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I haven't tried anything warm. I can tolerate crystal light lemonade and GNC chocolate lean Protein Shakes so I happy for now.

I'm glad that you found something that you can tolerate. I was lucky I didn't have any complications whatsoever. My husband who had his surgery June 24, 2013 was regretting it, I told him that I didn't think that this was right for him, but all that he could see was the weight loss.

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I'm in New Orleans area too. Maybe we can get together for walking or support group. I plan to attend the August 13th session at Ochsner if you want to meet.

That would be nice; I found out that Humana received my paperwork on July 29th. The waiting game has begun.

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Hello all I really need some help I can't get no more than 20 ounces in if that I'm not hungry it hurts I'm so afraid of becoming dehydrated and have to go back to the hospital. I'm 4 days post op.

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Hello all I really need some help I can't get no more than 20 ounces in if that I'm not hungry it hurts I'm so afraid of becoming dehydrated and have to go back to the hospital. I'm 4 days post op.

Your doing great at 4 days out I could even get that much in .. Just keep doing what your doing you will be fine stay out of the heat and get some rest .. I kno in the beginning I was so eager to just get on w the process but I promise you it gets better every day

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Your doing great at 4 days out I could even get that much in .. Just keep doing what your doing you will be fine stay out of the heat and get some rest .. I kno in the beginning I was so eager to just get on w the process but I promise you it gets better every day

Thank you

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It does get better. Your stomach is still swollen, you will be able to taken in more when the swelling goes down. Sip, sip, sip and sip some more. Sipping and walking together helped me out a great deal.

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I made it to the losers bench. Sleeved last Friday Aug. 2nd. I am hoping to be sent home from the hospital on tomorrow. Remember to sip walk pee and cough.

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I made it to the losers bench. Sleeved last Friday Aug. 2nd. I am hoping to be sent home from the hospital on tomorrow. Remember to sip walk pee and cough.

Congratulations. Hope you have a speedy recovery and no complications

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I made it to the losers bench. Sleeved last Friday Aug. 2nd. I am hoping to be sent home from the hospital on tomorrow. Remember to sip walk pee and cough.

Wow! That came fast! Congrats sister! YOU are on your way!! Sending hugs!!!

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I made it to the losers bench. Sleeved last Friday Aug. 2nd. I am hoping to be sent home from the hospital on tomorrow. Remember to sip walk pee and cough.

Awesome. I hope we can be as supportive to you as you've been to all of us.

By the way I'm a Michigander, too.

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Hello all I really need some help I can't get no more than 20 ounces in if that I'm not hungry it hurts I'm so afraid of becoming dehydrated and have to go back to the hospital. I'm 4 days post op.

When I was first sleeved it took me an hour to drink 8oz of Protein. I would drink all day long from 8 AM to 2 AM to get in my 64 ounces and 70 grams of protein because I didn't want to get dehydrated and yes it hurt if I drank to fast, so you do have to sip all day long.

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I made it to the losers bench. Sleeved last Friday Aug. 2nd. I am hoping to be sent home from the hospital on tomorrow. Remember to sip walk pee and cough.

Congrats!! Hope you're doing well! Sending blessings your way :-)

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