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I got really dizzy when standing once I went back to work. I think it was slight vertigo from being horizontal a lot during recovery! I never asked my doc about it but my calories are good so idk?

Today is exactly 1 month post op for me and I'm down 28.8 pounds. Feeling great and almost 100% except for a strained stomach muscle from a fender bender last week!

Get gas x chewables!!!! They work wonders! And sit on the toilet and rock front to back! Helps wiggle it out!

I was sleeved 10/20 at the Barix Clinic in Langhorne, PA! I chose to go there bc I heard good things even though it's a bit of a hike from my house in Philly! They were great! Although when they were making me get up and do laps after surgery I didn't think so!!! ???? lol. Very good experience there!

Im almost a month post op and the pain is worse now then it was a week post op.

I have this pain too but it's severe! Like stop in your tracks and yelp severe! I was going to call my doctor tomorrow to see if I should be checked out! I was also in a car accident last saturday (just a fender bender) and i thought maybe it was from the seat belt. My pain is exactly how you described it though! It keeps me awake at night too! Help!

Zantac knocks it out for me!

Your post could literally have been from me. I was sleeved 10/20 and every single thing you said, i felt! I was so bored of being cooped up that all i could think about was pizza, cheeseburgers, and french fries. The cravings were so hard. I also felt like nothing could ever be normal. I wouldnt be able to go out with friends etc. I turned a corner a little when i started looking up recipes for the next stage. I started realizing it was totally possible to make a meal that both my husband and myself could enjoy! I'm currently in my soft foods stage. My nut said anything I dont need teeth for. So the other night i made home made turkey meatballs. Just added spaghetti for my husband! I was able to eat two small meatballs and then I was totally satisfied and my husband loved them! It helps the mind to find things you can make that wont feel like your depriving yourself! Check out pinterest! I find tons of sleeve recipes on there! Also find a hobby! Something you can do to keep your mind busy while youre stuck inside staring at the walls! I worked on crafty xmas gifts! Just something to keep my mind off all the gross food i wished i could eat! good luck!

Go on pinterest and search gastric sleeve recipes! Soooo many different things you can try.

How much weight had everyone lost at the 2 week mark?! Wondering if I'm on track!

The doctor called it dermabond I think? Is it safe to put benadryl cream on even though my incisions aren't completely healed?

This is what they look like!

They're definitely red! Not horrible just itchy!

I was sleeved October 20th! HELP! The itching around the glue stuff is driving me NUTS!!!!!! What can I do to help it!? I know it's from the healing process but I can't stand not being able to itch!

I read that you will get drunk much faster with the sleeve because you don't have a big stomach with lots of food in it to soak up the alcohol. The liquid goes right through your stomach into your intestines and into your blood stream faster! Just be careful the first time you do drink in case that happens! Make sure you're with someone you trust! Better to be safe then sorry!

I got their chicken noodle. Less then 90 calories. I just chewed everything really really good and skipped most of the noodles. I could only eat half a cup.

I am 6 days post-op. This morning I had my first bowel movement and since then haven't been off the toilet. Every sip I take is coming right back out. I'm scared of getting dehydrated! It's hard enough to get enough liquids without the constant diarrhea. Please help!

One week post op: Took my night time pills tonight and instantly got severe acid reflux to the point of dry heaving. Anyone have good recommendations to avoid this or calm it down once it explodes? Tums have done absolutely nothing. Tried warm tea, cold drinks, xantac. Need relief!!!

I've read on here a lot of you guys were given stomach braces to support you during recovery! Unfortunately my surgeon didn't do this and i've been feeling really unsupported! This morning I decided to put out a dreaded pair of spanx to see if that would help! The difference is amazing! I feel like a totally different person! It gives me that tiny bit of extra support I need to help me more around and walk without feeling so heavy! I was so excited to burn all my spanx once i lost weight but im glad i didn't yet because they are definitely a life saver right now!

All I've really been eating is broth, diluted fruit juice, and ice pops. I don't have an appetite for much! I used to love a cold glass of water and now water tastes gross to me!

I've been living on watered down white grape juice! It's the only liquid that tastes good to me!

I am having so much pain when sipping on fluids! They told me it's because my stomach pouch is surrounded by staples. I'm having so much trouble getting anything down though! And the gas pains are outrageous!!!! Feeling very down! Advise please!!!!

I'm feeling very "abnormal". The gas is just constant and so unconfortable.

Oooh and i won't miss having to put deodorant under my boobs so they don't get gross!!! Lol. Sorry guys

I won't miss a thing!!! But here are some things I can't wait for! Wear cute clothes Boots that fit over my calves My husband looking at me like he did before i gained weight My mom no longer being ashamed Looking good in pictures Proving to everyone I was strong enough to do this Being able to get pregnant and be a HAPPY and HEALTHY mommy!