I was on clear liquids for 2 weeks pre op and post op. Then moved to full liquid (this is where I introduced my cream soup) for 2 weeks post op then mushy for 3 weeks then I will transition to whole...

I also had my period right before and right after.

Also chicken and beef broth both tasted like pure animal fat and greese. So I would mix it half with vetagble broth and was good then. I am guessing everyones taste buds get effected differently but...

For the hospital DRY MOUTH mouthwash was my life saver. my doc and hospital allowed as long as I was careful not to swallow anything. You cant drink water till the next day after the swallow test....

I take 10,000 IU Vit D daily (am deficiant), multi, 1500 calcium, 1000 b-12 daily(am deficiant), and will start on b complex and iron later. I am going to the doctor later bc I crave crushed ice and...

I was told you can drive as long as you are not taking any pain meds(vicodin ect) and I return to work today after having a week off. I am a vet tech as always moving. I had no problem just tired...

First off congrats. Seriously the first week goes by so fast. I am only on clear liquids for a week post op. My diet consists of low sodium broth,popsciles,sf low cal drinks,water,protien called new...

Unijury chicken soup is really good. They also make a good unflavored you could add into any soup as long as you dont heat it over 130 degress f. I can only find it online

Found this at target for 15.99 exact room for a 8 oz shake to blend works well have not tried it with ice yet but thought I would share

Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender - Black : Target

I was told 60-70grams of protein and 60oz of water for life.

Tim was the best nurses. Very nice hospital

I have a numb spot on my stomach. I am on 5 days post op but just wondering if this ever goes away and you will regain the feeling back? My sis had surgery and years later she still cant feel her...

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I really like the NEW Whey protein for after. They taste like kool aid to me and it is only 3.8oz for 42g of protein. It is really good for after while you are adjusting and hard to get in a large...

He did a great job on my surgery. Fantatic surgegon. I had mine done at forest park and the staff was really nice. Very enjoyable experience despite the reason. good luck

The best protein I found was the New Whey Protein brand. It taste the best(grape) the best part about it is it is only 3.8oz and 42g of protein. I just fill a shot glass for breakfast,lunch,dinner,...

Great post. Thanks for the tips

Doing great. Going on day 5 and I am able to bend without pain. I walked around target for a bit yesterday. Plan to be back at work on monday. Just a tad sore but not pain. Not taking pain med...

One thing that really helped me with the pre op diet is: I missed texture of food the most. so I would just stuck on a carrot or celery stick to have the feeling of something with texture in my mouth.

Well the thing with it too is it is such a large pill and you cant crush or chew it I am not sure how you will be able to get it down. Something you might want to discuss. maybe it comes in a liquid...

Since I am only post op 4 days I cant say for sure but I will say that I no longer have to take metformin for the insulin resistance with PCOS. All the literature I have read has suggested that it...

I am not diabetic but I am insulin resistant due to PCOS. Just from being on the liquid diet I no longer need to take my metforman(diabetic drug). Hope that helps

I was told that you would loose anywhere from 5-25 just depends on the person. I lost closer to 20 but everyone is different. The main thing is it shrinks your liver

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I had a hitail hernia repair with gastric sleeve on 4/4(monday) I left the hospital noon on tuesday. I am already walking around well. Good luck