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I'm one month out now. I have a job where I'm on my feet the majority of the day and lift/ position patients. I was back in 2 weeks. I work 12 hr shifts and while the first week back was tiring it was completely doable. The patient lifting positioning I had to have more help with but I know better than to push it!

I'm one month out today (woo hoo!!) but I'm falling into this trap also... I enjoy yogurt and cheese and sliced meats but there are days when solid proteins do not feel good to my stomach. I have never thrown up-- but I have had moments when I wish I could! At times like those I find it is far easier to eat my slider foods. They don't hurt. I do look forward to the day when I can have all the veggies again! I love veggies, and felt like with the band I was completely banned from them. But as I heal- I am struggling with the urge to fall into bad habits that feel good. I know better. And my weight loss has completely stalled for a while (since day 10 to now day 29) I'm trying to do the right things though and not eat what's easy- not be around it ,not bring it in the house. It's helped. I hope I can lose again.

A lot of people have breakthrough bleeding after surgery or any other trauma. It may end up being a full on bleed or just spotting but it's really typical after such a shock to the system. Bleeding from surgery would likely come out in vomit or stool not vaginal bleeding.

I have gas pains still if I eat or drink too quickly. I didn't have anesthesia gas pains that far out but still feel gas in my shoulders every now and again If I go to fast. I'm one month out. The burning in the esophagus does sound like reflux/ acid. Are you taking a daily ppi?

I am One month out today! I still have bouts of raging waterys... And have even had an "oops I crapped my pants" moment on my way to dinner one night- they were right, never trust a fart! I have found that this week I had formed stools! But I have been eating real food for the most part. Shakes only when I can't get my protein in otherwise. My tummy still has things it likes and things it does not as I try new things. And it lets me know quickly! I am lactose intolerant post op also-- I am hoping it goes away!

The gas x soft gels do not work as well for sleeve patients. The gel outside is broken down after where we need the gas x to work. I was told to avoid the soft gels not because of their size or because they are a pill, but because they just aren't as helpful as the liquid drops, or chewables.

I was sleeved on 10/1 and today is my first day back. It's tiring! I work 3 in a row, 12's also. This day could speed up and be over sooner but it has not been bad, just tiring.

I have had the same sort of things happen. I'm switching back to mostly Protein drinks and an occasional snack. Seems to at least keep me out if the bathroom some and make me feel a little better. I'm 16 days post op today.

Thanks all! I feel like it may all be too much too soon mixed with the lactose intolerant spin too most likely. I'm going to try to just stick to my drinks for a while and see if I feel better with just those. Last nights was watery pea soup (no dairy) and it was awful. I start back to work tomorrow and will be happy to just have the protein drinks and focus on getting my fluids and proteins and give my body more time to deal and heal.

I'm just over 2.5 weeks post op. My surgeon cleared me for full liquids, puréed soups, yogurt and cottage cheese 7 days ago. I find that if I eat anything in the normal food category-soups, cottage cheese, etc. I can only eat a few bites (which I'm totally fine with) but I break out in a full body sweat, I get dizzy and feel like crap after I eat... Then quickly have to run to the restroom and have mild diarrhea almost immediately. Is this normal?? I'm confused! I thought bridging over to more normal foods was going to be so easy! I certainly want them! But it's proving to be quite the challenge. Anyone else in the same boat? Or have you come through it and have advice? Thank you!

I wish I had known the pain in my neck afterwards was a side effect of anesthesia. I wish I had known that there are a few stitches in the abdominal wall where the stomach is removed on the left side... If you maneuver that area too much you can pull a stitch (I did and it hurt like a mofo) and exposes me to hernias later down the line. I wish I had done this before and not had the band. I wish someone would have told me about mango and coconut flavors of isopure so I could make it through the first two weeks of clears more easily.

I put vitamin e cream on my incisions to help lessen their appearance and help control the itching. I wouldn't do that until the steri strips come off (7-10 days) but after that it helps a ton! I'm 2 weeks post op as of yesterday. Mine are healing really nicely and with the added moisture I don't itch like crazy. Hth..

I dated online aLOT!! I found all if the sites to have their charms. Match was easy, and had a lot of activity. Mostly people not looking for something long term... Quickies, friends with benefits, dinner pals, etc. but none that truly wanted something of depth. I didn't care for e harmony the first time I used it. I am an RT and they kept matching me up with trach/ vent dependent men... I need a lover not a patient! Thank you! But I had my band then.. And looked ok. About a size 12. I felt good. I had come a long way from size 20-12. And had the confidence and a strong job and knew I have a lot to offer the right person. I stopped dating the wrong ones just to have something to do. I dated a person until I knew they would never work for me (typically took less than 3 dates, and generally went through them in about a weeks time) I dated a TON of men. I'm not bragging, just stating the facts. I dated a billion "not it's" and a few I really enjoyed. I met my now husband The second week we were both on eharmony. My second run with it, his third over several years. I think we knew before we met each other that it was going to work... But when our first date lasted nearly 6 hours and we both laughed and talked like we had known one another forever it sort if sealed things nicely. Shortly after we started dating I told him about my band, and my infertility due to me weight and he supported me through my band slippage, and held my hand as they rolled me in to surgery to have it removed and my sleeve done. I am so lucky! I found one of the kindest, well put together, sane, fun, caring people I have ever had the pleasure if knowing by online dating. I would have never found him another way. Dating after WLS can get better but you get out of it what you put in. Be honest- about yourself, your goals, and what you want and don't! Learn to weed through the ones who are just going to quickly ask for naked pics.. They can be fun, and tremendous ego boosters but keep your focus on looking for the one who is going to woo YOU! Not just screw you! Eventually you will get tired of the time wasters.. But enjoy the ego boost for a while. You may not see yourself as sexy for a while so it's nice to hear it from others from time to time. Don't let any of the rejections hurt you too badly... We are all looking for our perfect other half and if they don't think you are it--don't try to make yourself fit the mold of what they want. Only you lose in the end of that game. Be true to you and be confident that even if it's not online you will meet someone amazing. And it doesn't matter if they happen to wink at you first or vice versa... Just enjoy and when the right one happens along your path hold on for the ride!!

I had a lot if scar tissue from my band removal and my tummy was very swollen post op. I couldn't even lay on my side for 4 days. But by week 2 I can sleep on my tummy again. It just depends on your individual comfort level I will say that I did pop a stitch in my abdomen at day 8 flipping over (trying to move my pillow) so be careful!

I was sleeved on 10/1. And am a PCOS girl too... My biggest reason for surgery was to try to have a baby. I completely feel you! I have lost about 10 pounds since surgery but have stalled over the last week totally. I didn't expect to see the stall so soon. I knew it would happen eventually... But if I add back calories at all I gain weight. It's scary for me. I walk 2-3 miles several days a week also, and eat/drink around 400 calories per day. It's amazing to me that with so few calories I'm not dropping the weight faster. The doc is ok with my loss so far though. He says to make sure I am getting enough fluids and I try to get a min if 64 per day. And 80-100g protein. How are you doing on fluids and proteins??