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I think I have developed an allergic reaction to something, but I do not know what it is. My face is completely broken out with hive type things that itch, burn, and are really red. It is slightly swollen, but I don't know if I should consult a Doctor or not. I've been racking my brain to think of what it could be. I started drinking Sobe waters ( the pepsi version of vitamin water)... I though maybe it is that, because this rash started friday... and I started drinking those thursday. It will really suck it if is those because they are really good. I've never had this reaction to the other Vitamin Water brand before. I started taking Nexium on Saturday and some chewable vitamins on Saturday... so I don't think it would be those because this rash started Friday. I also started taking those Protein shots, but then again I think it was after it started. It wasn't really bad Friday... but has gotten much worse since the weekend. I really don't know what has caused it. Could it be hormonal? Has anyone else had this type of reaction to something after surgery? Typically my skin is pretty clear... especially compared to this. I guess that is why I'm worried. I've been taking benadryl.... and it really just knocks me out.. so I sleep a lot, which gives me some relief. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Rachel

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Countdown to 2012: This year, 2011, has been an adventure. I spent the first four months doing a fashion internship in NYC, finished my Bachelor's, started my Master's, and I got sleeved. Although, there were many good things to happen, my parent's home foreclosed, due to the economy, which has added a lot of stress and greif to this year. It was one of the hardest things, to lose my childhood home, and have no way of fixing it. I have also yet to find a job in this economy. As the New Year is approaching, I am praying for many blessings and happiness in 2012. I hope that we are all successful on our sleeve journey and in all our future pursuits. 3 weeks post-op update: I am at a STALL!! I have seen this on so many of the December sleevers blogs, that it is kind of comforting knowing that it isn't just me that has stalled. That being said, I am super frustrated with it! It has been at least 8 days and nothing has changed. I know I have not been getting in a lot of protein, but you would think with soooo little calories, that your body would have to lose... apparently not. I bought some protein "shots" today. Hopefully these will help my body to get the nutrients it needs to get through this adjustment. Although they are super sour... they are easier to stomach than any more of those milky protein shakes. This sleeve has been such an adjustment. My energy level is still super low although my pain level has decreased significantly. I am hoping to regain some energy before my classes start back. I suppose I am making "normal" progress, but I would like this stall to budge and to start feeling like myself again. I hope all of you are doing well! Have a safe and blessed, **Happy New Year 2012**!!! Rachel

I am going through the same thing! I am nearly 3 weeks out, and the scale hasn't moved in 6 or 7 days... It's so frustrating! I keep telling myself that my body is adjusting because of all of the trauma it has just been through... but I still get pretty down. This will be successful for both of us!! Keep your head up... and I will try to do the same!

I've been having a lot of trouble with acid too. My Dr. prescribes everyone with pepcid... although it didn't help me much... before you leave the hospital. I bought some tums to take along with that. Then I went to my 2 week post-op today, and the Dr. switched me to Nexium... so hopefully that will help!! I would try either tums or malox.... or both! Sometimes drinking a little milk helps cool things off for me. If those don't help... I would try to call the Doc before he goes on vacation.

Congrats on making it back to work! I am on week three also, and I am still pretty puny. I have hit a stall in my weight loss as well. It's frustrating, but I figure our bodies are healing and adjusting. Good Luck with everything!

I was sleeved on 12/12, and I have also hit a stall for about 5 days. I know it is frustrating, but our bodies are still adjusting. I am trying to stay positive, and try to keep kind of busy even though it is hard because I am still weak. I think we will start losing again once everything with our bodies balances out. Good Luck and keep your head up!!

Congrats on your decision to get WLS! I was sleeved on 12/12/11, and I have found this site to be very helpful. Good Luck with everything, and see soon on the Loser's Bench!

Congrats on your decision to get WLS, for a healthier life! Wishing you a smooth and struggle-free journey!

These are encouraging words... knowing that God is there no matter what we look like! He will help us through! Shellbelle-- We have all felt down like this! I was feeling the same way before my surgery. It is definitely not a magic pill that cures our self-esteem issues over night, but it is encouraging to know that there is a tool to help us on our weight loss journey! This support group has also helped me stay encouraged throughout this journey! Wishing you all a Happy New Year 2012! and that we all have successful transformations this coming year!

I don't think crying about not being able to eat is lame... because I do it too! LOL... but seriously, we have made a big change and lost a friend in food, which is super hard! But we are working toward a healthier and thinner life! Which will be worth it in the end! Wishing you a Happy New Year 2012!!

