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There is also Sassy Sleever on Facebook, if you want to check that out. I love the idea of just us July people! Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I just came out of one. It was weeks 3-4 after surgery. Week three actually started with a 2 pound gain! This is week 5 and the scales finally started to move. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Hit 50 pound weight-loss. I lost 31 pre-op and 19 since surgery 7/12. Celebrated with the first purge of the closet. Three huge trash bags out the door! Woo hoo!! Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I put a dose of Miralax in hot tea every morning. Works good and I can't taste it. I have heard about a tea in the evening called Smooth Move but I haven't tried it. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I lost 17 pounds the first two weeks. I have lost 1 pound in the last 2 weeks. Kinda discouraging Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Hi Triplethreat! I am a school counselor and started back with kids Aug. 1. I was sleeved July 12 also. My biggest challenge is hydration. I try to keep the cup either in my hand or very close, even when presenting lessons. I have done fairly well but it takes constant thought and diligence. The other thing is energy. It seems I am exhausted by about 2-2:30. The first few weeks are always high energy and very demanding at my schools (I travel among 2 schools, 1200:1 Counselor ratio). I feel like I just need a nap! I hit a stall about two weeks ago and it's still there. But I can still tell I am losing in my clothes. Inches instead of pounds, I guess. Good luck on your first week back with kids! Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I had a similar problem and discovered it was partially due to citric acid. I can't tolerate it post surgery. It is in Powerade Zero, Vitamin Water, and many other sugar free drinks. It is also in the drink additives such as MIO and Crystal Light. It took a few days but it began to resolve and I am doing much better. I am 4 weeks out and as long as I chew all foods well I am fine. Also, be sure you are chewing everything to liquid stage. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I have lost 40 pounds. 24 of that was pre-op and 16 post op. It seems like I should be losing faster considering what I am eating. I just keep telling myself that it didn't come on overnight, it isn't coming off overnight either. I am seeing the difference in clothes. I am down from a tight 24 or 26 to 20/22. I will take the inches over scales! I just wish I could pick where it comes off. :-) Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I have been doing pretty well on the week 4 diet. I have been able to eat soft Protein like moist chicken, cheese, etc. Next week I can add soft cooked vegetables along with the protein. I'm actually looking forward to a green bean, but I will probably only be able to eat one! I manage 2-3 oz. of food at each meal. How much can everyone else eat? Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

My wedding ring is too loose and I'm afraid I will lose it. I don't like not wearing anything. My husband suggested a temporary wedding band so I could wait until I get to goal weigh to have it resized. We went to James Avery. They have sterling silver wedding bands and they look nice. I found one for only $49. Plus, they allow you to trade-in for half off. So, as I continue to lose I can trade this one in for only $25 until I hit goal weight. Anyone else have the same problem?

Today was a much better day. I went back to what worked and I had much more energy and felt great. It was much easier to get the fluids down. Woo Hoo!

I have lost 14 pounds since 7/12. But since I started eating puree foods it has slowed down. At first I was losing about a pound a day. Now it is a lot less Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I was warned the same, and also warned to not exercise or spend a lot of time in the heat. I was told I can do walking in air conditioning, as long as it isn't enough to sweat. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

The fluids weren't a problem until I returned to work. It is so hard to work and remember to drink! I have managed at least 64 oz a day, but at home I was doing more. I kept something in my hand and sipped all the time. That's tough and still get work done!

Thanks KristenLe. I will try to go back and let everything heal and settle down, then try again. I do get the weekend off, I just need to leave work at work!