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My husband always snags the strawberry ones (b/c I don't care for it, I'm a chocolate kinda gal) & he's talked about the "goop" in the bottom--he threw them out.

My starting weight was 268 & I'm 218 now. I am counting the 2 weeks weight loss prior to surgery. I was 253 on day of surgery. This is an interesting journey--some weeks I'll stay the same weight & some I'll lose 4-5lbs. My goal is to lose 8-10lbs a month, but ultimately, I guess I'll just see what my body decides to do. Keep up the good work!

I'm so excited! And THANKFUL that the weight is really coming off! Now, I've hit a stall or two during these first 2months & I've had to exercise & keep a sharp eye on what I'm eating & portion control, but this procedure has been the best decision I've made. I'm filled with so much hope for the future (& the near future involves spring & summer) & that's a gift I have not always possessed. Grateful!!!!

I'm usually able to just eat 1/4 cup. I haven't been measuring in ounces yet. I find that I probably eat every 2 hrs--sometimes it takes me a while to finish the 1/4 cup. I'm right there with you--sometimes I can eat 1/2 cup & sometimes I feel stuffed after 2-3 bites. Makes no sense, but I just go with it! Good luck to you!!!

So, I'm almost at 2 months post-sleeve & the constipation has been a bit#%! I use miralax, colace twice a week & I eat 4 prunes 3-4 times a week. STILL, it's been a little difficult to fully relieve in that department. (I warned you it was TMI...faint of heart abort reading now). I actually day-dreamed about the dumping syndrome & explosive diarrhea thinking...the shaking & sweating sounded awful, but to fully relieve my bowels without a BATTLE in the BATHROOM, didn't sound too bad. Well, thankfully, I haven't experience dumping yet b/c it sounds absolutely terrible. I have actually thanked God EVERY single time I've gotten to go #2 since the procedure--I'm talking "Praise you Jesus!" & "Thank you for allowing me to have a bowel movement!" whether it was fully relieving the bowels or not. I'm the grateful type--in this department, somes better than none & nearly ever bathroom visit has been like a mild form of child labor. WORK. Well, I've gotten a sinus infection--taking antibiotic, probiotics & a few other things which has caused me to have diarrhea. TMI approaching. It's been some of the greatest times. I'm drinking more to make sure I don't get dehydrated & I VERY begrudgingly took Imodium to be safe on the hydration thing. So today, I'm very thankful for diarrhea & the gift of fully emptied bowels. Now, I feel very unladylike for such a post, but keeping it real[emoji372][emoji372][emoji372]

You know how integrative physicians offices often have IV cocktail bars, so to say? Does anyone ever go once a week or every 2 weeks to get a little more hydrated? I'm thinking of just the basic hydration w/ b & c vitamins added. I'm not getting in 64 oz of liquid & am so used to having even more than that pre-sleeve. I'm 2 months tomorrow & feel like I need more water. I sip ALL-day, but just can't seem to get to 64 oz.

I was sleeved on Jan. 7th and had a low BMI of 36.5 I'm around 6'0 & went from 268 to 253 on pre-surgery diet. I couldn't lose more or my BMI would've gone too low (under 35)for my insurance approval. So, lost 15lbs in pre-surgery diet. At then end of month 1, I was 234 & tomorrow will be month 2 & I'm 218. Lost 50 lbs in 2 months (including the two weeks of protein shakes pre-surgery). I have not denied myself food post-sleeve--if something looks great, I have 1 bite of it (which is about all I can hold! Just 1-4 bites lol!) I have exercised 30-45 minutes nearly every day since 2-3 days post-op though. I will say that 2 weeks ago I really assessed myself--I'd been traveling to some wonderful hotels & snacking on cheese plates & some other foods that weren't the lowest in calorie, but having them in very, very small quantities. My scale was sitting still, so I tried to become very aware of cleaning it up to protein shakes, cottage cheese, baked chicken & protein soups. I went down 4-5lbs in one week. I'm really aware that this Surgery is just a tool & I have to make good decisions in my diet & exercise regimen. I'm sure I'll get distracted again & have to come back to that awareness. I will say that I look forward to reaching my goal & going into the maintenance phase where I have a little more freedom w/ the food. My mother is 1.5 years post-sleeve and she lost 147 lbs in 10 months--she's 5'8 & went from 275 to 128 & this sounds crazy, but she's struggling to keep weight on. She swears her pouch is tiny--she's ALWAYS eating. I don't think that'll be my case!!!

6 days after surgery[emoji15]I wish I would've taken colace everyday in the beginning to combat the Percocet constipation. Good luck!!!

