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I'm having a hard time. It's about to be shark week (my period, for those of you who don't know what I'm talking about) and I'm retaining water and bloated. It's affecting me, negatively. I'm obsessing over the scale and my puffy face. I know the last thing I need to do is take a water pill (diuretic), but the thought has crossed my mind. Ugh! I wasn't prepared for this. Totally sucks. Anyone else feel me?

I had sex the first day I came home from the hospital. Sex has only gotten better, it's awesome!! Hubby is too thrilled. 17 days post-op. Sleever. No issues at all. Position matters, lol.

My pre-op weight (when I began the liquid diet) was 277. Day of surgery weight was 266. 17 days post-op and I'm 247! My Dr is thrilled with my results so far, and says I'm ahead of the game (and reminded me to expect stalls, lol). He says I've lost 30lbs according to his chart (in about a month). But it's only 19lbs since surgery date. I'm with y'all, every ounce counts so I'm definitely including all my weight loss in my total, lol! (FYI, highest weight a month before pre-op when I began walking & portion control was 283.) Lord have mercy, another number. Haha! If someone were to ask me today right now how much I've lost, I'd say 30lbs since I started my journey....then I'd probably say 19 of that has been since surgery. Really, who cares though, right?? I'm just so happy I'm finally losing! It's already so much easier to go for a walk!

My surgeon is counting my weight loss from my 2 week pre-op prep (liquid diet), not from my day of surgery. Anyone else confused by which number to use?? I have my highest weight number, pre-op weight, and surgery date weight, lol, too many to figure out!

Yes, well, everyone is different and one person's measurements might not be good for another, therefore, you have to listen to your body and learn what your stomach feels like when it's getting full. To each their own, in moderation....

Don't stress. Most doctors and books say to stop eating "when you feel full." So, yes, you're OK to do that. I'm 2 1/2 weeks out also, I'm doing great, and my Dr is thrilled with my results & regimen. Keep taking it easy. Don't go over 2-4 tablespoons or ounces yet, but likely you won't be physically able to anyway. The trick is to not eat anything "as soon as you feel full." Not another bite. Even if we feel great on the outside, the actual stomach is still swollen. My Dr said it's only open about the size of a finger right now, but after a couple months post-op it becomes more like the size of a banana. Hang in there, you're doing fine!

Hey! Arkansas here. I had the sleeve surgery on August 22, 2017, by Dr. Fuller, in Dr. Gibbs office. 2 weeks post-op. I feel great!!

Wow, that is awesome!! Makes me feel better about things.

I eat scrambled eggs with shredded cheese frequently. Dr says at this point if my pouch can handle it, it's fine. Small amounts, chewed well.

I had to take the extender off my bra, and I can sit with my legs crossed comfortably now!! Only 2 weeks post-op!

There are people who have no problems at all eating baby food & puree'ing anything! I have texture issues and cannot fathom the thought, lol.

I am only nibbling on peanut butter because I get so mad at the fact I can't drink anything while I eat. I can't wait to be able to consume it better though. It definitely helps out my hunger.

I was sleeved on 8/22/17 (2 weeks out). Everything has been great as far as healing goes, and what my new pouch/sleeve/tummy can tolerate. I've gone straight from full liquids (cream soups, oatmeal, etc) to soft foods stage. No issues. Examples of things I can eat at a time would be 2 wheat thin crackers with chicken salad, green beans (literally, like 4 small ones) & some baked potato with shredded cheese, peach slices & cheerios (plain, not honey nut, and kinda soggy sitting in milk). I have not once blended or pureed anything (puke, barf, disgusting!) and so far so good. I just chew really well, take small bites, and eat slowly as to not overfill my pouch. Anyone else questioning their success?? In regards to food tolerance, that is. I see so many people in the puree stage, and I'm just wondering if I have any bari-family peeps out there who are just fine 2 weeks out with soft foods. I'm not trying to sabotage my surgery, but I feel totally alone in the fact that I'm "ok" sooner rather than later. It's kinda messing with my head, ya know? Like, am I really ok? And, it makes me question whether I'll still have such a limited pouch in a few months.

Depends on which post-op stage you're in. It should all be pureed or chewed until liquidy until you're able to handle foods.

I know exactly what you're asking about but I think some people aren't quite as sure given the judgy, albeit helpful, comments. On my 2nd week post-op sample menu, it recommends regular, unsweetened cheerios with low fat milk or almond milk, and let the cereal sit to get soggy. We're talking about a couple of tablespoons, folks. No one is going to sabotage their surgery doing this. It's perfectly fine if you can physically handle it.