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I swear by Emergen-C. It's packets of Vitamins besides Vitamin c that you mix with Water. They have it pretty much everywhere. I got bronchitis right when I got home from the hospital and I got Amoxicillin. The pink stuff my kids loved. I'd say mucinex too but I'm not sure you can take those yet. Maybe it comes in liquid Good luck and I hope you get better soon

I went through something similar. I bought soups but ended up making my own. I feel for you. All I can say is do your best to get in your Protein and Water. It will pass. Some things you may never want again. It does get better. If you can have eggs, scramble them with cottage cheese. It was pretty good. This stage was rough for me. I wanted to eat foods allowed and was so excited but once I made them I just couldn't do it. I just focused on the protein, which became a chore, and ate sugar free popsicles. Good luck. Remember it gets better!

I was one of the lucky ones with the pain and gas. It was more of a discomfort than pain for me. Walking as everyone has said is essential. It makes a huge difference. I had 3 c- sections and learned about the walking back then. I had no problems with them and could say the discomfort was about the same. I think the c-sections were a tad harder. I just had rotator cuff surgery and that was worse than any of it. Good luck, I hope you have an easy recovery!

Sugar free popsicles were my savior in the beginning. I ate a bunch of them when I had trouble drinking fluids. I still like them but don't eat 4 at a time anymore. I figured it was no different than drinking crystal light. I'm glad to read my obsession with them wasn't unpopular.

I think everyone is doing great! I didn't lose in February at all. But lost inches and 6lbs since the end of feb. I'm down 50 from the day of surgery and loving it. Do I wish I was losing faster yes. I think it's actually better at a slower pace as our bodies can adjust better. Plus I am losing it far faster than I was before surgery. I would lose 10 and gain 15. I'll take my losses however they come. Here's a tip I learned that we've all heard. I was busy in February and didn't get on the scale but 3 times. Much easier to deal with. Yes, I was the one getting on it more than once a day sometimes. It is far less frustrating when you forget about the scale. Keep it up October losers, way to go!

I hadn't read about the runny nose. But I do get one. I'm just 4 months out and am better at not taking that extra bite that causes the pain and sometimes vomit. i have noticed I don't chew as well as I did in the beginning. This causes problems. I attribute some of it to rotator cuff surgery and I cannot cut my food to well. So I had bigger bites. Bigger bites cause me to be full without eating much. I have to correct myself and remember to chew better. Since I can eat anything I find that I'm not as conscious when eating. I love salad and I think it's the hardest to chew thoroughly. Anyone else have this problem?

I was sleeved 10.30.12 by Dr Leiva at Memorial City Hospital. I love Dr Leiva and had a pleasant experience with the hospital. I live in Katy

I so understand. I'd be careful with solids. As they can cause problems. i made my own Soups. I was scared to chew anything and it was better than canned Soup or broth. I did blend it. My worst craving in the first months was veggies. I am 4 months out and can eat anything. I still prefer veggies over meats but I try to eat them too and have a Protein drink for a snack. The Protein Bars don't stir well in my sleeve. Good luck and be careful with what you eat. My doc told horror stories about obstructions. I was scared to stray.

I didn't go to the links dean provided. I believe we stall for our bodies to catch up. Every time I hit a stall I lose inches. I kind of have an attitude of slower is better. It's not as hard on our bodies and as much as I want to get to goal yesterday, I am losing weight faster than I was before surgery. Before surgery I lost and gained. As long as my clothes get roomier and the scale goes in the right direction I am very pleased.

I had my surgery 10.30.12. I have been traveling some and had a February stall. I weighed today and have lost 50 since day of surgery and 62 from my highest. I am pleased. I too have some flab. It seems to be not as bad as I first thought. But I think the "Madonna" arms I once had will not happen again and my legs may sag too. I'm older now and gravity has taken over. I think some of the skin tightens up in time, but gravity and age are not on my side:). I think I'd rather have sagging skin then it being full of fat,

Hi. I too live in the Houston area. I asked some sleevers if they wanted to get together about a month ago. Since I had to have rotator cuff surgery, was worse than thought. I'm healing fine. Just not what I had expected. Besides that I am moving. Not sure when it could be quick depending on the sale of my house. So if anyone was wondering I just got super busy and am sorry I didn't follow up. Hope everyone is well and losing! Can't remember if I wrote this or not but my surgery was at Memorial City hospital by Dr. Leiva. I love him. His office is on 290 near Huffmister.

