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I know what you mean! I've been having crazy dreams since the preop liquid diet as well. I'm a month post-op and occasionally have night were I sleep deeply with no remembered dreams, but the majority of the time it's vivid dreams that cause me to toss and turn some. I'm not sure what causes this. All I can figure is my body is burning calories in a different way.

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I'm doing very well, thanks. The first couple of days post op really sucked. But it gets so much better every day. By the end of the first week, I felt mostly back to normal. Dealing with the new relationship with food was a bit of a mental struggle in ways I hadn't considered. Everything changes and for me, that was a little challenging.

I never had buyers remorse and I would do it again without a second thought. It's truly a process and worth the hard work.

The best things I did preop were buy a couple of sippie cups. (I had a hard time sipping not gulping. I would take three gulps and when the third one was in my mouth, the first one would hit my tummy)

Gas X strips also were great. Kool aid Water Enhancer was a life saver. I love cherry and tropical punch.

Also, I bought small plastic containers to divide food up. I bought wayyyyyyy too much Soup and broth. Post op, a can of cream soup is like four or more meals.

Good luck!! It's worth it!!!

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