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I had surgery on December 3. Everything went well, but the GAS. I thought that I was having a heart attack. Since being home I am having alot of cravings. I still have not been able to enjoy the Protein Shakes or bullets. I have tried Premier vanilla and New Whey fruit punch. I am maintaining though and this site has really helped me to understand this lifestyle change even more.

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@@blessedandreborn@50 I am six days out and in the exact same boat! I thought recovery from the actual surgery would be the most difficult part, and boy was I WRONG. It's the lifestyle change more than anything...I am having a heck of a time getting Protein and Water in, I feel weak, I want FOOD! I have been watching baking shows, food Network...I'm sure it doesn't help...but I did manage to get about 1/4 cup of Tomato Soup down today (at the OK from my surgeon) and it was DIVINE! It tasted like the best thing I'd ever had...I guess stale bread would taste good to someone who hasn't had actual food in 7 days. :P

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It's good to know that someone else is experiencing the same things as me. I just can't wait to see my surgeon on Friday. Perhaps the next step of foods will be better. Do you have staples or stitches. I have staples.

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I'm really new to this whole process--going for my very first consult on Monday. I'm really curious why everyone talks about gas. What's up with it?

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@hadsolo...Every person is different, but after my surgery I had a great deal of gas and all they told me was to walk. When I went home I used the Gas X strips. I am better now with the gas pain but I still have gas.

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I was sleeved on the 8th, I'm pleased that I got enough Water in me today. I swallow way too much air. I have a lot of gas below, but with the watery stools, I can't trust a fart. Made a pudding hammock already, and that was embarrassing. But. I look at each sip as a victory. Tomorrow will be different. Count on it.

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I was sleeved on the 1st. All went well but for some reason I have had a hard time getting my oxygen up so they sent me home on O2. My one week post op appt went great - down 6.3 from surgery date and today I started puréed foods! Who knew cottage cheese would taste like a gourmet meal? :)

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hi, i had my sleeve surgery on 7th of dec. last monday. im drinking 8 glasses of juice and Water mix everyday. i have pain sometimes. my dr. prescribed me to do an injection of (Enoxaparin sodium 60 mg) for my blood not to cloth. is anyone else taking this injection?

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hi, i had my sleeve surgery on 7th of dec. last monday. im drinking 8 glasses of juice and Water mix everyday. i have pain sometimes. my dr. prescribed me to do an injection of (Enoxaparin sodium 60 mg) for my blood not to cloth. is anyone else taking this injection?

I was also sleeved on the 7th, I was given a injection to prevent blood clots before my surgery and the next day but they didn't send anything home with me.

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