Good morning. I had my 2 week follow uo with my dr and nutritionist yesterday. I've lost 17 lbs and she wants me to call my dr about getting off my blood pressure pills. I didn't take them first week because the visiting nurse was checking it. Now taking them and it's low. I was so happy. She alo cleared me to go back to gym in two weeks. I was invited to a girl's night out tonight but am only stopping by to say hi and drop off bd gift. Don't feel comfortable sitting there while everyone eats and drinks and I sip H2O! But I think it's these kind of events and bad food-drink choices that got me having surgery.

My puree stage went well. Mostly soups and yogurt. But I tried to make something normal for lunch and dinner like meatballs or tuna. Can't wait to start soft foods on Sunday. I've been pretty good with liquids. I put a squirt of Crystal light into my water sometimes to mix it up. I fould all too sweet except to iced tea. Have you tried those. Ok with protein but I've only had the Premier bottles and powder. Chocolate or vanilla. Tried carmel and strawberry cream but too sweet. I've found I can't do super sweet w hich is a shock as I have a huge sweet tooth.

Sorry for going on but it feels good to talk to someone in the same boat. I'd love to hear what's going on with you. Have you gone to any support groups yet? Thank you so much for reaching out. Looking forward to keeping in touch. Did you have surgery in Mexico? Have a nice day.

Well we've made it a couple of weeks now. How is your pureed week going? I'm mostly doing soups but so far, seems to be ok with everything I have tried. I am struggling with the protein and slightly with all the water. Trying really hard but I'd have to drink a LOT of protein shakes to hit 70g daily. How about you?

Hi Happy
I am feeling good, thanks. Still on liquids but tomorrow I can start pureed foods. Going to start off easy though.Maybe some yogurt and a homemade protein shake for first day. When do you start your next phase? Beautiful here in Nj today. Went to sit at our lake but limited myself to 2 hours as didn't want to get dehydrated. Took a 20 min walk outside today. Was a bit winded which surprised me as I go to the gym pretty regularly. That's my update. Taking it slow and steady. Love to here about your progress so far. Can you believe it's been a week already.?

Hi, just wanted to check in. How are you feeling? We had our surgery on the same day. I am still on a liquid diet only. Is that where you are also? Been a while now for solid food but I'm not going as crazy as I was afraid. Trying to drink water often and it is a new habit to develop for me because I was never very good at that.

Thanks for the good wishes. Home from hospital last night. Pretty rough night. Nausea for the first time but dr prescribed med to help. Trying to keep up with protein drink and liquid. Any first few day tips?

SURGERY DAY!!!! (Hugs) Wishing you a smooth... speedy recovery. Congrats, your new life starts TODAY!