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Hi I also went back to work today! The kids didn't notice anything but my coworkers said I looked different! I am down 33 lbs, and according to them, it shows in my face. I joke that my face must have been huge to have lost 33lbs in my face! Lol......it was nice to have the support. I notice a lot of people saying that they eat apple sauce, I was told only protein, and no fruit or veggies yet. Apple sauce sounds yummy! I was sleeved on 12/15.

Hi all I was sleeved on 12/15. Yesterday I started my puréed food stage. The problem is that I never get to the full stage because I get horrible gas pains after every bite ( or sip). I am taking small sips of my protein shakes, and water. Yet killer gas pains after each sip. Then I tried my puréed food, I used a tiny spoon and tiny amounts of food...gas pains. To the point that I have to move around to feel better. I only made a 1/4 cup serving but I couldn't eat it due to the pain. I am afraid that I will never learn my full point, and never get rid of the gas. Also I am never hungry so I think my hunger/full signals are all screwed up! Sorry for going on I am just worried. Have a happy new year!

I am feeling great! Down 31 lbs, still very gassy and have a hard time with plain water, but other than that I am on my way! How are you doing?

The class is for us at 6 weeks. It is 1 day only. It is at 1pm on the 26th of January. I will check with Kate about it. 29lbs is awesome! You must feel great???? I also puréed food today, the chicken sausage that Kate recommended .....it was yummy!

Hi everyone I have been reading some of the posts for a while, but this is my first time writing. I just got my date...12/15.... Now I am completely nervous...lol. Excited, anxious, scared, elated, hopeful.....just to name a few. I can't believe I am doing this....I am a mom of 3, my 2 boys are 4 1/2 and almost 3. They are both autistic, I also have a 16 year old step daughter who lives full time with me....I never do anything for myself, this will be the first time I am taking care of me. It's funny, I have been so confident about having this surgery, but now that I officially have a date I am starting to worry... Will I still be me after the surgery? It might sound dumb, but I don't know how to be a healthy person. I am not talking about eating healthy, I mean I don't know how to act, I usually like to be invisible, (most overweight people do) am I going to be that way after the weight comes off? Sorry for the strange post, I think I just needed to share my thoughts.

Hey Davis, I am not going tonight, my kids are sick. I feel bad leaving them with my mom when they are sick. I will be there in January. Are you going? If you see the others send them my regards! I went to see Maria today I am down 31 lbs! So excited! I am feeling pretty good. I registered for the 6 week class in the surgeons office, they said it is not given in Greenwich. Jan 26 at 1pm. How are you feeling? 2 weeks already crazy right? I hope to talk to you soon!

Hi I was sleeved on 12/15. I am having a tough time getting in all of my protein and water. I usually get a 3oz shake in the morning ( 21g). Then I try to drink propel water ( regular water is hard for me to drink) I can get about 32-35 oz a day. Then either a shake or broth with unflavored protein. However my mother bought me the isopure drink that has 40g of protein in it. It is 20oz, so I am drinking it to fulfill my protein and liquid but I am wondering if drinking that all day is considered grazing? I don't want to get into a bad habit. I see my surgeon on the 30th and then should move to purée foods but if drinking this is ok I want to continue. Any advise is greatly appreciated!

I am drinking isopure clear drinks. It is 40g of protein in 20oz. I drink it all day but at least I am getting my protein in. I am tired of my shakes, they are way to sweet.

What kind of protein shakes are you using? I am going to try and flavor my shakes...that's a great idea. I agree 100% about the week of discomfort being worth it! I am excited too, everyone I speak to says by 1 month you will be loving life lol! I have not heard from the rest of the group, I wanted to get their numbers before we left but everyone left before me lol. Hopefully we will see them at the support group.

Hi Davis, Yes I did I am going on the 30th at 9:30. I am good, still can't get all the protein in, kinda sick of the shakes. How are you doing?

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope everyone had a great on plan day!

I have a really hard time with plain water also. The only thing that goes down smoothly for me is propel water lemon flavored. That I can drink. It is really weird. Good luck!

Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. I know your mom is proud of you! Keep up the good work.

Hi everyone I was sleeved on 12/15...I have been feeling ok but today I woke up and feel like my torso and back are black and blue. My incisions are bothering me when I change position. (Standing to sitting vice versa) any one else experiencing this?

I was sleeved on 12/15 I am on the Meds too... Large capsules but no problem getting them down.

My stomach is turning all sorts of colors. Some of my incisions hurt more than others. The most pain is on the right side. I have been holding a pillow against it every time I move. It helps a bit. My back feels really sore, like it is bruised up, it isn't though. I am not sure if I hurt it because I am being so protective of my movements as to not hurt my stomach. It is uncomfortable. I am not sure how else to describe it.

I am so afraid of blood clots that my NUT said that I must walk at least 35-45 mins a day. That was my motivation. Yesterday the mall, today kohls.

Davis I am feeling pretty good. I walked around the mall for two hours this morning. I am not loving the vitamins...it took me a while to eat the calcium.....and water is not my friend but I am hoping tomorrow will be better!

Davis I am feeling pretty good. I walked around the mall for two hours this morning. I am not loving the vitamins...it took me a while to eat the calcium.....and water is not my friend but I am hoping tomorrow will be better!

Hey have you tried gas ex strips? I used 1this morning it worked well. Water is also bothering me, I started to drink power aid zero and got it down much better! Good luck

How are you doing?

I am ok... I also was sleeved on 12/15. I am having incision pains and loose stools after my "meals"... Sorry tmi... Lol.... Anyone else having that problem?

Davis this is Michelle from Greenwich .... How are you doing? Feeling better? I have a crazy question... Kate said to make one 9oz shake in the morning and then split it into 3 servings.... Do you think I can make 3 - 3oz shakes?

I have pain getting out of bed too... I am not getting in enough liquid. So far today I drank 5oz of water and 6oz of protein shake (42 g).... How is everyone else doing with water?

Ohhh a heating pad that sounds awesome! Going to send hubby to get one tomorrow. I am glad you guys are doing so well!