I am 2 weeks post-op and I can tell you now it is one of the best things I've ever done for myself. The best advice I could give you is make sure you're following all your pre-op instructions and then after the surgery take the time to follow all the dietary steps you were giving. It gets a little boring on the pallet but it gets your stomach ready slowly so you suffer less consequences from what you eat. And everyone will tell you drink your fluids they are very important and will help your stomach immensely and on a side note when they stay small pills or crushed pills and very well chew food they are not kidding so just keep that in mind. Congratulations on taking the steps to your new better you, you got this and remember it will hurt after the surgery but it goes away within a few days.

This is one you should ask your surgeon.

Mine waited for 6 months. Important thing to do if you drink a lot of caffeine is detox before surgery.

I'm 10 years out and caffeine is a reason to keep living.

Hi everyone,

QOTD: I still have a lot of weight to lose and I'm still heavier than what some people start out at but I can certainly move around a lot easier. I also love going to the pool to swim laps.

Accountability: On plan. Still not eating everything on my menu because I'm still recouping from the stomach bug but getting better everyday.

B: 1 egg, 1/2 slice cheese, turkey breakfast sausage, 1/2 orange

L: 3oz turkey breast

S: 3oz turkey breast

D: 5oz chili, 1/2C broccoli rabe

S:ostrim meat stick

Cals:671, Carbs:23, Protein:97

Enjoy the rest of your night everybody!

Follow what your surgeon ask of you. Make sure your getting in all your water + so it becomes habit. Ask your surgeon if you can incorporate fiber in your diet before your surgery. This is one thing I wish I did. Enjoy the ride. You got this!

there doesn't seem to be a consensus about this among surgeons. Some say never, some say right away, some make you wait three months...or six months. Some limit it to 1-2 cups a day. My take is that it probably isn't the most dangerous thing you can do, given the lack of consensus. I couldn't have any caffeinated coffee for the first six months (decaf was OK), and I'm supposed to limit caffeinated to 1-2 cups a day, but to be honest, I often have more than that. I did wait six months, though.