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Lorie269

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  1. My first weeks, I had a heck of a time getting my fluids in. Water was the worst! Cold, room temperature...it didn't matter. It was just not going down. I drank a lot of broth at first. Now that I am 6 weeks out, it is definitely better. Water is still uncomfortable but I can get it down now. It will get better with time. Good luck!
  2. It is great, isn't it? I am about 6 weeks out and still rarely feel hungry. Even when I do, it is NOTHING like pre sleeve. It's almost like an empty feeling. This journey has already been so hard and I can't imagine what it would be like if I had to deal with constant hunger pains. Hope it stays that way for both of us.
  3. OMG, I thought I was going crazy! I am almost 6 weeks out and for the last week or so my left hip has been hurting when I walk and I couldn't for the life of me figure out why. The idea of my posture changing didn't even occur to me. Thanks Laura-Ven!
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    the scale hasnt moved

    I was sleeved on July 26th and I have lost 27lbs. I didn't lose in week 3 and half of 4. I have started losing again but it's a pound here and a pound there. I just started increasing my exercise and I am trying to increase my fluids. I agree with ladylaura, it has to drop at some point.
  5. Mostly, I can get about 4 or 5 bites in before I am full. I have noticed that some days I can get more in but not much. I also think I eat too fast. That is one habit that is really hard to break. And when I chew my food really well, it kind of makes me nauseous.
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    Day 10 and not hungry

    I am 5 weeks out today and I rarely get hungry. When I do, it is NOTHING like pre-sleeve. Most days, I have to force myself to eat. Food just does not have that appeal to me anymore. I focus on getting my protein and fluids each day though.
  7. Lorie269

    Owwy

    I had that burning sensation until right before I started my 3rd week PO. I woke up one morning and the pain was gone. It was such a relief! That is when I was able to sleep back in my bed. It does get better. Give it some time. I am 5 weeks out today and I physically don't feel like I even had surgery.
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    Hit the Century Mark Today

    Great job. Congrats!
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    Today is the day!

    Good luck today!
  10. Good luck today. Hope you have a speedy recovery!
  11. I had those painful burning pains too. They started about 2 weeks out and lasted about a week and a half for me. I was so afraid that I did something to my sleeve because these pains hurt worse than the initial incision pains. My doc said it was internal healing. It does go away. Just take it slowly.
  12. I have a desk job and I took 3 weeks off. Realistically, I could have gone back after 2 but I'm glad I had the time. Luckily, my leave was paid at 100% so I just enjoyed that 3rd week off. Best of luck to you!
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    I'm at the hospital

    Good luck today. Hope you have a speedy recovery!
  14. Lorie269

    July sleevers please check in..

    Hi everyone! I had my surgery on 7/26. I lost 19 lbs since then and a total of 40 since I started the process. I, too, have my days when I feel I am losing too slowly and then I realize that we are all different and if I work my sleeve, I will lose the weight. Just have to have patient.
  15. I totally feel your pain. I am 2 weeks out today and lost 14 lbs the first week and nothing since. I get my protein in and at least 48 oz of fluids. It's starting to get frustrating. I am going to try to increase my fluids to see if it helps. Good luck to you.
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    FINALLY!

    Awesome job!
  17. I am so glad that you posted this. I am 1 week out and even though each day gets easier, I'm still in the "Why did I do this" stage. I am hopeful that at 2 months out this first week is just a memory. Way to go with your success!
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    Forcing liquids down

    I am a week out and I have the same feeling. For some reason, it's not to bad in the morning but gets worse throughout the day. I just take my time and sip, sip, sip. It does seem to get a little easier each day.
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    July 2013 Sleevers

    I had a lot of nausea and pain and the meds weren't helping. Today was so much better and I am sure tomorrow will be better than today. There was a woman across from me who had the sleeve the same day as me and didn't experience any problems. Everybody reacts differently to surgery. Good luck with yours.
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    July 2013 Sleevers

    Day 2 post-op and today is much, much better. Yesterday was pure hell. Hopefully, everyday gets a little easier. They are keeping me an additional night due to not getting enough fluids in the last 2 days.
  21. Today is my day! Heading into the hospital this morning for an early afternoon surgery. Wish me luck!!!
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    Today's my day!

    Good luck to you today, sleeve buddy!
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    July 2013 sleevers

    I just got my call for tomorrow. Surgery at 1:30pm. Excited and nervous at the same time.

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