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Im on day 4 of 10 and finding it ok, I am noticing when I do get hungry more and Im also noticing that I speed eat =( So trying to slow it down, I think that is my only problem (for now lol) I hate protein shakes and feel sick after them, so Ive gone over to yoghurt smoothies and juice drinks with added Genpro. Roll on next week!

I had to do 20 days of Lovenox. Husband had to do 10.

Updated list for people to find their surgery buddies! (Please don't quote this whole post to get added or removed; just @ me to get my attention. But also, I'm following this thread, so I'll probably see it. ) Oct 1: aapb79Gmail.com chicagogirl74 chuckwalsh clara1900 cw19147 irishgal21 JennieJuniper momofmjbm Red Alicia Yare_2018 Oct 2: cindy t Deanayeah Lizzieming Marla522 nikoleroze Oct517 Oct 3: boringtessa crankymagpie mamadownsizing sekud02 Oct 4: AriesMary25 btrfly kerbear1980 mspink702 rnchaveri1 sleevemebaby7781 swisskath Oct 5: rafc100 Suesloosinit Oct 8: Crystalmartin82 jhojho90 Oct 9: bigcurt mailchickie76 Oct 10: busyforever fandangle MeeAhhh oct102018 Oct 11: aussie Ange healthygirl05 kathy060464 UncleBeezy willowfinely Oct 12: afer0841 zpratt Oct 14: katiemarie22 Oct 15: allyb15 annaisbananas JessLess MegsNiko (or maybe the 17th?) recreating_courtney Oct 16: 2shea beccaconaty87 br3n Thisismytime Oct 17: Chello219 Grapefruit JustKeepSwimming OpsMatt Oct 18: shazz73 Oct 22: clb164 kimberlymi laceco marciamae3474 Oct 23: kdiddle31 mimi tahoegirl96118 Oct 24: Beachladee3 GirlShrinking tuttlemomma Oct 25: AndreaK. kiwiangel23 Oct 26: carebear38 shany1567 Oct 29: 1BigHeart jflower88 kjallen nedawson1908 Rgiannos Oct 30: sleevegirl88 Oct 31: relaxrelaterelease

I'm 10 days post-op and feeling great, I haven't taken any pain pills in these 10 days. I'm drinking 3 premier protein shakes per day, 1 cup of cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup strained, two sugar-free popsicles, 1/3 cup sugar free pudding and water. On average I'm consuming about 83 ounces of liquid. The doctor and the nutritionist said I am doing exceptionally well, I feel very blessed!

I just got my date! 10/15/18. I've gone off the pill, I didn't drink soda before, quit drinking alcohol, and am ALMOST off coffee. I'm very excited. I just ordered some Premier Protein drinks and a glass with the ounces marked so I can measure out 2 oz. I also bought sweatpants with a loose waist for the hospital. At my hospital they give you a dilaudid self push hand thing and a small script of dilaudid to take home, so I'm not worried about pain. I have an office job and they are completely cool with me working from home 2-3 weeks if I feel like I want/need to. That was a huge relief. I'm super excited about my surgery and meeting my fellow Oct. sleevers.

I am scheduled for 10/29 I am starting liquids around 10/14 pre op appointment will be 10/23 I am really excited but also kind of nervous.

Anyone else going on the bench this day? If so when are you starting liquids and going to soft foods? I would like to find someone with a similar date- to help hold me accountable, as well as for moral support. I am going to most likely head into surgery alone as my family lives out of town- and so I am a bit nervous about it. However I know it will be a great thing.

I just got off the phone with my surgical coordinator. It’s really going to happen. I have me pre-op meeting with the nutritionist on Monday, pre-op tests and meeting with my doctor Tuesday, and the 2 week liquid diet starts next Wednesday. I feel like I just won the lottery. I have so many questions running through my head. I am not worried about the actual surgery, but I know the 2 week liquid diet is going to suck. But I am so ready.

I just got insurance authorization, told my bosses and they were super nice, and my date is 10/15/18! Yay.

Hi guys! This is my first post here and I’m so glad I found this application! Anyway I am 3 weeks post gastric sleeve and I cant eat or drink anything. 10 hours ago I had 2 tablespoons of soup, and I’m still full and get disgusted around food. I have no idea what to do because I’m starting to get dizzy and I know I have to eat I know I do but I just cant! Same thing with juice cant drink it! Also I’m only drinking about a liter of water a day. Please help me because I seriously don’t know what to do.

