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We lead similar lives my friend. I am glad to see you on the path and look forward to see you push through hurdles you never imagined you could conquer!

@ @@Bonawanabfree Keep walking every hour or so even when home. It will help tremendously with the gas/air pain. That by far was more painful than the surgery to me. Good luck!

@@Jim Y -You may not feel full while on liquids. You just need to measure out what they say you can have and dont go over. I either get the hiccups or feel a weird sensation in my sternum when I get close to the end if whatever measurement they allowed on my plan. "Full" feels VERY difderent now. I hear once we start on soft foods, that we will understand more. Im almost 2 weeks PO. All a learning curve.

I made a homemade gelatin using fruit juice. It has 7 or 8 gr protein and one packet makes 4 servings. I bet i could add the flavorless protein powder to.it (if it will ever get here!) Lol. Im with u. The shakes get old quick.

Believe it or not, our fat cells release hormones and are known.to cause temporary depression. This too shall pass. Plus mourning our comfort foods and behavior changes where rewards are different from what we are used to. Hang in there. It may be a hormone causing the memory loss. Or thyroid.

Best of wishes for you! It is not as painful as I expected so hopefully you too will be only sore, not in pain. Walk walk.walk as soon as you can. It will make the air stuck in your tummy release faster. That was the most pain I suffered. And I knew walking made it go away so I was quite the hall walker lol. PS: I forgot to mention that the gelatin jello I made has 7gr of.protein. so equal to an 8oz glass of milk. We all need options man. ☺

I want to share a "recipe" I created today. I dont do the sugar substitutes (they mess with my tummy). I.wanted jello. So i thought hmmm. I got unflavored gelatin, followed directions to do microwave method for a single packet. So used 1/4 cup cold water and followed directions. Then, instead of adding more 1-1/4 water and flavoring, i used no sugar added fruit juice! It worked great! And its small enuff an amt that I can make other flavors without getting bored with it. I may have to make fruit popscicles next! Lol

I had surgery on 2/27. Reading thru this post has made me so happy. Very positive people!!! I had my 1st follow up with my doc and he was super happy with my progress, how Im healing, and my attitude. I have wanted to do surgery for many years but never got the nerve. I now have a 3rd grandbaby and all I could think is that I cant even get on the floor to play with him. I was soooo ready for this new lifestyle! HW 338 SW 308 CW 295 A heads up all that I gained like 10 lbs after surgery. Came home at 318 and sorta freaked lol. Its normal apparently. But man. Did NOT see that one coming!

Super inspiring! Way to gooooo!!!

I got sleeved on 2/27. Gained about 8lbs post op (fluids). Have now lost that plus 11 more for total of 19. Surprised every few days seeing the numbers come down. ???? Started feeling hungry a few.days ago. Have been reading about taking antacids. Will def look into that today. Had just finished a shake and felt "full" and 10 mins later felt like I could take down a steer and eat him all by myself lol.

I was here a lot beforehand to see what worked for folks, what to expect painwise, what protein drinks were good so I knew what to stock up on. You are not alone in that haha

@@TammyDTM That is a whopping amount of fluids! And you lost it and then a good bit more. You go girl! Def stick to rhe program!

I had vertical gastric sleeve on fri 2/27 and started my desk job working from home on Wed. 3/4. Not much pain. Tender at late evening. Im a side sleeper as well and pillows become your friend for comfortable sleep ☺

I was sleeved on 2/27. Best decision ever. We can DO THIS!!!

Hello. I'm in NW Atlanta also. Had my surgery on 2/27. Maybe we can meet up and find a park to walk in soon ☺

You are def not alone. Lol. I was almost gagging when I came home from the hospital. I habe always had a hyper nose though haha. This too shall pass it looks like! Ketosis. I will have to look that up. Thanks!

Let us know how it goes. Good luck hun!

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47and wish i had it many years ago. I think the question of ha ing children is the biggest hold back to doing it early on. Discuss that at length with your doc. If i could have done it in my mid to late 20's I would have.

My pain med gave me migraines. I just stopped taking it the second nite after surgery and they went away. I make sure to keep hydrated too.

Jiselle1989. I keep hearing about lots of folks not losing weight in week 3. Our bodies seem to stall put at that point due to trying to keep up with the changes and starvation mode. Etc. Maybe add unflavored protein powder to your fruit puree.

Oh geez. Ok. I feel much better knowing I.am not alone. Thanks all for your responses!!!

Thanks all. Im on day 6 now and back down to pre surgery weight. Just wondered if i was the oddball that gained from surgery lol. Thanks so much!!!

Im super proud of you! I am on day 4 and this is truly inspiring to see your success. Congratulations! We know your remaining goal is going to be met with a parade and band!!!