blondebomb

3 wks of 2 shakes a day 1 balanced meal..no caffeine. 48 hrs prior it was 3 shakes only.

I sure hope your feeling better..I went thru a 10cm abcess in my abdomen yrs ago after a surgery not this surgery but I was admitted for 10 days on 3 different strong antibiotics..then I was fed by iv for 2 months nothing by mouth my intestinal tract had to heal. I feel for ya but glad your on the mend..

It took me 7 to 8 months just to reach 600 my first 3 to 4 mon I did good to meet 500..I'm 10 mon now I still under 1000

I am 10 months po..mine gurgles all the time! Loud!

My first few months was awful mentally emotionally and my tummy was tiny. Took 4 or so months to get in 3 or 4 bites which i didn't care of the amount i knew going into this the reason so it was doing exactly what it was meant to do. I have had 12 yrs of therapy. And the last 2 yrs of it was the biggest for me ..the biggest break thru. Food was my friend, my comfort, it didn't talk back and it didn't hurt me emotionally but in all actuality it did affect me. My brain depended on the brain chemicals the sugar and junk released and i was addicted and it caused all sorts of diseases and health issues. I became bulemic. The first month or 2 alot of hormones are being released from fat loss. I was bitchy, grouchy i cried at the drop of a bucket. My emotions were all over the place. I understand. As mentioned earlier getting to the root of addictions are vital in order to own take responsibility and deal with and change. I am 10 months out ..6 months was my great turning point. Takes 6 months to heal inside properly according to my internist. I understand. But your still early on and your having what i would think normal thoughts at least i relate but believe me you'll change your mind. Hang in there and its a good idea to talk to a prefessional. Not good idea to replace one addiction for another. Best wishes..

I take a few liquid supplements do much better with them

No soda on my diet ever again. Causes to much gas and burping or what have ya. I got fatter and fatter on diet coke over the yrs and the chemicals made me crave more and more food. Regular is and was a no no for me empty calories ton of sugar.

I don't see one either..1 for preop that's all.

this helped me and both of my specialist referred me to the sleeve. I take certain scripts and with the sleeve less malabsorption problem. I am tickled to death with the sleeve. 10 months out and over 100 pds down! this is a good site to read..I just googled then with the direction of my internist and endo they directed me to this sleeve. do your research. this forum is awesome but each person has to decide whats best for their situation. ALL surgery's have risk . stick to your surgeons program . wish you the best..I hope this website paste's for ya..http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/types-of-bariatric-surgery.html

Mine cleared up but I also follow a strict diet..I hate to mention this and I don't know what your plan is or anyone else but I havnt had a salad since my sleeve I'm 10 months out and I am also off all processed foods, wheat etc..I suffered ibs going back and forth and its completely stopped and I eat raw pecans daily the past few months I even stopped my script for ibs..no bloating here. I also don't drink cow or soy milk..the greassfed cheese and yogurt doesn't bother me..

I tell my surgeon and anesthesiologist make sure u give me anti nauseous, antacid , anxiety reducer before I no it I'm well taken care of! No worries..no nauseous no nerves, relaxed no tummy problem! Tell them what you need. Iv had a dozen surgeries over the yrs last few much better. No morphine for me. They give to much and that was making me sick..the delodid does much better on me.and very little needed..????

First ..my condolences so sorry and congrats on the new size..xx

So far I use the cinnamon bark stevia herb suppliment daily in my coffee I use to keep my autoimmune disease inflammation down..no problem here..I have changed over from pill form to essentials and liquid for most supplements now. Feeling so much better..the liquids are more pure form without all the non essential additives..working for me

These types of foods are on my to avoid list bc of their contents..however after 6 months I was able to eat the organic nitrate free turkey I use as rollup..

I do at times when I don't wanna cook an its just me..

3 ppl no how much in numbers Iv lost ..anymore I just smile and say another person..my weight is not up for discussion and smile..

I had decaf on my next morning tray in hospital..I switched to register coffee about 5 months out..

Awesome!! Great job..congratulations!! ????????????????????????????

I'm excited for ya! These drs have gave me my life back! Follow your plan! So important..it works!

going to get some for myself!

there is medication that I will stop need for along time due to mental disorders ,plz don't beat yourself up..I just have to work harder..everyone's different..Its not a matter of self discipline or willpower or lack thereof it's a real struggle and I still do daily. I'm not saying it's an excuse so I don't wanna start a war of words or opinions with anyone I understand what your saying. When I had my total thyroid work up I had to go on armour med and it helped alot but still struggling with emotional eating. Hang in there. I take 1 day at a time. Xx ????

my last baby was 27 yrs ago yesterday and I'm now back in pre pregnancy size/weight..i also have hashis..thyroid disease..on med doing really great. I'm 10 months PO and over 100 down..I was sleeved..I was scared or had fear of dropping the weight simply bc it was used to hide. I was afraid of being exposed it was an emotional or safe suit (fat suit) I had emotional baggage from past..therapy got me through I was directed to this surgery for reversal of insulin resistance and pre diabetes and thyroid disease. I am happier then ever! Wish you the best..best desicion Iv ever done for me and my health! ????I also worried about others opinions..I didn't openly discuss bc I wasn't out for approval..now I don't care So much. Iv lost consistently about 2 wk..

I'm not aloud any of these items till a yr out or longer. These items was a big factor in getting in the fat zone before..????

My surgeon commented to me some ppl don't growl some do..mine definitely does!! Very noisey..????

I know you must be desperate for some "real" food, but take it very slow and pre-measure your food when you move onto the next phase. This is when the restriction starts to become REAL. I remember the first time I ate a scrambled egg... it took me 45 minutes to eat about 3/4 of it (had to keep reheating it in the microwave) and I was literally lying on the floor in pain from the constriction in my esophagus. TAKE IT SLOW! I only got 2 navy bites in first time I tried a scrambled egg..I stopped. I was almost 4 months before I was trying solids more. **baby bites** dang auto..