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Definitely. Your body is in starvation mode - you need more protein and fluids. Hang in there.

I would think 14 days at least.

I don't think they'll deny you for that - I imagine the most that could happen would be a delay. Hang in there.

You may need to increase your calories if working out that much. Good loss so far!

@@TammyL323 There are very few people who have perfect bodies. If you have only met men that expect perfection - then you need to branch out. I met my boyfriend weighing 270lbs - not all men are shallow. Congrats on your weight loss!! Flaunt what you've got - and have the attitude that you are perfect for someone!

Here's a thread with a bunch. http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/241042-Before-and-After-Pics

Now I can't find it. Lol

@@Megall9 That's all you can do - hang in there! You are doing great!

My Dr suggested 4 weeks and since I'm able to - that's what I'm taking.

Thanks @@OutsideMatchInside Wishful thinking! :-( I was going to ask about blood tests to check for food allergies to see if I still have one. I'd be so excited to be able to eat shrimp and lobster again.

There's an entire before and after forum.

My surgeon recommended the sleeve - he said I may not lose as quickly but I should be able to lose as much as I need to in 12-18 months. I'm okay with that. I'd rather lose slower and not have to deal with malabsorption. My Team feels I need restriction only. I'm going to my 1st group next week so I'll be curious to hear from some of the post-op folks.

@@cheerios45 Pizza is my kryptonite! My therapist asked me what food do I feel like I have to eat - it's pizza! I'm still pre-surgery but already thinking of recipes to eat at least pizza like food post-op. She suggested pizza toppings in a Portobello mushroom (sounded damn good)!

Has anyone heard of food allergies going away after WLS? I know it's probably a stupid question but I am allergic to shrimp which means I also avoid lobster & crab and it sucks! I didn't development the allergy until I was in my 20's.

I'm sorry you're feeling the 3 D's! :-( I know it doesn't matter to hear it but what you've lost so far in excellent! As long as you get all your protein, water and vitamins the weight will come off! Try to break your "stall" by changing things up a bit - more protein, more water, a different type of exercise. And walking is good - your Dr sounds like a bitch! Hang in there - you're doing great!

@@Tierra T Tij" I think PCOS has alot to do with our difficulty losing weight. Don't worry what others think - we are doing this for our health!

It's not only feeling sick that is a concern for eating solids - you have a large incision and staples in your stomach that can catch a piece of food and cause serious complications - you can also develop an obstruction. Please don't "test" your sleeve. I'd hate for you to have complications.

I haven't had WLS yet but I can't imagine it could be worse than the gallbladder pain I had before needing emergency surgery. Holy crap - if I had a sharp knife handy I would have considered taking my gallbladder out myself. I ended up staying overnight in the hospital and had one incision that was an issue (it had to be larger due to size of infected gallbladder) but I don't remember being in that much pain. I am fairly pain tolerant. I also had a similar experience as @@kmorri after surgery to repair a leg fracture - they misread my pain meds order and didn't give me any post-op. The pain was really bad and it took a while for meds to catch up.

@@Lenoralogan@yhoo.com Thinking about you - hope you made out okay at Drs.

@ Sorry this happened! What was her excuse for going against your wishes?

I'm so glad to see you didn't say "ONLY down 56 lbs"! I am pre-surgery and hope to have the same attitude as you! Great job! Congrats!

I'm in therapy pre-op to prepare myself. I strongly encourage anyone having WLS to get therapy! You can do this Julie - Stay Strong!

This is common. I don't really know why but I've heard it from several friends.

@@RoachBug Good luck next week!!!

@@Vickie23 Congrats!!! What a great birthday present!!! You look beautiful! Happy birthday!!!