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Well... I have survived the "clear liquid" phase. And I am almost done with the "full liquid" week. I am surprised how easy it has been to NOT eat! I have yet to actually feel hungry... just a hint in how my entire body feels (dizzy, light headed, weak ect.) tells me I should eat. I have found that I carry something to drink with me 24 hours a day... I am always thirsty. I am trying to push the protien drinks but quite honestly, YUCK. I am certain I am not getting enough protien right now. I am really trying tho. I am hoping graduating to "mushy food" on Saturday will give me an easier time with the protien intake. I have very few complaints. The discomfort has been quite tolerable. I think my biggest complaint-concern is the lack of energy I have. And I feel weak most of the time. I climb the stairs into the office and I feel as tho I climbed Mt. Everest!! Prior to surgery I was walking 2-5 miles a day, working 5-6 days a week, and caring for my family with ease. I am hoping that this phase will pass? I guess my other question his this: I had my surgery in Mexico through BeLiteWeight. Is it normal that NOBODY has tried to contact me after surgery? I could have died for all they know. I am kind of irritated by the lack of follow up.... even a phone call would have been nice. Now that I am certainly okay and on the road to recovery, I suppose I couldn't care less, but a week ago I would have appreciated a phone call.... am I off base?

Almost 2 months out from surgery. I am on a steady losing streak. I am THRILLED! I am currently down a little more than 30 pounds! I look better but more importantly I FEEL better!! It has been a little harder than I expected it to be, but I think I am finally figuring out my new stomache. I eat VERY LITTLE, but never feel hungry. That part if pretty cool. I have been pretty good about taking my vitamins, but I know I am not being great about getting in the protein I should be getting. I am working on that. I went back to work a couple weeks ago... that was rough. My fatigue is getting better and my stamina is finally coming back, but whoa that was a rough road!! I slept a lot that first month. None of my friends know about my surgery. Only my family... CLOSE family. Nobody seems suspicious yet... I am worried someday that will change. My weight has always been a roller coaster ride for me, so I am sure they are all just thinking it is another one of those "fad diets" I am currently trying. This time there will be no gaining it back... I am thrilled. Can't wait to post the "I MADE IT TO MY GOAL WEIGHT" blog someday in my future!!

Hiccups are a sign of being full for me as well. I try to breathe in as I hiccup so that it doesn't hurt as bad. I only hiccup once or twice and they usually go away...

I am 1 month 2 days post op. I feel your frustration on the "slow" movement of the scale!! Both of my sisters had WLS and they lost their wait so incredibly fast!! There are days I don't lose anything... sometimes up to 2-3 days in a row! I get irritated. I am still pretty weak, and my energy level is still pretty low... I am trying to incorporate exercise but I am limited due to fatigue. I figure I am eating about 500 calories per day... and I know I am not getting my protien that I am suppose to be getting.... I wonder if eating too little could slow things down? I wish you the very best of luck!! I am sure in a year we are going to look back and laugh at how impatient we are being now... Here's to a wonderful year in our new and improving bodies!!

It sounds like you've gotten some great advice here, but I wanted to add one thing. I was sleeved on Dec. 16th and found that mornings were especially difficult for me. I was advised to never let my pouch (tummy) get empty. Since being told that I sip (even if its water) all day and even wake up at night to sip. It has helped a LOT! I just moved on to mushy foods today so I'm hoping I will continue to improve! Best of luck to you and happy new year!

I am glad to read about supportive PCP's!! I go next Thursday to let my doctor know that I was sleeved on Dec 16th. I am not sure I want (or need?) to tell him that the procedure was done in Mexico. Regardless of how he is going to feel about my choice... there is no lecture in the world that can change what is already done. . . Or at least that is what I am telling myself prior to this dreaded appointment! I have asked about WLS in the past and he was always saying no. He would harp on me that my BMI was not high enough.... (I am 5'4" and weighed in at 200 lbs. ... how high is "enough?) I would leave his office with a "Heart Healthy" diet plan and cry myself to the nearest gallon of ice cream. I TRIED every diet on the planet! I needed a doc to realize that some of this was simply the "fat gene" that I lovingly inherited from my family.... Now it's done. I hope my PCP is as forgiving & understanding as those mentioned above!! Best of luck to everyone on the weight loss journey!

