**May 31st**

[Wags 549]

Hi ksredhead! What does it feel like? I'm curious to know if I've already felt that.

I'm doing fine. I had some head hunger today, but it was not true hunger. I have to learn the difference. I'm so grateful for my new, small, beautiful stomach so I have the right tool to help me learn! (That's what Dr. Perez called my new tummy) :-)

[Wags 549]

Honestly im not sure... i tried to walk it out, but ended up feeling really sick. Still trying to stay hydrated drinking crystal light and carnation drink mix. Water tends to make me feel like I am getting heart burn.

Hi Mrs 26! I have a little bit of a hard time with water too. I read somewhere on the forum that water has a really high surface tension so it's a little harder to swallow than other liquids. That's why other liquids feel smoother going down. Some people add things to it to lower the surface tension.

[MizzouGirl 148]

I'm doing much better each day. Just really weak from lack of calories so I'm super ready for the next food phase. I'm only getting about 8 oz of Protein in and 16 oz of Water and 2-3 Popsicles. I'm just so over the limited selection that any more makes me gag. How does this compare to everyone else?

I see my Dr on Friday and hope to head straight to the store after to stock up on Greek yogurt, watery oatmeal, non-meat Soups, etc!!!

1 more question-how is everyone else doing with #2? I'm having liquid poo about 8 times a day in small quantities. Happens especially after Protein. Is this happening to anyone else?

Can't wait until we are at the point to be sharing yummy recipes.

[Kailisa 28]

I'm feeling better today. I have these stomach growls. Not sure if its hunger or gas movement. My tummy is still bloated. I too have back pain. It's interesting my pain shifts back and forth from one section of tummy to a section in my back. Im tolerating it. I'm still trying to get the Protein in too. Im better at staying hydrated vs the meals.

[Wags 549]

Hi Mizzougirl and Kailisa!

Sounds like progress for everyone! I have the tummy growls and liquid #2 also. I am not drinking Protein yet until thick liquid phase so I will have to see how that affects me. I am still on only clears so I have been able to get in about 64 oz. each day. I drink apple juice, white grape juice, Gatorade, Vitamin Water, and I have Popsicles. I don't drink as much Water because it hurts a little going down. If I do, I drink a softer water like Fiji water and add a teeny bit of apple juice to make it softer. I am just getting my calories from my Clear Liquids. Once I move to full liquids and food I have to change to non-calorie clears.

[ksredhead 29]

Wags: it feel like pressure in my chest, pretty intense. Then I could feel the pressure go down into my tummy. Then it came back up.

I can't wait for Sunday - full liquids!!

[MizzouGirl 148]

Happy 1 week anniversary May 31st sleevers.

[Wags 549]

Thanks! Happy anniversary! Good luck at your doctors appointment today. Looking forward to the next stage. I told my husband that this is not too hard cuz I get to look forward to adding food rather than taking it away. Yay!

[Wags 549]

I just tried a drinkable yogurt. Trying to be careful. 1oz in 30 minutes. So far so good. How is everyone else doing?

[MizzouGirl 148]

I'm enjoying 4 oz of some Cambell's slow kettle Kickin' Crab and Sweet Corn Chowder - pureed. It is sooooooo delicious. At Dr's appt, I was told I can eat pretty much anything I can puree to a liquid with the exception of beef, breads, Pasta and rice. I got a bunch of yummy Soups and my tummy is sooooo happy. Farewell Clear liquids - hope I never see you again. :-)

Dr's appointment went really well. He is happy with how my incisions are healing and said I'm clear to take baths and swim. I'm not much of a bath girl but will probably hit the pool next week. I also met with the nutritionist who gave me some menu plans and helped me understand portion size - basically 6-8 oz per meal for now. I'm going to start slow so I don't have an "accident". I go back to see the doc again on July 12th. I can't tell everyone how much happier I am now that I can have some real food even if it has the consistency of baby food. Happy, happy, joy, joy!!!!

Hope everyone else is having a great day.

[Wags 549]

Yay! that's so awesome Mizzougirl!! You made it through the hardest part!! I'm looking forward to that phase as well. Your weight loss looks great too!!

[Wags 549]

Mizzougirl, what did the doc say about your diarrhea?

[Kailisa 28]

Happy one week Sleeversary. I'm happy to read everyone is doing well and progressing. My progress is going well. Still trying to get comfortable with the Soup going down. I think for some reason I'm still a little bloated or I'm taking in too much air when I sip. When the Fluid hits my stomach it feels weird. How does fluid or soup feel going down for everyone else?

[MizzouGirl 148]

Mizzougirl' date=' what did the doc say about your diarrhea?[/quote']

Actually, it's been much less in the last 24 hours so I forgot to ask. I'm going about 2-3 x a day now and not nearly as much liquid. Guess Ill call if it starts up again. I think they just gave me extra helping of Fluid in the hospital and I had to get them out. I also had 2 bags of potassium. Thanks for asking.

[MizzouGirl 148]

Happy one week Sleeversary. I'm happy to read everyone is doing well and progressing. My progress is going well. Still trying to get comfortable with the Soup going down. I think for some reason I'm still a little bloated or I'm taking in too much air when I sip. When the Fluid hits my stomach it feels weird. How does Fluid or soup feel going down for everyone else?

It feels a little weird but not painful and I'm able to get it down. Hope the same for you soon!