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I took ambien after surgery and it was fine. Should be for you too if everything is going well. T.G.F.A. (thank God for Ambien) Happy Snoozing.

Good luck to you and your husband. Wishing you happy shopping in the future.

I'm 8 months out and sometimes have that same thought about being not as full. I seem to eat way more often and a little more than a 2 to 3 bites. More like 7 to 8 bites or so. But I do catch myself eating faster and drinking while eating also. I think as well that I need to eat more satisfying protein and less carbs. As far as the pain you're having not sure about that. Once healed though and your 6 months out it should be very durable like the rest of your body. But have it checked out to put your mind at ease. keep us posted and good luck to you.

You look great keep up the good work. Luckily I haven't had anyone say anything negative that I'm aware of. I too pick and choose who I share my surgery news with. Most ppl I tell are very close to me, they voiced their concerns in the beginning and compliment me now. Just the way I like it. So those ppl who have something to say as you mentioned dont matter and are truely haters, they can kick rocks. The best revenge to most women is a small waist and a strong mind. So sounds like you're on the right path.

I had a very hard time too. You can check out my post from when I got sleeved back in April. I was pretty pitiful now that I look back. It's really hard to find stories of hardship on here or any where else for that matter when it comes to the sleeve. But yes everyday I'm happier that I had it done. And that is something I couldn't say until about 4 months out. Good luck and things will def. get better one day at a time.

The first 3 months I was soo depressed my family, friends, and even drs were worried about me. I was told maybe I had bad reaction to the anesthesia or no one just had an answer for me. I went on antidepressants, something I've never had a problem with or something I would have never agree to taking before hand. But it really got so bad I couldnt say no. Now to answer your question. I was on antidepressants for a month and went off. I was back to myself. I had the surgery in April and wasn't back to myself til July/August. Now that I'm back to myself I feel GREAT! After the storm it is now the best choice for me. I exercise everyday. I shop just about every week. I think I'm cuter than my friends again LOL. Life is great. And yes I would do it again.

Hi, I'm 8 months out. And I too had a hard time finding neg. stories pre and def post op. I talk a bit about my complications n some old posts. But even in my support group my leader asked me to tell my story because soo many ppl have no bad stories to go off of or feel like they have someone else in their position. But hopefully if you do decide to have it done, you will be fine and have no neg. stories to tell either. Good luck

Also if you consider you have lost over 20 lbs in one month. That is great in itself. You also don't want to lose too fast, just for your skin's sake. I'm losing about 10 lbs per month and I'm 8 months out. It's a good pace for me. So sounds like your off to a great start. Be happy. It will come off.

Thank you for all your well wishes. I decided not to go to my support group due to me being a little too emotional right now and secondly just another migraine that has taken over today. I will make it to my support group on next Monday night and I will also make an appt with my psychologist soon to get these feelings out. My husband and you all have given me a lot to think about and I do feel better and agree that things will be better with time.

I'm 15 days post op. So yesterday I had a melt down. I didn't care and I would suffer the consequences. I've been a bit depressed, confused, and just not sure how to feel over the last 3 to 4 days. I feel like I'm depressed because I'm still in a bit of pain, I have constance headaches that my migraine meds aren't even helping. I have a feeling of just fatigue and no energy. I feel like my body is in slow motion constantly. I'm always hungry, if not hungry then constant head hunger. I've called my surgeon today. I'm waiting on a call back from him so I can explain to him and maybe he can give me some info. I've got support group tonight and not sure whether to bring my feelings up there. No one in my support group has ever mentioned these feelings or feelings of just not knowing if this was the right choice. I've began walking for exercist and that doesn't do much for anything. I think I may be dehydrated and that may be the cause for feeling badly as well. Yesterday I went to the grocery store. I needed a feeling of fullness and some food with substance. I felt like I would feel bettter mentally, emotionally, and physically if I had something real to eat. Even if it did hurt me. I wanted to go to Five Guys and have a full on cheeseburger and fries. Or go to the mexican restaurant and have nachos and soda. But instead I settled for a lean cuisine. I had a bbq chicken pizza and ate 1/4 of it. Which is a very small amount. Then a few hours later I went back and ate the remainder of it. I felt fine physically. I felt a little better mentally and emotionally. I was then just worried if I damaged something internally. I hope I get my sh*t together soon.

I'm five days post op and am still in quite a bit of pain. I think I was a lil naive about being in pain because most ppl at my support group were saying "they didnt need much help", "they were back at it", " they were up and going before they knew it". I'm still taking my pain meds around the clock, keep trying to wean but no more than an two hrs pass time I'm in quite a bit of pain. Is this something anybody else experienced? Also I haven't started on Protein yet. Mainly because all the Protein shakes I bought I can't stand the taste of. And secondly I haven't had the chance to go to the store to try other things because I've been stuck on pain meds. I hope if I start later this week it shouldnt be a problem. Dr's. office said right now just focus on getting my liquids in. Which I've been doing by ice chips, cold apple juice, broth, and a sugar free popsicles. I just hope things start looking a bit brighter for me soon. Ne advice for me, which I think I've been having a hard time, but that's just in comparision to other ppl. BUT IDK. Thanks for reading.

Thanks Kathy, You are right, I'm am much thankful that Im only worried about the problem that I am having. Always could be worse off. Love the quote on your ticker! Best wishes to you to.

Hi Sleevedinatl Thanks for the encouragement. I'm really gonna try again about the Protein. I've never been a fan of milk or milkshakes or anything in that consistency. When I can get out I'm gonna look into that Isopure Water, it looks like that might be a better form for me. And of course smoothies with the whey protein I can do when that stage comes about. It sounds like your pain is in the same place as mine just about. Good luck with your recovery and weight loss as well, thanks again

Thanks lissa No it doesn't sound dumb to walk. Thats what they kept saying to do in the hospital. So walking doesn't bother me too much. My pain is more so where the incisions are on one side at the site where the tools were used mainly. So it hurts to bend over, turn side to side, and just certain positions. I still sleep sitting up cause i feel pressure when lying down, and paranoid about reflux. The surgeon said my surgery went very well. My family said it took 30 mins or less. So but i know every body heals differently. Im just gonna take your advice and hang in there. Hopeful I write in a few days saying I'm doing much much better and off pain meds.

Thanks Kat for the encouraging words. I hate being on these pain meds.. I guess I'm so eager to get back to my normal life. I hate to sleep the day a way. But thanks again and I will take your advice to heart.