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I'm back at work 40+ hours a week..."physical labor" and all I can do is rest when I get home. I don't want to go anywhere but home after a long day. I'm not eating enough , not drinking enough fluids to go hanging with my girls. They don't understand...and I could care less it's the weekend. I know it will be at least another month before I feel like ME!... How are you new sleevers feeling at work or after work? Are you exhausted?

Heyyy...You are continuously dropping that weight...You go girl!...Just focus on you and pray... and everything will fit right into place...You know how the devil works when your being rained on with blessings....If it's not meant to be..It won't be! Everybody goes through seasons....Yall season might be up....Love is kind!..Don't sacrifice your true happiness & sanctity. We give so much of ourselves. It's time for you to shine, don't let him dull you down!. #KeepYourHeadUp!

I packed all that stuff and only used the phone charger. So, don't overdue it. Trust me, the discomfort and trying to find relief will be your only concern. It will get better everyday after your surgery.

Yes, I think because I made it through the surgery....I don't focus on the "actual" surgery that I had. It's a serious surgery and I've been poked, chopped, & stitched...I should look how I actually feel...."like ****"[emoji23] but, I will never feel that bad...I will remain cute...even in pain!..

I eat "mushy/ pureed food" once a day...and drink a Premier Protein shake and try to get my fluids in with sugar free popsicles, lemonade & water. My taste buds have changed since surgery. There is not alot of room in this new stomach. I'd rather drink a protein shake than feel nauseous from eating something that doesn't agree with me. I know my appetite will improve but until then....Im watching what I eat.

I listen to my stomach and it slows me right down. I had sleeve surgery a little over 2 weeks ago. I'm in the mushy/pureed "food" stage. After a few spoonfuls of whatever I choose, I start to get a tad bit nauseous and I push the plate away and Will Not eat anything else and that feeling goes away after 30 minutes. I don't want to vomit or add to my discomfort...so, I just stop, drop, and roll[emoji16]...I know when enough is enough right now!

I'm 16 days post op and I decided to get sleeved because of my health issues. I thought I was healthy because I "felt" great. However, inside my body was taking all the stressors in life and started to show me that everything was not "great". I'm not on the "happy" side of surgery yet because of my discomforts from surgery. I am healing and the pain is subsiding and since the first day I started my journey at the weight loss clinic at 285 pounds....With the pre op dieting, protein shakes, clear liquids and surgery I'm 255 pounds today. I'm excited about that!....Before summer is over, I should be 50 pounds lighter...I can't wait!....Dont wait until your my age to do something about your weight....If you can, Do it!..Live life with no regrets!..

I'm on coumadin as well...since 2010. It had no effects on my weight. After sleeve surgery 3/16/17, I was sent home with Lovonox injection (2 times daily) to prevent clotting. Last injection is tonight...Thank God for that!..now I can focus solely on this weight loss journey.....9 pounds down since surgery.

I'm 11 days out....barely can get a premier protein shake down...water is hard for me as well. The pain is subsiding but, sugar free popsicles, sugar free fudge sicles, & applesauce have turned out to be my friends. It only takes a few sips of anything and I'm full. I will consider taking meds & vitamins when I can finally get a pureed meal in...on a empty stomach, it would be a disaster for me. Hang in there...I swear every day gets better!

I'm 9 days post op as well. I'm having a hard time getting those fluids in. I've been giving 2 liters of I.V. fluids since surgery...ehich really helped with fatigue. The B12 & B1 shots helped with my energy. I don't feel 100%...more like 40%....BE CAREFUL with feeling light headed maybe a sign of dehydration. Along with sleeve surgery, I had hiatal hernia repair & scar tissue removal...so, this could be the source of my added soreness. I think we have a few more "yucky" days ahead of us.....I can't wait to feel like myself again. I hope you feel better soon...We're gonna be looking beautiful when all this passes....but, damn it's not an easy road to travel!

I was sleeved pn 3/16. I had trouble getting my liquids in. I just have no desire to swallow drinks right now. 6 days out of surgery I went to the weight control center to have 2 bags of I.V. injected in me and 1-B12 shot and a B1 shot. It sure helped with the weakness and the I.V. helped with my dehydration. I'm working on getting in protein and more liquids the rest of the week. I was weighed at the center and actually gained 1 pound since surgery. Am I discouraged? No, my body is in shock and so am I. It will get better..I'm sure of it!