@amelie 2016 My few other things were a cough suppressant called zonatuss, sudafed & a little mucinex & Tylenol rotated in there over the course of a few days.[emoji40]

So, I'm almost at 2 months post-sleeve & the constipation has been a bit#%! I use miralax, colace twice a week & I eat 4 prunes 3-4 times a week. STILL, it's been a little difficult to fully relieve in that department. (I warned you it was TMI...faint of heart abort reading now). I actually day-dreamed about the dumping syndrome & explosive diarrhea thinking...the shaking & sweating sounded awful, but to fully relieve my bowels without a BATTLE in the BATHROOM, didn't sound too bad. Well, thankfully, I haven't experience dumping yet b/c it sounds absolutely terrible. I have actually thanked God EVERY single time I've gotten to go #2 since the procedure--I'm talking "Praise you Jesus!" & "Thank you for allowing me to have a bowel movement!" whether it was fully relieving the bowels or not. I'm the grateful type--in this department, somes better than none & nearly ever bathroom visit has been like a mild form of child labor. WORK. Well, I've gotten a sinus infection--taking antibiotic, probiotics & a few other things which has caused me to have diarrhea. TMI approaching. It's been some of the greatest times. I'm drinking more to make sure I don't get dehydrated & I VERY begrudgingly took Imodium to be safe on the hydration thing. So today, I'm very thankful for diarrhea & the gift of fully emptied bowels. Now, I feel very unladylike for such a post, but keeping it real[emoji372][emoji372][emoji372]

I just started NyQuil too & got the sugar-free Ricola lozenges mentioned above. Neti pot.[emoji40]

So excited about this Bai Molokai Coconut drink! 1g sugar, 5 calories per serving (10 cal for the whole bottle) no artificial sweeteners & it's so flavorful. I'm 7 weeks post-op & plain water just doesn't taste great to me. I'm tired of adding crystal light & stuff w/ lots of food color to my water, so this is a refreshing change-up...except it makes me feel like I should be sipping it at the beach.

I'm so happy with my results using Skin Medica Scar Healing gel--was recommended by a plastic surgeon. I'm 7 weeks post-op.

So, I haven't had any problems with any food I've tried in the last 7 weeks...except shrimp. I've traveled to hotels twice and ordered room service. I'm trying to keep it Protein first & thought that shrimp cocktail would be a good option--small quantity, protein. Well, I felt so nauseous after 2-3 shrimp. Tonight, a week later, I tried it again & was full after 1 1/2 shrimp---then, I thought I was going to barf. Terrible nausea. TERRIBLE!!! And I didn't bring my gas x strips!!! Found some pepto bismol & feeling a smidge better. I.will.never.eat.shrimp.again. Has anyone else had an experience like this??

The first time there was a ginger sauce & the second time there was cocktail sauce. So weird...and terrible feeling!

A month & a half and losing 40 lbs?! This surgery is life changing! I know it's just a tool & I have to stay on to of my food & exercise, but I am so motivated...and grateful! Best decision ever.

OMg! I am starting to sleep eat on Ambien! I'm 6-7wks post-sleeve & really am hitting my exercise, protein & just good clean eating all-day, but have started to sleep eat! The only time I've ever felt nauseous during this entire journey was after I was sleep eating a small handful of my child's Pirate's Booty. I don't remember anything until I get to the kitchen the next morning & see the snack out & then it's like watching a movie of something real quick in my mind & I remember "oh crap! That was ME?!" Anyone had this experience? What do I do?? I'm seriously considering a lock on the pantry! Please do share any experience or solutions you've had with this problem.

Definitely fuzzy warm socks & great slippers that you are well balanced in. I got a fabulous robe that I took to the hospital, but couldn't wear it b/c of my IV. I also took a neck pillow b/c it was uncomfortable to nestle my head w/ regular flat pillows when I had the drain in. My only other unusual item that worked GREAT for me was an eye pillow w/ wrap around strap b/c the lights in the hospital were kinda awful--but I have very light sensitive eyes. Good luck!!!

I started walking in the hospital the night of the surgery--2 slow laps. Once I got home, I started walking through the house (house is kind of long--I did figure 8's!) for 15 minutes & after 2 days, I'd walk 15 minutes twice a day. I was so afraid of the idea of a blood clot, so I was pumping my feet a lot & walking around. Now trying to walk 30 min a day outside or at the mall lol! I'm keeping track of food & weight on my fitness pal--it's so easy once you put the nutritional info in b/c we tend to eat or drink a lot of the same things & you just have to enter the info once. My stats: Pre-surgery 268 (2 wks Protein shakes) Day of surgery 253 A little weight gain w/ swelling & IV fluids 2 weeks 245 3 weeks 237 (stall) 4 weeks 235 (stall) 5 weeks 234 (stall) 6 weeks 228

I'm more concerned about trading my food addiction for another addiction. It's my belief that once an addict, always an addict. Now I can be a recovering food addict post surgery, but I'm still a food addict. I've heard that alcohol is most often the substitute, but I don't have an issue there. Don't do drugs. I'm looking at shopping & over-exercise just to keep my awareness of those things b/c they are probably my biggest areas of possible concern!

That recipe is delish! The pumpkin & ricotta recipe w/ egg whites & Splenda is also a fav of mine.

I've just ordered Proti-diet white cheddar & also BBQ chips as a crunchy snack--15g protein per little bag.

That drain was the worst thing I experienced throughout it all & I'm 5 weeks out. Good luck!!!

No change.

Way to go @@candi256!!!