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I was sleeved on the 17 of Dec. I started staged 3 today (pureed) foods. I'm only able to eat 2 or 3 bites, then I'm full. What I'm confused about is, as the weeks go by is my new stomach going to get bigger where can take in more or will it always be this way? What are the different stages here? I go back to work on the 14 of January and I'm just wondering how will I prepare my lunches. Also, I ate the same thing all day, until I finished it. Is that normal or okay to do?

Thanks for explaining.

You look GREAT!!! I love your hair.

Prayerfully things will get better.

Omg...I feel the same way today is 7 days for me and I really didn't think I was going to ever feel good again. Once I woke up from surgery, I was like.."What The Ham Sam Did I Just Do". All I kept saying is, my stomach hurts, my stomach hurts. That pain was just awful. I really thought I was going to be admitted back into the hospital. I'm now seeing weightloss in some of my clothes. YAY!!! I'm so excited to see how far I will actually drop. Good luck!!! I'm so happy for you.

Good question, I was sleeved on the 17 and during my liquid diet I only had regular pudding, but light yogurt. Now after surgery the yogurt is so nasty and I think it is making me sick. I sent my daughter father to go and get me some regular yogurt today and ice pops. I just can't stomach that artificial sugar anymore. Plus I hear it isn't really good for you.

I feel so much better. Thanks to everyone that supported me this weekend. I know I sounded like a Debbie Downer but I was in sooo much pain. I just didn't imagine the pain to feel that intense. I prayed last night and with patience. I woke feeling so much better. Thanks to everyone that understood and listen And gave advise. I love the forum.

That was so sweet. You are awesome and so is he. You continued with your surgery regardless of the threats and he still stayed with you and he has now blessed you....Beautiful...true Love.

Wow...thanks for the info.

Today I just couldn't take anymore gas pain. I got some Gas X and it has help. I read many post on here about it. It really did work. Right now I have a heating pad on my stomach. I feel so much better...so much better than yesterday. Earlier today I finally let out a GOOD cry before the Gas X. I wish everyone well.

Really, my mom just came over to take my son Christmas shopping (he's 17). I asked her to go and get some Gas X, because I keep hearing everyone talk about it on this forum. Wondering what is taking her so long, she then walks in with a box of Popeyes chicken. I was like, why did you bring that here? I have food here for them to eat other child 7. Last Sunday I made 3 different meals for the entire week. One dish is still left. I hate to sound insensitive but that was too much. I just started crying, I feel so bad and then this. I told her they are going to drive around with that in the car. I don't want the smell in the house. These 5 days has been really hard. I'm not happy at all with this.

I've called her and apologized to her. I just needed a good cry. Thank y'all

Thanks so much, I just want to be myself again. I guess I had prepared my mind in thinking I will be back to normal in a couple of days. So this constant pain has really shocked me. I don't think my kids has ever seen me in pain like this. My two c sections were so much better than this and that is what I compared this to....Oooh they are so different. Thank you

Thanks, I just had surgery on the 17 and it's been really hard. Once I cried I finally felt better, it was like I needed to release some stress.

Great question, I'm 5 days out. I'm in pain still and I'm very uncomfortable. The gas pain is the worst. I went walking in my neighborhood this morning, but I was so winded and tired afterwards. I just can't tell if it helped the gas to move. Right now until I feel better 100%, I just can't recommend this to anyone. Maybe a week from now I'll be talking a different tune.

Awesome...pictures like these makes me know there is Hope after all.

Fran you are so encouraging, I was sleeved on the 17 of this month. It has been sooo hard with pain, dry mouth, discomfort, hiccups, burps, the constant rumbling in my stomach, and wanting to eat. I feel like you did once, why did I do this to my body? Will I ever eat again? I know it's still rather early for me but I'm just ready for the next phase without the pain. You have done so well with this, it gives me Hope. Thanks

I was sleeved on the 17 and I can't stop burping/hiccupping. I hurts so bad in my stomach. My entire body jumps. I'm so ready to see my doctor after Christmas. My mouth stays sooo dry, I just feel miserable. I have such a nasty taste. When will I be back to normal? I'm so hungry

Thanks

Thanks for your advise I'm going to walk more tomorrow in my neighborhood. And force myself to drink Water. Thanks

Yes, that was my tummy last night you heard, now it may keep you up again tonight. I just thought I would be back to normal within a couple of days. I really didn't want to leave the hospital feeling so bad but I knew there wasn't much they could do. I'm due to go back to work on the 2nd but I can't go back like this...I'm on my feet all day. I really thought this was going to be like the two c-sections that was ten years apart. This is worst much worst. And it feels like a baby is moving around inside. I was not prepared for this...Thanks for your words of encouragement, I do need patience. :-)

That was the main reason why I didn't want the lap band. That's too much. I'm so sorry you are going through that, hopefully you will be able to find someone. Look on the web for other doctors in your area that does lap band surgeries. I'm sure someone will take a credit card. Good luck

You stated that your children are grown...grown. You should not cook if you don't want to. Your mom just passed away so they all should understand. Plus you are trying to heal. So I wouldn't do a thing, tell your husband to order from Honey Bake or Piccadilly and enjoy the day. But you have to mean what you say or they will walk all over you and not even care. You have no babies in the house, maybe next year when your lil bundle of joy comes you will feel better and want to enjoy cooking that nice big Christmas dinner. Right now you should not be expected to do a thing.

I'm going to buy some kool aid drops. After I had the orange juice I thought the acid may have been too much. But it was so much better than everything else I had. Thanks

Yes, it is getting better because the hospital stay was just horrible...I would walk the halls squeezing the nurse assistant's hand because I'd the pain. Today does seem better than yesterday but this burping and dry mouth is terrible. No, I have not been drinking 64oz of water. Not even near that amount. I'm going to put some Crystal lite in mine so I can start drinking more. I normally love water but with the dry mouth and nasty taste it's just not the same. I'm not sure if I should have had some orange juice but I did drink some. About half a cup with no problem. I think I need flavor.