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Good luck!!! Sending lots of positive thougthts your way!!!

You look AMAZING!!!!! You go girl!!!! Enjoy the new you!!!!!! Thanks for posting, very inspiring.

If you can tolerate "intense flavors" you can juice or blend some green vegetables, such as a few kale leaves and few swiss chard leaves. You don't need much, 4 to 6 oz. It lubricates your intestines naturally and it's full of antioxidants and nutrients. I juice daily. I haven't been constipated AT ALL. I am two and half weeks out from surgery. I strain it now but in the past, and hopefully the future, I drink the whole thing. I think it made a huge differenceion my healing too. Just one more idea to try ... use your magic bullet! :-) Good luck. Hope everything come out alright!

Sorry I wanted to add one more thing. I don't think keeping personal boundaries is telling lies.

Hi Band!! I have to chime in and tell you that I am in my late forties and I have learned alot over the years. When I was younger I dealt with infertility. Pretty much everyone felt that it was acceptable to ask me what I was doing, how long I would do it, was I pregnant yet? etc. They also felt compelled to share what they would and wouldn't do and why it was wrong, too long, just right etc. When my husband and I were adopting, even strangers that needed to be involved for paperwork reasons, felt free to ask why we were adopting, could we not have "our own," why not a baby, will we have more.... Later, are they your "real" children. I'm not sure why people give themselves permission to ask such intrusive, inappropriate questions; why some topics, or mayby certain people, seem no holds bard to them. Does one ask people, acquaintances or co-workers, even strangers and sometimes family how much money they saved, why they bought a new car and could they afford it or how they financed it? How oftent hey have sex, and is it enjoyable .... you get the picture. Equally, it is NOT appropropriate to ask people how much weight they lost, how they did it, why they did it, or anything else. It is especially wrong to "monday morning quarter back." I have no trouble very simply, and as respectfully as I can, to let these folks know that frankly their questions are quite intrusive and completely inappropriate. I help them see their lack of boundaries and vulgarity. . I have no trouble asking them what in the world makes them think they could ask such an intrusive question. I let them know I feel comfortable being this straight forward and honest since they felt comfortable enough to take the conversation to that realm; so intimate and private. I vary my responses accoring to the situation but they are mostly in that range. I don't feel bad "making them feel bad" because they are the ones that need to check themselves and raise their awareness. I know this sounds intense but it's not so much an issue of word as much as it is my own personal mind set, knowing and owning that this is MY business. They have NO right aking ANYTHING like that and I don't owe explanations. I choose who I tell what and when and if ever. And when someone pulls and "I told you so"... which frankly I don't really care since usually I didn't ask, I take it for what it is: a sign of lacking focus on their own personal issues or struggles, which I'm sure they have. We all have to tend to our own garden! :-) (I've been known to point that out as well :-) i.e., I'm sure you have better things to worry about). Good luck with this. Good job taking care of yourself and following up on your dreams!!!!!!!!!!!! I look forward to reading about your progress on the loosers bench!!! :-)

I was advised no caffeine for the first couple of weeks, then in moderation. I was told it was mostly because of the diuretic effects. Since it's quite difficult getting all the fluids in we don't want to dyhydrate with caffeine. I was told that once I can easily get my 64 oz. or more in of fluids, a cup or so would be fine. I'm not a big coffee drinker but I do enjoy green tea and it was the same guideline for me.

I guess I'll start by saying I AM NOT A DOCTOR :-) so I'll just post some thougthts: wondering if the lump is a little spasm??? I understand they are common rigth after surgery. I was given and anti spasm / anxiolitic just in case which I did not need. Regarding feeling winded, I had that too. I was pretty active before surgery and even thougth I am up to walking about 3 miles a day, I am ALOT slower and I get out of breath easier. I wonder if that is due to the combination anesthesia and of course the healing our bodies are doing. I am two weeks out today. Just some thoughts. I am NOT an authority on this! :-) Congratulations on your progress!!!!!

Awesome!!!!!

Guys, thank you so much!!! These are GREAT ideas!!! Looks like I should invest in a magic bullet! Valentina, you are so funny!!! I loved your idea. I love tomatoes too. Especially home grown! I'm just afraid of the acid but it sounds like for you it went down no problem! I'll have to try it. Thanks again guys!!!!

I was sleeved 6/6. Similar experience. First few days were the toughest and I seem to get worse day three or four. I came home very late on day two. I think for me it was coming of the meds on the IV. I took antinausea meds for about 4 or 5 days and then did not need them anymore. I didn't really need pain meds except for first night home. For some reason day 5 seemed to be "magical." Everything started to turn around and steadily up. No more of the "up and down" feeling. Hang in there. It's a big surgery but it's amazing how our boddies bounce back. It's no fun but it DEFINITELY gets wayyyyyy better. MNB PS: about 10 days out I started to feel incredibly well!!! Lots of energy and just plain ol' happy! :-) Hope this happens to you!!!!

I just left a post on you profile page. I've been thinking about you!!!! I can't believe what you're being put through. I"m so sorry. I have my fingers crossed that you get some appropriate help and answers today!!!!

I've always wanted to try zumba but I've always felt "too fat" to move like that. I see all the ladies lining up at my gym to go into class and I'm jealous LOL. Maybe now that I'm starting to drop some weight I'll get the courage!!!!! Sounds like as much fun as I thought it would be. Glad you had a good time!!!

Thank you for your post!!! You and I were sleeved on the same day! Now I'll know NOT to try that! :-) Hope you're feeling better kiddo!!!!!

