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My nutritionist told me not to worry about calories, but try to make sure my protein drinks have low sugar - less than 4g per serving is ideal. Her thought process is that if you keep your sugar/carbs in check and get the recommended amout of protein, calories shouldn't be an issue

I'm 5.5 months post-op and about 98% sure I'm pregnant. Do you mind sharing how your surgeon reacted? Mine recommended waiting 12-18 months before trying to conceive, and he is very strict...I'm a bit terrified of his reaction, to be honest. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The past few years my style has been stretchy yoga pants and t-shirts. The bigger I got I didn't even care anymore how I dressed because I was unhappy. I also work from home so I only dressed up and put makeup on for church on Sunday. When I was small I loved NY & Co. I think I have a pretty good idea of what I like, but just a few of them are: -Jeans, knee boots, pretty sweaters/flannel shirts for fall/winter -maxi dresses -sundresses with cowboy boots -one piece suits with cute straps in the back -cute bras and panties -lingerie (I've only ever bought one piece and it was for my wedding night. I was so horrified at how I looked I never wore it again)

My doc is NOT happy that I'm not hitting my walking goals, and I really do try, but it's like a catch-22. I've resorted to trying laps inside the house but even that is pushing it when I can barely make it from one end of the room to the other without being lightheaded. Honestly? This has been the longest 10 days of my life. I'm just SO ready to feel normal again.

Hey all... I am 10 days post-op and while my surgery recovery was easy, adjusting to my new life has been far from it. My first day home I felt great, got all my walking in, felt optimistic and wasn't in much pain. Didn't do so great on fluids on day 2-7 at all and never could hit my protein/water goals, everything made my new tummy hurt BAD. Because of this I have been super weak, light-headed, dizzy, and can barely walk to the next room without getting a head rush and feeling like I'm going to pass out. The nurse at my surgeons office said if I got all my Water and Protein in I would feel better...but I don't. I've hit my water and protein goals the past 3 days (finally found protein I can stomach) but I still feel awful. I can't even shower without laying down after and drinking cold water cause it exhausts me so much. I get dressed and I'm panting like I ran a marathon. I know this isn't normal and I am completely miserable. I am really frustrated and wondering why I ever thought this was a good idea.

Wow. I really have no words other than I am so sorry you're going through this. I really hope that Dr. Douchebag gets what he deserves.

I was sleeved 12/2 and my stomach has felt very bloated and upset...

@@bugsy72 Thank you

I have changed the group to private for now so that it is searchable (December 2015 Sleevers). All posts will still be private. I also added those who gave me their e-mail addresses. Hopefully this helps!

I have the exact opposite issue...the nurse told me to take milk of magnesia to move things along, but I've got nothin.

I have created a secret Facebook group called December 2015 Sleevers. I will post the link below (hopefully that will work). If not, I believe the group is searchable as typed above, or I can invite people by e-mail address also https://www.facebook...51676404876572/

@@blessedandreborn@50 I am six days out and in the exact same boat! I thought recovery from the actual surgery would be the most difficult part, and boy was I WRONG. It's the lifestyle change more than anything...I am having a heck of a time getting Protein and Water in, I feel weak, I want FOOD! I have been watching baking shows, food Network...I'm sure it doesn't help...but I did manage to get about 1/4 cup of tomato Soup down today (at the OK from my surgeon) and it was DIVINE! It tasted like the best thing I'd ever had...I guess stale bread would taste good to someone who hasn't had actual food in 7 days.

I have created a secret Facebook group called December 2015 Sleevers. I will post the link below (hopefully that will work). If not, I believe the group is searchable as typed above, or I can invite people by e-mail address also Welcome to everyone being sleeved this month! https://www.facebook...51676404876572/