I have not had any "follow up care" really. I have an appointment scheduled with my PCP tomorrow morning, but he has no clue (yet) that I even had the surgery. Luckily both of my sisters have had this surgery and they have been guiding me back to health. Without them I would have been lost. This site has also been a wealth of information! Each time I have a quetion I look here and 9 times out of 10, I can find someone who has already asked the same question! I wish the best of luck on your journey!! I am looking forward to hearing how your experience goes!! Happy New Year to you!

This is such a relief! I'm not alone!! I was feeling like a food "creeper" and honestly felt I was not normal!! 10 days out from surgery now & I have been watching food porn just about everyday!! I have been craving DILL PICKLES of all things! But other than that.... all is good! Thank you for the food-porn still pics!! Love it!

I'm 4days out today. I hope its normal cuz I get similar pains... I think its the gas. But ask your doc when he comes in to be sure!!! Congratulations! Best of luck & quick healing wishes to you!

Well it was a stressful start, but I'm sleeved. I am really sore (more than my other sleeve buddies I met) and i'm constantly fighting nausea. I'm in able to SIP Water and hold it down so that's what I'm trying to do. I'm trying apple juice now, as I wait for my plane ride home... its hard to keep down so I'm alternating between juice & water. I'm terrified to try taking a pain pill.... I really don't want to throw up. Hiccups are also playing hell on me. Any suggestions?

So we're here. Its 2:25 and we were suppose to be picked up at 2. I'm thirsty. I'm hungry. I'm cranky. Surgery is suppose to be today at 6pm. I'm worried there wont be enough time for pre op tests. I really don't want to "rush" through the process that took me years to decide to do. Frustrated.

Nobody is answering. Drivers phone goes straight to voice mail. Coming up on 2 hours waiting. All I can do is laugh at this point. Wish I could go drink a cocktail! I'm sure this will be a minor bump in the road... still frustrating.

Still waiting. Been waiting for over an hour. I'm just nervous & not eating or drinking today has made me a little crabby. Hoping any minute now ...

Today is the last "pre-op" day for the rest of my life. I am excited.... scared to death.... hopeful..... happy.... sad..... anxious. All of my emotions are on overload. I am running into town to get my hair done (since it may be awhile before I feel up to going... and the holidays are here) my nails done... and to buy any last minute items needed for post-op. High protien liquid drinks? Any suggestions? I have found a few that I can tolerate the taste of, but they're not "clear".... they are sort of colored depending on the flavor.... does that matter? I keep hearing "Clear liquids only" after surgery for a week.... can they have color? Just not more than Water consistency? Please say a prayer for me as I take this final leap of faith on this journey. I am flying out tomorrow morning to San Diego then driving into Tijuana, Mexico. I will have my surgery tomorrow evening. I hope to be posting updates soon thereafter.

Any other sleevers headed to TJ this week? I leave on Friday morning (From Seattle) and will be sleeved THAT evening!! I was originally scheduled for a Saturday surgery but got the call that a spot opened up on Friday. I thought an extra day of healing prior to flying might be a good idea.... now I am nervous about that decision. Well.... I am nervous PERIOD. I am not overly worried about the surgery, more worried about flying home so soon afterward. I would love to hear from others who have already done all of this..... Maybe put my mind at ease. I have an amzaing husband who is going with me, THANK GOD. He has been so over the top wonderful.... I am so blessed. I couldn't imagine going through this alone. He even started dieting right after Thanksgiving so that he will "be worthy" of his "trophy wife" HAHAHAHA He cracks me up! The funny thing is that he SAYS the word diet and the weight melts off. He is down 17 lbs. in 3 weeks. He amazes me. He weighs 215 now!! He is MORE THAN WORTHY!! Anyway.... just wanted to see if there were any other wonderful people out there getting ready to journey to Mexico... or anyone who has already been there done that. Best of luck to all!!!

Awesome!! I am heading to my local GNC today... I figured they were likely the best place to shop. Thank you for the tip & the PRAYER!! They are GREATLY appreciated!

Okay... I'm freaking out a little. I'm having surgery THIS Friday in Mexico. Should I tell my doctor HERE before I go?? I literally have tomorrow to do so. Should I have blood work done first? A physical? Crumbs!!! I'm panicking a little.

Thank you Sassy

I'm going to Dr. Rodriguez in Tijuana. Where are you going?? When are you going? Best of luck to you too!!