I am so sorry for your situation. I hope as time goes by it gets easier for you. My heart goes out to everyone who has had issues. I haven't had any complications. I did dislike my Protein drinks I enjoyed before surgery. I have come to like unjury unflavored. It works better with crystal lite, something I wouldn't normally have. At 2 months I was struggling with the protein. I still have moments where a sip of Water feels uncomfortable. I know we're all different and I really don't think any of us could really know what would and wouldn't work for us until we had the surgery. Hopefully you can find a Protein Drink you can tolerate soon. Good luck

I am 3 1/2 months out and can really eat anything. Crackers aren't my thing and they fill me too fast. I have been having 1/2 of a mini whole wheat pita. If I toast it I may have part of it with baba ganoush, hummus, or something as a snack, I love it for my sandwich. Makes me feel like I'm eating normal. And I always use baby spinach instead of lettuce. Not sure if this got off track or not. I used to love Dr Krackers. I had forgotten about them, they've got seeds in them. They're dry so you only may be able to eat 1 or 2 of the small ones Good luck

Has anyone tried these? I was just wondering. If they are worth it or just a pile of gummy yuck. They do come in many shapes and sizes. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 3 oz Servings Per Container: 2.3 Amount Per Serving Calories 0Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0g0% Protein 0g0% Protein <1g0% Sugar 0g0% Carbohydrate <1g - only fiber Zero Net Carbs, Zero Calories, Zero Glycemic Index Ingredients: Water, glucomannan (soluble fiber), Calcium additive. No soy, gluten, or wheat! Manufactured in a facility that also processes soy products

I was told no caffeine. In the beginning when it's difficult to get any liquids in, they advise against because its a diuretic. I'm not a big coffee drinker any more. I have had some but for "movement" purposes, if you get my drift.

I'm not going out but in celebration of the tradition I'm making white bean chicken chili. Very easy healthy and yum. I'm a little scared about the chicken as I find it to dense sometimes. Hopefully if it cooks all day it will shred and be easier to eat

To find a partner that will not only be able to support himself and his offspring but maybe pay a bill or two for me!

Thanks. I was thinking that they'd do well with saucy stuff. Maybe more with Soup or stir fry. It seems like you don't need much. I just know for me Pasta, bread and rice are worth a bite to taste and that's about it. I thought these noodles weren't dense. I I appreciate all of the feedback. I know I'll try them just to see and go from there. Thanks

Does your sleeve like it too?

It is very sad that some people don't understand how much a dr means it when they set rules for aftercare. My doctor told us a horror story about what may happen if you move to solids too soon. Actually there were many little ones but I will never forget this. A man was on his way home from bypass surgery, made his wife stop at Subway and he ate a footling. I don't know if he really ate all of it but his esophagus exploded and he spent almost a year in ICU. He wasn't my doctors patient, but a gal who was having surgery the same day as me knew the man, or of him! It's just crazy! I don't think people realize that food addiction is no better than a heroine addiction. Just very very sad.

I am 52 and was sleeved October 30th. I've lost 41lbs since the day of surgery and feel great. My goal is to lose 150 also. I'm down 53 from my heaviest. I don't know if I'll have skin I assume its inevitable to have some, but I can't make a decision about it until I get done. Good luck to all and congrats on the great losses!

I was told this, read this and having the surgery is what was best for me. I refuse to have my autopsy read "death by food" i had 3 c- sections and was given similar risks and was there a choice to say no and lose my life and baby, I chose to have my children to give them life. I know it's not the best comparison, I chose to give the life inside me a better chance, as I chose to have the surgery to give me a better life. I can't fathom what I would feel if I had problems because everything went fine. Just like I wouldn't want anyone to understand what its like to lose an adult child because it is the worst thing that can happen to a parent no matter how old their child is. My heart breaks for those who had horrible experiences with this surgery. I don't think one person can agree to having any type of surgery with out understanding it may result in death. Risks are explained very thoroughly. I'm sorry for those who suffer, whose odds were not in their favor.

Congrats to October Sleevers! I'm loving this journey! Date of surgery October 30th Heaviest; 290 Day of surgery: 278 Current: 237 Went from size 24 pants to 18 regular 3X to regular XL No more plus sizes!!

I'm glad everything went well! Congratulations on your journey! I don't have suggestions for the pain as I a lucky one. Walking is essential to alleviate the gas. Good luck!