hi, my Dr. advised the same: caffeine free. The reason is that caffeine is a diuretic and the months following surgery we need to ensure we don't dehydrate. Hope this helps.

what an inspiration!!! congrats!

thanks for sharing; all that you mentioned sounds delicious.
and CONGRATS on your weight loss!

I had surgery 6 weeks ago; it has been an excellent experience... until this last week.
Started going to the gym at week 4 as per my Dr's plan. I do 1 hour of low impact cardio and weights 3 times...

I had my gallbladder removed but a couple of years pre-sleeve. It's a terrible pain, I'm sorry to hear you are going through that!
It's another surgery, but if they give you the option, I would have...

I'm happy to say today was my second day, and it was not that bad.
They have trainers that assist you; Monday I did only cardio; today I did both cardio and weights; the trainer guided me through...

Thanks everyone for your comments and tips on how to manage this part of the journey.
I had the first session and it was not that bad; the trainer was nice, he followed up on how I was feeling, I...

I’ve never liked exercising. Ever! Not when I was a teen, a child, in better shape. I’ve always hated it! I've tried different types... nothing, I don't like it.
I had an accident about 3.5 years...

I live in Costa Rica and had surgery with Dr. Rivera.
He and his team are amazing, fully recommended!
Ping me if you want his contact info.

Hi, welcome! I had my surgery almost a month ago, as well. Nice to have you here!

Hi, I had surgery on June 18th. Walking and chewing gum (no sugar) really helped with the gas. After 4 or 5 days it was gone. Hope you feel better!

Congratulations!

hi, welcome!

I had surgery on June 18th. Everything was so fast, and went so well, I cannot be thankful enough.

I started solids today (fish and veggies, crackers and cheese), and boy it hurts at times! I try...

Hi Mandy,

I'm on the complete liquid now; enjoying the shakes and sipping on chicken broth. I haven't had any pain; ironically the only pain was caused by a medication but the Dr. stopped it. I...

hi Renee, I'm doing very well! thanks for the post.
I actually have been feeling perfect for two days, now that the nausea is gone :) The Dr. stopped the medication causing it, and I was very...

Hi,

I had my surgery five days ago, and had heavy nausea from medication.
My best friend's mom told me that cinnamon tea (use a cinnamon stick) or even just smelling it would help. And it did!
...

Hi,

I had my surgery on Monday, just three days ago.
I'm feeling very good; I even slept on one side last night. The only bad bump I had was with a pain medication the Dr. prescribed, but once I...

Thank you! very very anxious about tomorrow; I guess once I know the date of the surgery, I'll be able to manage the anxiety better. Thanks for your support!

Hi,

I'm new here; I have all pre-op tests scheduled for this coming Monday. Once the Dr. has those results, he will schedule surgery.

I'm dealing with a lot of anxiety right now.

Greetings...