a bad habit to get into so early.

I guess all doctors are different. Everyone has their own plan

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Yea I see every doctor is different.......I got for my follow up on Tuesday n I'm planning on going back to work on da 12th also .....my best friend say that may b too soon ....I hope not cuz I'm ready this house is making me lazy

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Thank goodness I don't work...I couldn't even imagine that thought right now. Managing this post op diet is work enough' date=' and worth it, and hopefully a huge payoff in the end!![/quote']

Lmao .....Lucky u not having to work !!!! U r right this post op diet is work enough n yes it will b worth it !!!! Check out this web page its great ....Theworldaccordingtoeggface !!!! She have all kinds of great things to eat from liquids to solid

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I'm bored at home too. Nothing to do, can't walk cuz of the rain. I'm not trying to catch a cold. So I'm mainly indoors. Is anyone driving yet?

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I stopped taking pain meds 4 days ago, you think I'd be safe to drive? I'm 6 days out

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I've grabbed my husband (who needs WLS also) and walked a couple of times today. 1st time was 4 houses down, 2nd time was 6 houses. This is a huge event for me, cuz b4 surgery I was seeing a chiropractor for low back pain...now I'm afraid all that work has been undone. Bored also, trying to watch "Liz and d**k"... ugh, not keeping my attention at all!

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