Healthiernewme

Me, me. I didn't lose anything from Day 3-14. I finally lost a pound today. I'm just going to keep trying to meet my nutritional goals and take it day by day.

Totally normal. It will get better every day, and will go away after a couple of days.

Water and delicious soups helped me the most.

Yum:). Thanks for the recipes!

I didn't have drain.

You're only a week out. The soup you chose from Panera is very thick. When you try it again in another week and a half, you will see that it will go down without hurting. Right now, try some less thicker options or thin them out with water/skim milk. In a couple of weeks, you'll be so much happier with your choice;)

Hi! I'm 10 days post-op and can tell you Dr. Alvarez and his team are great. I've had no issues thus far:)

Hi Ramos252006: Are you sipping too fast? Remember, the space in your sleeve is only about 1 ounce since everything is still swollen. You should sip, wait a minute, then sip. It's an all day affair -- really time consuming. If you feel pressure in your chest, then you're sipping too fast. Good luck to you! It will get better soon.

I'm feeling pretty good. My shoulder started causing a little discomfort last night (gas pain) after driving for a bit. I guess I just need to take it a little easier. I'm actually feeling better now. I'm now on full liquids. I'm trying to get back on my liquid vitamins - so I'm slowly sipping the 2 oz. portion. I don't want to get reflux. Hate that. Actually, I haven't had any acidity issues. I wonder what will happen once I run out of my antacid meds (taking only 1 a day, instead of the prescribed 2). I guess we'll see. Getting the protein in is always a challenge. I'm resorting to forcing down 1 Isopure (8oz.) and 2 unflavored scoops of Unjury to supplement my protein intake. I usually add the unflavored protein to my skim milk and then add my own flavoring. Tastes less chemical to me that way. Had some creamy soup today... yummy. I slowly got down 3-4 oz of it. It was really good. I'm going to get one of those mini-blenders/choppers and start making my own soups. My wounds seem to be healing nicely. Only have some slight soreness. The surgical tape is still on and only slightly peeling. I went off of the pain meds after Day 3 and really haven't needed them. As far as weightloss, I'm down a total of 13 lbs. from before pre-op diet; 8 lbs. from surgery date (5/9) to now. I haven't lost anything in the last 2 days. Wonder if it's a water thing - where my body is holding on to water that it will release later. I say this because I haven't been using the bathroom too much. Usually when I'm drinking this much liquids, I can't stay out of the bathroom. Anyways, my emphasis now is just trying to get down liquids that go down easy and getting my protein in so my stomach can heal.

I don't have many pictures of me (not even face shots). I was looking to for one to post and I don't have any. I also haven't hung up any of my weddings photos -- you know the event that I paid a gazillion dollars for and hired a professional photographer. We don't even have any family photographs. My memories are filled with photos of the kids - none of me. I've noted that I really am happy with who I am until I look in the mirror; then, I don't recognize the person staring back at me. Apart from my health issues, in my heart ... I don't feel that hugely fat. It's amazing how a layer of fat makes you look like a different person. I'm tired of getting together at family gatherings and the topic of conversation is always losing weight and the pure shock at how much I've gained. Truthfully, sometimes I start that conversation because I feel defensive... Hey, you tend to develop a coping mechanism. I want to live my life ... I don't want to feel like getting dressed is a chore. Going to the store and feeling like a failure because I can't find jeans that fit me right... Oh, the dreaded muffin top when I sit down. I swear it constricts my breathing. Ughh. On that note, I only have one pair of jeans that fit me right now. I also have a closet full of clothes that are way too small. I don't know why I keep them. I wear the same the same work clothes every week because I don't like to think about putting outfits together. I like the comfort of knowing exactly what I'm wearing ... to assure I have no disappointments. This is all apart from knowing that if I continue on this path, I will develop more health issues related to weight. Don't get me wrong, I have parts of my life that I'm very proud of -- career, family, etc. I just want to live a longer and healthier (and more physical) life not being ashamed of how I look. I just want to be able to tie my shoe without getting winded. I just want to take a family photo and put it on the wall ...

Yes to this. And Soups.

My surgery went well. I had some nausea on Day 1 and 2. Mostly, a sour taste in my mouth and spitting up saliva (less than 5 times total). No vomiting, thank goodness. I think it was my body trying to get rid of the anesthesia. By Day 2 night I was feeling pretty ok. No real pain, except for some gas pressure on Day 1 and 2. I would classify that more like discomfort more than pain though. I had no problem walking since Day 1. Day 3 - I was only able to get in about 16 ounces of liquid in. I will try to double that today. It's so hard because you get a tightness in your chest when you drink to fast or often. I'm feeling pretty good, just a little week. My incisions are just a little sore, but no real pain. No bruising whatsoever - really clean looking incisions actually. I weighed in at 199 - so about 5-6 lbs. post-op for a total of about 11 lbs. (with 10 day pre-op diet).

Hi there... Yes, my surgery was May 9. I'm doing pretty good. How about you guys?

Great progress:) You'll be at goal before you know it!

Way to go! Congrats:)

5 days for me, but I have a desk job and can take it very easy. I also didn't a drain, etc. Like other people have said, this one is very individual.

I agree with Laura-ven. Aussielady, I pray that you receive the help you need. I sense that you have channeled your anger into another form of addiction. Please seek out the help you need to get better.

Wow. I can understand a concern for others, but the OP already had the surgery and no one knows about her past medical history. Wow. OP - Sounds like it's time to hit the gym and do some strength training. Also, have you ever looked in to skin brushing? It supposedly helps with skin cell regeneration.

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Awesome progress! Congrats:)

Wow! What great results!

Great progress!

I wouldn't take any pills without consulting with your doctor first. You can try Isopure liquid protein. It comes in different flavors.

Just do exactly has your surgeon has recommended for you. Everyone is different, and will react to the anesthesia differently.

Good Luck on your surgery!!