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I was sleeved on Jan. 5th. I still experience an extreme "full feeling" - especially after I eat proteins like chicken, eggs or jerkey. Embrace it! I have become methodical with my eating habits. I find myself eating the same foods almost daily. Kashi Go Lean, egg whites w/ ff cheddar cheese and dill, chobani w/ Kashi, JERKY, Dal, and chicken tenderloins. I still don't feel "hunger" - per se. I feel empty - and that is typically my signal to drink more water. I have found it quite easy to get in the recommended proteins and water daily. Until recently, I was having a difficult time getting in enough calories - because I was always so full. I am doing better now, and take in about 600-700 daily. I found that the easiest way to increase calories was to add nuts or an additional protein shake in the PM. (The problem with nuts is that I can eat them like there's no tomorrow! I definitely have to monitor my intake with them!). I'm on my 2nd stall. The first one lasted a little over 2 weeks - and now this one has lasted about 2. Frustrating, yes.... This too, shall pass, though. I am down 38 since being sleeved, 74 since I began this journey in October. I feel better than I have in years! I am soooo glad that I decided to do this. It is definitely a wonderful tool. This is probably more info than you were looking for. I kinda get to rambling. Sorry! Best of luck to you!

Wayyyyy to go! Pictures, please! I'll bet you feel like a million bucks now!

You look wonderful! Keep up the good work!

You're doing great! You look fantastic! Keep it up!

I have a Nordic Track. I have been doing the 40 min. 400 calorie program. It's under the calorie option, I believe. After doing it for a few weeks I have found that I needed to increase the speed / incline to be more challenging, but I still enjoy it, nonetheless. It has been really helpful in building endurance. I could barely jog for 1/4 mile without feeling like I was going to keel over before. : ( I am not signed up for any marathons, YET, but I hope to be in the near future.... I also did notice that my weight dropped more consistently when I started doing this program. I try to alternate exercise routines, too. One day I will run, and the next day I do the interval training. Best of luck to you! I hope that you enjoy this setting as much as I have!

That is sooooo exciting! I am happy for you. You are so fortunate to have such a thoughtful, supportive husband, too. : ). That was sweet!

You look WONDERFUL! Keep it up!

Great job! You are doing so well - and should be so proud of yourself! Keep it up. You can do it!

I'm happy for you! Embrace it - and embrace life! Keep it up!

Make a triple layer, colorful sf Jello bowl! It's too soon to be experimenting. That will come in time. Enjoy the multicolored, multiflavored treat - without any guilt or discomfort. : ). Happy birthday and happy travels to you - on your new journey!

That's AWESOME! Is that from your first visit, or since your surgery date? I'll bet you are feeling soooooo much better! Keep it up!

That pain in your shoulder is just gas. It shall pass. By tomorrow, you will feel a lot better. Take it easy - and take care. Congrats!

I'm just 2 1/2 weeks post - and LOVING my decision. Down 48 since first doctors appointment, 24.5 since pre-op appt. (2 weeks bf surgery). Best of luck to you all on your VSG journey! Follow your doctors advice, exercise and get in your water!

Has anyone else found that they are cold - following their VSG? I have always been comfortable in our house set at 67-68. My kids have always complained, and I've been less than sympathetic. Now, I am FROZEN! So, I throw on a sweater, big deal. I'm not complaining. I just find it rather humorous that I, too, am cold. (Turning up the heat is not an option.) LOL. I take It as a trade-off.

I am on my 12th day out, feeling GREAT, no "adverse side effects" to speak of. I'm still on liquids. I have been getting in all of my water and about 60 grams of protein per day. I have walked daily. The first week I lost 10 pounds. This week, I have just teetered at the same weight. It doesn't make sense! My caloric intake is about 500 calories a day. Has anyone else had this problem?

I just find the irony and humor in it. My kids have always wanted me to turn up the heat - but I refuse. They'll NEVER hear me say "I'm cold", although I'll secretly be wanting to ooch it up myself. Lol

Thank you all. I guess I am just a bit overly excited, and maybe a little bit worried, as well. Right from the get-go I have been able to get in all of my water - as well as tons of protein via the shakes. I have been drinking extra whey protein isolate - and began to think that maybe I was taking in tooooo much some days - even though my caloric intake is still well within an acceptable range. I just need to chil -and be more patient. : )