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@BabyFat23 you're almost there!!! <3

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Just found out I have been approved by insurance! My liquid diet starts tomorrow and my pre admin testing is on Tuesday, 10/31! I can't believe I'm down to the last two weeks!


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OHMG... Caffeine withdrawals are no joke.. I usually can quit coffee cold turkey and have no problems not today. Today is pre-op day 1 and I decided to ween myself off caffeine as well so that I won't have withdrawals after surgery.. Wow I literally have had a headache since I woke up this morning hour #8 have tried Tylenol extra strength to no real help.. Sorry all just needed to vent!! My current mood....:71_smiling_imp:

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1 minute ago, SeaSounders♥ said:

OHMG... Caffeine withdrawals are no joke.. I usually can quit coffee cold turkey and have no problems not today. Today is pre-op day 1 and I decided to ween myself off caffeine as well so that I won't have withdrawals after surgery.. Wow I literally have had a Headache since I woke up this morning hour #8 have tried Tylenol extra strength to no real help.. Sorry all just needed to vent!! My current mood....:71_smiling_imp:

Does anyone know why we're supposed to give up caffeine pre-op? It's been so hard for me too!

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I was told so that you don't have to experience withdrawal symptoms on top of surgery healing. I cannot have coffee until like week 4-6 post-op but not sure I want to go through this again Decaf sucks.. lol

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1 minute ago, bogglesauce said:

Does anyone know why we're supposed to give up caffeine pre-op? It's been so hard for me too!

Caffeine dehydrates you that is why they want us to give it up.

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I was told not to go cold turkey. Add a little bit less each day to a cup of decaffeinated coffee.

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If anyone is looking for a good tasting Protein Shake, I just tried the caramel Premier Protein shake and it is DELICIOUS! I thought the chocolate was good but wow, this is so good! Happy Thursday, everyone! We got this! [emoji4]


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@babyfat23 I tried to have a small cup of coffee and the headache didn't go away even when I gave in. My body wanted a morning coffee and was not having it :angry:.. lol.. Day 2 the headaches gone I got lots of rest and I'm so tired the energy is gone I guess I'm prepping for how I will feel post-op?? :68_sleeping:

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Honestly my body wanted a Venti White chocolate Mocha with whip from Starbucks but I refused... lol

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3 hours ago, CamillaCallie said:

If anyone is looking for a good tasting Protein Shake, I just tried the caramel Premier Protein shake and it is DELICIOUS! I thought the chocolate was good but wow, this is so good! Happy Thursday, everyone! We got this!

Thanks for letting me know! I'm scared to try anything but chocolate since most other flavors are so nasty. What does it taste like?

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@CamillaCallie I LLLOOOVVEE The chocolate one has been my go to for years the caramel was a little sweet for me but one day I hope to add it to coffee or add more skim milk so its not so sweet. Thanks for sharing!

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Now I see why it's so important to use benefiber. I am feeling it.:blush:

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Thanks for letting me know! I'm scared to try anything but chocolate since most other flavors are so nasty. What does it taste like?


It tastes like a caramel sundae! It is sweet but it's a change of pace if you want to switch it up from the chocolate. Enjoy!


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