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That is awesome! You are doing great!

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This is also for Kellyw I was sleeved on the same day as you and I am having the same problems. I can only get about 2-3 bites in and then I get the horrible chest pain. It also takes about 10 minutes to go away. I usually will get up and walk and pray that, that will fix the pain. I totally understand what you are going through I put a call into my doctor's office late today so I will let you know what he says. Hang in there, it has to get better for us

That is great! Keep up the positive attitude. It gets better. I am on day 18 and I am feeling great! I am a Fort Worth, Texas girl too! Who did your surgery? Melinda I'm on day 7, and still have some pain. No where near as bad as the first few days. I have been lucky and have finally started being able to walk around. I think it is because I hate standing still. Those few days where it hurt to move drove me batty. The only thing good out of it was that I was able to sleep. I think I am ready to go back to work after Memorial Day. I am down 9-10lbs and love it. I want to lose more soon. I am trying really hard on my liquids, dreaming about the mushies. I was told to aim for 3 cups, 24 ozs of Protein shakes daily. I think that puts me at about 60 g of protein. I can usually do about 2.5 cups. then I get sick. I also have to drink a minimum of 3 cups of other liquids. I have been able to do that part no problem. I just stretch it out. My son looked at me yesterday and kept telling me, and others as I was getting him from school, my mommy is getting skinnier. I loved it. When I went to the school to get him, as I work there too, my coworkers were telling me that I looked great. My principal asked me if I really should be up driving and walking. She thought I was nuts to be up and moving, lol. Anyway, I am excited and wanting to dance for making it this far. One week down, a lifetime to go.

Hi Meggie, I am glad your visit went well. Sounds like we are getting the same responses. I think you will be perfect for new patients. Thanks for all the videos, they help me so much. Soon we will move to mushies and I can't wait to see what recipes you come up with Melinda

Lisa, you look great! I just got sleeved on May 9th as well in the DFW area. I can't wait to start seeing big results as well.

I probably am drinking too fast. I do catch myself gulping so then I go back to the cups I got at the hospital. Do you or anyone else still get pain on left side when taking a deep breath or yawning? It stops we in my tracks. Melinda

Well, today I actually went in for my post-op appt. The nurse removed my staples and took vitals. After that I was given barium to drink and check for issues. All is well so far. I was a little disappointed that I didn't really get to talk with the doctor. I had some questions that I wanted answered. The physician assistant was in and gave me very vague answers. I am still having left sided pain that hurts with activity and drinking, but I guess I feel better knowing the swallow test was fine. Yesterday was the first day I was able to get all my Protein in. Today I am doing ok as well, but still feel like I can't figure this out. I asked about Vitamins and was told I could hold off until 4 weeks on Vitamin D and B-12 if I couldn't get them in. I am glad to hear everyone from the RED VELVET GANG is surviving. Hang in there Melinda

I am glad to hear everyone is doing good other than a few obstacles. My main issue I am having today is the pain by my main incision. It hurts to take deep breaths, yawn, sit or stand up. I was trying to get off the pain meds, but feel I still need them. Could this be something that I pulled? Don't get on the scale, I made that mistake and was shocked because of the IV fluids I had built up at the hospital. I will wait to weigh at the doctor's office on Tuesday Melinda timestamp='1305296449' post='149933'] Hi there, Glad everything is going well for you, I would call your DR just to make sure that the bleeding is nothing to be worried about. I havent had any nightmares, that would really suck to jolt awake from something scary when your stomach has been cut on... ouch!!! I am doing better, still having quite a bit of pain in my main incision, but I do think its getting better every day. I do however have this pain in my stomach periodically where its like the stomach spasams, and it will travel halfway up my chest, then diminish and go away - its mostly when the pain meds have worn off -

Hello Red Velvet Ladies! I am so glad everyone made it through their surgeries without any major problems. My surgery was scheduled at 8:30am and I was in my room by 12pm. The Dr. said everything looked great! I ended up staying for two nights though because of the nausea and vomiting I was experiencing. I could not get anything down the 1st night. The second day was much better so they decided they could release me. I feel a little better, but I am still hurting from the biggest incision on my left side. I am now trying to focus on getting in my liquids, but that has been such a challenge I hope we all have a quick recovery. Remember no pain no gain or in this situation no pain no loss Melinda

You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers! Get plenty of rest and plenty of fluids ha ha! No, seriously I know how you are feeling. I finished my last round of antibotics on Monday and I still have this horrible cough I can't shake. Melinda

Good Luck! You are in my thoughts and prayers Melinda

Thanks for letting me know I am not the only one out there starving . I am so looking forward to having a small stomach too! I really hope you start feeling better soon. Try taking the Tylenol Cold and Sinus. I believe it is an approved drug you can take. We are almost there!

Wow! That is interesting how each doctor can vary so much! I am sure it will be great! Congrats! You are almost there. I will be praying for you. Keep us posted

I actually just got over a sinus infection. I was so worried I was going to have to cancel, but I am doing much better. Am I the only one still really really hungry? Can I add some fruit to my Protein shakes? I am starving!! I have lost 7 lbs so far myself. I hope you feel better! Take lots of Vitamin C Melinda

I got a Magic Bullet too as well as a early Mother's Day gift from my husband and the kids. Quick question- Are you two still so so hungry? I am starving! We are almost there ladies. May 9th can't come any quicker Melinda in Fort Worth, TX

Well, I am glad they didn't have to cancel your surgery! That is my biggest fear! I am from Fort Worth, Texas and I will be having surgery at Baylor at Trophy Club Medical Center with Dr. David Kim.

Hello All, I also am a May 9th sleever as well . I am getting very nervous now! This liquid diet thing is harder than I thought it would be. Cooking for the family and then having the shakes is really getting old I just have to keep thinking of the positive outcome that will soon be coming! Melinda