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Wow! I always joked that the doctor put in a special "no ice cream or milk" button in my sleeve. Even ranch dressing is a disaster, but cheese seems to be okay. Thanks for clearing this up!

@@Paulina Green. Is Dr. Lopez in Tijuana? May I ask the price range you paid if you self-paid? I found one doctor in Mexicali that I was excited about (for my daughter) and the price they quoted with their paperwork was nearly double what is listed on this site under his doctor profile. I really need to get an idea of how much this would cost in Mexico. @@Memilie80 I'm so sorry that happened to you! How awful and scary!! Was this in Tijuana too?

Hi there, I had sleeve surgery about the same time as you and I have been on roller coasters with no problem at all. Because I just feel healthier overall, it was even more fun than before. You'll be fine! Enjoy!

Awww...that stinks! I didn't tell ANYONE until after my surgery. Not even my sister. She was supportive but it was surprising to me when other people weren't. But don't worry, you are doing the right thing. Like another poster said, wait 'til she sees you after! You will prove her wrong!

My surgeon just said "go for it!" Everything's out of your system in 24 hours. Everything was fine.

Thanks everyone. Feel better knowing I'm not alone on this. My vitamin levels came back fine at the last check, but I'll take another look now as Blerdgirl mentioned. Keep up the good work!

I'm wondering if anyone but me feels like they are weaker than before being sleeved? I'm a big, and should be strong girl at 5'9" and now 187 pounds. I've lost 60 lbs over the last six months and run on the treadmill and lift (light) weights, just as I did BEFORE surgery. But I'm so much weaker overall without the extra weight! I have trouble lifting a costco sized pack of soda from my cart onto the check out conveyor (soda is for my kids' birthday party-Not Me BTW and even taking a pack of Water up the stairs is just too much. I used to be able to hoist anything! It seems weird that I'm in BETTER shape, but overall, weaker. Anyone else notice this?

I had the same experience at the beginning. I figured it was because I was always so dehydrated and my body relaxed when it felt like it was getting some quick liquid.

What is so weird to me is buying smaller sizes. Today I bought a pair of shorts in a size 10!! A 10! When I held them up I looked at them at thought, "these will never fit ME." Then I tried them on, and bought them! Totally freaky!

I'm just happy I never have to try to impress someone by ordering a salad ever again, LOL. Never really liked the taste of lettuce and for the dressing calories I'd just as soon have chicken!

I'm confused. 50 pounds in ONE MONTH?! And you are asking if you are doing well? It sounds like you are doing fantastic!

Left over candy? Where does one live to have such a night? LOL! We run thru huge bags in a couple of hours in our neighborhood and then have to turn off the lights and hang the obligatory "Out of candy" sign on the door. Thanks for the tips!

I hear you too. I totally get it. Today I am two weeks post op and I have lost 10 lbs. "Big whoop" I'm thinking for going through a surgery! It seems disheartening when you look at other's profiles and they have lost like 30 lbs in their first two or three weeks! I'm hoping it will kick in once I can really exercise hard. Right now it is just the daily walks around the neighborhood because with work, being mom to 4 kids and daily life I'm completely pooped. And I'm sure at 2 weeks I'm still recovering. Also, like me, it looks like you started out in the 240's and it looks like those in the 300 lb range lose more quickly. Also, like me, you are eating so little that you can't believe the weight's not just falling off. Exactly what I am thinking! Keep me posted on your progress and if you find anything that works to kick this fat off! I'm frustrated too!

Glad to know others are hungry too. I will keep plugging along. Thanks so much for all the advice.

Also, thank you to everyone who posted on this thread. I had no idea about the clear isopure. I will for sure get some of that to have on hand. And someone suggested sugar free mints, too. Thanks for that.

@@TeacherMommy I feel mine is "real" hunger too. I can tell the difference between that and gas. And I take Protonix too. You can't have protein shakes along with your jello, broth and water? I was advised to start those right away, I make them with unsweetened coconut milk. It takes the edge off the hunger and gives you protein, vitamins and nutrients! That sounds odd that you can't have them, unless there were complications, you need calories and nutrition to heal!

Hi teacher mommy! I had my surgery one week ago today and I am feeling the same thing! I'm very hungry! I have to be to work in a half hour and I am just dragging myself to even get dressed. I just blended myself some healthy request Campbell's bean and bacon Soup, hoping that the carbs will give me a boost! I don't seem to have any problem swallowing nor do I feel "full" after about 4 spoonful's here so far.........Can't call the doctors office til Monday so I'm wondering what's up with this hunger as well!

Hello! First post here, had my sleeve surgery one week ago today and I am weak and HUNGRY! Everyone seems so upbeat on this website and I am just starving and dragging myself through my days. My surgeon was not worried about a clear liquid diet, just "slip and slide" the first week, so today I'm trying some puréed Campbell's Soup. I have not once felt full yet, just HUNGRY! Any advice?