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Just want to see how everyone is feeling with our dates so close?

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Hey! My emotions all over the place right now but numb at the same time if that makes sense haha it's scary to think everything is going to change in a week, but I know it's just the beginning of me getting my life back! I start my preop diet tomorrow, so hopefully that will get me in the right mindset and help this next week fly by (:

How are you feeling?

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I'm also the sep the 8 and strangely feel the same way you do about it....maybe it's a coping mechanism so we don't freak out...lol!

All I know is it's happening and it's going to rock my world and I don't think anyone can really prepare for what's to come....you can try but really it's all about relaxing and just going with it

I find the more I think about it the more I want to emotionally eat :(

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I'm on the 8th as well.... I have another thread going for the 8th and 9th.

I probable enjoyed myself a bit too much this weekend but I am ready to go.

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@@bebeandkoko I'm okay...I've had almost a year to prepare...because of insurance issues...so I'm ready...I was feeling a little scared last week....this is a emotional roller coaster...and I start my pre op diet on the 5th...

@barbclay...maybe that's something everyone go through because I'm doing that to...looking to eat to feel better...I think its the before surgery gitters...

@anglic...continue to enjoy yourself our lives are about to change in a good way...that's where I'm at....I'm ready too

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OK I'm still in the hospital only because my Doctor had 5 surgery's this morning I guess I will see him after that...for discharge.... Im doing OK tho...I had a problem with the breathing tube...other than that and the gas pains I was find.....how you are you doing?

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I'm still in the hospital too. I am just getting my first meal (liquids) now. My surgeon is extra cautious and assures me that everything went great and on schedule.

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Now you are both 3-ish weeks post. How are you doing? I'm 6 days out and feeling great, but I don't want to eat anything. I'm tired of the Protein Drinks, and am on liquid for another week. What did you do for the liquid portion?

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I am doing great....

I did chicken broth, Jello, purred watered down Soups, crystal light, tea, egg drop Soup... I was never hungry so it wasn't hard to get those liquids in.

I am now on mushy foods.... I still eat a lot of Soup but it's nice to have the other options added in.

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Happy to hear you are well! I have my first post op appt 9/30. I'm looking forward to asking the doctor if I can do purer now.

I'm so tired of liquids, particularly the Protein shakes. I bought three cases of Premier Protein drinks from costco. They have 30 grams of Protein, but I've burnt out on them. I love Soups but I can't get my protein in without adding the shakes. Do you get your protein requirement in?

Take care,

Joli

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Yes, I get all my Protein in....

I drink a shake just once a day. I do pure Protein shakes in the can 35g of Protein for Breakfast.

I usually eat a Greek yogurt (chobani 12g) at some point in the day.

I bought the GENEPRO Protein powder that people talk about on here. It's tasteless small scoops 30g of protein and you can add it to anything hot or cold. I usually add it to my Soups and it doesn't change the flavor or texture. I bought it on Amazon.

I have laughing cow cheese wedges, cottage cheese, egg or chicken salad and deviled eggs that add a nice amount of protein when needed.

Before I could actually eat.... The one Protein Shake that is only 11oz and the 1 scoop of GENEPRO was enough to put me at 65g of protein a day on its own. So it has never been an issue.

Now that I am able to add other stuff to the mix... It's just a better variety.

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Thanks Angelic!

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Happy to hear you are well! I have my first post op appt 9/30. I'm looking forward to asking the doctor if I can do purer now.

I'm so tired of liquids, particularly the Protein shakes. I bought three cases of Premier Protein drinks from costco. They have 30 grams of Protein, but I've burnt out on them. I love Soups but I can't get my protein in without adding the shakes. Do you get your protein requirement in?

Take care,

Joli

Hi Joli....omg I feel you....i have the same protein drinks...chocolate and strawberry creme .. I do not get my protein in....and I have 4 cases 2/2...I drink one for Breakfast and I try so hard to drink another for drink or evening snack...I think all the drinking is already hard enough....64 oz's of liquids...plus Proteins...it's hard but it's getting better

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We are almost a month out.....are yall keeping everything down?

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