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I second the benefiber. I put it in my crystal light Water and nextar Protein and i dont even taste it. I have also been spending my days pinning recipes and its making me hungry even though im full. But im pinning them to make them when i can eat real foods again and find ways to make them healthier.

2 weeks post op!

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Had Surgery 10/21. Hopefully going home in a few hours. Pain is still bad, and no gas yet?? Weird. Eating Jello, broth, and Water. Ugh. Not loving life right now.

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Today is post op day 13. I was going to wait until next week at my post op appointment to weigh myself but I was curious. Day of surgery 10/10 weight was 243. Today's weight is 226. I know I should be happy but I guess it just scared me a little to lose 17 lbs in 13 days. My stomach is still swollen and strangely I came on my cycle again within 2 weeks. I guess my body is adjusting to what has happened. Hope everyone else is having a good day.

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Just got back from post op appointment and cleared for blended food! I don't think I could take anymore sweet stuff. It grosses me out. Before surgery I loved crystal light, now I can' t stand it. Will this change?

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Went for my 3 week post op appointment today...everything is looking good. got cleared to start Water aerobics .... can't wait. down 20 lbs from when i went into the hospital ... plus the 20 i lost on the pre op liquid. Hope everyone is having great success.

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Had Surgery 10/21. Hopefully going home in a few hours. Pain is still bad' date=' and no gas yet?? Weird. Eating Jello, broth, and Water. Ugh. Not loving life right now.[/quote']

I feel for you Chelle. Im home now but not comfortable. Feeling nauseous and dizzy. Im definitely getting all my Water in and following my nuts plan but geez....Im certainly not one of these post op patients who come home feeling amazing. I keep trying to remember what other members on here have said. "it will get better". I sure hope so

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MadisonMolly is right, everyone is different regarding going back to work.. I work construction and am out for 8 weeks at a minimum...

Week 3 check in for me, I'm down 20 pounds finally.. I had a 5 day stretch where I didn't lose a pound, slightly frustrating.. Hope everyone is doing well...

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MadisonMolly is right' date=' everyone is different regarding going back to work.. I work construction and am out for 8 weeks at a minimum... Week 3 check in for me, I'm down 20 pounds finally.. I had a 5 day stretch where I didn't lose a pound, slightly frustrating.. Hope everyone is doing well...[/quote']

I've had a stretch of 2 days no weight change and then 3! days of gaining. I have been following the plan to the letter and I know this shall pass eventually. Just a bit frustrating. On the plus side, I have lost an inch in my waist, hips and bust.

Molly 10/2/13

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Had Surgery 10/21. Hopefully going home in a few hours. Pain is still bad' date=' and no gas yet?? Weird. Eating Jello, broth, and Water. Ugh. Not loving life right now.[/quote']

Stay strong girl! I'll right there w you Monday after surgery lol. Can't wait till i can eat some soft foods. Only 5 weeks from now hahaha

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I just had an ah-ha about why I'm gaining weight. It must be because I was told to stop taking a diruretic pill that I've taken for almost 15 years.

Molly 10/2/13

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I just had an ah-ha about why I'm gaining weight. It must be because I was told to stop taking a diruretic pill that I've taken for almost 15 years. Molly 10/2/13

Really? I am not so sure about it... :)

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I just had an ah-ha about why I'm gaining weight. It must be because I was told to stop taking a diruretic pill that I've taken for almost 15 years. Molly 10/2/13

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I have my 2 weeks post op appt tomorrow morning... I hope everything goes well and my dietician clears me to start soft foods.. I'll let you know when I come back. I am going with my best friend. We had surgery 2 weeks apart... We both have appt tomorrow... Good night everyone!!

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I have my 2 weeks post op appt tomorrow morning... I hope everything goes well and my dietician clears me to start soft foods.. I'll let you know when I come back. I am going with my best friend. We had surgery 2 weeks apart... We both have appt tomorrow... Good night everyone!!

The first pic is from 30 mins before my surgery ,, the second one is 10 days after

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Hi everyone! Had my surgery done 10/22 @10AM. I did great during surgery I was told, but recovery is very rough. Lots of gas, just barely farted for the first time about 10 mins ago. Pain is bad & I can't sleep much. I am sched to go home in about 5 hours but I'm going to ask my doc to let me stay 1 more night. I just know I won't get to rest at home. I have a 7 y/o son & a 3 y/o daughter.

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