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Thought I'd start a thread for those that are having their surgery July 26th so we can all vent/compare how we are feeling at each stage of the journey. How is everyone feeling at this point? I keep getting this question: Are you stressed or excited? My answer is both! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Meant to say yesterday, Happy 1 month surgiversary 26ers! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Yay! Congrats on loss! I'm exactly 20 lbs down today too. Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Rocshae, did you see this? Come on over to FB...it's a much easier way to communicate Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

There is a fb group for july sleevers. You have to friend helena riquet burkett. It is a secret group so nothing will show to your other fb friends Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

There is a fb group for july sleevers. You have to friend helena riquet burkett. Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App It is a secret group, so nothing will show to your other friends on fb Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

I love ClusieL. She is so hilarious! Did you see her boob rant? So funny! Sent from my SPH-D710VMUB using the BariatricPal App Yes! She's great Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

LOL, you crack me up n I love it. Glad to hear! See u on fb! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

There is a fb group for july sleevers. You have to friend helena riquet burkett. Here is link to her thread on this site. Let me know if it doesnt work http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/375125-July-Sleevers-Group Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

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LaurasVSGtube, Leah's VSG Journey, and Clusie L Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

I've seen posts like this b4 n couldn't use the link either. Always wondered if it was a scam or something. Maybe this app wont let us follow links?Good for you on slowing down on weighing yourself. I feel like at this stage we are following program, for sure our pouch is restricting and our bodies are gonna do what they are gonna do. We are bound to go down and not up. It'll make you crazy to compare to other peeps cuz we r all gonna hit that plateau differently. It is fun to weigh once in a while though. Have you taken measurements? I did b4 surgery...I need to re measure n take some after photos. That will be fun to see too. You are doing great...keep on keepin on! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

I'm supposed to start pureed tomorrow, but just couldn't stand to wait one more day so am currently having cottage cheese. Was soooo missing the savory side of things with all these sweet protein shakes and flavored drinks. Even the cream soups weren't cutting it anymore. It's been 4 weeks of liquids total and I'm so ready to move on. I know there are a lot of recipes available for me to start trying, but what did you (or are you) all personally eating? Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Press on the left three lines, choose goals, then nutrition goals. Also, your carbs could be fruits and vegies. I've seen a number of post op people follow keto or Atkins type diet plans and do well. Good luck! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Happy 2 week surgiversary 26ers! I wanted to share a non scale victory. I havent been able to wear my wedding ring for over a year. I tried it on today and it slipped right on! Have a great day everyone! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Have you looked on pinterest? There are tons of bariatric recipes there. Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Man, that would have been devastating. Yes for your benefit, but to have two surgeries! Ugh! Thank goodness it all worked out! Let us know how all that pureed food goes and also if you try any good recipes. Congrats on the weight loss. You will make yourself crazy weighing yourself that much. But I understand the urge. After we've been trying to lose weight for so long and the scale not budging, its insane how fast the weight is coming off! Yay for all of us! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

I cant believe after not keeping much down all this time that the scale could be anything but down for you! As of yesterday I was 10 lbs down since surgery. Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Lol yup.. but I'm sipping a protein drink... Chocolate protein powder with a tablespoon of ovaltine mixed with almond coconut milk.. taste just like a mounds bar. I wish I can have all the horrible food, but all this is prepping me for my healthier life. And I'm super emotional.. I don't know why but hey, it feels nice to cry at stupid things lol Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App You know, I don't get it...why torture a person before surgery like that? My medical folks required the ten percent weight loss and fasting after midnight prior to my surgery which I know is routine. I'm ten days post op and feel really well but really weak. There must be some reasonable explanation, but Kaiser in CA doesn't require this diet. I think it's dangerous to send people hither and yon in a weakened state. According to Dr. tanktalken, (that would be me) this is a mean, poop eating unnecessary process to put patients through! So come on folks, tell me why they do this? And thanks sweetie for the almond/coconut suggestion for chocolate protein powder! I love me some mounds bars! Nancy K. Ditto what Rocshae said Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

I forget to use it too. I dont have pain, but I can tell I should be using it. I cough when I breathe deep. Use it when you remember. Have you had your post op appt yet? If not, mention it to dr for peace of mind. Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Happy 1 Week Surgiversary! Can you believe its already been a week? Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Happy 1 Week Surgiversary 26ers!! Can you believe its already been a week? Saw surgeon for post op today. All was well except can you believe my blood pressure was high again? Last friday it was way down. Go figure. I have been switched from clear liquids to strained full liquids. Never thought I'd be so happy to drink a V8!! Had some pain that comes and goes in my left shoulder which I assumed was gas, but dr. wanted to be sure so sent me over to hosp for CT scan. No fun getting another IV for the dye, but now I can rest assured I have no blood clots. Have lost 8 lbs since surgery weigh in. Havent had the sleep issues I'm seeing some of you have. I'm sleeping amazingly well. I have not taken any naps during day though and really dont even lay down until bedtime so that probably helps. Dont know if that is a factor for any of you. Glad to hear the sleep aids are allowed. I did however wake up with a runny nose Sunday morning. I was panicking, thinking I was getting sick, which on top of all this fun was worrisome to me. Went to pharmacy and pharmasist gave me an antihistamine that took care of it. Im thinking it was the bouqets of flowers peeps sent me. I put them all outside and now seem to be better. ChaCha77, I am so glad you have turned the corner!! I was really feeling for you...I can only imagine how much that sucked! I believe it was no joke. You've got this now and we are always here for you! Good luck this week as everyone goes for their post op! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

So I quit taking pain meds Sat night. I feel fine for the most part other than I feel each sip go down and its a bit unpleasant. I'm sure my sip isnt too big because I am drinking out of the little cups they gave me. Which leads me to my questions: is everyone "free" sipping, or using the cups every 15 min? Anyone off meds n feeling the swallow or do you all feel fine? Oh, I did have a small hiatal hernia repaired with a couple stitches, so maybe that has something to do with it. Surgeon post op tomorrow so wil be discussing with her, but wanted to see how you all were fairing. Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

I didnt have a bowel movement until this morning, and that was because I took M O M last night. I quit taking pain meds Saturday night in hopes things would get moving on their own, but got impatient last night as I was feeling very bloated and constipated. Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Have you talked to your nurse or surgeon to get some peace of mind on how your body is dealing? I can imagine how horrible you must be feeling. Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App