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I'm 9 days out and i feel much better than i did at 4 days. Give yourself some time. You're coming off of major surgery and you're not taking in the calories you once were. Remember to drink. Even if you aren't "thirsty". I find that if i forget for a significant amount of time i get REALLY weak and feel like I'm going to pass out. Just take it easy and pace yourself it gets better Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

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I was wondering this too. I've been really trying to push my Protein shakes now and it takes me a good almost 2 hours to get 10oz in if im careful. Im only like 9 days out tho. They are not good and i always want to wash down the last sip with Water. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Wow that's an amazing story. I love reading about people's successes. It really helps put things in perspective. My sister is all about numbers and how much do i want to lose and what not. It's nerve wracking talking to her because I'm focusing on mental and physical health. Numbers are nice but they never helped me in the past. Just made me crazy. I want to be strong and healthy. Im only 29. 9 days out of surgery and while weight matters i want to know im doing the best thing for my HEALTH. It shouldn't always be about a number on the scale. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

My sister gave me itch spray but it's for bug Bites and stuff so I'm scared to use it. It's witch hazel and aloe but im still scared. Im only 8 days out. They took the dressings off of mine the day after surgery. Which i thought weird but I'm glad they did cause the tape pulled skin off so there's that. It's just so itchy and my boyfriend is always telling me to stop scratching but he just doesn't know lol Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Are you sleeved or did you have bypass? I don't hear much about people with the sleeve having dumping issues. I was just sleeved and this is really interesting to me. How far out did you notice this? Im completely fascinated now lol. Please if you can, tell me more ???? Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Things are going to slow down. That's just a natural thing that occurs with or without surgery. It'll still come off pretty steady but most likely not nearly as fast as the first month. Most of it is Water weight. Your body is trying to regain control so be prepared for slower weight loss. So long as it doesn't stop all together just go with it. You'll learn your patterns once you start upping your calories and getting more exercise. It's all a learning process and we never stop learning ????. I hear its common to run into a stall 3 weeks out. Just use other units of measurement, like clothing. You'll notice a bigger difference that way sometimes than in numbers on the scale. Hope that helped. Im only 5 days out so these are all things I've gathered prior to this process. You've done amazing so far! Keep up the hard work and you'll keep seeing results!???? Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I think it happens because i don't pace myself and give myself enough time between sips. Learning process. I've been straining a bit also which i know isn't good. And I've been moving more so the areas are probably a bit irritated. Just take it easy. But Definitely check in with your doc to make sure everything is ok. I see my surgeon Thursday for my first post op (almost said pre op. Still getting used to being post op). So excited to get these staples out. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Im having a sharp pain in my right side too. I feel like it's coming from my largest incision, which may be where they pulled my stomach from. Which i hear is the worst one to get over and the longest to heal. I figure it'll get worse before it gets better but im keeping an eye on it. Getting Fluid in is pretty hard. Expecially because when i think i can take more or im going slow enough i start burping and get horrible pain in my chest and have to burp but can't. That's frustrating as hell. Definitely keep your doctor in the loop. Im bad with that at times but I'd rather be paranoid than end up with a serious complication. Be careful dear. And feel better. Hopefully it'll get easier. For both of us Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I always cringe at how little Protein if at all im getting. Just trying to focus on drinking and gauging when to stop. Protein drinks make me gag. I'd rather not gag. Probably start closer to my next appointment which is Thursday. Still getting bad gas pain in my chest. But able to drink more at one time. Really would like food lol. Help! Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations!!! Im sure you feel amazing! You look it! Keep up the great work hon! Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Its a lot tougher than i thought It'd be. Everyone on YouTube makes it look so easy lol. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I don't know if im sipping too fast or if its just gas giving me problems, but when i drink i get a pain like a gas bubble in my chest. It goes away after a few seconds but it makes me feel like i have to burp. It hurts like a bitch then goes away. I feel like i may be sipping too fast. Anyone else have this problem? I feel like in not sipping enough sometimes and then I'll take a tiny bit of Jello and feel like im about to die. This learning curve is steep. Thoughts? Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I'm on liquid Tylenol. It's been decent. I was wondering why no percs. Guess now i know. They gave me morphine for breakthrough pain in the hospital. I feel a pulling in my right side where the biggest incision is when i breath deeply but that and some gas is the worst. Definitely check with your doc. It could be anything. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Yeah. It'll probably be another couple of weeks. When i was in the process people coming in for their 1 month post op visit were wondering if they would get the O.K to work out. Be careful. Don't rush things. You don't want to cause more harm than good. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Congrats you guys! Can't wait to be there! Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Wow. Jealous. Im laying here next to my boyfriend and sex is THE LAST thing on my mind lol. If it helped with this gas pain which is still kicking my butt i might actually give it a try. But i know he'd be very against it lol. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I woke up in recovery with it on. Ive only taken it off to clean myself. It's really handy. I keep it on all day as tight as comfortable cause i think it helps me release some of the gas. I don't know what size it is but it's big lol. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

