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Just got sleeved this morning at 7:30 am! So far doing really good although I am on pain meds. Very painful when I get up but hope that gets better! Even being able to drink some water all ready!

Flying today - this NSV makes me so happy!

hot tea and chicken broth both work for me. the steam rising to my my nose is helpful as well as relaxing. hope you can nap/sleep - what could it hurt? handing you some kleenex - now BLOW!!! sending good/healthful wishes your way. - kathy

I've lost 225 pounds, and I have that on my tummy, arms, and inner thighs. And no one has ever said a thing about it. (Though I am considering having some plastics work done this fall, but we'll see about it.) I agree that we are our own worst critic...

I am 6 mo out and I think about the Head hunger too. I think it divides into two types. Mental desire and physical cravings coming from the gut bacteria. The latter can be almost silenced if you learn about them, influence their population with good probiotics, and feed them their starches from foods that agree with us well, thus eliminating the bacteria who make us crave empty carbs. I have mine living off seeds and roast veggies so they are good. Which leaves me with the mental head hunger. You know, the lusts I always had for baked goods and chocolate. Now, sugar makes me feel very sick. Which I love. So I don’t eat it or want to eat it. I have found, though, that smelling these goodies gives me enormous pleasure. I don’t know if this will work for other people, but it is one of the weirdest and best things that happened after this surgery. Smelling is the pleasure. It’s not the foreplay any more to eating a bunch of whatever. Smelling it is the climax now for me. I love being in the candy store or the bakery. I don’t want them in my mouth, but I love the smell. Mentioning it in case this helps anyone. and my go to dessert especially when others are having dessert is very dark chocolate. 85% - 91%. At that point it is ahealthy fat, antioxidant rich food. Far less sweet than any fruit. I even have the 86% ghirardelli squares in my car. It really helps for the munchies or just a little pick me up.

I use MoM when I have constipation issues and have all along. In the early days post-op, I could only do 1 tablespoon without having the issues you are having. Even at 16 months post-op, I still can only do 2-3 tablespoons. It will pass. It sucks, but next time, try a smaller dosage. Hang in there!

Clusie on YouTube, she’s hilarious and very informative

Likely not stretched out. I also had surgery in November and as of recently I can eat more. Just how it works sometimes. If you're really worried ask your surgeon to check Here's a few things to consider : How big was the portion ? How long did it take you to eat it? Why were you unable to notice you ate the whole thing ? Did you ever continue eating past your full sensation? Are these types of foods allowed on your nutrition plan? Keep track of these things when you eat and it will be less likely that you'll make the same mistakes And if you are still worried ask your surgeon for help

I am 15th Feb :-) can’t wait. We should keep each other updated with progress. I would love to stay in touch with people having surgery on or near the same date. X

So I was supposed to start my liquid diet tomorrow. However I have a cold. My surgeon postponed my surgery due to the cold. I’m soo upset. He said it could be up to 6 weeks from now. [emoji20][emoji20][emoji20]