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Thanks for all the tips. I've really used them and it's made a big difference.

You are amazing for hanging in there. Please let me know how you are doing! I'm feeling much better than 2 weeks ago thank goodness.

Thank you. I'm 5 weeks out now and eating regular foods albeit in very small amounts. I still have to be really careful not to overeat or I get sick or worse feel pain and discomfort. It's good to see it's getting better. Thanks for your support.

I have been very private about my surgery and have only told immediate family members. I did not go to the support groups, etc. that were held by my doctor's office primarily to maintain my privacy. I would love to create a group of members who have recently had the surgery along with you experts out there so we can share information, fears and successes. I had my surgery on 8/4/17 and i have so many questions and truly no one to ask. So if this is for your, please join and we can figure out who to make it more of a regular discussion. My morning of surgery weight was 220lb and ive only lost 10lbs so far. it freaks me out that after 3 weeks of such calorie restriction, i've only lost 10 lbs. most of it in the first week! I started solids way too soon and now throw up when i overeat. Social events are horrible especially work dinners where eating and drinking are expected. When is it going to get easier???

Protein though food? Sounds heavenly. Thanks again.

Thank you. My doc allowed me to take an aleve so that's helped with the headache and I'm allowed to have tea this morning. Heavenly. I'm hoping to be off all pain meds today. Any suggestions for how to get your protein in other than shakes? Have you tried isopure drinks?

3 days post op I'm having deep regrets. I feel awful. I have a headache that pounds and won't go away. Tylenol doesn't work and I can't take the narcotics because they make me feel worse. I'm hungry for food. I want something savory not sweet protein drinks and popsicles and jello. Did I say my head hurts? And worst of all I feel like I didn't try hard enough to lose the weight naturally. Plus I'm not telling any friends or co workers. My privacy is important and I don't want people to constantly be watching what I put in my mouth and waiting for me to be skinny or worse fail. Those who are on the other side. Please tell me it gets better.