Congrats on embracing your new body and your wig! Hope you enjoy your weight loss and Happy New Year 2012!

Congrats on your blood sugar levels!! That is super exciting! Wishing us all a transforming 2012!!

Sounds like you are able to get in a lot more of the protein than I am. I have been trying to get mine in through meat, cheese, or yogurt because I am so sick of the shakes. I have also hit a stall at two weeks... been sitting at 292 for the past four or five days. I think it is because our bodies are adjusting to such a change, but it makes it no less frustrating! It is hard to not be able to eat and think that we have gone through all this, and are not able to see the changes in are bodies yet. Anyway, I hope you had a blessed Christmas! Glad you got your clearances for baths and excercise... I've been dying to take a tub bath... it just makes me feel better!

OMG! I've never heard of a shot of protein, but I kind of think it is genius! Sounds so much easier than a shake! Thanks guys!

I had not read the books when I went to see the movie. I agree that it felt somewhat disjointed in the beginning, but once I got into the movie, I was hooked. The rape scene was almost too realistic for me, I had to look away... but then again, that totally helped you see into the character of Lisbeth and why she is how she is.

I currently think I might be dying a little... ok... not really but it feels like it. I made a mistake and decided to try about a teaspoonful of finely chopped up, well moisturized chicken salad. Do not do this on day 11. It kind of feels like a bomb went off in my new stomach. I am making every effort not to throw it up. I am supposed to be on full liquids until day 14 after surgery. I was thinking I was feeling ok and needed some protein, since I havn't been getting it in with shakes. Well that was a bust. I guess I am going to have to start forcing myself to drink some sort of shake because I am not getting protein, and I obviously can't eat anything. At this point I feel like I will never eat again. Hmmm... perhaps its too late to rethink this process? *Rachel

I've been pretty grumpy too lately.... keep having to apologize. My family understands though because the change we have made is so different, and for me I am giving up one of my best friends... food! I also feel like I havn't really lost weight because it has happened so fast. It's hard to believe. Congrats on your 14 pounds! Merry Christmas!

May I ask you a few questions... since you are 8 months out? I recently had the sleeve done... I am in my second week of recovery. How long was it before you could eat regular solid food? I was wondering how you tell when you are full? How much you can eat at a time? And what types of foods you can eat regularly? Thanks, Rachel

I can tell a difference! I've also lost about 25 pounds since surgery, but I can't really see the difference. Keep on going girl!!

Thanks! I will have to try these! My gas pains have yet to go away after a week...

Yes, I have had problems with diarreah... I didn't know if it was normal or not. I may ask the doctor about it just to be sure. Also, I couln't get much of the soup down, just a couple of tiny bites. I don't know if it'll do to well or not. Good luck with your healing!

Today I woke up feeling pretty good. I still cannot really drink anything but "clear liquids". I decided I was feeling well enough to take a trip to Walmart with my sister so we could get something crafty to do because laying around all day gets pretty boring. My sister told me that I should use a riding cart, but I didn't want to because to me they are embarrassing, especially since we live in such a small rural town where everyone knows everyone. Well, I guess I should've listened because about half way through I was sweating and weak and had to get her to go get me a wheel chair... she pushed me the rest of the way (because I couldn't bring myself to use the riding cart... I don't know why I have such a thing about those... they just freak me out. lol) That seemed to help me a lot. I bought some vitamin water and tomato soup to try. I don't know how well the soup will do, but I wanted to try something a little different. Right now though, I am still having some terrible gas pain... so I don't know if I'll get to try it or not. Does this gas ever go away?? I sure hope so... it's so not pleasant. On the bright side... I seem to keep losing about 2 pounds everyday for the past 3 days!! I am down 25 pnds since pre-op!! Woot Woot! Can someone welcome me to the loser's bench... I think I'm on it! lol Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!! Hugs! Rachel

That's exciting! Wednesday is getting close! I'll be praying for you. I hope you will not be in too much pain. Don't be afraid to take the pain meds they give you... they truely help! Also, try to walk around regularly in the hospital, it helps to relieve some of the gas pain! That has been the worst part for me. Don't fret too much! It will all be worth it. Hugs!!

I have the same issue with the gas... it sounds like a thunderstorm in my belly... although I seem to be having bouts of diarreah. I've been trying to walk regularly also to help relieve some of this pain. I'm not sure when we should expect to feel better... I've heard anywhere from 2 weeks to a month. Hopefully 2 weeks!!! Happy Healing!