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Wanted to check in with everyone who had their procedure on December 13th. How is the diet going? I am still liquids until next Wednesday. I have been doing well getting my water in, average close to 60 ounces. The protein shakes are getting old but I drink two per day. Have not had any nausea and not a large amount of pain around incisions. Thankfully have not had the gas pains I was so worried about. Today was my first day getting out of that house and I was surrounded by junk food and more junk food and had no desire for any. Enjoyed the time with family though. I am 36, mother of 3. Was an athlete growing up and had no weight issues until I hit my 20's. Husband was deployed and I ate my worries away. 3 deployments later I was over weight. I have lost the weight(extremely unhealthy measures) and gained it back. I have a underactive thyroid. I have an amazing life and I am extremely happy besides my weight has stopped me from enjoying everything God has blessed me with. I have been ugly to my husband, skipped activities with my kids, and disappointed myself too many times. That is what motivated me to have the sleeve. My highest weight was 264, with the pre-op diet I lost 15 lbs. I have not weighed since surgery and do not plan to until my appointment on Wednesday. I am 5'7. Thanks for reading. I look forward to going on this journey with you guys. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am doing well. Progressing and steadily losing. Staying on track with my diet and working out. Focusing mainly on cardio but adding in weights. I am able to get 70 protein and at least 70 ounces of water. I am halfway to my goal weight and I am hoping to make my goal before the end of summer. How about everyone else?

Congratulations on your success. Continued healing and success. I was sleeved 6 days after you.

My surgeon put me on one for first 30 days only. To keep acid production down as the stomach heals, after that he said only if needed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 12/13/16 and it has been a lot easier than I thought it would be. I am quickly realizing this will be one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I started my pre-op diet at 255 and did not lose a great deal on that. (My pre-op was not super strict, high Protein and very low carb two weeks prior) I weighed in surgery day at 250 if I remember correctly. Fast forward through all the boring recovery junk, which was mild for me in comparison to some I have read about. I am now on puréed foods, finally able to get all my liquids and protein in and that is a full time job. I am walking close to 2 miles a day, hoping to build up to 3 in the next week. I am anxious to start soft foods on the 10th. Now the real reason for the post... I have lost 25lbs in 1 month and 1 day. 25 POUNDS!!!! Excited for what is to come and looking forward to being released to do more cardio at my two month appt. thanks for reading!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I recommend following your doctors orders and waiting a few more days. I did however get unflavored Protein powder to add to crystal light lemonade and that helped because I was sick of the sweet Premier Protein. I am now 6 weeks out and on soft foods and once again the shakes do not bother me. I was just sick of them. It is only a few more days and honestly at each stage you will want to move to the next one early. Do not risk it and follow what the Dr said. It will be worth it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

when did you start exercising. I am 6 days out, I know I need to start off slow but wasn't sure how long to wait Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App My surgeon did not want us working out before two months. We could walk but nothing intense and I think weights are even longer to reduce the risk of hernia. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my period start two weeks early, only two days after surgery. It lasted two weeks and it was heavier than ever. 9 days later bam again and heavy again. I asked at my appt and they said it is because all the hormones in our fat cells that we are releasing. I am already over it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I also was told a forever thing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes. Mine was high Protein and very low carb and no sugar. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

C-section was worse. I have had 3 and struggled when having to engage abdominal muscles at all. I recovered quickly from my c-sections and never needed pain medicine once leaving the hospital. The VSG pain was nothing compared. I actually complained more about a shot they gave me prior to surgery in my leg, it was sore and uncomfortable way more than the surgery site. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved 12/13 and was told to make all food baby food consistency. My focus is suppose to be Protein so I am not eating any carbs and only adding broth or sauce to bring to the right consistency. How much are you eating of each? I am only able to get about 1/3 a cup per meal Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am on puréed foods until the 10th so I have no tried them. I have been doing well with puréed but still adding Protein powder to get meet my protein goals. My recovery was simple also. I did have some pain but nothing to take any meds for, just some discomfort. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My pre-op instructions said remove all piercings. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine was very tender for the first 10 days and then each day I improved. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You will get through this and be thankful in a few days. Have you tried the gasX dissolve strips? Could be a combination of gas pain and sore from surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was required to stay two nights after surgery because I lived an hour away from the location of my procedure. Each doctor has there own criteria but the majority I have heard it is 1 days as long as all is well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had the sleeve and had minimal to no gas pain. I had mentally prepared for it and was relieved to have skipped that. I was up walking right when I got in my room and I walked every 30 minutes. I did have the dissolving gasX just in case. Do not get scared. My recovery was great and way easier than I imagined. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

26lbs, that is amazing!! I am using an unflavored protein powder, GENEPRO. 30g in one scoop. Really does not have flavor as mixes completely into all food I have tried as long as the food is not too hot. I was also over all the sweet and artificial sweeteners. This powder has been a life saver. I have also had days where water has a weird taste. It is odd because I am drinking the same brand of bottle water and some days it just taste bitter almost. Those days I mix some lemonade crystal light into my water and it makes it easier. I am never hungry either but make myself eat some because my body cannot heal without it. Keep pushing yourself little by little, it will get better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do not weigh again until you are well and your monthly visitor is gone. I know easier said than done. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Maybe next week you will have a bigger number. 16lbs is still amazing and I think close to average. I am at around 20lbs since surgery. I am not sure how much you have to lose but my goal is around 100lbs total. The more extra weight you have the bigger your numbers will be. Keep going. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is how I feel when my Iron is low. I am anemic and know the feeling all to well. Maybe get a drawn to check for deficiencies. Make sure you are getting your Protein and Water. Hoping you feel better. Like previously stated you did have major surgery could be a part of recovery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have Cigna also. Process was simple and straightforward. I had to complete a 90 day medical supervised program and have a psych approval. I saw a dietician, exericise physiologist each month and had to weigh in. I only saw the Dr. at the beginning of the 90 days and at the end. The staff at my Bariatric office knew my requirements and made them clear to me. My 90 days started the day of my first appt with dietician and weigh-in. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My team does not recommend carbonated beverages ever. They said statistics show those that drink carbonated beverages have a higher chance of gaining weight back. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great job. Your hard work is paying off. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App