I'm about 2 weeks shy of my one year anniversary, and I still take colace (actually, the Target version) daily. If I miss a day or two, things get uncomfortable backed up, and when that happens, I...

LOL, I have some too. Ick. Fortunately, I bought the "sample" pack. Maybe in an extreme emergency I may eventually drink it. Pam, I bought a case of Isopure. I sampled a couple bottles, but it...

I also put on weight before surgery - I think I got into an "I don't care" situation coupled with I'll never be able to do this again! I'm now 3 weeks short of my one year surgery anniversary date,...

I'll throw my hat into the ring - here are your questions and my responses:

1. Regarding Post-Op procedure, can I continue to drink water in large amounts as I currently do --- or does the...

My recommendation is to not go crazy with buying things pre-surgery. I received that advice before my surgery as well, and even though I thought I held back, I still bought way more stuff than I...

I think mine was about an hour - hard to remember, I slept through the whole thing :-)

Greek yogurt with a 1/4 c of Fiber One original. Sorry, no help if you don't like yogurt.

Congrats on the decision. I'm about 8 months out (actually, 8 months as of yesterday) and I too was nervous. No issues to date and down just over 100 pounds since starting the liquid diet a couple...

Why do you have to drink protein shakes for the rest of your life? I'm about 5 1/2 months post surgery and haven't touched a protein shake in months. While I know some people prefer to keep...

Good article, and somewhat scary. Will the same happen to us? I have to admit I did not read the whole article, but I read a much shorter piece on this same topic earlier today -...

I agree with the others who suggested Flintstones. My doctor had me take those for 2 months following surgery, then said my stomach would be ready for regular vitamins.

At about 4 months out, I eat a small salad for lunch pretty much every day along with a protein shake, or else I'll sometimes do chicken on the salad instead of the shake. I haven't gotten back on...

I echo everyone else here. I was told specifically not to worry about calories - just focus on hitting my protein goal and drinking enough water. They have said this should not be seen as a diet -...

I'm just over 3 months out, and I personally don't do protein shakes. The tend to act as cement in my system, if you know what I mean!

#1 - As for serving size, yes, initially, if you were to...

I was told to take colace daily, which is a stool softener rather than a laxative. Keep in mind that all a laxative does is give you the urge to go. You can't go if it's too hard to come out! The...

I was told I should eat as soon as I wake up. My normal schedule is to wake, eat (usually greek yogurt) then I shower and get ready for work. By then, it's been 30 minutes and I can drink until I...

Mashed potatoes? You need to eat protein first. Mashed potatoes should not even be considered an option at this point, there's all carbs, and probably made with butter and cream.

I'm leaving on a 14 day cruise on December 30th, and was just sleeved on November 24th. My Dr. has a very weird post surgery eating plan - clear liquids for a week, then full liquids for 2 week,...

I was also sleeved on the 24th. I was a little wimpy about drinking too much initially, but I have been experimenting today and have had no problem with 8 ounces + in an hour. In fact, I just...

I also had mine on the 24th. Gas pains are there, but not too horrible. Yesterday was miserable. I got the hiccups about every 2 hours and they lasted at least 15 minutes each time. So far, no...

Hey Jojonavery, it seems like every surgeon is different. Personally, my surgeon puts patients on a liquid diet for 2 weeks prior to surgery. Then, I believe (I haven't read ahead yet) the day...

Hey Mike, congrats on your progress. I'm still a couple weeks from surgery. Can you tell me what you mean by the sleeve speaketh? It is an obvious feeling that you are full?

Thanks.

It looks like we are on the same schedule - I also started my liquid diet today. Surgery date is 11/24/15. I haven't ordered the Isopure yet but I thought it would be great for the week following...

Welcome Julie. I just got my surgery date yesterday and it's November 24th. So soon! Truth be told, I'm freaking out a little!

I have some of the same issues as you - no real health problems, just things creeping up on me. I'm going through insurance, and the process has been maddening. I'm currently waiting for approval...