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Hey everyone! I was wondering what everyone is doing to find a doctor back here in the States after being sleeved in Mexico. I have inquired to 2 different doctors and neither are willing to see me. I guess I don't really need one but I was hoping they could put my mind at ease about things. The last one just rudely stated that I should find me a primary care physician to just do lab work when needed. Is this what everyone else is doing? I just transferred to this area with my job so I'm sure I need to get on the ball with that anyway because I'm supposed to have blood work done in 4 weeks. Thanks for any input!

Eating actual food forever! I try but every time I eat anything, I feel nauseous. I don't throw up but I would probably feel better if I would. 2 bites and I'm done. It's so frustrating and I don't know what else I can do. I'm not really losing because I can't get any more calories in and I can't get my water down like I'm supposed to because that hurts too. I'm praying I didn't do this to my body all in vain.

I can understand worrying about that. But I seriously want to be one of those girls people look at and tell to eat a cheeseburger :-)

Me! I'm 4 weeks out and did love it before surgery. Now even when I add crystal light or any flavoring, I still can't drink it. It literally hurts going down. I'm hoping it goes away because I'm scared in the humidity and heat, I'm going to get dehydrated.

That's wonderful! Congrats. What are u eating now? I'm 4 weeks today too

Ready, I haven't called yet. If it doesn't seem better tomorrow then I'm calling them tomorrow. I haven't ever vomited and don't always feel this bad so I don't want to overreact calling the doc. I shouldn't feel that way but I do. I'm beginning to think the chili doesn't agree with my sleeve either. Also, a sleeve buddy of mine has gotten sick and is now in the hospital. I don't think I Abe the bacteria in the colon like her but it does concern me. She couldn't keep anything down, not even water. I definitely don't have that problem. And I think I may be eating too fast or too much.

Thanks MissAwesome. I was thinking about that and I think you're right. Tomorrow I'm trying just for protein shakes and broth again. I can't take the nausea after eating anymore. Today is just a bad day!

No, actually with Dr. Garcia you move to soft foods at 3 weeks. I've eaten egg salad, Wendy's chili, chicken salad in the magic bullet. I seriously hate food now. A saltine cracker has become my favorite thing to eat because it doesn't make me sick.

I had surgery 4 weeks ago today. I know it's early but I didn't think I would be so sick all the time.

Our state fair is coming up in October and we have chicken on a stick. I'm just telling y'all now that I'm going to try and be good but I might have to taste it! It's just the best thing ever at the fair. I'll steer clear of the free biscuits and honey (so good!), and the funnel cakes and taffy and candy/caramel apples! But the chicken on a stick....I will taste it. It's battered and fried with potatoes and pickles on the stick. Not a thick batter either. Just enough to cover it. Lol I talk all crazy about this and I would probably get sick off 2 bites. But I can dream :-)

Ok, no need to call anyone on here an idiot. I think she's just asking clarification on what she's feeling and what can happen. She didn't say she was going out to eat this stuff just that she was having cravings. We all do! And if you say you don't have cravings, you aren't being honest. Anyway, we need to be civil on here and have a little more compassion for people that are going through the same thing the rest of us are. If I ask a question and get a response like that, it's going to make me leave the boards and this place is important because I don't know everything. The info I get from everyone here has helped me so much and I don't know if I could have made it this far and still be positive about my decision without it. OP, you are not an idiot! Your cravings are normal but just put them at bay. Get creative with things you can eat now and talk to a nutritionist. There's also tons of recipes around that can help you.

Hi Fellow Sleevers! Hope you're having a wonderful Wednesday. Ok, it's definitely getting much easier for me to eat but I have a question. Does anyone have an issue where when you eat something you immediately start getting little air bubbles coming up your throat? Maybe it's not air bubbles but that's what it feels like. Hopefully someone understands my description and can help me out! LOL Even though the food is going down much better, it's annoying that I feel like I need to burp immediately but can't.

