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Yes it is completely normal. I'm two weeks post op and I don't sleep well at all because I normally sleep on my stomach but I can't get comfortable because it's still too sore in my abdomen. I too was so sick of chicken broth. When you get to liquid stage 2 you can have creamy tomato soup or any other liquid soup as long as there aren't any pieces in it. Hang in there. It does get better. Don't even worry about your protein intake just yet. Just focus on getting your liquid in.

You look. Great!! I have decided not to tell anyone because of the same reason. Keep up the great work!!

I was guilty of weighing myself everyday. My doctors office scale is always way lower than what it tells me at home. I decided to weigh myself every Friday to avoid obsessing and minor weight fluctuations that would have me freaking out!! Sent from my iPhone

Thanks for sharing, I agree about the weight maintenance. I have always been able to lose weight, it is keeping it off that is the challenge. I am a band to sleeve revision. I did good w the Lap Band for the first year, then I started having problems with it. I just got revised to the sleeve, and I feel that I made the right choice. I think I will have much better results this time around. Your story gives me hope!!

I work at a bank so I have to look professional. When I start looking dumpy in my clothes, I will buy a few things here and there. I do have a few smaller items I kept to hopefully get back into. That day will be soon!!

Thanks for all the great tips. I am so glad to hear that things are going to get better. I can only eat about four small bites of food and then I'm so full. This is so much different from the Lap Band. Looking forward to when I can eat a little more.

Yeah congratulations on getting your surgery date. You have nothing to worry about it. You will have great people taking care of you the whole way through. Make sure Keep us posted on your progress!!

Yes, especially for a lap band to sleeve revision. I had an unfill and left it for 8 months just to have some relief, I'm doing better know since the revision but I now I remember how important it is to take my Prilosec everyday.

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!! You have come too far to back out now. The nurses will take great care of you and make sure you are able to hold down liquids before you go home. Just think about the new wardrobe you will need in six months!! Best of luck with everything!!

You can have tomato soup on liquid stage 2. I was so happy when I could finally have it because I was so sick of chicken broth!!

Yes it was great to finally be home. Just take it easy. I didn't really get hungry until day 3 of being home. I was in the hospital for 6 days because I had so much inflammation from having the lap band removed. I'm ready for real food but I'm being patient and waiting. I'm on liquid stage 2 and tomato Soup is my new best friend!! Sent from my iPhone

I was having a lot of pain and indigestion from the lap band so I was happy to have it removed. I don't have the pain I was having since they removed the band. I experienced more swelling and inflammation because of the band. Recovery time is taking a little longer than originally expected. I'm on liquid stage 2 and 10 days post op. I don't have much energy but pain is minimal at this point. I don't sleep at night either but that's ok because I'm home all day resting anyway. I'm ready for a real meal but being patient and listening to my body. I feel this was the best decision I could have made. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Yes it is completely normal. I was a band to sleeve revision so I had a lot of extra inflammation making it hard to swallow. I was in the hospital for 5 days because it hurt so much. The doc just had me take it real slow with the liquids. I'm on liquid stage 2 and I'm still having a hard time with cheese and hot Cereal. You just have to be patient because of the extra inflammation. Plus, you had a hernia repaired which takes longer to heal. I'm sure you'll be fine. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App