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What was your favorite meal during the puree stage - I start the Pureed stage today (hopefully) and was wondering what you all enjoyed the most during this phase.

What were you eating 5 days post-op? - I had my surgery on Wednesday.  I've been home since Friday.  I am not consuming much - focusing on staying hydrated (per Dr) and sipping 2-4 oz of fluid an hour. Yesterday I had ...

Anyone else's Dr. NOT want them to crush pills? - My Dr. has me taking nexium (prescription stregnth - 40mg) and it is a capsule and they said to not crush it.  Anyone else's Dr. not have them crushing meds?

Home from the hospital - I had my surgery on Wednesday.  Spent 2 nights in the hospital and am home now.  Sipping on Isopure to get fluids and protein in.  I can have full liquids (broth, jell-o, creamed s...

Surgery tomorrow - stupid question - Can I wear underwear in the hospital under the hospital gown?

Day 5 of 14 of liquid diet - struggling - Today is day 5 of 14 of my 2 week liquid diet (liver shrinking).  Today is HARD.  I just want to eat! I know these 2 weeks will be hell but anyone else have issues like this?

Do you count the water in protein shakes? - Today is day 1 of my 2 week liquid diet before surgery.  Here is what I was told: 700-900 calories per day 4-5 shakes per day 64-96 oz water per day Less than 50g carbs per day...

Have a surgery date! 9/17 - Woo woo! Got my surgery date!  My god this is real!

Everyone ever hear of insurance not approving even - Anyone ever hear if insurance will deny a surgery when all the pre-requisites they laid out were met?  I am just curious if this ever happens -- my paperwork is being submitted in ...

Can the protein powder be heated? - I've gotten conflicting answers to this in real life so I am asking the experts  Can you add the non-flavored protein powder to hot broth?

Submitted to insurance - I finished all the pre-op stuff and the surgeons office is submitting to my insurance today.  I am nervous and anxious (I've heard Aetna can be difficult to approve). One thing th...

How soon can you fly post-op? - I have my last nutrition class this week and then will meet with the surgeon and send the info to my insurance to see if they approve.  I will ask this at my appointment but I was ...

Has your doctor/surgeon been on TV? - I was visiting my parents in NJ and was flipping through their TV Guide Channel to find something to watch. I saw a show on TLC called My Weight Is Killing Me and saw it was about ...

What did you eat/drink for the clear liquids part - Hi all! I am new and about a month or so out from surgery (have 1 more nutrition class to do).  I was told the day before and after surgery only clear liquids are allowed. I am gue...