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And I didn't entirely hate it! I was sleeved 8/14 and had been doing some exercise at home (swimming and walking) but finally got my nerve up to go. I used the treadmill and tried a few machines. I am excited to do this, however, I am not entirely convinced that it is a "judgement free zone" like they advertise... I felt a little judged.

You're right Debsii and fluffylibra, I know that I am super sensitive about my appearance and tend to assume that I am being judged. Sometimes I am wrong and unfortunately sometimes I am right. I spent a lot of time as an average size person and as I gained over 100 lbs in less than a year, I saw and felt how cruel people become simply because of appearance. I guess it still stings...i need a self esteem work out!! Thanks all

What a bummer, I am sorry!

I just read all of your replies., thank you for the support! Those grannies are beast! That's where i felt judged. Lol. I joined planet fitness for the price, $99 for 1 yr. i figure if I go with my best friend it will be more enjoyable. Whatever works, right?

I came home two days after surgery and really wasn't feeling up to doing much on day 3 honestly. Hopefully you can work at your own pace at home? I have never been a napper but i was taking daily naps the first 5-6 days. Best of luck to you!

Go easy for a few days and listen to your body, you will be doing a thousand times better in no time!

Hi there, My surgery was August 14! I am on puree until next tuesday. I am starting to look ahead at food possibilities too.

I couldn't handle the powders either. I found that I can easily drink the premade EAS Myloplex shakes. Good luck!

I am still having one shake a day to get enough protein. I know what you mean...i take too big a bite and sips without thinking and I forget to go slowly at first. Practice, practice, practice. It's going to get better!!

Went for my post-op visit yesterday and got moved to phase 4 puree! Although I still haven't felt a hunger pain, I was starting to feel sloshy and waterlogged and was super excited to try some food. I had tuna, greek yogurt, chicken, and a Protein shake and managed to get all my Protein and Fluid in...i feel so accomplished I lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks and lots of inches. My surgeon said I should expect bigger loss now that I am adding food and i actually lost 2 more lbs this morning. Enough about me, how is everyone else doing from mid-August?

Yay! Make sure you eat super slow. Enjoy

I made that ricotta bake...it was so good. I cooked chicken in the crockpot and mashed my portion apart with a fork. I have egg white & cheese, a dollup of greek yogurt on tomato Soup, cottage cheese. I really haven't blended anything, NUT said if I can mash it with a fork and chew real well it would be fine. I am staying away from bad carbs because they have always been my weakness and so far I haven't had any cravings. Thank you sleeve! Have you tried anything good?

I just stared puree wednesday. I have had tuna, greek yogurt with canned peach slice in it, mashed up chicken, cottage cheese and 1 Protein Shake a day. The lack of veggies and Fiber is really taking its toll. What phase are you on?

I wake up at 3am rather than 5am and can't get bak to sleep. Yawn! I do feel like i am more energetic than i should be on 4 hours sleep.

Me too! I called the nurse today because I was really scared that I may never "go" again. She said milk of magnesia and to use miralax or a benefiber to keep things moving.

I have always loved reading your posts, this was no exception. Congrats to you!

Ok, now for some TMI talk... How is everyone doing as far as going to the bathroom? Is anyone else really constipated all of a sudden?

I had surgery a week later and I average 400 calories a day! My NUT says 500-600 is average for the first few months and at a year increase to 1,000. What does your NUT reccomend?

Wooohooo!!! You look great!

I love how positive this group is! Soon enough we will be eating more normally, in the meantime we make the best of it. Have a great day

Oh, that's tough. I hope you are feeling better real soon

Yes! As awful as you feel, you need to move as much as possible. It really makes a difference. Everyday gets better and by day 10 i felt fantastic. Best to you!

How does he measure how much you are retaining? I tend to retain water as well but noone ever measured it. What does he suggest for you?