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Hi guys, I was sleeved July 28th and all of my incisions have healed nicely. I still have quite a bit of pain in my right incision where they pulled my stomach out. It's like a burning pain around the incision site. The only thing that helps is wearing a compression garment to support the site, but by the end of the day, even that doesn't help. Anybody else experience pain like this so long postop? I'm frustrated, because I feel like I have the energy to do more, but the pain keeps me from doing it. I have my 1 month follow up with surgeon next week.

Strangest thing happened. I got up from a chair 2 days ago and sort of stretched when I did and right where the pain was, there was this popping sensation and since then, no pain whatsoever. I am thinking some muscle fibers were growing together incorrectly and causing the muscles to pull or pinching a nerve or something and when I stretched, they finally broke. Whatever happened, I'm sure glad it did. I felt great all day yesterday!

On Sundy, my pureed diet upgrades to a soft and moist diet! Woohoo! Any suggestions on what to eat?

Hi all. I had gastric sleeve on july 28th. First few days home were fine aside from gas pain, but now I'm back to work and my body is starting to feel somewhat "normal" again (still achey), but my brain is all out of whack! I'm emotional, I'm tired, I'm cranky, and every time I take a sip of my damn protein shakes, I literally want to throw the stupid cup at the wall. I've lost over 25 lbs already, but to be honest, I'm having a really hard time celebrating that victory. I'm normally a very positive, happy person and I'm just wondering when I will stop feeling this way. Is this normal? Am I just "missing" food for comfort or do I have some postop depression going on? Saw the surgeon for follow up a couple days ago and he said just keep up the good work and you'll be just fine, but I REALLY DONT FEEL FINE! Starting to regret ever having put myself thru this. I need to know there is light at the end of this dark tunnel I'm lost in.

Every couple of days since surgery (july 28th), I get these super deep, intense hiccups. They seem impossible to get rid of and can go on for hours! Any thoughts?

I will be 30 in 2 months, but feel 40! Sleeved 7/28/14 and lbs so far! It was my goal since I was about 21 to take control of my health before I turned 30 and I just barely made it! Happy to join the group and follow along with everyone's progress!

Thanks for the feedback! I have chicken breast in the crockpot with sweet potatoes and carrots for dinner tonite!

Oh goodness! I am just about to move to soft and moist diet (sleeved 7/28) but you guys have me super excited to start solids so I can try these Quest bars!

I am 2 weeks out from surgery. I went back after 1 week doing half days and I am still on half days for the first half of this week. I am just super worn out by the end of my half days and have been napping for about an hour when I get home. The only real issue I've had is keeping up my water intake at work as I work at a busy ophthalmology practice and I am in an exam room basically all day long. Good luck!

I am 12 days postop today. For the last couple of days, I have really been struggling with feeling blue and just plain yucky. My body is starting to feel normal (minus some achiness) but my brain is all wacky. Talking about it in the forums here certainly helped, but a mantra that has always worked for me that my momma has been saying since I was a little girl is 'its all about attitude'. In my food missing, feeling unbalanced depressed haze, I have been forgetting to focus on the positive and be grateful for the 25+ lbs I have lost so far and for all the healthy changes that I have made and continue to make for my son and I. It can be rough, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and I know that this too shall pass. I also think that going thru all the preop weigh ins and education that a center of excellence puts you thru is totally worth it in the long run. You will gain so much more knowledge and confidence in your decision. Good luck!

I also had some weight to lose preop. I forced myself to go on the preop diet early. Protein shake for breakfast, protein shake for lunch, high protein, low fat dinner. No carbs, no sugars. The first week was hell. I was cranky, tired, and I desperately missed food. It got a little easier after that. I was able to focus on the end result and that's what got me thru it. Good luck! You can totally do this!

Thank you for your support. My mom always says 'its all about attitude'. I just really think I need a fresh perspective. I need to focus on all the positive things this surgery has brought me, instead of the negatives. I'm so grateful that I've already successfully lost some weight. I'm proud of myself for having the courage to finally make a real and lasting change. I'm so grateful that everyday I'm getting healthier and stronger so that I can look forward to a brighter future for myself and my son. Thanks again, guys.