Deb, I'm so sorry you are having regrets. I did for a while but I've able decided it won't do me any good so just go with it. I really am getting better every day. It's sad that I can't drink a whole cup of coffee anymore but at least I'm getting some of it down. I'm the same with the prilosec. I have to take at least 1 a day, sometimes too if the acid is getting really bad. I can eat about 4 spoonfuls of whatever I'm trying. I learned that Wendy's chili goes down good except for the air bubbles I posted about on here. My first day back was yesterday and I'm telling ya now, I needed the 3 weeks off. I could actually handle another 2 weeks! I drank a Protein shake for the first time since surgery and it went down fine. I got in a little over half this morning for Breakfast and that was a huge plus for me. I'm not getting in my Water or protein so I'm expecting to be completely bald by the fall. Oh well, there's only so much I can do and I'm not forcing it or I'll just end up throwing up. The only protein shake I have been able to stomach is the Premier Protein shakes found at Sam's Club. They're already mixed and taste pretty darn good compared to some other mess I tried. I put them in the freezer so they're super cold and then drink with a straw. I know we weren't supposed to use one at first but it's the only way for me to get anything down. They say it isn't a problem as long as it's not bothering me. Why not try that? It may help a little. I'm thinking of making some tuna salad for lunch tomorrow so I'll let you know how that goes down. Hang in there! I keep telling myself it gets better and it really has considering. But oh what I wouldn't give for a salad from Chipotle right about now!

I just had surgery on July 9th. I've only lost 16.1 pounds in 3 weeks. Does that seem like I'm losing super slow? I know it's not magic but I just hoped to have lost a little faster in the beginning. I'm trying not to put pressure on myself with a number but it sure is hard.

I can see where you're confused! I have been too with what to eat. But after reading everything from the doctor and here on the boards, I'm allowed those things. Chili from Wendy's was one of the first things I could have on my soft diet. The shrimp was chopped super fine in the grinder and I could have said that. Dr. Garcia lets you progress to soft foods on the beginning of your 3rd week. I guess that's why those things are allowed. This week I can add in flaked fish. I'm excited about that because I hope it allows me to get in more Protein. I really didn't even have what was called a puréed stage but I have been grinding most everything. Thanks for the reassurance! I know it's slow and steady but when I see people who lost 10 pounds a week for a month, I get a little jealous! Lol Thanks everyone.

Well, I'm not eating much of anything. I can only force down about 4 spoons of anything at one time and I know I'm not getting all my Protein in but I am trying. Let's see, yesterday I had a few spoons of grits for Breakfast, refrained Beans from the Mexican restaurant for lunch (I was with my mom and a friend and they were hungry), and then for dinner I had 2 jumbo shrimp that had been grilled. The shrimp didn't go down that great and felt like they were caught in my throat for a while. Today I had oatmeal, a few bites of baked potato topped with chili and cheese from McAlister's Deli and that's all because I was driving back to work in Texas from home. I think part of my problem is that I can't get in much food and I absolutely hate the Protein shakes.

I had surgery with Dr. Garcia on July 9th and I received great care. No issues with infections or anything. I had read the Zane threads and I was very worried before I went as well. They have addressed the issue since they were made aware and are doing a much better job making sure everything is done properly. You also change your dressings twice now after leaving the hotel instead of once which is what I think they advised of previously. I also purchased me some neosporin and used it when changing my dressings along with the spray you have to buy when leaving the hospital. Don't be worried about that! You'll have a great experience and even though I broke down once with buyers remorse I know this was the best decision I could have made.

How will we know if we do damage to our sleeve? I guess that's what worries me.

I'm 15 days tomorrow and I feel the same as you. It scares me to death that I should move on to soft food. I'm worried I might get a leak or hurt my sleeve.

Hey everybody! I was sleeved 10 days ago with Dr. Garcia in Tj. I have a question that is making me completely sick worrying about it...will I ever be able to eat food again and actually enjoy it? I just want to be able to eat vegetables out of the garden! I'm so worried I'll never be able to again or that I won't enjoy food. I know I have major buyers remorse right now.

My mom is traveling with me. I'll see you there! I'm getting so excited.

I'm so very glad you said this! I too am having surgery with Dr. Garcia on July 9th and had allowed myself to get freaked out to the point I was questioning my decision. My decision was based on tons of research from people I know as well people here on the boards. But I've decided I'm not changing my mind and I won't allow myself to be sucked into that mess again. You're exactly right, it could have been any country, any hospital, or any doctor that you could develop an infection from. Thank you so, so much!

I'm also having surgery with Dr. Garcia on July 9th! I know I'll see you there.