Hello! I just hit my one month post-op yesterday. I lost 32 pounds so far! I need some advice from the veterans. This has been a very stressful two weeks for me. I have anxiety and I really really want this surgery to be successful so I have been hyper focused on whether or not I am doing the right thing. My biggest problem is numbers! My diet plan doesnt provide what my macros should be and I dont see the nutritionist for another week or so and to be honest I dont really trust her - she just reads the papers to me and doesnt really know the answers to my questions. I can read them on my own! Its driving me crazy with worry that I am not making the most of time I have to lose weight! My diet progression: Oz are by volume. Weeks 1 and 2 - Liquid (Premier Protein drinks only.) Week 3 - 1oz Puree Week 4 - 1oz Soft Foods (I moved up to 2oz the last couple of days.) And now on week 5 I am doing 2oz soft and regular food mixed. I eat the same thing everyday because its easier for me that way so on week 5 I am eating the following: Half of a Premier protein shake. Breakfast - Scrambled Egg w/Greek Yogurt (No butter.) Lunch - Thin n Trim Sausage w/Greek Yogurt Ranch and Mashed Sweet Potato (Using greek yogurt not milk and butter.) Half of a half Premier protein shake. Dinner - BBQ Chicken w/Cheese and Mashed Sweet Potato (Using greek yogurt not milk and butter.) Total Counts: Calories - 420 Protein - 59.8 Carbs - 15 Fat - 11.5 What are the opinions on this? I feel like maybe I should have more carbs but I dont know where I would get them unless I wanted to drink more protein drinks for the protein instead of eating and eat some fruit but I really want to get away from the drinks. Before this week I was only getting around 7 carbs. My plan says to not snack if I can help it so Id rather not add another meal. Plus that would make it even harder to get my water in. They have me on a 30/60 water plan. Also I try to stay in an 8 hour eating period and 16 fasting. I usually end up going to 9 or 10. I am still working on that. Sigh. This is all so overwhelming and stressful. I know I am losing weight and its natural for it to slow down when starting eating and switching phases. I just want to make the most of it. Also do I HAVE to move up in food volume? Can I stay at 2oz volume of food if I feel full and good? My plan is supposed to be a total of 4oz (half a cup) when I am done transitioning the stages. Wouldnt I lose more weight if I keep the calories where they are? Thanks for reading this long af post. And for the advice if you have any!

I had 10 days worth. Did 1 at the hospital and 9 at home in the stomach.

I agree the long term benefits of IF pique my interests my more than the immediate weight loss aspect. I keep hearing about longevity, idk about everyone else but I plan to live forever in Amazing condition lol, it's why I'm so careful with my diet. Also, the fat adaptation possibility is of particular interest to me. If I stayed at this weight but my muscles increased and fat decreased I would be thrilled. So those are my new goals. It's more about maintenance 10+ years vs a weight goal come November. Im going to have to behave like a naturally thin person and start working on decreasing body fat... The hard way lol Here we go!

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Scheduled to be sleeved 10/29

I had a gbs over 10 years ago and lost 200 lbs. I gained 100 back. I had a laparoscopy done today and it was strange. The nurse that was in the operation room told me what was wrong and said don't tell the surgeon I told you he will talk to you. She said they forgot to take the part in your stomach that gives you your appetite. Well the surgeon said the pouch was normal size but there is another procedure to do with the intestines. Was this nurse off her rocker or is this true? Please reply asap someone I am worried about this.

Hi Everyone. I've finally received my surgery date. 10/29. Hopefully it won't be moved into November.

Here are some menus: I get up around 5am fyi. B1 - protein decaff coffee (6oz Premier Protein across 3 cups of decaf) B2 - egg white puff with mushrooms, baby spinach, turkey sausage crumbles, lite cheese wedge, egg whites L - leftovers from dinner or turkey roll-up with cheese or a salad D - protein, veg, avo + tomatoes Here are some screen shots (click to enlarge). The whole day doesn't fit on one shot. The first breakfast is the protein coffee and I list all my vitamins in my bedtime "snack" to track them too. April 3-yummy day love salad April 10-love salmon veg and shrimpies!!

@Liz C long, but this 6+ year VET/GOAL is worth it - ROFLMAO not staying in touch"!! 1,000 whips with a wet noodle!! (carbs, carbs eek!!) Glad you survived Florence and surgery went well. burping LOL - i use to burp so loud my daughter in GA. could here me from Syracuse, NY LOL I would TRY to stop eating as i was "approaching" being full.(before i burped) Hard to always tell (judge) when to stop. It's like asking someone on a bus "what stop do i get off for X street".? He says, "watch me and get off one stop earlier" LOL Don't push yourself - if you're too tired, (and you can afford time off from work) be easy on yourself. I read in your other post you are walking 2-3 miles a day!! That's great if you are feeling ok. But you don't have to walk that much. Walking is great to do any time - take it slow - if your body says no, no, no, stop i'm hurting - STOP . even though you are walking over 3X period - you sound too tired. don't overdue!! Take a nap, rest - pamper yourself!! you are worth it. Take yourself off that back burner. As far as yogurt (even only two tablespoons) you shouldn't experiment before the proper time. IE before you are supposed to go onto the next phase of eating. pureed', mush, soft, solids. Ok, end of well meaning lecture don't concentrate on the # on the scale - you will go crazy. Take your measurements periodically, and you will see, feel the change in your clothes. Everything takes time thinking of the bigger picture - great attitude to have!! I see you were born on Valentines' day!! How sweet is that!! LOL December 2019 - daughters wedding day - you will look amazing - that dress is a great goal to look forward too good luck newbie kathy

