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Hi there' date=' try not to be discouraged. Week one and two were hard for me too. wonton Soup saved me. I also made lipton noodle soup and strained it. It felt like comfort food. I wouldn't try any food that you don't run by your doctor/nurse first. If you can have Protein Shakes, what about pudding or cream Soups? split pea soup saved me too. Let me know how you're doing. You can do it![/quote']

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I spoke to the Dietitian n she gave me some different things to try but all were Epic Fail!! So I back on liquids until tomorrow night. Thanks again

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I am having my sleeve tomorrow and I am super nervous!! anything I should know!?

I was nervous too, but I decided to surrender and trust my healthcare team. I was sleeved on Saturday and Sunday and Monday have been difficult. Make sure you take your pain meds before the time is up.

I wish you the best! We are on a new journey that is very difficult. This definitely is not the easy way out, regardless of what anyone thinks.

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I am having my sleeve tomorrow and I am super nervous!! anything I should know!?

Do what your dr. tells you and you'll be fine. If you have questions or aren't sure of something call their office. Better safe then sorry.

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Im still having a heck of a time figuring out what to eat.

Same here

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I'm two weeks post op tomorrow and I've had a headache for over a week. Anyone else experiencing this. My Dr said possibly a side effect to less food ( sugars/carb) and smaller stomach

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I'm two weeks post op tomorrow and I've had a headache for over a week. Anyone else experiencing this. My Dr said possibly a side effect to less food ( sugars/carb) and smaller stomach

Are u getting in lots of fluids? Headaches are a typical sign of dehydration.

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Are u getting in lots of fluids? Headaches are a typical sign of dehydration.

I haven't had any problem with my fluids :(

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I haven't had any problem with my fluids :(

I'm 2 1/2 days out and I have a headache. I'm drinking more than required, but I heard the headache could be from too low of calorie intake. I'm only drinking tea, Water, and a Protein juice. That only got me to under 200 calories. I'm just afraid to cause the radiating pain. I'm shooting for more calories tomorrow. We shall see. I wish you relief.

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I'm 2 1/2 days out and I have a headache. I'm drinking more than required, but I heard the headache could be from too low of calorie intake. I'm only drinking tea, Water, and a Protein juice. That only got me to under 200 calories. I'm just afraid to cause the radiating pain. I'm shooting for more calories tomorrow. We shall see. I wish you relief.

I guess maybe I should ask what my calorie intake should be. The first week home was about 300 cal. Now I'm between 500-700 on puréed but the only thing my dr really focused on was Protein and fluids. Thanks, ill call tomorrow.

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Well I had my first post-op check up today. I've lost 12lbs. :( I thought it would be more. I do know that I need to be more active in order to lose more weight. It's just so hard. Any advice? He did say that I could start on mushy foods like green Beans and fish. I get to eat more than soup! Yay!

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I'm 2 1/2 days out and I have a headache. I'm drinking more than required, but I heard the headache could be from too low of calorie intake. I'm only drinking tea, Water, and a Protein juice. That only got me to under 200 calories. I'm just afraid to cause the radiating pain. I'm shooting for more calories tomorrow. We shall see. I wish you relief.

I called my Dr yesterday and they said it probably is do to low calorie intake. I was getting about 500 calories a day but I was getting all my Protein and Water. They told me to go up 300 to 400 calories. Thanks

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Well I had my first post-op check up today. I've lost 12lbs. :( I thought it would be more. I do know that I need to be more active in order to lose more weight. It's just so hard. Any advice? He did say that I could start on mushy foods like green Beans and fish. I get to eat more than soup! Yay!

I wonder if you're not getting enough calories. It makes our body's metabolism slow down and hold onto weight because it thinks it's starving. Although 12 lbs. is a lot of weight. :-). I'm concerned about this myself. I have my first post Op check up Friday, so we shall see. Remember to be kind to yourself. :-)

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I called my Dr yesterday and they said it probably is do to low calorie intake. I was getting about 500 calories a day but I was getting all my Protein and Water. They told me to go up 300 to 400 calories. Thanks

I'm gagging on just the smell of the Protein powder. I don't know how to get enough calories in. I don't want to puke. I am not hungry at all. This is wild. I pray for the day I can begin to eat normal food. Thank you.

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I start puree foods on Friday.....I am nervous about stalling.

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I'm gagging on just the smell of the Protein powder. I don't know how to get enough calories in. I don't want to puke. I am not hungry at all. This is wild. I pray for the day I can begin to eat normal food. Thank you.

I can't do them either!! I'm on normal food

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