Tomorrow's the BIG day!

Well, here I sit 14 of the liquid diet. Didn't think I'd make it..but I have!! 14 whole days with no food! Excited about tomorrow..can't wait to be sleeved and starting my real weight loss journey. Can anyone tell me how long they waited before introducing soft foods after surgery? I know what the doctor's say, but a lot of it is "up to how I feel" and I was just wondering what everyone else did and how long they waited.  I'm actually dying to taste some mashed potoates!! lol
Thanks!

Congrats, you did great to make it 14 days!

I know you're probably dying for food now, but BELIEVE ME when I say you'll wake up with no appetite! I battled nausea and fullness for the first week (even with meds) and while I wanted the "taste" of food, my surgeon wanted me to wait until I could tolerate both liquids well and protein.

The protein drinks were so heavy in my tummy that I wouldn't be able to drink for HOURS... it honestly took a full week before I could begin protein (and full liquids)... and another few days before I could begin soft foods.

The priorities in the beginning are liquids first, then protein... while I know you're dying for food, don't risk your hydration status (a trip to the ER for IV fluids) or your protein status (needed for healing!) for the taste of food. Take it slow... a few tiny bites of something too soon might not hurt your tummy... but it can make you too full for liquids or protein drinks.

Good luck, you'll do great! 

Everyone is different but I didn't want any food for a while and didn't want something like mashed potatoes for about 3 weeks. I don't eat them at all any more. I don't eat anything white like Potatoes rice,pasta or bread. I do let myself have some crackers that have protain in them for the crunch factor.
Congratulations! and good luck!

Tomorrow is the big day for both of us. I was craving food, but today I guess my nerves set in so food doesn't even sound good to me. I really am ready to not have the craving for food, I can't wait.

best wishes for speedy recovery. we will have to keep each other posted on our progress!!

well i just had mine done on the 20th i am still on liquids today and the rest of next week i don't think i am ready for food i don't like my portine drinks any more i am sick of it so i am taking it slow and the food stinks to me right now

thanks! and good luck on your weight loss journey.  i got sick of the protein about 5 days ago lol having a harder time getting these protein drinks down yesterday and today. at least soon i can be a little more creative with the protein shakes.
i keep getting a lot of feed back that people have no interest in food...that's interesting.

Woo, Hoo best wishes to tomorrow's sleevers!

Sending good thoughts for your surgeries tomorrow!

Congrats on making it w/o food...an endurance test for sure.

But want to offer healing thoughts and sending loving energy that both of you (and your surgeons) have a smooth journey.

Cannot wait to HEAR from you both as my surgery date is August 5th!

HUGS to you both~Jan