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I wasn't allowed to start protein supplements until day 7. Every plan is different, but my focus week 1 was supposed to be on fluids. Then day 3 was full liquids, day 7 was adding protein supplements.

Time to start dating again. I've been asked out a few times recently and have been too self conscious to say yes, even though apparently the guys didn't mind the fact that I needed to lose 70 lbs. So, from here on out I'm saying yes to dates! Heaven help me...I could be a total disaster lol! Welcome to my new and improved life.

Dehydration, lack of calories and protein, and all of the changes your body is going through. Be ire to drink a protein shake before doing that again and tank up on fluids. It helped me! That feels horrible!

I'm in the same boat but no raw veggies or red meat for 2 more months at least. New foods are hard on me right now. Sticking with what I know and relying a lot on my protein drinks.

It depends on the surgeon and your weight. I am a lower BMI and my surgeon required a 2 week preop diet to shrink the liver. Every surgeon is different.

Internal staples stay in forever. The incision stitches came out for me at my 1 week postop.

I lost 12 lbs the first week and weighed 220. Then I gained 3 back and held that weight for 2.5 weeks! My surgeon warned me that I would likely stall for a couple weeks while my body recovers from the shock of surgery. I'm now 4 weeks post op and losing again steadily. So yes, what you're going through is normal. Stay hydrated and get your protein in! I still lost a lot of inches while stalled, going from size 18 to a loose 16.

Hang in there. It DOES get better.

Mashed potatoes boiled in chicken broth and mashed with Greek yogurt and a little milk. Ground sautéed turkey seasoned with broth and onion and garlic powder. After cooking, chop super fine. Gravy: Low fat cream of chicken Soup mixed with Greek yogurt and chicken broth. Layer and eat...Delish and went down well and stayed down!

Sounds like it all went well! I'm just starting to eat too but my plan has me wait 3 months for red meat...pot roast sounds so delish! Glad you're doing great!

Almost 4 weeks post op: B: 1/2 scrambled egg with a little cheddar L: went out with friend and had 2 slices seared ahi appetizer and half a piece of mahi mahi from inside of a grilled fish taco. Totaled about 3 oz. D: 2.5 oz peach glazed tilapia (Paula Deen) with 2 small bites of potato Snacks: Premier Protein drinks x 2.

I have a BMI of 35 and I was approved.

Calcium Citrate is the type of calcium we are supposed to have. The other types don't absorb quickly enough for sleevers.

Hang in there! I was told to expect an average of 1-3 lbs a week with the sleeve. You're exactly there!!

Weight and strength training protects your weight loss. My entire family had this surgery. The ones who didn't work out with weights didn't lose as much weight because they didn't have enough muscle mass to continue to burn weight. The dr couldn't stress enough that weight and resistance training was far more critical than cardio in the long run.

I know I'm full when I can "feel" my sleeve. As soon as that happens, I can't have one single bite more or I'm in pain.

Every surgeon is different, but I had seared ahi today and I'm week 3. It went down well. No rice though The rice is probably why they want you to wait.

My swelling is just starting to subside at 3 weeks post op.

I'm 3 weeks out and I can now take 3 consecutive gulps of liquid with no pain. It gets better.

I was never given a drain. I'm sorry this happened to you!

My surgeon uses dye to do a leak test before you wake up. It was so nice! You should ask about that option.

I'm 3 weeks post op and had to meet a friend for late lunch at BJ's Brewery. I researched the menu ahead of time and ordered the seared ahi off of the small bites menu. It was about 2-3 oz of seared ahi. Chewed it to purée and it went down so nicely! Left the raw veggie salad since it's off limits until 3 months out. Delish!

I slept on my side day 1. My tummy was day 5.

I am so frustrated with this very slow weight loss. I am 3 weeks post op. I lost 12 lbs the first week, nothing the second week, and gained 3 lbs the third week (have done nothing different other than move to purees, and very little of it at that). I am going to be more diligent about getting in enough protein and water, but I am doing pretty well. Did anyone else have a slow start to their weight loss journey? I am super concerned that this is a bad sign for what to expect in the future. I am hoping that my body is just freaking out right now, and will get in "the zone" soon.

Thanks - just read the replies to MamaMelly's post. I am feeling better!