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I lost 18 in my first 2 weeks and dr was happy I wouldn't stress too much as long as you are getting your Proteins in.

Congrats!!! Keep up the great work!

Thank you!

Sleeved jan 17. Down 44 pounds

Sw:340

Sw:337

Cw:296

Thoughts and prayers from a fellow Houstonian. Speedy recovery.

7 weeks out here and down 35 pounds. Protein is good, almost all my fluids Water is still hard for me. I go to the gym daily. Haven't had any problems. Excited to see my progress in the next few months!

Was sleeved 1/17 and went for my 6 week and down 33 total. Happy girl!

I use cocoa butter for the skin and Carmex for my lips. I do a homemade body scrub that helps up the moisture and helps get the dry stuff off. And for hangnails burt's bees lemon butter cuticle cream it's amazing!

Dress!

Had a c section 7 years ago and sleeve was a cake walk compared to the c section. My dr even said sleeve would be easier.

Mine was at 3 weeks post op and lasted like a week. I also had my period so I don't know if that factored into it. But I lost 10 pounds.

No problem. GNC has them. It's like 5.00 for a 20 oz bottle. They are kinda different but great Protein in a pinch. They are also lactose free.

Have you tried the Isopure drinks? There is 40g of Protein in them. They aren't thick like a shake but like a Gatorade. There are tons of flavors grape seems to be the most mild in flavor. They do leave your mouth dry and a funny feeling on your teeth but I lived off of those after surgery as I couldn't stomach the shakes.< /p>

@Lexsan These people fit into 2 categories. Either they're your skinny friend who doesn't want you to succeed or they are your fat friend who doesn't want you to become the skinny friend.

I couldn't agree more. I have a fat friend who I am bigger than tell me every reason not to do it. Even offered for me to talk to her ex who had the sleeve 2 years ago and only lost 60 pounds and is still really big. She began to do research online as if she was going to have the sleeve and then tried to educate me about what was to come. Now she has jumped on a weightloss kick and is trying to get in shape but she doesn't work out and she eats like trash. But all this came about when I was close to being sleeved. I'm a month out and down 30 pounds and still dropping. She sees how little and slow I eat now. Even went so far to say her food had no flavor when we went out to eat so she didn't touch her dinner and said she was good with the Soup she ate. She tries to be supportive but at the end of the day I was always the fatter of the friends and soon I will leave her in the dark and she will be the fatter one. I also have a few friends who say I didn't need this and just needed to work out or tone up. I don't know if its because I am tall but I carry my weight well but I was not happy at 340 I have bad back problems shuck haven't bothered me since surgery. I was lucky and was in good health but just big as hell but that doesn't mean 5,10,15 years down the road I wouldn't have health problems. This was the best decision I have ever made. If you went through the process of deciding on surgery and you have tried everything possible then be confident in your choice. Your friend will have to understand either they support you or they need to take a step back because you are doing what you think is best for you. The first fews weeks are hard but everyday it gets better. Wait till you feel good and human again and then deal with her. Good luck and wishing you a speedy recovery.

This Thursday marks 5 weeks post op and according to NUT and Doctor' date=' can now start on soft foods. Slightly nervous and excited at same time to chew something!

Random question for the day:

I love to sleep on my tummy, but nervous about it. Anyone else feel same way or when did you sleep on tummy again?[/quote']

I was sleeved on the 17th of jan and I have been sleeping on my tummy since a week and a half with no issues. You can always try to sleep on your side with a pillow supporting your tummy.

I was sleeved 1/17 so we are 2 weeks apart. It will get better. I love plan Water and would drink it all day but its hard. I can't do the red g2 but the blue and purple no problem. I'm to the point where I am going to set a timer on my phone every 15 min to sip. Have you tried to thin your shake some maybe it will go down better. I know some here said they put the Isopure into a big cup of ice like sonic use and it waters down and they sip all day.

You have to play with the flavors and find which you can stomach. The apple melon (green) isn't too bad but it's tart. The grape (purple) is the most mild IMO. The blue raspberry isn't bad but it's tart. I couldn't stand the punch, or the peach mango. The orange wasn't too bad but it didn't smell good in the bottle. How far out are you? The shakes don't fill me. I can get in all my Protein but at times I struggle with my fluids. Water doesn't go down well for me but I can drink g2 like its air and I can't do crystal light it's too sweet for me. It does get better. Just keep sipping. Good luck.

This is the first time i am on my period since surgery... (actually had it when i had surgery) i am barely eating and just not feeling well... Input please

Same exact thing happened to me at surgery . And I just feel blah right now.

Just a heads up. It's like drinking a sponge. You will get instant dry mouth and a weird feeling on your teeth but its normal.

GNC has them. I also found them at HEB but only one flavor. My gym (24hour) sells them too.

Mine look like that. Some I have to feel for because I can't see them by just looking.

Fish is good. Check the resturant online to review the menu before you go.

My my fitness pal name is kkbroom

Yeah they are like a liquid sponge and leave a yuck feeling on your teeth. But great Protein.< /p>

I was sleeved the 17th of jan and I'm stalled too. It's no fun. Hoping we pass this stall soon.

Hello' date='

So I am 12 days post op and I have a few questions, actually. First, I am still on my full liquid phase. I start purees tomorrow.

1. How to tell if my pouch is full? I'm not really sure what I feel. I do get the hiccups if I drink too much. I'm trying to "feel" whatever it is I'm supposed to, but still not quite sure. I know when I'm not hungry and I haven't pushed my pouch at all. I haven't eaten or drank anything I'm not supposed to...is this why I don't know what it is that my pouch is full

2. Can my pouch even get full on liquids? I know that food can fill it up because it takes time to digest and filter through the stoma, but do liquids work differently? Does it just kind of go right through?

3.I think I've hit a stall. It's been like 4 days since the scale has budged!!! The 2 weeks before surgery I lost 13 pounds and then the week after I lost another 10. Could this be my 3 week stall??? I'm frustrated hitting a stall only a week after surgery.

4. Is marinara sauce okay to eat on pureed stage? I made some beef stew with it, but wondering if this is good because I know it has sodium and some sugar (from the tomatoes).

5. I still have a bruised feeling in the left part of my belly near some of my incisions. Is this normal? I feel like it should be gone by now. It isn't constant, but with certain movements. It is the worst when I lift my arms over my head and stretch out my belly. I don't have a fever or anything like that.

Please help!!![/quote']

I get the hiccups when I get full or close too it. I also feel a little tightness when I'm full. If I'm overly full I get a pain in my chest.

Liquids will slide so unless something is really thick you prob won't feel full. I have come broccoli cheese Soup and it was rather thick and I was full fast but I could eat broth all day and not feel full.

Stalls will happen. I'm 3 weeks post op and in a stall now. Don't worry about the scale. Easier said than done I know. Just keep doing what you are supposed to and it will come off.

I had Pasta sauce puréed with no problems. Just go slow when you eat it.

The bruised feeling may be from them going into many layers to get into your belly and just the healing process. If it bothers you please double check with your dr.