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I am one week out from surgery. I feel "full" much of the time but have not had any p'bing, just brief hicups a couple of times, probably from drinking too quickly. I feel I have lost weight. Funny, I flew to a friend's home for a one week post op visit to avoid too many flight connections on the day after surgery. She does not even have a scale, but I have noticed she goes out with her dog to walk twice daily. that is a good goal. I enjoy zumba and other exercise groups that are offered at my local fitness club, and I am looking forward to getting back into my routine in a couple more weeks. To respond to your question, I don't know how much I have lost, but I do feel I have lost weight. The first week of only clear liquids was okay, as I truly did not have any hunger. When I added the liquid yogurt, I had diarrhea for a day or two and then decided to take metamucil to address this and it has helped. I remember reading that we should keep the "full" liquids to three servings per day. I have done that except today. Maybe I was bouncing back after the diarrhea; but I did go over three servings today. I am still gassy; I was interested to read about the supplement that someone recommended. I will definitely look that one up and give it a try. I thought I would have a hard time staying away from carbonated beverages, but that has not been difficult at all. Hang in there, KS, best wishes. I am just a couple of days behind you. Keep posting!