The abdominal binder has been a life saver for me. Without it my stomach feels too heavy and like I'm going to bust a stitch. My sister just made some homemade broth for me to freeze. It's delicious. So much better than store bought. Try broth and decaffeinated tea. It'll help the gas pain. And when you use the bathroom if you can just rock back and forth. That really helped to move the gas in the right direction...out lol. I just had my first Protein shake and i hate that i have to keep that up. It's hard getting in the Water. I just keep sipping on things lol. Had my surgey 10/5/16. I went home the next afternoon. It's gotten better but that gas pain will probably take a while to settle. Hope you're doing ok. You'll start to feel more like yourself soon. I was up talking and walking around my house with family today. It was really nice feeling almost normal again. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Being able to see my hoohah! Lol. Being able to walk up stairs without feeling like I'm dying No diabetes Being able to sit on the bus or train and not take up more than one seat. So much more i can't even begin to list. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I felt the same way. I was crushed that the sisters i helped so much in my life weren't there. It was just me and my boyfriend. He was great. But my sisters came later and my brother in law treated me like his child. I felt so much better and told them how upset i was with them, even tho im sure my mom read them the riot act. But you so have this hon. I thought i would be a mess that wouldn't be able to do anything for myself but im doing really well. You will be fine. When they realize how they made you feel they'll feel like shit for it. Just take care of you for now the best way you know how. They'll come around. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Hey crew! Sorry I've been M.I.A. i got home Thursday afternoon. Everything went really smoothly but this gas pain is NO JOKE. I've been in bed a bit more than i like but when I'm up i walk and rock to get the gas out. It's still killing me but it's better Than right after surgery. I might go out tomorrow. We'll see. Can't believe I'm finally on the other side. The whole day before i was an emotional wreck. So glad i can start my new life now. Haven't started protein yet. Still trying to keep up with liquids. The gas is making it hard. Anyone else have it at Brooklyn? Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Wow! Good luck you guys and thanks for the encouragement!

First I want to say happy surgery day to all the sleevers going in today! Good luck and here's to a safe outcome and recovery. Mine happens tomorrow. Is this really happening? I feel like the rug is going to be pulled out any minute now. It still doesn't feel real. It probably won't till I'm in recovery lol. I'm struggling with hunger and what I should pack. This is my first surgery and im getting kind of nervous. Not just about the actual surgery but losing my friend food. My life changing in what feels like an instant. Anyone having surgery tomorrow? I know it's for the best but I just never thought It would effect me like this. Anyone have any words of wisdom or encouragement? I feel like im going to miss something.

Oct 5th over here! Cant wait! Started my liquid diet today and already failed. Had a left over baked chicken leg. The Protein Shakes are awful. I feel bad for cheating but they never gave me an actual diet. I just planned to do this to get myself ready. Wondering if it would be better to just have mostly liquid and a light Protein meal. IDK, im just ready for the day to get here even though i feel ill prepared. Even tho i AM ill prepared. Anyone have a check list? I know im going to need a lot but i dont know where to start. Feel like ive been in a daze. PS. Im having my surgery in Brooklyn NY. If anyone lives here or near id love a buddy. I feel like im sinking lol. Oh and by today i meant 9/26/16