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Has anyone's partner been able to feel the strings?

So those of you who are post op and are using birth control have you had any weight gain or has your weight loss slowed at all? What type are you taking?

When were you able to add baked/grilled fish to your diet? I'm dying!!!!!!

When were you able to add baked/grilled fish to your diet? I'm dying!!!!!!

I think the fact that it reminded me of "fat girl" days is what irritated me so much more. I'm used to having days where nothing fits because it's too SMALL. I just wasn't mentally ready for it to happen the other way around. Yep I've got to have some staples that fit.

So I've been hanging around the house since surgery. I've gone to walmart, the pharmacy etc., but not anywhere else. Today my mom asked me to go to church with her. I thought, why not? I feel pretty good (had oatmeal for the first time today) and she's been helping me a lot. So I shower and try to get dressed and to my semi horror my clothes don't fit. Like my fav dress pants...NO. So I try my fav jeans and it looks like I could stuff a "package" in the front. Then I take them off without even unzipping them. My shirts are big as well, but with a belt or little cardigan I can make some of them work. Oh but wait! My "little" go to cardi's aren't little anymore. I don't wanna look frumpy by wearing too big clothes, but I didn't realize this would start happening so soon. (Which I should be thrilled about, but it's darn frustrating when you're trying to leave) arrrggghhh Whew....I needed to vent!

I would also go the ER. That is in no way normal and is more than likely related to the sleeve. Don't walk, run there. You don't want that to happen multiple times.

So my highest weight ever was 285. My consult weight was 274. I was sleeved 5.30. Day of surgery 243. 1st day home from hospital 250. (I was so confused & bewildered) Today 235.7!

Anyone ever heard of it or tried it? I tried it last night for the first time and I think it was too heavy for my week old sleeve. I'm supposed to start purees today, but I'm apprehensive because my sleeve seems sore or too full. I don't even want to try to get my water in.

So I'll be a week out on Wed. I'm having trouble getting in all my protein. So I got the grand idea to drink the ispoure clear. That has got to be the nastiest crap on the planet. I thought is made my mouth and teeth feel funny after drinking it. So I brush after each 8 oz. Now it leaves this horrific film on my tongue. I'm done. I am currently drinking muscle milk light. Any other suggestions?

Neva907...Sharing is caring! Lol

I was really wondering how this would work for me. I'm a bit of a foodie..well was. So I like great food & great friends and family too. I go out to breakfast with my mom once a week and with a group of girls at least once a month. I love the fellowship. I hope I don't start to hate it.

Oh crap looks like I have to buy it in TX. I don't see where I can buy it online or like a trader joe's.

That's what I'm talking about. Off to google now to research it. Thanks!

The last two days I've gotten in the 30's with protien and the 40's with water. I normally drink all protein drinks over ice to water them down a bit. I fell like I get full so it's hard to keep drinking. Tomorrow I'm starting operation 64. I must get it done. I have my one week follow up Friday. I'm thinking about purchasing a tub of unjury non flavored from my dr's office. That should make things easier.

Sharing makes it so much better. :-)

I think I can have it next week, but I used to use pretzels or celery to dip. Any suggestions of what I could use to dip it?

Sabra roasted red pepper to be exact! Lol I think I'm still about 4 weeks away from that.

My nurse told me yesterday that Midol was ok to take.

Yeaaaaa! This has been a long time coming, and I'm ready. My mantra for the day is: Fear and God CANNOT reside in the same space. Ps...I haven't had anything to drink since about 10ish, so I really hope I can give a urine sample if needed!

So day 1 post op. I'm using the restroom a lot due to the iv fluids. I'm very sore. Everything else is ok...for now. Scoot over I'm coming to the bench!

Looking for some sleeve buddies?

I've waited too long and worked too hard to even thnk about changing the date. I just wish I could fast forward to 2 months post op! Lol

I'm starting my liquid diet tomorrow. I don't have to start clear liquids until 2 days before. I shopped some, but I think I'll do the majority of it tomorrow. I think I'll try to find the unjury unflavored on amazon. Has anyone tried the isopure? I'm a little hesitant to buy a lot because I've heard that taste buds change.

I'm trying to not be a mess. Lol I'm wondering if this will really work for me? Will I be a slow loser? Will my liver be small enough? Will I make it? CRAZINESS! Lol have you done any shopping for week one?