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Hw:287 CW:218 Had gastric sleeve nov 11, 2016! Hasn't been easy! I was in and out of the hospital with dehydration and stomach spasms causing me to vomit constantly! I'm doing much better now and these results make it seem worth it finally! Don't give up! You're gonna get to where you want to be! Have a blessed Friday! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ugh I've had this stupid cold all week and finally feel better today! I took liquid DayQuil because the pills get stuck in my tummy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Before 287 Now 245 5 weeks out Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That it's very easy to get dehydrated.. I had to spend 3 days in the hospital just go get caught up on fluids. You won't feel like drinking Water but trust me it's best if you do. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone, I'm 4 weeks out I've lost 40 lbs. I have absolutely NO appetite.. I have to force myself to eat. The thought of eating makes me feel sick.. will this go away and is it normal? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

70lbs is amazing! Congratulations! Cheese is one of the only things that sounds good to me as well! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think you should do what's best for you personally and for your children! I also think it's a great idea to be as healthy as you can because it sounds like your children are around the age to have grand babies within the next couple of years! Ultimately it's your choice I'm sorry you have to deal with this situation! Best of luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was on pre op diet for 14 days and on day 7 I ate a cheese burger with fries... shouldn't have but I stayed on my pre op diet for the last week and didn't cheat at all and my surgery went perfectly. My surgeon said my liver looked great, just make sure you stick to the diet from here on out and you'll be fine Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm the same way! I smelled roast the other day which used to be one of my favorite meals and as soon as I smelled it I got nauseous! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Glad to know it's not just me! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My doctor said 3 months Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon says I can resume alcohol after 3 months. I'm not much of a drinker anyways though! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone! I'm on my 2 week mark today. I've lost 31 lbs, I started at 287lbs and I'm 5'4. So the first week seemed fine, perhaps because I was on pain medicine and wasn't fully aware of everything going on. But starting week two I've been having a lot of Dumping Syndrome. It's terrible, it seems much worse in the morning maybe because I have to take my depression medicine and Vitamins. Yesterday I ate a couple of bites of sugar free Jello and within ten minutes I had thrown up everything in my stomach. I'm to the point where I'm so nervous I'm going to get sick id rather just not eat at all. My appetite has practically gone completely and I don't know if it's from surgery or if I have a virus or what but it's seriously messing with my mood. I'm just really down about this whole thing and discouraged. I'm happy about the Weightloss but I am SO sick of being sick all the time! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much for everyone's advice! My nutritionist mentioned I may have developed lactose intolerance which would explain alot Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much! I will call Monday! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Please help Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's a big decision but I definitely think it's worth it to be healthy and to keep up with your kids!! I wish you luck on your exciting journey! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved nov 11 by dr Castro in Dallas.. he works at Kim bariatric. Surgery went great, no complications. Even had to get a hiatal hernia repair Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone! I had my surgery on Nov 11th. Besides the first few days of pain it hasn't been that bad at all. Yesterday I was up walking around perfectly fine, even ate some cream of potato Soup. Last night I kept waking up with these waves of tightness to the left of my belly button. It woke me up probably 3 times and then it was a constant feeling when I stood up. It wasn't my first time eating soup and I've done fine with it in the past. Perhaps I was too active? Anyways I'm in pain again and I was so excited it was gone! Anyone experience anything like this? Ps post op appointment tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App