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I had ice chips after I came out of recovery, I believe it was 24 hours. The next day I had water, and clear liquids. 3 weeks ago today it went pretty fast. Hang in there!

Thank you! Do you get it on line or in store?

Does anyone have a lactose free protein that they like?? The pure protein sometimes makes my stomach gurgle like crazy.

You look amazing!! You also look a lot younger. Great job!!! I can't wait to be where you're at!! Thank you for posting your pictures it gets us recent sleevers excited!!!

This has been so fun to read, I'm only 16 days post op. down 26 and already feel better. My goal of 100 pounds is now 74. I can't wait to have all of those wonderful things happen to me. I have only told a chosen few. I can start the gym in 2 weeks and plan to hit it hard every day. That is all anyone needs to know!!!!

We started at the same weight, I'm 5'8 1/2. I had my surgery 11/28 16 days ago and I have lost 26 lbs. I hope I can reach 50 in three months. You look amazing!! I don't know your age but you look 15 years younger!! Great job keep it up!

Has anyone found a brand of yogurt we can have?? Even the plain Greek yogurts I have found have 5 grams of sugar, isn't that to much? Thanks!

Carri, that's interesting I haven't heard that reason before. I asked my Doctor to take mine out at the same time just because I have read that so many are having problems after. He just told me we will cross that bridge if we need to if it comes. I haven't ever had a problem, I was just wanting to avoid one. I wonder what the percentage of people this happens to is?

My plan is to use plain Greek yogurt because the protein is so high, then use flavored Stevia drops. My doctor says no more than 5 grams of sugar so I was trying to get as low as possible. Thanks!

I'm in California and my Doctor recommends we get one for sure. If you were ever in a emergency situation all responders should know that you have had this proceeder just like Bypass patient or the needs of a Diabetic. The company I will be using is MedicAlert, they have brackets, necklaces that has a medical ID# on it and it will say Bariatric. It could save a life.

Hi, I'm 4 days post op and the pain on my right side is really painful. The hole where my Dr. took out my stomach. The other places I can't even feel. I'm fine when I'm sitting but walking feels like someone has stuck me with a knife and they are twisting it more every step. Just to touch my skin really is tender. I'm hoping that nothing is wrong, I'm concerned. My Dr. came to see me the day I left the hospital and I did ask him about it, he said its going to hurt for a week or two. Any advice or thoughts from the fellow sleevers... Please share your experiences with me, should I be worried???

You look so wonderful and your beaming with happiness. It's so great to see the pictures!!! I'm a visual person and it really is exciting for all of us too SEE how we'll you have done!! Truly it's so inspiring!!! I'm just 6 days post op. I'm so happy for you!

I just asked this question a day ago and I just had my surgery on the 11/28. I'm having a lot of pain on my right also!!! It's really pulling! When I hear people say they have no pain it's crazy to me. When I'm sitting I'm totally fine though. I haven't taken pain meds so that could be part of it. Sounds like everyone's body's are different. We all will get through it one way or another...

Just talked to the on call Dr. She said the pain I'm having sounds normal, he took a big stitch in that spot so it is pulling. A lot of big things went in and out of that spot... I also have a rash all across my belly, I haven't worn the binder because its bad it hurts and itches. She thinks that I may be allergic to the stuff they wash us off with right before the surgery. So, I will be calling my Dr. first thing in the morning to see if he can see me this week. I have never had a big surgery like this so it's hard to know how the body will react. I'm also experiencing the gas moving all around my body, it hasn't been to bad but the gasX strips are working great! Thanks all for chatting with me it's nice to be able to talk to people that are going through the same things that had surgery on the exact day. Take good care and let's all have a quick recovery....

I was on the 28th also! Thanks for the help, it's just horrible! I would give birth 3 more times this is way more painful. I'm feeling like I have some nerves exposed or something. I hold it firmly when I walk or I can't even handle walking. We are supposed to be doing a lot of walking to promote healing, that's what I want to be doing!! I'm trying to decide if I'm going to call my Dr. today. Good luck to us all!!

