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Its insane. I'm up till 3-4 am, and the crazy thing is I'm not even super tired when I wake at 7. Whats up with that? Reduce your calories, reduce sleep? Anyone else, or am I the only weirdo?

Wow Are u kidding me? Who has time to read 8 pages worth of stuff not relevant to them! Be grateful alleygator that she took time to reply to you even if its not what u want to hear. And don't be rude regardless of how u feel. Shame on you!

Being that I no longer feel true hunger, its hard to know how long it takes to empty my tummy. I was told it can hold 3-4 oz at a time. I'm guessing certain foods take longer? water less? I'm completely ignorant on this. anyone have a clue?

are you sure its hunger and not gas or acid? are you taking an acid reducer? i dont feel true hunger, but i do feel like i am empty or a little weak. im 4 weeks post op, today.

Wow. To imply someones doctor is not good because he performed the surgery differently or used different technique is not only harsh but its a statement that does zero good after the fact if it were true. I have noticed that the method of surgery, diet afterwards and even pre op diet varies from different regions of the country AND based on the size/health/pre-existing scar tissue of the patient. You can not make an inflammatory blanket statement like that and not expect to ruffle a few feathers.

I'm miserable......My gastro. says I cant crush Asacol because it breaks down in the intestines (I have crohnes disease) and my Nutritionist and surgeon said all meds need to be crushed for the first month. So now what? Gastro gave me an enema form of meds (fun) that I am taking nightly but ts not working? Anyone have ideas? I've called him 3 times and have been told there is nothing else.

I'm sorry to hear it try not to be alarmed it is probably benign. Did they biopsy it? Was this a pre op endo?

What is bmr calorie requirement? My doc never told me about that

Cherish you gave great advice I needed to hear that too Op u r not alone I was sleeved 12/13 lost 30 lbs and haven't lost a damned thing since the new year Hang in there it will happen How could it not? I'm barely eat 700-800 calories a day! It WILL come off.

I'm also really interested in what u find. At minimum I know ill need a tummy tuck.

Listerene your mouth first which will numb it. Stick pill on back molar crunch it as best as u can and wash it down with whatever before it hits your tongue where ur taste buds are.

Mine is 1000 and then covered 90 percent after that.

WOW!!! You look amazing!

GREAT question! I d like to know as well

God, your an angel! called GI doc, picked up some samples and I ve been taking it since yesterday, feel better already despite the fact that he said "it probably wont work and i dont recommend it. Time to switch GI docs. 1,000 THANK YOUS!

Thank you so much for the reply. Believe it or not, they dont make the suppository form any longer (canasa) but maybe I could talk to the doc about finding a compound pharmacy to do so. I'll be 3 weeks post op tomorrow. I put a call into my nutritionist, I am concerned the coating may get "stuck" in my pyloric something or another, which she explained could not handle seeds, pickles, etc. for 6 months. Anyway, I am miserable right now so I'm willing to try anything. Thanks again for your reply, and if you are a car mechanic, I wish you were local, because your pretty darn smart! Thanks for the suggestions!

I would DEFINITLY try to get more Protein and liquids in. I'm no expert, but I was sleeved on the 13th. I get in 2 Protein shakes (with skim milk) and at least 3 16 oz bottles of Water a day (usually more) as well as a pureed "meal" which is about 2-3 oz of protein as well.at least once a day. Are you uriniating enugh to even flush out extra weight? Try eating more. I know its hard to do. GOOD LUCK

Sleeved 12/13 Start weight 221 Pre opt weight 215 Current weight 189 (which for the record I can't believe)

I'm 13 days post opt and I drink a protein shake in am (with skim milk) and another in the pm but in-between I'm lucky if I can choke down a few teaspoons of Greek yogurt (feels heavy and gets stuck). I can manage a couple oz of cream of tomato or Cheddar cheese soup but that's it. At this point I'm down 13 lbs but having serious "buyers remorse " with this sleeve. Please tell me what your eating and if your further out please tell me it gets better. Tia!

I took a small meatball mashed it with tomato sauce and a little ricotta. Stuck it in food processor till it looked like baby food!

I'm 14 days out and prior to this I had some days where I sat in tears of regret. Start weight 221 ore opt weight 215. Today 3 really awesome things happened: 1. I stepped on scale and was 200 lbs. It FEELSO GOOD to know that this week is the LAST time I will see that number. 2. I ran into someone I haven't seen in a few months and she told me I LOOKED LIKE I LOST WEIGHT!!!! Music to my ears! 3. I moved on to the pureed stage and ate a pureed meatball for lunch. Sheer heaven!! An orgasm in my mouth! Considering how I was second guessing this decision I just thought I would share these moments of joy with anyone wondering if they did the right thing......hang in there, little triumphs are in YOUR future too!

Thanks so much y'all for the input and support. I pureed some black beans with a little tomato sauce and chicken broth tonight and I sweat I almost orgasmed it tasted so good! Lol.

I had a cough cold at time of my surgery. I had serious thick post nasal drip which made me nauseous but I was given anti nausea meds. My only gripe was coughing post opt was painful. Very. I would have post lined surgery. As far as meds i did take mucinex but check with ur doc

I was sleeved on 12/13. Feeling good, not sure I'm eating enough but want to start exercising. Do you exercise? To those who have met goal, did you? How often? P.s. weight: pre opt diet 221 Surgery day 215 This morning 204.

No I haven't but praying for you and wishing you well. Week one is he'll hoping your problems resolve soon honey. Get well