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Don't worry the weight will eventually come off. It takes time. My pre op diet was the same as yours and I lost 10 pounds in three weeks which I thought was not a lot considering the effort I made. I remember not seeing the scale move until day 7, then little by little. Hang in there it will happen.

I never thought I would complain about ANY weight loss, but I can't help but compare my weight loss with others on this site. I am two weeks out and have only lost 10 pounds. I get in about 90 g of protein and 600 cal a day which is what my surgeon recommended. I'm 5'10". I feel like doing something wrong especially when I hear about people losing 25 their first two weeks. Also, I get in my fluids and walk 30 min daily.

Thanks, that could be. And I was a slow loser even with my pre op diet so it could just be the way I'm wired.

Are energy drinks on the do not eat list? I'm wondering if anyone still has them. Also wondering how long you waited to have coffee? My nutritionist said coffee isn't good but that realistically she knows many will still drink it. She said I could see if I tolerate it and only in moderation but she didn't say how long to wait.

Don't worry it should go away. I'm 9 days out and was really hungry the first five days or so then it subsided. I was worried! I think it's the stomach acid because now I don't feel hungry unless my tank is truly empty and then I fill up after just a few ounces. It'll pass!

I was sleeved on the 19th too. My surgeon requires three weeks of liquid followed by 3 weeks purée. I am so sick of protein shakes I just don't know how I'm gonna hang in there another two weeks. It's been hard getting in all my protein and fluids but most days I'm pretty close. I feel pretty good now, pretty much like my old self only better bc I'm lighter lol.

Haha that's funny! Great now I'm thinking about waffles lol.

Tomorrows the big day! I'm excited but also nervous and I keep thinking I'm gonna chicken out at the last minute! The only reason I'm nervous is ive never had any kind of surgery. But my fiancé is going with me and he's had four surgeries so he's really calm about it! Anyways if anyone has any last minute advice I'd appreciate it!

Geez what a pain! Are you out yet and in your own place? I found being at home made a huge difference in my recovery.

Oh yes I'm discharged just waiting for my ride! The pain wasn't too bad, it's more of a soreness. The nausea threw me for a loop (literally). It felt like being seasick but thank God I haven't thrown up. Good luck with your surgery and hang in there with the waiting game.

Today has been a little hard with trapped gas in my chest and dry heaves but I'm on anti nausea and its helped a lot. I have a challenging roommate she keeps complaining about various stupid things to the nurses. Things that aren't my fault like the heart monitor beeping, saying she can't sleep bc of it plus my walks. I'm being as quiet as I can but now it's my turn to giggle bc she just wet her bed.

My surgery went great! I have no gas and very little pain. I'm just very tired but that's ok I'm getting plenty of rest.

Thanks all! I appreciate it! So glad I found this site. The support is amazing!

Good luck! Mines tomorrow too!

Yes I can relate. I'm getting it same day as you and scared anticipating the pain plus 6 weeks of modified diet, but I know it will all be worth it. My dr made me do three weeks of a pre op liquid diet so I'm very tired of protein shakes and not looking forward to three more weeks of liquid after surgery. Other than that, yes I do get to feeling like its gonna be so weird how I will relate to life without the same eating habits. But then I just think of the weight loss that lies ahead and it gives me hope.

I am on day 6 of my pre op liquid diet and have only lost 1.6 pounds. I have been following it faithfully but getting such poor results. My biggest concern is that my surgery gets cancelled. He gave me a three week all liquid diet and said I'd probably lose 20 pounds but at this rate I'd be lucky to lose 5!

Just wanted to ask what flavor of crystal light is least irritating for early post op. I prefer lemonade or pink lemonade but not sure if it would irritate the sleeve (although it probably doesn't contain actual lemons).

Pixie, how do I add that info to my profile? I looked but didn't see an add or edit feature. Maybe I need to use my computer.

In CA getting sleeved at Orange Coast Memorial by Peter LePort. What about u? My surgery is June 19th. And the slow loss could also be my periods gonna start next week and I typically lose 4-5 pounds in Water. So well see.