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Still a newbie and just wondering if anybody else breaks out in a sweat after they eat? Fluids, broths and protein drinks don't do it, but anything with substance does. Is this a normal side effect with transitioning to next levels?

I guess I need to try and increase my water intake another 20 ounces or so and see what happens.....and disregard the rest. I'm really trying not to obsess about the details, but it's not easy. Thanks for the help

I bought some of the fancy scales that you can set up a user account and it will show your weight, body mass, body fat %, and Water %. I was going through my history this morning (16 days) and noticed that my body fat % is actually higher now than the first day of weigh in. How is that possible? Does it mean I'm losing muscle instead of fat right now? Also, does anybody know a proper water level, I'm averaging about 28%? Thanks

May have to try standing up and see if that helps. Thanks for the help.

I'm only 10 days out from surgery, and had a weight GAIN yesterday and today. It just sucks and I'm bummed. It's just frustrating to have a gain this soon. Grrr!

SinDLou, you are in my prayers. Wishing speedy recoveries to all the late March sleevers.

We all know the gas is pretty bad after surgery. I've been trying Gas-X and such, but would reeally like a real burp to help out, but have had no luck in producing a burp. Is this common? Will I ever be able to? That instant pressure release is sorely missed

I'm doing pretty good, still a little tender on my left side and under my largest incision, otherwise - all good. Having a little trouble getting in my liquids, but I'm working on it. How are you doing TexasLady?

Okay, i have a couple of questions for clarification, and would appreciate input. I know there are different diets and mine is 1 clear, 2 full, 2 puree, 2 mushy. My questions are; Is 1% milk clear or full? Cottage cheese is mushy or earlier? I loves me some cottage cheese! Egg drop, which stage do you no longer have to strain it? SF pudding, which stage? Lastly, which stage could I add in SF cool whip to Protein drinks and puddings? Thanks for any help guys, some of this stuff can be pretty confusing. Or maybe the drop in calories of the pre-op diet have turned my brain to mush, lol. Have a great day and thanks for reading.

I had my surgery Monday at Crestwood in Huntsville. It's a smaller hospital, but I have absolutely no complaints about my time there. The nurses were wonderful and my surgeon (Facundus) was great. I highly recommend!

I was sleeved on the 21st too! Today is the first day I have really felt good. I've had it pretty easy, no problems or pain, just uncomfortable. Today was better so I did some housework - laundry (no lifting) and dishes.....but think I did too much, was in pain a few hours later and actually had to take meds. So, take it easy, just not too easy, lol. Wishing us all most amazing results!

My surgery was Monday and I was an overnight. I took only the clothes on my back and my purse, with MP3 player and chapstick and brush. I used the chapstick once and pretty much slept the rest of the time since I couldn't sleep the night before. Also, my pain pump wasn't working for about the first hour and I was hardly screaming, lol. I just felt very uncomfortable - but we all experience pain differently.

I was sleeeved Monday (3/21). It's been an okay expereience. No real pain, just very uncomfortable feeling, and the nausea is no fun. Would I do it again,,,,,,,oh yeah. Good luck and Godspeed everyone.

I have almost waist length hair, so hair toys are a bit of a hobby for me. I have found 2 recently that are wonderful!!!!!! First is my new brush - the tangle teezer ($10 @ Sally's). I love, love, love this thing. It's a palm held brush, which takes a little getting used to, but I loose about 1/4 of the hairs I do with combing or other brushes. Highly recommend! Secondly is my new hair clip.......if you've used the plastic jaw clips and hate having to lean forward in a seat, you'll love this - Flexi 8 (*think* $10 - $20 depending on size). It functions like a clip, but is the most comfortable thing I have ever worn in my hair, again, no hair loss, unlike any other hair toys. They have a website (no, I'm not associated with either company, in case you're wondering) just google flexi 8 - I can also wear this all day with a bun and when I take my hair down no headache. Hope this helps somebody, especially with the summer heat around the corner

I need to be getting up in 5 hours to get ready and travel for my surgery, but I just can't sleep. So, just wondering how many actually slept the night before.