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GOOD JOB!!! I have 13 lbs to go till I get there!! How exciting! Keep rocking that sleeve! Kelly

Oh Michelle, I am so happy you are feeling so good!! It will make you feel even better when you get your makeover!! I am happy that you get to go to mushies!! I hope you have better luck that I do. Hugs, Kelly

I felt fine after about 5 days. Other than being anemic, I was good! I got some Iron pills from my dr. and went back to work in 7 days. I have a desk job and really did fine! Good luck to you. Kelly

theworldaccordingtoeggface.com She has all kinds of receips for us on her site that you will find useful! I think someone also posted it on the receipe thread. Kelly

I can not do the Protein drinks. They make my tummy so upset and give me the squirts with in like 30 minutes of drinking them! I don't know what it is about them, maybe the sugar?? I don't know. I don't think it is milk, cause I can drink milk without a problem. I HATE THEM!! Kelly

Congrats on your sleeve!! Day 5 was a turning point for me. I was able to drink a lot more on that day. Hopefully you will too!! I also was able to walk more and not nap so much!! Good luck to you! Kelly

Hi Meggie, I have serious gurgling in my thoat when I eat or drink anything. It is almost like I need to burp, but I can't. It sounds like a kitchen sink that is draining. SO FRIGGEN ANNOYING!! I don't get lower gas too much now that the surgery gas is gone! THAT WAS HORRIBLE!! I have read that lots of people do though. My biggest complaint is the throat thing. It is crazy loud! Hugs, Kelly

Hi Meggie, Yep, I drank the unjury chicken soup on my liquid and full liquid stage. I mixed it with chicken broth...much better that way!! I have it sometimes still, but I really need something that is more satisfying. I am getting so bummed trying to find things that work!! I was not supposed to have cottage cheese until my next stage of food (soft foods), but i ate it last night anyway and it went down fine. i am going to add this to the list of 2 that i can eat! i guess (from reading) it is just because i am still really swollen in there. some people's swelling goes down really fast and other's takes a while!! i feel so good and keep forgetting that it has only been 18 days. i feel like it has been so much longer than that and I am a very impatient person! i want to eat steak NOW!! LOL you are too funny with your scale obsession!! i guess everyone has something! Hugs, Kelly

Welcome to the forum and good job on the weight loss so far!! Kelly

That is AWESOME news!! Congrats! Kelly

it is soooo weird how you can drink liquids and be fine, but try to drink a protein shake or eat some pureed soup and whammo! i tried to eat watered down refried beans and it was a no-go for me a while a go. they felt stuck in my chest. i am having such a hard time trying to find things that will go down easy that are not liquid. it is getting to be exhausting! UGH! Kelly

I never considered wls when bypass was the only option. I did not like the idea of having my guts re-routed and malabsobortion issues, not to mention dumping syndrome. I was so glad to see this surgery that could give me the same (if not better) results without those side effects. The sleeve is so much safer all the way around. I would never have done anything else! Kelly

I know how you feel about wanting to eat real food. I was so sick of sweet stuff and just wanted to eat something that didn't taste like sugar! That has not been so much fun for me! I am scared to death of overeating, so I make sure to undereat. My nut told me to start at 1/4c and work up to 1/2 c. I probably eat less than 1/4 c, just because I am afraid to get too full and be sick. I feel satisfied when I eat, never full or hungry afterwards, but I am also afraid that I am not getting enough food. I guess that is the reason for the vitamins??? I also have found the only thing that really makes me happy is that ricotta bake. I had tuna salad today and it was just nasty! So, I ended up making a protein drink and having that about an hour after a couple bites of tuna! I am going to try refried beans and cheese tonight for dinner and see how that goes. I always want to try new things at home frist to see how it makes me feel before having them at work! LOL I guess as time goes on, I will get better and it will get easier, but for now, I am not liking this eating game at all! SIGH!! Kelly

WOW!! You don't even look like the same person!! Congrats! Kelly

CONGRATS!! Sounds like you are doing well!! I did have that horrible gas and man it was awful!! For about 3 days, I was miserable! Then, I had the bad ab workout pain. I am now 17 days post-op and that is just now going away!! I don't know what on earth they did to me, but man, I am glad that is over! Good luck on your journey! Kelly

Welcome!! You have come to the right place for support and knowledge. Everyone on here is very supportive and caring. I would just take some time and research. I did for 15 months before I had my surgery. I knew the in's and out's and had a plan. I was not scared because I was very well educated on this procedure. Don't be afraid to ask questions on here. You will find people from every stage of the process. Pre-op to years out. There isn't a question you could ask that someone can't answer and chances are, you will get multiple answers! Just take some time and puruse the forum. Then jump in and make yourself know! You will find that we don't bite and are very friendly! Best of luck to you in your journey!! Kelly

How exciting!! Kelly

I agree with you. Diva is a HUGE inspiration to me as well!! I am so thankful for this site and all of the wonderful people here! I am also thankful that on Saturday I get to me the remarkable MISSDIVA!! I am excited!! :) Kelly

That doesn't seem like much, did you eat too fast maybe? And isn't it weird that only part of what you ate came up? Thankfully, I have not had that happen, but have heard others say that when they do that, it is not like a full on vomit and only get rid of some of the stuff they eat! WEIRD!! Sorry you got sick, but glad you are happy to know your sleeve works!! LOL Kelly

It is not so much my stomach that does it, but my throat! Soon as i eat or drink anything it gurgles and sounds like a kitchen sink trying to drain. It is so annoying! I am on 17 days out, but Will it ever stop? Kelly

Diva gurl! You are HAWT!! Rockin' them size 8's are you kidding me? FAT??? Paleese! Where? Your big toe? HAHAHAH Seriously tho, our minds play with us and make us think things that aren't true. You have done a fantastic job. You are NOT FAT. You are slim and beautiful and should be very proud of your acomplishments! I am sure this is just a temporary thing, as you are usually so upbeat and happy about your weight loss! Drink some extra Water today and I am sure you will feel better tomorrow! Hugs, Kelly

HA HA HA HA !!! I just noticed that you and I have the exact same ticker! How ironic!! Kelly

I did a pre-op diet thur Kaiser for 5 months and lost 55lbs! i started it the day after i got my binder and did it until the day before my surgery. keep with it, you will get there! best of luck to you! Kelly

Everyday does get better! I remember thinking there is no way I can drink that much, I can pretty much take normal drinks now. You will too!! I am 17 days out and I feel pretty much normal....except I can't eat or drink much at one time!! I still sound like a kitchen sink draining when I eat or drink anything too. It gurgles almost like you are trying to burp but don't. WEIRD and SOOO ANNOYING! Kelly

I agree with MBMOM. I too have Kaiser, I followed their pre-op diet and lost 55lbs. I started it as soon as it was given to me. I was told I only had to lose 20lbs, but lost way more than that. I did that diet for 5 months faithfully until the day of my surgery. I believe that is what made my surgery so successful and my recovery time such a breeze. Be kind to yourself and do what you can to lose as much as you can before surgery, it will only benefit you! Best of luck! Kelly