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I was sleeved Aug 14 i am 3 weeks post op. I have trouble getting all my fluids in. I lost 40#s pre op but only 13#s post op and it flucuates up and down. I find myself HUNGRY alot and feel i did all this for NOTHING. Maybe imm being hard on myself is this normal. Im reaching out to ANYONE who can give me some encouragememt. THANKS

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I was sleeved the day before you. I still can't get in all of my Protein, Water or Vitamins on any 1 day. I found I was always hungry, the dr put me on nexium. Has helped tremendously. I had an acid stomach and was mistaking it for hunger. My biggest problem is the amount of food I now throw out. As someone who never had leftovers, I'm struggling when I make 1/2 cup of purée and only eat 2 tablespoons before feeling full.

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How much have you lost?

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Started pre op diet at 96kg, had surgery at 86kg, am now 78kg. Total = 18kg, but only 8kg in the last 3.5 weeks.

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Did i do this for nothing?????

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I was sleeved on July 12 and felt very much as you do now for the first six weeks. This is a frustrating stage as you feel well externally but internally your system is still healing and adjusting to the change. I cried every day wondering if I was ever going to eat more than two teaspoons of food at a meal or how I was ever going to stay healthy when I couln't get enough fluids and Protein in each day.

Unlike you, I do not have a feeling of hunger so I am eating five very small Protein based meals per day. It took me a long time to realize that the pressure in my upper chest after eating was the feeling of fullness. Adjusting to smaller more frequent meals has alleviated that.

Now almost 8 weeks post surgery I have lost 38 pounds and feel fantastic. I am trying new foods each day to see what I can tolerate and am happy that most foods are going down well. I avoid beads, Pasta, rice, potatoes because they are simply too filling and don't leave room for healthier foods.

Hang in there, you will feel better about your decision as you continue to heal. I now realize that this is a journey and each day will present new challenges and accomplishments as you adjust to your new life.

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