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I had 8! But no drain... Way more than I thought I would have... Wonder what the difference is? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery with Dr. Houseworth on May 23 also! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App We May have been semi roomies, Sent from my KFTBWI using the BariatricPal App I was thinking the same thing! How's your post op been?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery with Dr. Houseworth on May 23 also! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Deb, can you tell me me about your experience? I'm debating between Dr. Srikanth and Dr. Houseworth. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App He was great. Very kind and knowledgable, but honesty I didn't see him much. I saw him for 2 pre-surgical consults, the day of surgery, and the day of my discharge. My follow up appointments are with mid level physicians. I read up about him and he's done more robotic sleeves than anyone in the state. Overall, very happy with my choice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery with Dr. Houseworth on May 23 also! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Dr. Houseworth was my surgeon also! I was sleeved on May 23, 2016. How has your post been? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I don't get how this is possible. I'm 5 weeks post op, and I'm eating between 500-700 a day. I'm getting my Protein and Water and all that jazz. I've been at the dreaded "3 week stall" since June 5th and since then I have gained 6 pounds. What is going on???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 5 weeks post op and I don't have a BM too often. However, I found when I do, I get SO sick. Chills, stomach cramps, nausea... But it goes away when I'm done. Anyone else experience this? Also in the same vein, can we take a Fiber supplement since I'm not cleared for eating veggies yet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Will that help with my sick feeling? I wonder if I had an easier time going I wouldn't feel so sick... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just kinda wanted to vent and see if any other May 23rd sleevers have stalled. In the first 2 weeks, I lost 31 pounds. I'm currently 22 days post op and began my stall at 13 days post op. Haven't lost a pound and have actually "gained" 3 pounds over the course of these 9 days. I know I didn't gain fat, I'm sure it's Water and my body is holding on to everything, I know it's normal, and I know 31...or should I say 28 pounds lost is great, but I just want it to end. Sucks to go through all this trouble with surgery just to stall so soon... Ugh. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I hope so... Still no loss. I'm trying to up my fluids to help with the sodium intake, but it seems like my body just wants to hang on to everything! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I can't seem to get enough Protein in! The shakes are making me nauseous, and I'm not eating nearly enough real food to get it in otherwise. I recently bought unflavored Protein powder and tried making my own smoothie with fruit... But without any sugar added, it's petty ick. What are some good sleeve happy alternatives to sweeten it up without using sugar substitutes? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I can drink much more Water now than I could after surgery. I'm 14 days post op and I can "chug" water. Now, when I say chug, I don't mean drink a whole bottle at once, but I can take multiple gulps at a time where before it was only small sips. Will that stretch my pouch? It doesn't cause any discomfort. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Time after time of over eating, you could stretch your sleeve - at least that's what I was told. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Awesome, thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Some one told me to try Rogaine for women during this stage until your hair starts to re-grow. I'm worried about the same thing. Super fine hair already... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm reading all the posts on here, and most people are eating about 4 oz. I'm 11 days post op and can really only stand about 2 oz. I think the Protein shakes fill me up and don't leave room for food. Suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I guessed should I have worded it differently by eating I mean thinned or Soups or broth. I can't seem to get my shakes, Water, and "food" in. My surgeon put me on a schedule of liquids for one week, puréed foods weeks 2&3, soft foods weeks 4&5 and starting on solids at 6 weeks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think you may have saved me. I only need min of 2 tbs a day???!!! Praise baby Jesus! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved 5/23. How's everyone's recovery going? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Totally did. We were on our way to costco for my Protein powder and my husband says "I think I'll just pick up a pizza for me and the kids for dinner." I started bawling. Costco pizza is my fav. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think I may be.... Lactose intolerant. Pre VSG, cheese was my favorite food. So if that's true, I'm a sad sad girl. Last night, I had a couple of bites of sugar free pudding. About ten minutes later, I started getting horrible stomach cramps and had to make a (multiple) visit to my porcelain throne. It lasted all night and I still don't feel right this morning. Do you think it's the lactose? I ate puréed broccoli and cheddar Soup all day yesterday with no problem, so I'm confused! Any ideas what happened? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've lost 27 lbs in 11 days. But hey, I'm not mad at it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks guys, I'm having a hard time figuring out what and how much to eat, causes I'm not eating much. Maybe only 300/day.. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm 11 days post op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If people really knew what we went through during and after this surgery, NO ONE would call it the easy way out. Peace out to the haters Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have weird pain, spasms, contractions, not sure what you call it, in the middle of my chest between my breast bone. It's like a weird painful pressure. Docs thought it was acid reflux and put me on Protonix, but that didn't help. At my last post op, she thinks it might be a nerve or muscular thing from the surgery itself. It's extremely painful but only lasts a few seconds. There's no rhyme or reason, it can happen if I eat, don't eat, sit up, lay down.. But I wish it would stop! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App