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Dear Minnieme, If it wasnt for this forum, I think I would have backed out of surgery several times. (Btw, MGT, I felt like I was reading about me in ur post - Im 55 and have always done for everyone else!). My surgery was mid-June and I'm down 53 lbs. Sooooo glad I did this. You can post on here right up until you're getting ready to be wheeled in for surgery and there will be someone here for you. Btw, my esteem has risen so much that sometimes when I'm talking and laffing to someone I stop dead and think "hey I remember that woman from years ago!" Good luck!!!

I am 7 weeks out. My suggestion is to go back to soft foods or just a protein shake diet for a bit. No hotdogs or ham. Try eggs, fish, refried beans -- high protein but soft.

How many days post-op are you?

Yes! Have it checked out immediately. You don't want to play around with that. Good luck and keep us posted when you return from the Dr.

I had a headache for a few days. The more liquid i ingested, the better it got.

I know the feelings going thru your mind right now! It was 13 short days ago for me! You will be fine and you will join this elite group of "losers" tmrw! All the best to you both!

Hi!!! I live in Hampton Roads, VA. Sleeved 6/14/12 - 13 days post-op. still on liquid phase; down 11 lbs. about to advance to pureed stage on Friday. My Dr has a aupport group once a month. My first one will be in a few weeks. I LOVE my Dr and his team! Good Luck to everyone!

Surgery was 6/14. Stayed in hosp 3 nights as I Had a bleeder blood vessel. Ended up getting 2 pints of blood. I'm okay now! Down 10.5 lbs. can't wait til Friday for the pureed stage!!

I was sleeved 6/14 and I, too, have the same growling. I thought that I was hungry. Turns out its heartburn/acid reflux. Once I take my omeprazole, it stops.

Amber, Since u were so sweet to share the no-bread bread recipe i wanted to share with you my Quinoa recipe! I replaced rice w/quinoa a couple of years ago before considering wls. I sautee red onion in olive oil. I cook the quinoa in a rice cooker - same proportions as rice. When its done, I pour it in a bowl, add the onions, some fat free feta cheese, capers, lemon juice and salt & pepper. Delish! Excellent source of protein! Quinoa comes from Peru. There are different colors too: red, black and white. I dont know the difference cuz Ive only bought the white. A 5lb bag is $10 at costco. Regular grocery stores charge alot for a small amount. Hope this helps!

I'm trying to figure out why I dont feel full. I can drink a 6 oz cup of broth pretty quickly and I dont feel full. I had a 1/4 cup of sugar free pudding earlier and wasnt full either. Makes me think I wasn't sleeved haha - but i have the darn bruised stomack to proove it! Can anyone tell me why I'm like this?

Ok everyone, i feel better! I've heard the phrase "it slides right thru the sleeve." but how does our food get absorbed if it goes right thru the sleeve? Is that done further down in the intestines? I need to take an anatomy class! Lol

Kat1, You poor thing! I'm sorry you are going through this. Are you still in Mexico or are you going to a local dr now?

So very sorry to hear that. I've been battling a low-grade fever but it's getting better. I had a bleeder blood vessel. Had to stay in the hospital 2 extra days and received 2 pints of blood. My body is still dealing with this but it's almost done. Take care of those port holes!

Good luck to all of you. I am 5 days post op and doing fine. Its a great joirney. I'm not going to weigh myself until my 2 wk post-op visit to the Dr. They pump a lot of fluids into you and it can hang around a bit.

My surgery went fine on 6/14 but i have a blood vessel that won't stop bleeding. Im losing blood but the Drs want my blood to clot at the bleeder point. That way they wont have to go back in for another surgery. I feel fine; blood pressure is nornal and ive started sipping on protein shakes. Hope to go home tmrw.