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I just started buying Jack Links Turkey stick and cheese to carry in the car or purse. Good on-the-go snack!

5 incisions and steri tape for me ...

I backed off on my iron supplement ... and that did it! I am post menopause and the 65 milligram dose was just too much for me. I take half a tablet and have returned to normal. But first, I tried adding more raw fruits and veggies, exercise, even a stool softener. Also, nutritionist said to not go over 70 grams of protein - which can constipate you. Hope that helps

I had the sore throat - in fact temporarily lost my voice for a day or so. No spitting of blood. The tightness you feel is probably a combination of swelling and gas. It gets better with time ... I felt pretty darn good by day 5 or 6 as long as I sipped tiny amounts .... slowly.

I feel the same way about the eliptical machine. So, I had my hubs bring it into the bedroom and park it in front of the T.V. and I don't get bored anymore Can you do that with your treadmill?

I am post menopause (57) and haven't had any emotional issues to date. Maybe because my hormones have already done their thing! Hang in there - and if you feel like crying - do it!

I experienced hunger at about 3 weeks. Most days - I am good eating every 3 hours, but after 4 tend to get hungry. Not like before - but hungry. Drinking more fluids will usually satisfy me for a while. I was purposefully trying to go longer between meals and snacks, but have a tendency to try to eat too fast when I am hungry. My doc just told me to not go the four hours - to keep it to every 3 - even if it is a cheese stick and half an apple. I do notice that the denser the protein (chicken, fish, turkey) the more restriction I feel and the longer it sticks with me.

I agree with the "don't weigh every day" mentality. Drives you crazy! I do it - however! LOL I work outside and drink LOTS of water - also sweat out a lot. But, one day last week I had something high in sodium and noticed I wasn't urinating much - hopped on the scale - and had gained 2 pounds! It was back down a couple of days later

I am about where you are ... (8 weeks out) and I have gained 2 - 3 pounds this week. I have drank an enormous amount of liquids - due to the heat and I work outdoors. I totally expect to wake up one morning and be back down. My daily calorie intake is between 800 - 1000.

Welcome! I am from Michigan too! I am 7 + weeks post - op and enjoying my summer - even with the sleeve! Just did a BBQ tonight

Hunger returned for me around 3 weeks - but only if I go beyond 4 hours of not eating. I don't wake hungry in the morning though.