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Just wondering if anyone has ever had pain, almost feels like super bad heartburn but it is further down on left side and then goes to my left shoulder. Very painful? Sometimes in middle just below ribs?

your look great, keep up the good work.. glad to see it..

I have lost 70 pds. I really feel like I should be down alot more. I am definitely happy with my weightless but feel like I really need to lose more, I'm stuck. I have slipped a little and have to get back into it.really afraid of being back up where I started!

What is the 5 day pouch test? Sounds like everyone is doing great. I think I just need to rejump my system somehow!

I had my surgery in mexico last march. I would recommend this to anyone...This was the best thing i have ever done for myself. I wish i would have done it sooner. I went to Dr. Alverez.. He was the nicest person ever and the staff was super friendly.. I wish you the best of luck in your decision.

SN............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.........Lbs to Goal Avilda..............275.................187..............177..............10 Cwalker..........250.................180..............170..............10 Ibejjo...............249..................249............229................20 Juliarh.............230..................230..............215...........15 Kimmes............239..................222..............200............22 Kgremmy.........225.................210..............199..............11 LeslieH...........212..................212.............199..............13 LilMissDiva.......235..................235.............220..............15 Mommy2Girls....275.................240..............228..............12 Moni luv..........190.................190..............178..............12 MRSKOUBIK....317..................283.............267..............16 pattimomof3nj..203.4..............167.1..........155...............12.1 Sailorgirl...........240.................220..............200..............20 Secret Surgery34..........205........179.......165.........14 Sleeve 4 me...166..................166.............154..............12 Yolanda240.....236.................203..............170..............33 Sweatinitout....245................170..............160...............10

I am 4 mo out and have lost 59 pds. I feel great. But my arms have flabby skin, the rest of me tightened up nice but really worried if i will be able to get the arms to look good ever. I am not a big exerciser, so looking for some easy exercises for the arms. any ideas?

Last night i over ate some food and my stomache was in alot of pain, feels like bad cramps and i started sweating. Very painfull. As time past it eventually went away. Now this am: i had my protein shake and my stomache is in alot of pain again. almost where i cant stand it. Has this ever happened to anyone?

I had my surgery in Mexico and my Doctor here told me it is her experience that the average amount of weight loss will be 60-70 pds. I am finally at 70 but have been at a stall for 1-1/2 mo. I am wondering if maybe my doctor is right. I still want to lose 20pds. Has anyone else ever heard of this? Starting to feel a little bummed!

I am 6 months out and I am stuck at 70 pounds loss. Getting frustrated.. I have been stuck for well over a mo.. just stay the same.. Guess i better start all over with liquids maybe? any suggestions? :biggrin0:

yes,, i just had 3/4 of a piece for lunch today. no prolblem.. it gives you the yummy taste without over indulging.. its great!

I am 5 months out and have lost 62 pounds.. I feel great, but the last 2 pounds took about a month to lose. I am getting concerned that I am not going to lose anymore. What can I do to jump start my loss. I still need to lose 25 pounds.. Any advice would be great i need to stay motivated.

I am 4 mo out and have been doing great. I just seem very tired last 3 days. I am wondering if it could be lack of protein or vitamins or something like that. I drink my protein shake with vitamins every morning, but this last week end did not. any suggestions. has anyone else seem tired ever?

I seem to have some pain on my left side. I am 7 weeks out. I am wondering if i maybe lifted something too heavy and maybe its a pulled muscle. Has anyone else had pain on left side?

thanks that sounds like it could be what it is.. i feel better now. :thumbup:

I am at 7 weeks post op and i am wondering if I am eating too soon. I am able to eat things but in very small portions. Example, i can eat soup, cereal, ground beef, turkey, fish, apple, strawberries, cooked vegies. It just seems like i read alot about people still in mushy stage. Like i said i only eat a very little bit. I am having a hard time getting in my liquids though and I am eating way tooo fast. This has problem forever. I really need help working on this. Any thoughts? just wonder is i am normal? thanks:001_tt2:

any advise on how to handle this pre op clear liquid stage.. Headaches are terrible. I dont think i am really hungry just think by having a headache it makes me think i am.. any advise.

I am on week 5 now, and have not been having any hunger pains since my surgery. All of a sudden i am starting to have hunger pains. Is this normal? or has anyone experienced it? I dont want to be hungry!

wow Russ congrats to both of you.. you are motivating me to get on a bike.. i need to get the exercise thing going strong.. keep up the good work!!!!!

i am still on liquids but so looking forward to some food. can anyone tell me what they started with in this stage that will be good. they say cottage cheese, yogurt, oatmeal. Any other ideas would be great! THANKs

good job Dan.. sounds like you are doing great. i have mine on the 17th and till have to do 2 more weeks of liquids.. getting real sick of it.. keep up posted on your wt loss.

I just want to make sure mine is normal. Burning pain on left side if i do too much. if i push or hold it it feels way better. Did anyone else have this. I believe its just from the surgery. just want to make sure. i think i may be over doing it.

I can so relate to you. i am on clear liquid stage and cant seem to like anything. everything makes me want to gag.. even water sometimes. i just keep telling myself it will get better and in a week or so i will feel better and then maybe i can get my protein in like i am supposed to. i usually have one protein shake a day but thats all i can handle. We need to all hang in there and keep looking at the big picture.. good luck :sad0:

I was sleeved on 3/17 on clear liquid stage.. i am having a hard time with the proteins they make me sick just thinking about having to drink that stuff. Can someone tell me how long it takes for the abdominal swelling and pain to go away? i went back to work this past monday and am having a very hard time. thanks all!