Hi Kelly! Welcome to the forum neighbor. I haven't been on in awhile, but this is a great place for support & encouragement. The liquid phase is tough, but listen to your doctor and follow the...

I drink herbal tea, water, & Propel.

I can have all the herbals as long as the are caffeine free. I have a rooibos tea as well.

Congrats Jean. Hope all goes well for you! :)

I'm 3 mos. out and can pretty much eat whatever I want, but your wants will change, your taste buds change believe it or not. A lot of things I try now, especially processed or fast food types taste...

I take Mega Red capsule, it's small and it doesn't make you burp fishy stuff! LOL

I think the anxiety is normal. It is a big step, but one you have decided to take for yourself. This is for you, no one else, don't allow fear to give you doubts. I've had several different...

I agree with Keb, those kinds of carbs are not good for you right now. I'm 3 mos out and I don't eat bread yet! The one time I tried, I was in so much pain and I haven't tried it since. The only...

Welcome Brenda! You're in the right place to get tons of information. Best wishes on your journey, glad that it's finally happening for you! :)

I know you're a lot younger than I am, but honestly sweetie, I don't think you're going to be up for it, nor would I think it advisable. Remember, you are having major surgery. I'm sure your...

That's fine, not a problem.

My favorite beverage replacement for soda is Propel water, love the Black Cherry.

I have two unopened containers of Unjury Protein, 1 unflavored & 1 Chicken Broth, along with variety packets that I am unable to use. Since surgery, I am only able to use ready-to-drink protein...

Welcome & Congrats on your surgery day! By far, hands down best decision that I've ever made for myself! I'm 2 mos. Post-Op and doing very well, as surgery go, there is not a lot of pain associated...

Crab, scallops & fish were on my soft list, but I think I had to wait on the shrimp till on regular diet. Shrimp are a little harder to digest than the others.

Hi Jackie, at this stage I am able to eat it as it comes, but because I eat the broth & solids together, I'm not able to eat as much of it at one time.

Those hunger pains are most often gas or acid in our new tummy. Try an acid chew and see if that doesn't help. :)

Very interesting, thanks for sharing.

Welcome aboard Stephanie! This is an amazing journey, one I don't regret at all. I'm sorry that you've suffered so much, I pray that you find the relief and healing you need from having the sleeve...

Breakfast - Premier Protein Shake 11 oz ( I drink all of it w/ my supplements)

Lunch - Usually a half cup of soup (Progresso Light varieties) & 2 saltines

Snack - Premier Chocolate Protein...

I'm a little over 2 mos out, I'm still drinking to protein shakes a day, one for Breakfast and one in the afternoon. I usually have a cup of soup for lunch and may only eat about half along with...

Drains will depend on your surgeon, mine did not use them. As far as pain, I did not use any pain medications after I left the hospital, but I did have a local pain patch on my abdomen that I...

Fish, crab, and scallops were on my soft food list and I ate them without a problem. I agree with Kim, you won't eat very much before you're full, and trust me, don't push that full feeling, you'll...

I'm sorry but 9 lbs in 13 days is not slow! They don't cut the weight off of us, they just give us this nice new tummy that it about 1/3 or smaller than what it used to be. Our bodies are still the...

I love the Premier Chocolate Protein shakes from Sam's club, each shake has 30 grams of protein and 160 calories.