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Are you from Louisiana I see your profile pic that's why I asked I'm from Louisiana but live in MD

I AM!! Baton Rouge... :D

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I AM!! Baton Rouge... <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

Great I'm from New Orleans

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Great I'm from New Orleans

Girl, how'd you get so far away from home?!?! I bet you haven't had a decent cup of coffee in forever!! ;)

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Week three post-op for me. Down 18 pounds so far. Still have burping and heartburn. I feel like I am able to drink my shakes a lot faster than I was last week, that scares me. I had one egg with a bit of mayo yesterday for lunch and almost finished it. That scares me too. I am afraid that I will not have enough restriction and I won't lose. Last night I had some SF pudding because I had my shake earlier in the evening. I wasn't hungry but I just wanted some pudding. UGH! I guess I am just second guessing myself because it seems like it has been "too easy" so far. I just hope I am doing everything right. I still get tired some days, but overall I have much more energy than before surgery.

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Week three post-op for me. Down 18 pounds so far. Still have burping and heartburn. I feel like I am able to drink my shakes a lot faster than I was last week' date=' that scares me. I had one egg with a bit of mayo yesterday for lunch and almost finished it. That scares me too. I am afraid that I will not have enough restriction and I won't lose. Last night I had some SF pudding because I had my shake earlier in the evening. I wasn't hungry but I just wanted some pudding. UGH! I guess I am just second guessing myself because it seems like it has been "too easy" so far. I just hope I am doing everything right. I still get tired some days, but overall I have much more energy than before surgery.[/quote']

Hey suejersey - let's put this into perspective, shall we? You said (capital letters are my addition to add emphasis): "I had ONE EGG with a bit of mayo yesterday for lunch and ALMOST FINISHED IT". What would you have had for lunch pre-surgery? You're doing great! Cut yourself some slack. :-D

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Glad to hear everyone is doing so well from the October peeps! I am soooo bored sitting at home recovering :wacko: thank god for a parking wars marathon :D

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Girl' date=' how'd you get so far away from home?!?! I bet you haven't had a decent cup of coffee in forever!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />[/quote']

Well actually I've been here for about 9yrs Moved with a cousin. Well my hubby loves community coffee we get it shipped here.

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Week three post-op for me. Down 18 pounds so far. Still have burping and heartburn. I feel like I am able to drink my shakes a lot faster than I was last week' date=' that scares me. I had one egg with a bit of mayo yesterday for lunch and almost finished it. That scares me too. I am afraid that I will not have enough restriction and I won't lose. Last night I had some SF pudding because I had my shake earlier in the evening. I wasn't hungry but I just wanted some pudding. UGH! I guess I am just second guessing myself because it seems like it has been "too easy" so far. I just hope I am doing everything right. I still get tired some days, but overall I have much more energy than before surgery.[/quote']

I feel like you it seems its to easy for me I'm only 9 days out and haven't had any pain at all no gas, nausea or anything. I really hope I'm able to lose weight

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Having a rougher time today, got home last night. Being off the i.v. pain meds makes a huge difference in discomfort. Still trying to keep moving around every once in awhile, drinking fluids, getting down my first 4 oz. of Unjury chicken Soup... slow but steady...

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Having a rougher time today, got home last night. Being off the i.v. pain meds makes a huge difference in discomfort. Still trying to keep moving around every once in awhile, drinking fluids, getting down my first 4 oz. of unjury chicken Soup... slow but steady...

It will get better. What is Unjury chicken Soup and where do you buy it? A few days makes a huge difference and just try to walk as much as you can even if it's only 5 minutes at a time when you are already up to use the restroom try to walk as long as you can. It really does help with gas and healing :*)

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Got some Jerry Robb strawberry whey Protein from Sprouts and I love it :*)

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Feeling pretty good trying to get in my fluids today it is harder then I thought tomorrow I am going to try some different liquids like I was eating on my liquid diet!! Had a little break down today I know that after surgery I would have to take it easy but I am used to being on the go!! Slow and easy that is what I have to keep telling myself!!!

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Feeling pretty good trying to get in my fluids today it is harder then I thought tomorrow I am going to try some different liquids like I was eating on my liquid diet!! Had a little break down today I know that after surgery I would have to take it easy but I am used to being on the go!! Slow and easy that is what I have to keep telling myself!!!

Take it easy, but by day 7 for me I was feeling good now on day 9 minimal pain and feeling back to normal with more energy. You know your body so you will know your own pace during recovery. What day are you at now? Good luck with the fluids sometimes it's hard to get them all in.

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Week three post-op for me. Down 18 pounds so far. Still have burping and heartburn. I feel like I am able to drink my shakes a lot faster than I was last week, that scares me. I had one egg with a bit of mayo yesterday for lunch and almost finished it. That scares me too. I am afraid that I will not have enough restriction and I won't lose. Last night I had some SF pudding because I had my shake earlier in the evening. I wasn't hungry but I just wanted some pudding. UGH! I guess I am just second guessing myself because it seems like it has been "too easy" so far. I just hope I am doing everything right. I still get tired some days, but overall I have much more energy than before surgery.

You will do great it is better to eat a few bites of sugar free pudding then to break down and try to eat a ton of actual junk food. As time goes he surgeon said that you will be drinking more just try to pace yourself so that your stomach doesn't stretch. Knowing that you didn't finish an egg sounds like you are right where you should be. Keep up the good work and try not to 2nd guess yourself. You will do great :*)

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