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Looking for a friend or buddy to give advice and just talk about our journey. I'm 29 and had surgery on October 7th 2015. I'm only a few days post op and would love tips and advice!

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I had my surgery on the 7th also. Welcome.

Since we are at the same point post-op. I will follow to see what advice you get.

So far, I am feeling better than I imagined. I am still on clear protein/fluids today. Tomorrow I will be introducing powdered Protein drinks or drinks that are not clear, as well as some Soups, but for the most part, getting in my Proteins is my goal.

My incisions are sore, but I managed to sleep on my belly 1 night. I use a heating pad on my belly at night. I am now regularly taking my Vitamins, prescribed GERD medicine and just sipping, no gulps. No throwing up or bowel movements yet. I take a crushed tylenol for my incision pain every once in a while, but not regularly.

Pre-op beginning weight: 225

Surgery Day weight: 196

Weigh-in this morning: 191.4

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Per dr's orders i am on only Protein Shakes for 5weeks!!! It sucks.

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Wow, that can get boring fast. At least there are lots of choices out there to try.

I have pre-made EAS and Premier in my fridge.

I have Isopure 0 Carb vanilla and Syntrax nectar Cappuchino powder's ready to mix.

I also have Isopure unflavored powder to add to liquids lacking in Protein.

I have been drinking the clear Isopure Green Tea Lemon drinks and they are good too.

I am on liquids only until day 15 then I can introduce soft/pureed foods.

Cannot wait!

It will go fast.

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I have pre made eas and premier power. I sip on naked no sugar added took me a day and a half to finish one of those bottles.< /p>

I cant wait to eat something with sustenance. Its almost like you crave the chew that is now nonexistent

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It takes me the same to finish a 20oz bottle. Not easy at all.

I like biting off small pieces of sugar-free popsicles, but yeah, I would love to bite something.

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I do that too. Jello is something i eat a lil of when i just cant stomaache another shake

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Hi there,

I had my surgery on Oct. 2 and so far so good. I have lots of bloating and barely fit into my pants despite having lost 20 lbs. I find it hard to get the Protein in. At this point, sipping is a full time job. I really like variety so drinking shakes has been a challenge. I was really hoping i'd like the Isopure drinks but I cannot stomach them.

Trader joe has some really tasty pureed Soups in boxes (I love the Tomato and roasted pepper or butternut squash) and they are the right consistency although low in protein- i just need a little somthing savory once in a while.

I can't wait for soft foods:)

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@@Basia

I am eating dinner right now, 2 oz of the Trader Joe's Organic Low Sodium Butternut Squash Soup. Yummy!

Today I started ready made Protein drinks by Premier Protein, the 30g one from costco.

I was sleeved on Oct 7.

I am on all clear/non-Clear Liquids for 10 days beginning today.

I too am looking forward to soft foods.

We can do this.

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Never had it sounds good though I'll put it on my pick up list when I'm able to eat it

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