Hi there all, my surgery is this coming Wed. 11/28/12, 5 more days!!! I'm excited, nervous, scarred, but I just want to get in there and get it done. I'm proud of the fact that I spent 5 days at Disneyland on my liquid pre-op, came home Wednesday then Spent a lovely Thanksgiving with family with an amazing looking dinner while I ate my Protein shake and some apple sauce. It hasn't been hard I haven't been hungry. Today I have experienced horrible constipation, not fun very painful!! It's time for the count down!!! Yeah!!!

That is awesome!!! Please post some pictures!!! That is an amazing weight loss!!. I'm the same size as you were, I can't even imagine being a size 3! Congratulations!!! My big day is 11/28.. Can't wait to get going. Do you know why you had a problem loosing hair? I have heard people talk about it, did you keep up with your Protein and Vitamins? Hope you don't mind me asking.

Wow!! In 2 months, you look great! I pray for results like yours! My big day is 11/28! Please keep posting pictures, it gives us all inspiration! How tall are you if you don't mind me asking?

You look so great!!! I see happiness in your eyes.. I'm having surgery 11/28. I can't wait to have that feeling. It's so nice to hear you say you would do it again. Nerves are setting in for me, but I just keep praying it will be the greatest thing I've ever done also. Thanks for the pictures, they help sooo much!!!! I wish more people would post them.

My surgery is scheduled for 11/28. I will start my liquid diet the 15th. Completely dedicated to it, I will be in Disneyland the 17-23. I'm going to stick to it perfectly!! Has anyone else gone on vacation on the liquid diet? How did you do?

Hi, nice to meet you. You and I have a lot in common, I was diagnosed Hypothyroid 15 years ago. In 4 months I gained 60 pounds. I was put on medication and started working out and I was able to get it off. Prior to that I was at a good weight. I always wanted to get 10-15 pounds off, but I was a healthy weight. I got pregnant with my 3rd child, never gained more than 28 pounds with all three pregnancies. Well when you are pregnant and on thyroid they have to increase the dose. After the baby is born they are supposed to test you and lower you back down to pre-pregnancy. I learned this after the fact, my Doctor didn't do that. I was so sick! I felt like I was dying and they couldn't figure out why. TWO years of this!!! I changed insurance, got a new team of doctors and the Endocrinologist said I was taking more than double the meds. i was supposed to be. I blew out my thyroid completely! It put me into Hashimotoes Disease, It's when your antibodies are constantly attacking your thyroid. This has gone on for 10 years now!!! I have gained 80 pounds in 10 years. They can't regulate my meds so I have gained 3-6 pounds every 3 months off and on over the 10 years. So, I know how you feel!! It's been such a battle!! 10 months getting ready going through all the proper requirements to have the surgery. Finally!!! Sleeve is November 28th. I'm so ready!! Best of luck to you. Sorry so long but I know how hard it is...

Hi where In Ca are you from? My surgery will be in Sacramento on 11/28/2012.

I'm preop and I wanted to go on the liquid diet that I will be on 2 weeks before my surgery. I stayed on it for a full week, WOW! It was so painful, I didn't go for 5 days!!! It was bad!! I have had 3 children and all three were easier than that! I had to use suppositories, sorry TMI!!! So my recommendation is to have all of those thing on hand, when I do it before my surgery I will take maralax everyday! I drink over 100 oz of water everyday day and that didn't even help!! I hope it's easier next time! I meet my Surgeon this Thursday!! Yay!!!

Thiamine is very important!! My Dr.'s seminar before surgery they stress how important the vitamins are!! Thiamine was one they stressed! They had a patient back in the hospital with severe stroke like symptoms!!! She was very very ill. Test showed no stroke but that she was extremely deficient in Thiamine! This story really stuck with me, make sure you get enough!!!