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my surgery was the 12th too!

I don't think it's super weird if it's working for you. I'm a data collector by nature (my profession, too) - thus the need for the data on my weight. LOL! I think you'll be surprised! Let us know how is goes!!!! mcbutterpants, how are you doing? i havent weighed myself since we spoke im going to wait for my checkup on the 19th, but i have been feeling pretty good since ive kept the scale off my mind. i worked out for the first time last night. i did some kickboxing power workout, but just modified whatever i felt was too much twisting etc since i havent been cleared for excercise yet. and for once i worked out and im not sore today! i once worked out by doing squats and couldnt even sit on the toilet for 2 weeks lmao!

congrats on your success!

oh yes drinks would def be out then also i was advised not to take anything containing ibubrofen. If you want you could PM me anytime and will do my best to help. theres a learning curve to this journey and so many wonderful people have helped me on this site i would love to do the same for someone.

has your surgeon given you a handbook yet? and have you seen the nut? every surgeon is different but they usually give you a general guideline for post op eating. immediatley after you will be on Clear liquids. i was not allowed anything but Water, Jello and broth until i had my 1 week post op checkup, after that i was told i could move on to full liquids, which then you can start incorprating the Protein shakes i believe. then your diet will continue to progress. where are you from? where are you having your surgery done? ttys

i was posting this about a week and a half ago. i stalled after the first week and it was that time of the month as well. but even after that was over i still didnt lose any. i was eating 3 meals a day but not hitting the protein marks. ill get my official weight on the 19th...if cut myself down by having a Protein Shake for breakfast and lunch and then 1 meal. im hoping that will break the stall. in addition i did also read the article on butterthebeans signature about stalls so early out and it sometimes takes your body time to catch up to what we have done. good luck

Yes, you will be sipping fluids slowly! this is the best way to prevent dehydration throughout the day. My surgeon advised me to take 2 large sips every 15 mins. gulping your fluids can cause extreme discomfort. now that im a bit further out i fill up a 20 oz bottle and take that to work and sip throughout the day, at least i know im getting in 20 oz of my 64 oz for the day. if i gulp the liquids, then it feels like its stuck in my throat.

today i am 4 weeks out. i started feeling better by day 5, but had lingering gas pains for 2 weeks. i had soreness/discomfort for the first 3 weeks i would say. but everyone is different. each day will get better and better.

i tried a spoonful of gravy on some mashed potatoes. as soon as it went down, i felt nauseous. i didnt throw up but i was on my couch for about an hour moaning.

that whole first week i wasnt hungry at all. you def need to make sure you are drinking enough fluids. honestly i cant stand the taste of plain water unless its poland spring which i dont always have $ for, so i had switched to crystal light a few days out. i think by day 4 i was only getting in 1 oz of Jello and my fluids a day. i didnt even start back with the Protein shakes until i was like 2 and half weeks out. the ready to drink shakes are much better than the powders but a bit more pricey. muscle milk isnt bad i like the chocolate and the premeir protein shakes (frosty choclate) taste very good IMO esp when they are ice cold. which ones have you tried so far?

my discharge papers from the hospital specifically stated that it was fine to shower but no bathing or swimming for 2 weeks.

sandee, i had so much joint pain as well. my whole body was literally just sore all the time. my hips would hurt even sitting in a chair. i had nearly 260lbs on a 5'3 frame so i can relate. i had a hard time getting up out of chairs and bed. i also had alot of pain in my left food, everytime i would get to a standing position the first few steps would be excruciating. It WILL get better. with the 28lbs that i lost since my sleeve, my foot pain is already gone! it really makes a difference!

thats awesome congrats! i often wonder what size i will end up being in the end. My largest size was a 22 at 257lbs just a month ago.now i am in an 18. the smallest size pants i ever wore in my adult life was a 16 keep up your amazing work, im so happy for you!

i felt very weak too in the beginning but btwn days 5 and 7 i started feeling better. make sure your getting all your liquids in and take a nap if you need to! good luck

i had gas pains for about 2 weeks. i did everything you could think of to get rid of them gas x, 3 hour at a time walks, even having my boyfriend try to burp me like a baby. the gas pains with this surgery were even worse than my c sections. keep walking and sipping it will pass it just takes time. too bad the docs cant squeeze us out after the surgery!

Hi! i was sleeved 11-12-13. I am in the midst of the 3 week stall and extremely depressed about it I am down 13 since the surgery but 28 since the pre op. hope this stall breaks soon. not happy in ny

ill say a prayer for you as well. i felt the same as you. it took my insurance about a month to finally send my approval letter to my surgeon when i was originally told it would take 2 weeks. however keep this in mind, i called the insurance comapny directly a week and a half after the paperwork was officially submitted and was told it was approved. good luck to you!

thats wonderful congrats! hope you got chapstick for the hospital that is a must!

i ate pickles, tomatoes with salt and small cans of spinach with lemon and garlic which really helped. it gets easier by day 5 hang in there!

Congrats on your success! what an amazing story, gives me something to look fwd to so early out! did you hit alot of stalls?

i just responded to your pm hoping this one goes through

I had to weigh in for 6 months with my PCP before the surgery. during that time i lost and gained. by the time i started my pre op diet i was still 4 pounds up from my first original weigh in. For my pre op diet i lost 15 lbs by having 4 Protein shakes a day and sf Jello and broth. good luck

thanks for this post. I sent you a pm the other day btw. I am at a stall as well, i have not lost anything since the fiirst week, i lost 13 pounds that week and now nothing. which is very discouraging. I keep panicking asking what am i doing wrong and thinking that my sleeve just isnt working. I have no problem getting fluids in as i am a very thirsty person. and i get about 60 grams of Protein a day. Hoping we both break through soon! keep me updated on your progress. maybe we could be buddies if you like since our stats are so similar and our surgery dates are only 2 days apart?

im 3 weeks out. i used to have migraines that could last up to 2 weeks at a time. i have had maybe 1 small headache since my surgery!

how long after surgery does the sensation of being full take for you to actually notice? im 3 weeks out (yesterday) and i cant always tell if im full or not. If i drink something real fast i get the caught in the throat feeling but i havent really been able to tell yet with food .sometimes i stil feel like maybe i could eat another bite but i stop after the 30 mins no matter what