meggspeggs

Im almost 4 weeks out and only down 17lbs. You're doing great!!!!

I am 24 days out. At this point full feels like food in my throat. Kinda like it is just sitting there. I also get some pain in my stomach and I know it's time to stop. I am told that the full sensation returns to normal after a time. I sure hope so!

How long did you wait after surgery until you had sex? My husband is getting antsy lol.....

I just moved to mushies. I feel like while I'm eating, the food just kinda sticks in my throat. Is this normal? Will it get better?

No. I didn't want my guts rearranged, and I did want a band eroding my stomach. I think the slightly slower weight loss with the sleeve is better too. It leaves less loose skin, and not many abosorbtion issues.

Well, I am 3 weeks out tomorrow. I was on a liquid diet for 1 extra week due to some pain with swallowing. After being SCARED TO DEATH to try anything semisolid, I did it!!!! I just tried Cream of Wheat. It's amazing to me how different it felt than my liquids. I was able to get 4-5 small bites in before becoming full. How odd thi seems..... What was your first mushie? I have two weeks of mushies ahead of me. I plan on a lot of refried beans, yogurt, egg salad, tuna salad...What else were your favorite mushies?

Silica? I read somewhere that it is supposed to help cut down the hair loss. Also COQ10. Just curious.... Thanks!

YUM! I'm gonna try this tomorrow

Three weeks tomorrow. Scared to eat. Not losing much....This too shall pass.

You sound a lot like me. I haven't tried to self sabatoge myself with my sleeve yet. But I can hear the hurt in you. I have had major emotional issues since being sleeved on 8/26/11. I have been very sad and filled with anxiety. And I believe a lot of it comes from not being able to hide deep down emotions with food. I am going to see a counselor next week. I am hoping she can give me tools to prevent self sabatoge and ways to deal with these emotions. Have you considered seeing someone? My heart breaks for you because I know how you feel. I will say a prayer for you. Take care of yourself. xoxoxoxoxo

That is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! I look forward to hearing all about him. He is very lucky to be getting such a great mommy!

What did they do about the twist in your stomach? I imagine that would be quite painful and also cause nausea.

Oh wow...I got goose bumps reading your post. How scary. It was definietly an intervention by God. It is so rare to find stomach cancer before it's advanced stages. I pray that they got it all and you are now cancer free.

Somebody said vitacraze gummies. that's what i'm gonna try. bariatric advantage make me sick!

I had my surgery on 8/26. I am cleared to go back to work on the 20th. I am really scared. I work 12 hour night shifts. I am so afraid I am going to crash. How did all of you do after returning to work? I am still on liquids and feeling weak and exhausted. I don't know why I am so scared....Advice please!

I work on a medsurg floor and a ob floor. I am hoping I will get staffed in ob a lot the first couple weeks i'm back. Newborns are a lot easier to move than adults

Most likely it is from the stress of surgery. It probably knocked your immune system for a loop. I am a nurse and plan on getting my flu shot. I don't think there should be an issue. But before you do, rest up and get yourself better. Is it possible that you have fibromyalgia? Stress on the body can really cause the pain of that to flare up. You should probably discuss how you feel with your PCP. Best wishes and feel better soon.

I am 15 days out. I am still on a full liquid diet. Do you think an ice cream cone or sundae from McDonald's is okay to eat? I Have well over the amount of calories left.

It's nuts i tell ya!!! I am sitting here thinking, wow Iv'e only had 320 calories today. How the heck am I gonna bump it up? I think I will have some greek yogurt and maybe a popsicle later....lol

I don't think so. My tummy feels the same. Smae as it would be after a c section. The mommy's tummy feels the same.

Thanks so much!

A while back there was a thread about good things to get at costco. I can't seem to find it. If you see it can you please pull it to the top for me? Thanks!

Well I'm trying the silica, biotin and nioxin shampoo. It can't hurt....Hopefully it cuts back on the shedding a little. I know it can't be eliminated totally...darn it!

what was for lunch? I'm still stuffed from vitamins...lol

Wnat the heck! LOL!!!! They actually serve chicken livers????