Thank and I am happy that I am apart of the nov 2018 group. It's been a long journey ... I was going to have to wait longer till Jan 2019 unit my dr office changed it to Nov instead. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations @ Liz C on being 10 days out, 22 days since my RNY and I also am in a learning curve. My surgeon wanted to start me,on Stage 3 at 6 days, maybe many of his bypasses are ready, me and my pouch were not. We are still Stage 2, although,i was going to attempt again at 4 weeks I think Precious Pouch and I will wait until next Dr Needleman visit,on October 9th, envied your honey &yogurt story , PP even rebelled at that, she has an elevator fixation " Everything going back UP!" , liquids, strained soups , even low sodium V8 she will put up with, anything thicker, so is not always with the program. My worry, and do we always have at least one? 1 I'm still swollen in there 2 She doesn't even want to expand to hold 2-3 oz 3 I may have a slight structure of my stoma opening between pouch and intestine and all. But as long as I remember WHO,is running things she can be a benevolent despot. She doesn't realize the summit conference coming up, where Dr Needleman reminds her he made het, I own her, and if she doesn't behave herself, I go sleepy bye, they run and EGD tube down, look around, blow her up with air, or put a balloon catheter in her stoma and stretch it. But something will be done! Time for her to get down of her "high horse"! The good news I have lost 18 pounds in 3 weeks, I just want the good times to roll!

Sorry for not staying in touch. Just so tried all the time but I keep pushing on. Worked a 2 half days, 2 days after surgery. I was so feeling it. I'm still having a hard time getting all the liquids in. Feel so full all the time. Now the burping is sometime I'm not use to. Thinking I should learn how to say the ABC's like the kids do. LOL Wanting to eat something so bad that I tried 2 tablespoon of Greek Yogurt with cinnamon and a pinch of honey. The cold is what hurts but letting it sit in my mouth to warm up helped. SOOO good. Still took me 15 mins to finish that, Takes me forever to finish protein shakes also. The scale says I have lost weight but my head and clothes says different. But I have to still keep my head in the game and think of the bigger picture. Target date Dec of 2019 my daughter's wedding. I'm going to find a Hot but Classy dress to wear! LOL

well I am out sitting on my side porch. Ordered. some items from Bariatric Pal store Monday. Should have been delivered Wednesday, got a text from them stating it was in my town and the USPS postal person would be bringing it. Oh Goody Goody, I think, then I get a text stating they needed a signature and I wasn't home. WRONG' the front porch, where my mailbox is, right next to my bedroom window, would have heard them, and although I have 2 more porches my house is small enough I can hear knocks there also. So tried to track this thing down, BPS stated We sent it, why didn't You want it? Oh I do want it, please help me find where it is. Called the number off of Google, national number for USPS, says you have reached the Customer Service # no live person , went into 3 minute dissertation about the Carolinas🌲🌴 and how water-logged the Post Offices are there. Hey, I am sorry for them, been praying for them ever since it first happened but hardly responsive to my problem. Never a sign of a live person! So dug around the house and found an old phone book, which I hadn't recycled yet. Glory Be, a local phone number for the postmaster! Started calling, and kept on until I had to go to a doctor's appointment. Have a theory on this one, yes they have a number, either shut it off or leave it off the hook, only use it to call out, don't want incoming. Never got anything but busy signal. So here I sit, on my side step, attractively clad in an Ohio State sweatshirt and a long tie dyed skirt, remember I'm 3 weeks post surgery, Levi 501s and I have not renewed our friendship, zippers on my sore site scars , dont think so. Somewhere between 9AM and 10 AM they should be here. And it's maybe 55 degrees, if I get sick or develop bladder spasms, can I sue the government? No? Well it was a nice thought in passing!💇 FYI the stuff from Bariatric Pal store is very nice, been enjoying the small amounts I ordered before, this is a BIGGER order.My only gripe, it is horrid getting the order placed, maybe because I am older and crabbier than most, but taking a hour to complete it? Somethin' wrong there, Lucy,Ricardo! So if I don't freeze to death maybe the box and I will get together?😦🎁😋