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How are people doing? Im very happy. Just 7 pounds from my goal weight now having had the Surgery in Oct 2016. Still have some issues when I eat too fast or too much (the 2 are linked - its usually about eating too fast so I dont register Ive eaten enough) and then I end up feeling really really sick for several hours. Weight loss has slowed down to a crawl now. I think Ive actually hit a stop for a moment and probably now need to increase my exercise if I want to push on to my goal weight. I havent been doing any exercise yet for 2 reasons. I suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and its currently in the midst of a flare up of symptoms which I dont want to make worse by exercising. It remains to be seen whether the reduced calorie intake I now have because of the sleeve has made the CFS worse (which was my original biggest fear of having the surgery) or whether its just a flare up which happen from time to time. But also Ive had alot of discomfort and at times pain around the largest surgical wound site (the one they remove the stomach through). That has only really stopped in the last maybe 3 weeks or so, but I was advised not to exercise while I was still having those pains. I suspect the pains were due to the degree of muscle thats cut through and its just taken me a long time to heal from that wound. The surgeon checked it out at my 6 week follow up and wasnt concerned about anything - but it has lasted until very recently so has been concerning, but thankfully does seem to have finally gone. When my CFS symptoms die down I'll try introducing some exercise slowly, particularly toning exercises for the stomach area. Ive really gotten into cooking in a big way. I recommend the "Instant Pot" pressure cooker. Its been so useful. Can cook a big batch of food and then freeze it into containers just large enough for one meal which all I have to do then it make some freshly cooked vegetables to go with it. I can cook a meal for me and my partner, we both get 2 days of food from it and then theres still enough left to freeze maybe 4 or 5 more meals from it (for me anyway). I have the 6 quart version - but there is an 8 quart version if you wanted to be able to cook even more at once (and freeze even more afterwards). Loads of groups on Facebook with recipes to make in the Instant Pot. Its been a life changer as far as cooking is concerned! Hope everyone is doing well. Been quite a while since anyone posted so hope people are getting there and are on track to reaching their goals. Neil

Are you feeling hunger? I think Im one of the unlucky ones as while initially for the first maybe 4 or 5 weeks post surgery I felt no hunger, it then came back. Its certainly alot less than it was pre-surgery and often having a drink stops the hunger (at least for a while). But was kinda hoping it would be gone entirely for at least 6 months or so. Im struggling to eat slowly which is my main issue at 7 weeks post surgery. This is leading to dumping syndrome (which having spoken with a Bariatric Nurse a few days ago is certainly something sleeve patients can suffer from, even though its mainly an issue with other types of bariatric surgery). Other than than my tiredness has improved now that Im able to add some carbs to the diet rather than concentrating so much on Protein. Doing ok on the weight loss. Pretty happy with what Ive lost as Im actually over half way to my goal weight in just 7 weeks, although I know it will take alot longer than another 7 weeks to get there as the weight loss has really slowed now (was losing a pound a day, now its more like a pound a week).

How are people doing? I took 3 weeks off work to recover and then went back working part time as I tire very easily. Had 2 weeks of part time but seeing my doctor on Monday to request a further 2 weeks of part time working. Eating soft foods now but not reaching the levels of Protein needed yet. Feeling pretty good and lost 30 lbs in 5 weeks (including the one week pre op diet). Already half way to my goal. Just need to lose another 30 lbs and I'll be at the weight I'm hoping for. Weight loss is slowing now. Was losing 1 lb per day which slowed to 1 lb every 2 days and it's more like 1 lb per 3 or 4 days now. I'm sure it will continue to slow further since I didn't have a huge amount to lose in the first place. But very happy with my progress and being able to fit into medium sized clothes now rather than large or extra large. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Had my sleeve on 18th oct in the evening. That night and the next day were really rough, so much nausea. Discharged home on 20th and nausea pretty much gone and feeling much better. Just had first night at home. Difficult night, writing this at 5.40am as awake from pain and can't get back to sleep. Now the real work begins with trying to ensure sufficient Fluid intake. So strange not feeling hungry despite so little food since the 18th. How are others doing? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

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Got a provisional date of Oct 18th which will be confirmed after I see the surgeon again next Wednesday. I'm pretty nervous about it. Questioning whether I'm doing the right thing but dieting has not been successful as I put back on everything I lose once I stop dieting. I suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome and my greatest concern is the impact the surgery will have on that, at least in the first weeks and months after surgery. Best friend doesn't think I should do it, but partner is supportive as are other friends. I don't meet the usual BMI requirements but surgeon is willing to do it because of my fatigue and general inability to sustain a big increase in exercise as that causes my CFS to relapse. I'm only BMI 32 but it has been higher and need to lose around 60 pounds or so. Originally considered a gastric band but didn't like the idea of a foreign object inside that could go wrong and which needed adjustments for however long it remained inside. Hoping that I can lose the excess weight but more importantly give me a tool to keep the weight off rather than yoyo dieting. Had a bowel cancer scare a few months back and with my mother having died of cancer 2 years ago now gave a family history of cancer and being obese increases my risk of cancer which is anther motivator to shed the weight and keep it off. Just hope I don't permanently make my CFS worse by having the sleeve... Imagine I will get my pre op duet details next week, if indeed I have to follow one at all given I'm only 32 BMI. I can see there are a few of us on the 18th. Good luck everyone. Neil. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App