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I just wanted to give everyone a little encouragement that are having issues. Three weeks ago I was sick everyday an felt like I would never eat normal again. I regreted my decision everyday to have this surgery. I cried at the doctors office and generally felt horrible everyday. I got tired of hearing it will get better just hang in there. Well I have come out the other side and feel great. I am now getting Protein in by whole foods and I have been able to eat almost everything I wanted to.

So in conclusion stay strong and remember the reason you had the surgery. It will get better and although you can not see it now you will be happy you did this. Yesterday I put on a pair of pants that were always too tight to be comfortable and they were almost too big for me!!!

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I'm glad you are on the mend and feeling better and more positive... stay strong !!!

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How far out are u I am 5 weeks todsy and getting sick every day I can drink the shakes any more they make me sick to :( I just wana be normal again :(

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A great post music and thank u for sharing your light at the end of the tunnel :) it will help lots of us me included I am sure

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How far out are u I am 5 weeks todsy and getting sick every day I can drink the shakes any more they make me sick to <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' /> I just wana be normal again <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' />

I am 8 weeks

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Wow Hang in there. It will pass and will become a thing of the past. :-)

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I just wana eat and not be sick can't wate for that day lol

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Thank you Music. I really needed that!

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