Heyyy Heyyy....It's been a loooong time coming but, I'm glad and appreciative for being at this point. I'm ready to evolve in everything I do from this point on. I'm going to LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE! Good luck to all March sleevers. Let's do this!

Sleeve, hiatal repair and removal of previous scar tissue. Fighting through this discomfort. Scared to take all the meds because I have no food in me. I have a little cough, I'm sure I picked up from the hospital. I would rather pass out then cough. It's very painful. My first post op appointment is Tuesday, so I think I will get a Vitamin I.V drip when I go because I know I haven't been getting the daily recommended dose. I'm not obsessed with how much I weigh right now...Im just trying to have bowel movement...none since Thursday. I did finally pass gas...which was uplifting...lets me know my bowels are waking up. I thank God for everything!

I'm rereading my preoperative instructions....for the 100th time. It reads: Do not wear any make up, nail polish, lotions, or jewelry to the hospital. .....Did any of you ladies that wear polish actually take your polish off? I get everything else ....no problem, if I have too...just asking!

Well...believe it! I never said it was my main concern...just a small formality I had questions about the hospital guidelines. This post was really directed as a comical moment during stressful times to pre-op women who pamper themselves. I'm not that superficial! As a matter of fact, I ran out of time the night before surgery AND left the polish on. No complaints. Surgery went well. I'm on my way to a much thinner me and I can't wait! Relax & get a mani/pedi...Girl, it's gonna be alright!

Heyy...I was sleeved on the 16th...trying to get my liquids in but it's almost impossible. Condensed soups, protein shakes, & sugar free fudge pops are pretty much my diet. I don't have the desire to eat...yet!

Congrats!! You did it!..Summer '17 belongs to you...embrace the new you!

Hey Erica...I'm sure your being well taken care of. So many people nurses, doc, anastegeoloist, etc. but their there to make sure everythi g goes well. You will be knocked out during the entire procedure...and when you wake up..all you want to do is go back to sleep. They had me on a narcotic drip..and I hit it every chance I could. Get the rest your body will need It! I was sleeved on March 16th and I'm home working on my recovery. May God bless you and the surgeon's hands to preform a trouble free surgery. You will be fine! When you feel like it...let us know how it went!

Yes, it takes some of the pressure away...Thanks for your advice.

Heyyy...Raheema!.. Nope! I didn't and they never said a word. It went smooth..just trying to get passed all the uncomfortable feeling in my stomach. Hang in there!

Thank you so much...I'm trying to move past the discomfort. I haven't weighed myself been concentrating on the pain...I'm a real laid back person....and I know the weight will fall off...so, no concerns about stalls or gains. Congrats on your recovery!

Thanks Newme17...You ride motorcycles too[emoji4]....I can't wait until this Michigan weather gets right...so I can ride...Surgery went A1 ....no complaints headed home. I'm on my way to greatness....No replies from no one but you huh? it figures! People don't stick around for the good...only the bad!..No bad here!..Best luck to u! Stay up on Two'z newme17.

My surgery date is Thursday 3/16. I have stopped my daily aspirin and Coumadin regime. However, I'm slightly confused on taking the medicine "ursodiol" to prevent gallstones. My surgeon instructions said to stop aspirin, herbal medicines, & coumadin but, my weight loss dietician wrote on my notes to start my pre op diet 2 weeks before surgery AND start taking ursodiol 2 weeks prior to surgery I'm going to call in the morning...and get the correct answer but, it's bothering me until then....I don't want my surgery postponed because I took the meds or I shouldn't have taken them....I haven't taken anything but protein shakes....no vitamins either.... What meds have you stopped prior to surgery? Are you taking vitamins during your 2 week pre op?

Heyyy Nandi...Me too!...in Michigan though! I'm hyped about the surgery and ready to start the recovery already . Life moves on regardless as to what I'm doing tomorrow🙂So, I'm ready to get healed, drop this weight, go on a shopping spree, and find a Caribbean beach to sit on while on vacay[emoji16]Good luck to you! We got this!

I'm going in tomorrow morning🤤Wow!