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My surgery was 3 days ago!! It's a life changing decision, let me tell you that!! It's all worth it, though!! I can barely drink Water like I used to.. can't even finish 60 cc in 15 mins





For me, more room temp milk and 1/4 juice 3/4 water go down the best. Same with broth.


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I was operated on 8/14. First two days were horrible. Nausea and shoulder tip pain were annoying but faded away. Day three I became teary - no idea why, I think just used to food to comfort me when I'm unwell. Now onto puréed foods.. Lost 16.5 pounds in 13 days. First day back at work and all of a sudden I feel like I have reflux and the nausea is back :( confused and trying to work out what had brought it on...


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For those worried about your liver shrinking prevop - try thistle milk tablets They really worked for me and I lost 27 pound before

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I woke up today day 7 since surgery feeling a lot better. Less gas pain, less overall pain.. felt like my normal self again. We will see how long it lasts since I'm started puréed food today. Wish me luck.


Crystal, 30, Rhode Island
Gastric sleeve 8/21/17
Starting/highest weight: 241
Goal weight: 150

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48 minutes ago, Crystal Manco said:

I woke up today day 7 since surgery feeling a lot better. Less gas pain, less overall pain.. felt like my normal self again. We will see how long it lasts since I'm started puréed food today. Wish me luck.


Crystal, 30, Rhode Island
Gastric sleeve 8/21/17
Starting/highest weight: 241
Goal weight: 150

Hi Crystal. Glad to hear you are feeling good! I'm so jealous you get to start puréed foods today. You only had to wait 7 days after surgery? Totally not fair lol. I guess I shouldn't complain. Starting today I can have yogurt, cream Soups and cottage cheese. Too scared to try any yet this morning but I'll let you know. Lol

PJ

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Less than 48 hours and I will be at the hospital prepping for my Sleeve. So nervous and excited.

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1 hour ago, Ash_Bri85 said:

Less than 48 hours and I will be at the hospital prepping for my Sleeve. So nervous and excited.

you are gonna do great!!!! prayers for you

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Surgery August 7th. Recovery went pretty smooth. I'm more so disappointed that I haven't lost more in three weeks. Didn't lose anything this third week. But I'm thinking maybe it's because I didn't walk twice a day like I was doing prior and I know I'm awful about getting Protein in. Regular Water has been decent. It's kind of making me wish I had done the Mini Gastric Bypass like originally wanted instead of the sleeve. It's frustrating. I was talked out of MGB because so many people were concerned with how young I was and the quality of life going forward. Anyway, I'm just going to try my best. Back to the gym twice a day and focusing on liquids and Proteins. Hopefully that will result in a loss this week.


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Sleeved 08/21
HW 242
SW 135
CW121
GW 150
one week out and I am feeling so much better. I am a little weak, but I am getting through it. Going to school again and won't work for 2 more weeks. So glad cause class takes all my energy.

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12 minutes ago, littlebearsmom25 said:

Oops I meant 235, and current is 221

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I WAS CONFUSED LOL

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I am in desperate need of anything resembling real food. I get about 150 g of Protein a day and probably around 100 oz of food. I know some of my hunger is in my head but I would murder newborn puppies for some tuna or scrambled eggs. I can't really find any liquid appropriate foods I enjoy. One week till puree and broth is making me homicidal


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Sleeved 08/21
HW 242
SW 135
CW121
GW 150
one week out and I am feeling so much better. I am a little weak, but I am getting through it. Going to school again and won't work for 2 more weeks. So glad cause class takes all my energy.

Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app




Is that what you lost in a week? I think I've only lost about 6 lbs but I haven't pooped so in definitely retaining Water. I think I'm getting in a lot of calories for this stage (~1000) but it's what my body wants.


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