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Just remember after the 21 days post op liquids, you should not be eating that many liquid cals.

I still don't burp very much. I am waiting because everyone says that is the next step.

I took bouillon cubes and put bottled water through the coffee machine to make it. It was a real life saver for me because I was pretty tight after surgery and couldn't get much down until I had hot boillion or Hot tea. I forgot the hot tea bags but I would definitely take those as well. They really do help.

I didn't see the one with 20 cals. All the ones I looked at had 80 plus.

Awesome Mona, Keep up the good work. Especially the taking it slow and easy.

Taxi is $5.00 each way to and from border on TJ side (be sure and negotiate that with the driver first). There are several parking lots near border but the most convenient one is right behind the trolley stop. I'm not sure what the parking charge is.

Hi guys, I was one day later than you. 5/8. I am down 8 lbs but seem stuck since I started soups. I started real food yesterday and am hoping that will help me get going again.

I lost 18 lbs. pre-op I have lost 8 lbs. so far post op and lost all of those in first two weeks. Have not lost anything in last 8 days. My first fill will be June 20th

OK had 2 bites of steak for dinner tonight and didn't chew well enough. Don't do that it was horrible. 30 minutes later and a very long brisk walk I am feeling like I am going to make it. I am not one to vomit but I was sure wishing I could.

Dr. Miranda said that lack of water is what will make us feel weak more than lack of cals or other things. Are you getting enough water?

Hey Michelle, Just wondering if you were going to do a exercise challenge for June? I dont' know how you get it submited in the right place and everything but I know I need to keep exercising. Blessings!

Dr. Ortiz patients are on liquids for 21 days. Today was my first day off. Clear liquids, then yogurt drinks, then protein drinks, then creamy soups (still liquid) until you reach 21 days. Only snacks are things like pop sicles that turn to liquid.

Charlotte, Would love to have you join me on the 20th. We met in the lobby of Lucerna day after surgery.

Thanks Lynn, I just noticed your stats are really similar to mine. Are you feeling any restriction with your first fill?

At this three week mark we can do all exercise except Ab work outs. Ab work outs have to wait until 3 months out. I have been taking a bath for a week now but my incisions are 100% healed and barely noticable at this point. I actually counted my day of surgery as day one and ate today. I had 1 egg, 1/4 pc. toast and 1/4 protein bar for breakfast. 2 Slices of Turkey, 1/4 avacado, & a small amount of salad at lunch. 1/4 bratwurst, 2oz. steak and 1/2 potato for dinner. I had not problem with any of it and felt completely satisfied in between meals. IN fact tonight I still almost feel over full and it has been 3 hours since I ate. I am doing great so far with not drinking during meals. I don't physically miss it but I find myself wanting to reach for a drink when I put my fork down between bites(I think it is just out of habit)

Mjchelle, please add 4 workouts for me. It feels so good to be back on the Eliptical instead of just walking. Blessings!

I am booked for the 20th. Will be flying in and out same day. Plan to rent car at airport and drive to border. Take taxi from border to OCC and back to border. I would be happy to have anyone ride with me for the company. Blessings!

I am actually planning on parking on US side of border and taking a taxi across. Is it a better idea to get insurance and go ahead and drive all the way to OCC? What are the border lines like getting back out by car? Are they longer than the walking lines?

Great info Dawnie!

My fill is the 20th as well. Are you flying in or driving. I am flying in and renting a car for the border. You are welcome to ride if you don't already have plans. Blessings!

Awesome Michelle and only 8 lbs or not your getting there. Blessings!

no maybe the second one. I want Dr.'s to make sure all is well at the first one.

if any of you want to ride along let me know

Yes the vans run both Sat and Sun. Sat taking back Fri. surgery people and Sun picking up Monday Surgery people. We were able to take the Sunday one to the airport since we stayed and extra day.

Michelle, How is restriction now? What are you able to eat and how much?