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I had all the same fears. I had a week long food funeral and ate everything in masses. I finally realized I was tired of food controlling me. You will be so happy you made this choice! I am one week post op and am down 16 lbs today. And as far as the drinking, my doc told me yesterday that I can drink as much as i want after July as long as I have a DD! I am going on a girls cruise late July so I will see how it goes! : )

Hi! I am almost embarassed to say how well I am doing. I am feeling amazing. I am able to drink anything with ease, I get all my protein in and fluids. I am one week today and am on creamy soups, I went to Chilis today with co workers and ordered the Chicken Enchilada Soup, had them puree it and it was soooo good! I was able to eat maybe 1/3 c and it went down with no problems. This morning I am down a total of 16 lbs. If you are having a hard time drinking, have you tried room temp or warm liquids? Cold liquids go down a little more difficult for me. It will get better for you....and you are doing amazing with 17lbs!! Keep me updated!

I am 6 days post op and my Doctor told me today that I can do all the walking I can stand and to start doing light weights with my arms and legs....no abdominal stress. I am not a fan of exercise but I am motivated to do this!

I went for my first post op appt today (May 1 surgery) and my Dr told me I can now have creamy soups. No lumps or bumps. This will be fore two weeks and then I can go to soft foods. I am feeling great and am down 13 lbs!! Im so happy!!!

I love this idea! kym1431@yahoo.com

I had my surgery May 5th. I was scared and nervous but was so pleasantly surprised. It seems to have been so easy. Other than a little tenderness at the incision sites, I have had no pain, and best of all, NO HUNGER! You all will do great and I am excited for yall!

am 5 days post op and am curious what is the best way to get all the vitamins in. I am ok with taking them all but am wondering what everyone prefers......Bariatric Advantage or ............

I woke up today and am happy to see some of the swelling in my abdomon has gone down! I know some of you had a drain but I did not. All required liquid and protein haven't been a problem so I am thrilled!!

Mine are sore but I was given a perscription cream to rub around them (I have 5). This cream even deadens my finger when I apply it! I have showered, twice, (surgery May 1). My incisions are glued and I was told it was ok to shower.

How exciting! Good luck! I am on day 3 post op and am feeling really good.

46 years young!

I love this thread! Nothing like having support from others that are about the same stage. Where are you all from? ROCKWALL, TEXAS. (Just outside of Dallas)

Height 5'5" HW. 225 SW. 219 3 day post op. Home scale shows 214 but won't trust this as it weighs less than doc Goal. 150

SW is Surgery weight

I am drinking Premier Protein (30g) from Costco, pre packaged and ready to go. Also, Isopure I got from The Vitamin Shoppe. These have 40 g per bottle and they have many flavors. It takes all day to get in just the protein but I am so afraid of loosing my hair which is already thin, that I concentrate on protein before all else.

I am 3 days post op and my Doc has me on 60 grams of protein along with my clear liquids.. This has really helped me with having no hunger pains. I guess each doctor is different. I am 3 days post op and my Doc has me on 60 grams of protein along with my clear liquids.. This has really helped me with having no hunger pains. I guess each doctor is different.

I am on day 3 post op. I am able to get my protein and water in, with ease. My question is when will the abdomon swelling go down? Other than the swelling and rumbling, I am feeling good!

Yes, I have the chest/upper shoulder pain.....I am told the pain is from the air/gas that was pumped in you during surgery. Mine is getting better today (day 2 post op)

I was also sleeved Thursday morning! I am doing well, over did myself yesterday and felt it last night! I am swollen and sore. Hernia repair complete as well. I am finding that my protein shakes make me even more gassy! Bought some lactaid and gas x strips to hopefully get it figured out!

I am post op day two. May 1st was my sleeve day and I did gain 2.5 lbs from all the iv fluids they pumped into me. I hope this helps! My doc and staff all told me this is normal and will fall off this week.

Hello! I was out of surgery by 11:15 May 1 st and did great!! I am shocked it's over and I now have my tool to become healthy and thin! Sore and moving a tad slow but overall, I'm excited!

Tomorrow is my day as well!! Nervous and excited!