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Mine have been really itchy too! I've scratched around them and (though I know I shouldn't) picked at them a little. Today they aren't bothering me at all. I think most of that glue stuff has come off, so that probably helped. My surgeon said not to put anything on the incisions, so I haven't, but I'm thinking of putting some cream or something around them to help with the irritation.

I don't wear my bra at home either Bluesea, LOL. The one near my breasts was the smallest of the incisions, so it's healing a lot faster, thankfully!

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Today is a nauseas day, blah. Will get thru it! <br><br> Question are u able to puree fruits on puree stage? Im dying to do a fruit/protein smoothie!

Hi butterfly, on my purée diet list I can have the following:

Mashed banana

Cooked/blended fresh fruit

Canned fruit pack in its own juice or light Syrup

Baby food fruit (stage 1 or 1st food)

Also says to avoid seeds or skin fruits

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My incisions hurt at least the 2 on the left side. Especially when I make certain movements. Im in the "No Bra at Home" club! All of mine are sore too. Most of the glue has come off, I use Vitamin E oil on mine every night.

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Hi butterfly, on my purée diet list I can have the following:

Mashed banana

Cooked/blended fresh fruit

Canned fruit pack in its own juice or light Syrup

Baby food fruit (stage 1 or 1st food)

Also says to avoid seeds or skin fruits

Oh yummy bananas!! So do you blend strawberries? Those have seeds right?

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I'm not sure about the strawberries. My purée diet starts this Sunday & I can't wait to try puree meats.

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Hi all! Survived my 2nd 1/2 day of work! Luckily my incisions are covered in steri strips. They are a bit itchy though! My doc said you can purée anything on that stage. I start puréed for 3 weeks on Saturday. How long are you all on puréed? I have been putting 1/3 of a banana in my chocolate Protein Shake that I make w 1% milk. It helps! I just made one w a bit of Peanut Butter in it. Even my hubby said it tastes like a peanut butter cup. I know it's a stretch but these shakes are awful and boring!

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Hi all! Survived my 2nd 1/2 day of work! Luckily my incisions are covered in steri strips. They are a bit itchy though! My doc said you can purée anything on that stage. I start puréed for 3 weeks on Saturday. How long are you all on puréed? I have been putting 1/3 of a banana in my chocolate Protein Shake that I make w 1% milk. It helps! I just made one w a bit of Peanut Butter in it. Even my hubby said it tastes like a peanut butter cup. I know it's a stretch but these shakes are awful and boring!

I start puree this Sunday for 7 days then soft diet for 2 weeks. Omg I would love some peanut butter right now! : )

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Wow, that's really harsh! I'm on liquids/pureeds (basically anything with no solid bits) until Wednesday then soft foods for a week, then can move on to regular. I couldn't do three weeks pureed!

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Happy one Week Sleeviversary everyone! Should we do a check-in to help keep us motivated and on track?

Include:

1) height / weight starting our wls programs: 5 ft 6.5 in 255 lbs

2) weight day of surgery: 243

3) weight one week post op / pounds lost/gained: 234 lost 21 lbs

4) goal weight: 150-ish

5) your biggest success this week - managing to stay on this clear liquid only diet for this long

6) your biggest struggle this week: I've really been wanting to move to full liquids so I could have some thin cream of wheat or thin oatmeal or something besides broth. Been cooking for my family (and I will not cheat) but sometimes it hurts my heart to watch them eat steak and a delicious salad while I'm sipping on 3 oz broth...again....but I will not cheat. Too scared. Still hurting from surgery anyways so not trying to mess anything up on my insides!! I know it's just head hunger and I'm already enjoying seeing the weight come off and feeling lighter. Just want to lick their plate! Haha.

For the person that asked where we are, I'm in Atlanta, GA.

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Hmmmm I wonder if most docs are like that? Maybe I won't do a full 3 weeks of puréed.....soft foods sound so much better ! Wonder why my doc is so strict! I meet with the nut at my one month.

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I've never heard of powdered Peanut Butter. Might have to look into that!

I won't lie, I cheated after day 4 post surgery and had Tomato Soup. I was just so sick of broth. It hasn't had any ill effects.

I've read about some people who don't have to diet beforehand and who come out on soft foods. Makes me wonder why there are so many differences between surgeons. Kinda frustrating!

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I had mine on April 16th!! I spend one night in the hospital and was back at work Monday and I feel great! I would love to make some buddies going through this together seems like a good idea!

Let me know if you want to share ideas and of course ways to get the weight off!!

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