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I want to wait til the 26th to weigh too (great idea) but i have my dr appt on monday! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I can't stay off the scale I weigh every morning! Which will be fine until I stall or gain. Maybe then I will have learned my lesson and only weigh once in awhile. I'm sure you guys are doing great and you will feel so awesome when you see it had been working! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wheew. Its a lil wet feeling in the corner thats red but yayy no fever. Im hoping its just irritated. Thank u for your reply. My hubby is a fireman/medic and said the same thing lol. But i dont listen to him. I want to listen to u guys!!!! Haha. Im hopin irritated. The i cision is right where my shorts/pants go so it gets rubbed a bit. Ahhhhhh. THANKS! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App It looks to me like it got irritated, as you said, it is on your pants line. I would put some neosporin type cream on it and cover it while you have pants on or wear a dress or something that will not rub it.Not trying to argue but i was told not to use Neosporin. I had an allergic reaction to the steri-strips after surgery which caused huge blisters and left massive scars. I asked if I could use Neosporin and was told not to because it will slow down the healing process. I was told to make sure I kept the incisions dry. You may want to get a nonstick bandage to wear over it so it doesn't rub. I'm sure every Dr. has different advice so before using anything I would call the nurse and ask. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My Dr. said it wasn't an infection without a fever. So I would just keep and eye on it. Is it oozing any or wet feeling? Hopefully it's just irritated. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started puréed last Tuesday and honestly I haven't really done puréed at all besides some yoplait Greek whips, eggs and mashed potatoes. Honestly I have totally cheated and been eating chicken and beef and cheese with no trouble. I don't suggest anyone try it but I have been okay so far. I really haven't been able to eat more than a few bites of anything at one time. I hope you get some wonderful recipes for puréed! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have terrible pain in my chest when I eat the soft foods. Anybody else experience this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Congrats on your loss keep up the good work. I would have been devastated if I had woke up to no sleeve. I'm glad everything worked out! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks!! I'm am beyond happy! Make sure you let us know how your appt. goes Monday and good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Back to the Dr. For my one week appt. today and I'm down 27.6 lbs. since pre-op diet (3 weeks total). They said that I'm ahead of the curve. I start puréed next Tuesday and looking forward to getting some energy back. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My Dr. Required the liquid pre-op diet to shrink the liver. This allows better access to your stomach during the surgery. He requires 2 week liquid after surgery because your stomach is swollen from surgery and going back to eating right away could cause a staple line leak because the solid foods put to much pressure on your tiny stomach. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I tried the premier Protein on my preop diet and hated them. They have a terrible chemical aftertaste for me. So my nut suggested core power Protein drinks instead. I love them and they aren't to thick so I am drinking them after surgery now with no issues getting in the protein that way. I'm still on liquids till next week. I hope something works out for you! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I can't sleep either I believe I have my days and nights turned around, ugg! My Dr. said that its normal and I can take Z-Quil or Tylenol PM to help me sleep. Check with your Surgeon they may have some suggestions for you. Congrats on not smoking and continued success. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anybody having night sweats? I wake up in the middle of the night drenched. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm having no pain swallowing at all, I'm drinking water and protein shakes. I can even gulp but I try not to. I am however free sipping and I keep water with me at all times. I had a small hiatal hernia as well but my surgeon said it was to small to worry about and didn't do any repairs. I would definitely talk to your team about it. Keep in mind everyone is different. Good luck tomorrow! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Did you lose the 30 lbs from your pre-op diet or from your surgery date? I had surgery 7-26 and I'm just curious? I started at 228 7-12-16 and 218 Day of surgery and I'm currently 210 today. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks dorriee an, good advice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Was your team able to prescribe anything for the nauseous feeling. I know the offered me a prescription for it when I went in for my allergic reaction. I hope you feel better soon. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How long does the gas in your chest last? It is really killing me tonight. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm able to drink the protein shakes. If it is to thick for you you can water it down. Just go slow and sip on it. I hope you feel better soon. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just sore all over stomach area. I'm feeling really lethargic as well. All I want to do is sleep. I have been able to drink water and protein (I'm still on liquids for 2 weeks post-op) shakes but I am not at all hungry. I had a severe reaction to the steri strips so the Dr. removed them yesterday. Hopefully the swelling and itching will subside soon. I think if we up our protein intake maybe we will have a little more energy. I start my vitamin regimen back today also. Keep pushing forward everyone your doing great so far. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No, I haven't even passed gas below. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just curios where are you guys from? I'm in Philadelphia, PA. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I feel pretty good today but worse than yesterday. One of my incisions is red and swollen and I have a sharp pain on the left side. Dr. says to take Benedryl and if it gets worse I have to come back in. No problem swallowing and drinking water and protein shake. I'm glad everyone made it through safely. Keep in mind everyday will get better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats everyone, let's head for the losers bench.