Minnie

Cheer up! At 18 days I had only lost 16 lbs and then I didn't lose anymore until I was 6 weeks post-op. I then lost 6 lbs. I was getting in all of my protein & fluids in by 2 weeks. You might have stalls, but keep eating & drinking right & they will break:)

I ate 2 hard boiled eggs in 30 minutes today. Is that too much at this point? Are hard boiled eggs a good idea for every day? Thanks!

Look online. I'm sure you could find an incentive spirometer. BTW Dr Aceves and his staff are amazing:)

Thank you!!

Thanks for the replies. It is a weird internal & external type of pain. I admit I haven't been as careful about bending & stretching. I also have been carrying laundry baskets up & down the stairs. I think it must be a little strain. Hopefully it will go way soon.

I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced what I am feeling. I am 4 1/2 weeks post-op and today I am feeling tenderness just above my belly button and to the left of my belly button. It just feels tender if I rub my hand over that area. Could my sleeve just be irritated? I have read other posts where someone referred to the sleeve being irritated. I haven't done or eaten anything different. I appreciate any input. Thanks!

Good luck to you. You'll be fine. I really wasn't nervous but I was sooo ready to get this done. The pain was not bad. I didn't really have much tummy discomfort but I did get some shoulder pain. Make sure you take your pain meds so you can get up & walk. The more you walk the better off you will be. I am one month post-op tomorrow and I have no regrets. Keep us posted on how you're doing:)

Hey everyone! Is anyone interested in some chewable calcium citrate? I bought 3 bottles & they are too gritty & vitamin tasting for me. I would send them for just the cost of shipping which I am guessing would be no more than $5. Let me know if interested. First come, first serve:)

clk - what king of protein do you put in your coffee?

I am 3,5 weeks out & the last few mornings I have woke up with terrible heartburn. I don't feel it in my throat or anything but I have this burning in my chest. I take nexium every morning already. One morning I took a Tums & it helped somewhat, but I hate waking up with that feeling. Has anyone else experienced this, if so, what did you do? Thank you!

Praying for you:)

Congratulations! You look amazing:)

Does anyone use Truvia instead of Splenda? Any idea if it makes a difference in weight loss? Thanks!

Congratulations! You look amazing!