I'm only two weeks out and I can tell you my experience. My energy started to go up just a few days ago. But as someone mentioned above, it is alot of work focusing on the sipping, walking, keeping track of Proteins and liquids ect. Also, you feel tired, dizzie at times. Nothing terrible, but you do seem to need to focus on yourself. I loved that I cleared the decks so that I only had to worry about recouperating. At times when I got a little stressed, I realized I had only myself to tend to and boy, it really made a difference in my state of mind as well as physcial health. It really paid off because I feel like I am over a hump. I'm feeling wonderful. Good luck to you!!!! and congratulations on your children's birthdays!!!!

What a wonderful post!!! Congratulations to you on this great accomplishment. Reading this post just make my day!!!

Hi all, I'm on liquids!!! just 12 days out!!! Feel great. Getting in all my Proteins (mostly my MD approved shakes and broths with proteing - nothing fancy). I'm getting in well over 80 oz. of fluids daily. I've been loosing weight since a few days after surgery. Two days ago I went up two pounds and there I am. I'm hoping this is normal. I'd hate to be the one person on the planet that gains with a sleeve. Should I be stalling/gaining so soon?!?!? I don't feel bloated, nor that I'm retaining fluids. Any thoughts?!?!?

Oh Myrori!!! I hope this gets resolved soon! Sending lots of positive thougths your way!!!!!

Thanks for the ideas Kelly!!!

MMMMMMmmmmm!!!! Great idea!!! I'm with you on being sick and tired of broth and shakes!!!! I'll try this. I need to get more creative because it's getting to where I rather not eat. I know I can't do that but I am sooo sick of these drinks. THANK YOU so much for posting this.

You look fantastic!!! You are sooo cute!!!! Thank you for taking the time to post the pics. They're very inspiring. I can hardly wait to get to that place where you can pick up "a little something" for under ten bucks!!!!! I've always envied that. You know how they always hit you over the head for plus sizes?! Even a t-shirt!!!! Of course, not to mention looking better in the clothes. I certainly look forward to that too. You look GREAT. Keep up the good work!!!!

Great explanation!!! Thanks for posting!

LOL Mae!!! I am exactly the SAME!!! :-) I'm so paranoid I'm going to put too much in.... :-)

Hi Reba, I've only just had my surgery under two weeks ago so I don't know how much help I could be. But I can share that I did not have heartburn before my surgery yet, I had a hiatal hernia that my surgeon repaired during the surgery. I am on Prylosec (sp?) once per day for the next six months. I will most likely wean off after the six months are up. My surgeon told me that only about 5% of people continue with heartburn post surgery - of those who had it before surgery. He's performed well over 3,500 of these and in his practice he's not had anyone have heartburn after the surgery who did not already have it before hand. Most get better post surgery. He attributes this to the hernia repairs, which he does routinely if one is there. Regarding vitamines, I could not stomach the chewables (pun intended :-) ) after the surgery so, I am on liquid. I take a brand called Blue Bonnet. Each dose had 5 carbs but I am not concerned. They work really well, go down with no prob. Taste is a little yukky but so what? :-) I don't have difficiencies and my surgeon does not expect I will have any - barring some kind of complication etc. Currently I feel great. In fact, right around two days ago I began feeling such energy that I described it as euphoria! LOL I think my happiness and joy and hope for the future has contributed to that. I feel great though. Best of luck to you in the process. I know it can be scary!!! One more tip, the psychologist that did my eval turned out to be an incredible person who has been a wonderful source of support. He really helped me address lots of fears and concerns... better than the surgeon!!! Hope this helps a bit. Once again, good luck on your journey!

I'm glad you are feeling well Jax!!!! Here's to a speedy recovery!!!!

Hi Juzme! I just had my surgery on 6/6. I'm not sure if there is a way to look up my old posts. If you can locate them you will find a very similar post to yours. The people on this board really helped me through the fear and sudden doubt and later the surreal feelings of "is this really happening?" I will share what others shared with me: It would not be normal if you did not have these feelings. That made sense to me since it is a big deal, and a risk. But it is a controlled risk and a decision made with lots of thought, research, consideration of alternatives and past experiences. None of us do this on a whim nor take it lightly. But I will not lie, it was scary down to the morning of my surgery. Some one hear told me she cried ... up to the time of her surgery!!!! That helped me so much when I was getting my IV and feeling like I should bolt! LOL AT the same time I knew what I had decided was right for me!!!! It's just a scary thing. I will also admit that the day after the surgery and the day after, at moments I also questioned it. But NEVER a big regret, just those same scary thoughts. But oh, do they pass!!!! I am not quite two weeks out and I am starting to feel the benefits. Not only am I twenty pounds lighter, I suddenly feel this rush of energy and I feel so happy and encouraged and hopefull for the future. The people on this board are AWESOME!!!! I wanted to give back a little of what I was given to me. One more thing: someone told me that even when there are a few complications (in her case, she was dehydrated), it's not the end of the world, you do what you need to do and it resolves. In her case, she went in and got an IV. It gave me alot of perspective. I'm sure she won't mind me sharing it with you. Most people here do quite well and the minor complications or difficulties that come up are generally in the first week or so. Everyone is individual and has their own expeirence, of course, but most seem to turn a corner within a couple of weeks. Your feelings are totally normal. I think we've ALL been through them. It's part of the process!!! I'll say one more thing I was told: We'll save you a place on the loosers bench!!!!! You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!