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Hmmm...I am just over 2 months post op. I too love sushi. The California roll is my favorite. I ate two of them a couple of weeks ago with no problem. I am wondering if it might be the rice expanding in your stomach that caused your pain. Next time, you might either try picking off the rice, or just eat one and see how you feel after that. Also, is this the first time you have had oranges post-op? The acid of the oranges might have caused this pain also. Just some thoughts. Best of luck to you! No one should be deprived of sushi!

That's awesome! Glad you have a healthy ticker!! Was worried there for a bit. And hey, just because you had a burger and fries doesn't mean you aren't perfect. You are! A half a burger is not a whole burger, and I am sure the fries were not the extra large fries we all used to get! And the best part is you enjoyed it!! That's awesome! Too many times we get down on ourselves when we really shouldn't. I had a handful of Peanut Butter M&M's today. I started to get down about it, but then I realized "when was the last time I did that?" I couldn't remember, and I know I won't do that everyday. It was a treat.

Anyways, congrats on being healthy! We are all grateful for you!

Hello and welcome to the group!..and congrats on your decision! It was one of the best decisions I have made in my life, and I know it will be for you too. This forum is a great source of encouragement and knowledge so feel free to chime in or ask questions as you need. We are always here!

Again, congrats and welcome!!!

Congrats Brandy! Welcome!!

I fit into a booth at a restaurant! Wooohoo!!

Good looking neck!!! Congrats!!

I've tried a bunch of 'em. The best one I have tasted is the EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control Protein Shake. They come in chocolate Fudge, Dark Chocolate, French vanilla, and Stawberry. It has 0 grams of sugar, 3 grams of carbs and 17 grams of Protein. They are at my local grocery store. You should try it!

260.8,,,I didn't even lose a pound this week. I'm just a little frustrated because I'm only a little over 8 weeks out. I've never really had that large drop in weight except before I was sleeved on the pre op diet.

Hang in there, Sweetie. Just keep doing what you know you need to do and it will come off. It is discouraging sometimes when we aren't losing as much as we want. Are you excersizing or walking? Keep at it!! You're doing great!

Only and lost do not go together LOL! That's 1 lb of FAT you NO LONGER HAVE!!! CELEBRATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're right! Thanks!

Congrats Liliana!

I only lost 1 lb this week. One is better than none though, I guess!! Down to 262.5.

Hope everything is okay. Please keep us informed!

Yeah...i liked them.

Congrats! A great feeling, huh!

Yes, I agree. Have them do a leak check before you go.

Kim - Sorry you went through all of this. This is something that no one should go through. Sounds like you got the wrong end of the deal here. Praying for you that things turn out right.

Good luck, Vicki!

That's awesome!! I loved that feeling too!! Thanks for sharing!!

Completely normal! You will do great!! Congrats to you and to all the others who are having their surgery this week!!!

Gotta love the sleeve family!!

Hi I'm a newbie also. First day on here and my surgery was on 2/15/12. I been having problems with the puréed foods (they are just nasty!) and would rather be on the liquid diet! However cottage cheese goes down real good!

I have been feeling sick and nauseated. Not sure why but could be from my liquid multivitamin. I think this might be just part of what i have to go through. They say everyone is different.

I can't believe how much weight u have already lost. I think I have lost about 20 so far.

Let me know how you are feeling and how you are doing. Take cake!

Congrats to you too, Amber, and welcome!!!

Hello and welcome! You look just like Marilyn Monroe!!!

Congrats on your new sleeve! How exciting!! I would just say stay slow and steady when swallowing your water/liquids. I get hiccups when I eat or drink too fast. Also when I am full, I will hiccup. They quickly go away though so it's not that bad.

Thanks for introducing yourself and please keep us informed!! Again, CONGRATS!!!!

That's crazy! I had no idea!

Yes!! And you are beautiful!!

Yeah, that went from 0 to 100 in like a minute!

Bluebonnet - I don't have much difficulties with a slider burger. But that is about all I would be able to eat and I would be full. Breads are difficult for a lot of sleevers. Those little slider burgers have a little meat and more bread. Might be wise to stay away from those, or just eat the meat. Hope you are doing well! My surgery was with Dr. Kim as well. I love his office staff!! Take care!!

Awesome!! That is wonderful!! Congrats on your decision and good luck on your surgery! Keep us updated!!