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For the post-ops out there... How long before you started noticing loose/excess skin? (Sorry if this is already addressed elsewhere, but I couldn't find it!) I've accepted it's inevitability, just wondering when it kicks in. Of course, I'm secretly hoping I have wonder-skin and it won't happen... A girl can dream, right?

I have a funny- I live alone and so don't fill up the dishwasher very quickly. And even slower now. But I keep running out of spoons and cups!

The group would need to be secret, not closed, for it to be hidden.

I wish I shared your "not hungry" problem!! I'm starving!!! But of course, I'm full two seconds after I start eating I started sneaking in some soft foods even though I'm not supposed to until Sunday. I'm not gonna lie- best thing I ever did! I just need a few bites of something to mentally get through the rest of the protein shake phase! Congrats everybody on your losses!

@@danaalonzo, it sounds like you are in a tough situation! I agree with zussieq7- google! I know my program's dietary guidelines are online for the public to see. Great info for all stages, I pasted the link below, which you'll probably have to cut and paste into your browser. http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Departments_and_Services/surgery/services/generalsurg/WeightLossSurgery/Documents/SleeveDietGuidelinesColor.pdf

Did anybody get dissolving stitches and skin glue on the incisions? Just wondering how long until they fall off or dissolve or whatever. I realized that I forgot to ask and I'm just curious...

Hi all! I'm four days post op, and feeling good! Tried to manage my minimal pain with Tylenol instead of the prescription for the first time today. It's ok; I think I'll take a "good" one for bed though. I've averaged about two protein shakes a day, and about half of the water. Scale isn't moving a whole lot yet, but down 25 since starting the process in April. HUGE shout out to the nurses and staff at Brigham & Women's in Boston. Amazing.

Here we go! I'm in the admitting waiting room. Officially nervous, but excited!

Ack-tomorrow's my day! And I just found our post-op thread. Thank you to whomever started both... It's nice to have people in the same stage of the journey.

Thanks for all of the updates, post ops!! Soon the rest of us will be joining you! I'm on Friday and just crossed the -20 pound mark from my personal and then surgeon-imposed pre-op diets. It feels so good, I can't wait for Friday!!

I know it's not forever, but being allowed to drink it would make the two week pre-op liquid diet so much more tolerable! *yawn* (Of course it's worth it, but I just needed to vent. Thanks for reading )

Thanks everyone!

Thanks ladies!

Jennifer your story sounds identical to mine. I'm 8 days post op. My largest incision hurt for days. MUCH better now. I, too, decided to sleep in the recliner as the bed killed my abs. I also has a hernia repair. I had no clue I had a hiatal hernia. Go figure. Glad you're on the mend!!! Every day is better!!!!! I've read several people's posts saying that they've preferred to sleep in their recliners post-op. I don't have a recliner, and I'm starting to think about what I can do with what I have on hand. What, exactly, has been painful about sleeping in your regular beds? (9 days and counting!)

. I can't wait for this one!!!

. I can't wait for this one!!!

this is the one I am most looking forward to!!

this is the one I am most looking forward to!!

Thank you to whoever added me, but I think you combined me with somebody else Here is the updated info for me and I think for Liz (Relentless). I hope the 6/2's and 6/3's are recovering well or will be soon! Please copy and paste and add your info in by surgery date Wendyt (?) Michigan 6/2 Wadet67 (Taryn) OK 6/3 Meggo1111 (?) Louisiana 6/3 ColoEmpress (Leona) CO 6/03 jodimarie San Diego, CA 06/03 Nyzira (Bambi) TN 06/04 brownj15 (Jodi) MI 06/04 Jenuine629 (Jen) NY 6/4 Debbie100 (Debbie) ? 6/5 Mrs King (Erin) CA 6/6 Cutiecake (Alisha) FLA 6/9 J-F ord (Jan) GA 6/9 Jennyinky KY 6/10 Tagyoorit (Rob) BC Canada 6/11 Kimgettingslim (Kim) Texas 6/13 Megamoma (Lisa) AR 6/14 stacielynntate (Stacie) CA 6/15 Pugmadkate (Kate) TX 6/17 Weasle mama (Sara) Iowa 6/17 jjinWA (Jacke) WA State 6/17 Patricia_sleeve (Patricia) 6/18 Mowgli19 (Sue) WA 6/19 mt_hi_liner (Tim) MT 06/19 - Dr. Umbach in Vegas Patrice1 (Patrice) CO 6/20 Cortonball (Kelly) MA 6/20 Relentless (Liz)MI 6/25 (Liz) Michigan 6/25 beep&bun (Jenna) TX 6/26 TiredMama (Amber) PA 6/30

It's June 1- this is OUR month! Good luck and speedy recoveries to the first Junies!

June 20th!!!!!!!! I'm so excited! And terrified! And excited!

The Target near me in MA now carries PB2!

@@cushy, Great question- I love reading all of these responses. It's making me so excited for what's to come!!!

@@relentless302, I went through that already, and I was actually ready to stop. One day, the thought of more pizza or ice cream just kind of turned my stomach, so I decided to take advantage of it! I have a feeling that I'll go through it again once I get a date nailed down though! Plus, my surgeon wants me to lose weight before the surgery, or he won't do it, so that sort of scared me straight! When I'm craving something, I just keep reminding myself that this level of restriction isn't forever. The best thing my surgeon said is that when this is all done, I will be a person, not a patient. Loved it. Good luck!!

@@-_Gretchen_- I'm doing the same thing. It's rough! I've been on break this week, and I'm nervous that any good habits I've started are about to go out the window when I go back to work on Monday! FYI- I told my NUT about my weaning-plan, which includes a protein shake for one meal, and she said don't do more than the one because people get burnt out on them quickly and she doesn't want me hating them before I HAVE to start drinking them. On the upside, I've lost 8 pounds since I started!