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I know this is a personal subject, but what do you guys do for constipation? It is really bothering me.

Hi everyone! I was sleeved on 2/26. I am down 48 lbs. I exercise five days a week and eat a strict Atkins type diet. Lean proteins, small amount of veggies. When I have to have something sweet (which I never had before surgery by the way) I have a slice of orange, unsweetened applesauce, a few grapes. I am working hard on the hunger issue. I have physical hunger if I do not have at least 72 oz of water a day and do not eat as instructed (every few hours). I still supplement with protein shakes. It has been a journey. I do not regret one minute, but it has been a huge lifestyle change. Everyone sounds as if they are having great success. Keep up the good work.

Last night, I ate 4 boiled shrimp, one tiny bite of beef sausage and one bite of broccoli salad. It was too much and I ate way too fast. End result....I threw up. Afterwards, I felt like a human again. We were at a dinner party and I was just caught up in visiting with the others around me. I am still learning about taking 25-50 counts to chew before swallowing and taking at least 20 minutes to eat a meal. I was sleeved on 2/26 and am still learning. Down 41lbs though, so still happy. Mad at myself more than anything for overeating.

Yes, it is! Thanks! Good luck to you!

Had red wine last weekend. Got about 1.5 oz down and I felt sick.

Why am I so hungry? Taking two famotidine per day. Eating tums. Also, weight has stalled.

Hi everyone! My surgery was 2/26. I feel really good! Dealt with hunger issues on full liquids, but Purees are holding me. Thank goodness! I was worried that the purees wouldnt work, but they do. i got very creative yesterday premaking my purees. Pureed creamed corned beef has actually been good! I am down 28lbs in one month....this includes my pre op weight loss. Walked 1.5 miles today and plan to do a workout video later today. Feeling motivated and good! Putting my plug size clothes in a bin the moment they feel too big! Very excited about this journey!

You are all incredible people!!!!!!

Good for you! We are on the same schedule! My surgery was 2/26 also and I am down 28 total in 30 days. 18 pre op and 10 post op. tomorrow will be two weeks since surgery. What a journey! Keep it up!

Anyone hungry 8 days out? I think I felt it today, not sure. Worked through it.

Ok, I re assessed and am feeling better! I have not even doing enough protein shakes. I started adding one extra scoop of unflavored protein to my shakes and it took care of it! Thank goodness!

All I can suggest is walk, walk, walk! It really helps!

My surgery was 2/26. I feel good and am ready to go home. The doc said I can go horn tomorrow once I resume my Coumadin. This has been a good experience. I have walked ALOT! I am eating full liquids today. I feel good about this!

I am very calm about my surgery tomorrow. My mind feels right. I am down 18lbs on liquid pre op diet. Feeling food about this journey!