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I slept in a recliner for at least 2 weeks. Then I started sleeping in bed with pillows wedged on either side and propping me up as well.

I had a catheter, but every surgeon is different. It, and the drain, came out the next morning. Catheter hurt, drain was the weirdest feeling ever, both were over very quick.

I cannot STAND anything minty since surgery either! I am a little over 4mos post op. Hate mint now. Unfortunate lol

I would consider myself to be a "slow loser". I am 13.5 weeks out, and am down 51lbs. I had the typical three week stall, but have now been sitting, (actually bouncing between 252-256 - started at 304), for the last two weeks. I expected the stall with TOM, but hopped it would go away after, and it has yet to do so. While it is frustrating, I know it will break eventually. My body is still adjusting from this major surgery, and things will be whacky for a bit. I saw my surgeon and NUT a month ago, and they both say I'm doing great and already consider me a success story...that's nice to hear from a doctor! I to am of the belief that we didn't get this done to be on a diet forever. I had this done so that I could be a normal, healthy person. If I'm craving something, I'm going to have it. Obviously, with the restriction our lovely tool provides us, it's awfully hard to over-indulge, (at least, I find it to be so). I try to maintain a healthy balance. I don't restrict my carbs, or fat, etc. I make sure that I'm getting all of my Protein in each day, and once that's done, I'll allow myself a treat. I'm ok with my steady, slow loss.

I began the process on Feb. 2nd, (first appt. with my Endo), saw surgeon three days later, was in the nutrition class a week later, psych eval done on the 22nd of Feb, file submitted to UHC on the 23rd, approval on the 24th, surgery was March 2nd. Took me exactly one month from my inital visit to surgery.

I'm 5.5 weeks out and having the same pain on my right side as well

weight before sleeve? 304 weight After Sleeve ? 269 How many weeks is your sleeve? 5 weeks (3.2.2012) did you start to gain weight already ?( hope not)No, losing slowly though with frequent stalls.

I am 5 weeks out today and completely exhausted! This was my first week back to work though. I was incredibly shaky and faint earlier in the week, and realized it was because I was too low in calories, sugar, and carbs...been working at upping those and am starting to feel better, but I am so glad that it is Friday, and I can get some rest this weekend! Hoping this passes soon!

My dr said as soon as I felt comfy. We waited a week. I think that was a little soon. I felt very...shook up? Haha so we waited a couple days, and have been back at it, just being careful of course, but all is well! My post op was today, i was sleeved on 3.2, and dr said I'm healing just fine! Just go with what feels comfortable, and if it hurts, stop! Haha

i am 6 days out and struggling as well. if i get in 30oz, i'm lucky! yesterday was the only day i've managed to get in all my protein, and that was only 61g! today, i got in 46g of protein, maybe 24oz of liquid. i also threw up tonight for the first time. i called the dr, he said i should be ok as long as t doesn't happen again. that was scary! hang in there, i'm with ya! we will get through this!

I'm on my 5 day pre-op diet. I'm allowed Protein shakes, Clear liquids, and yes coffee! I'm just not allowed sugar or milk in it. They did advise to not over do it with caffeine, but I'm having one tall soy, sugar free latte a day, and my surgeon says it's fine. But ask your doctor what hsi specific guidlines are, and follow what they say.

I'm 2 days away, and feeling the same way! I'm still in the excited/nervous phase...but I'm sure tomorrow will be the full on freaking out phase! Haha You'll be just fine!

Good luck andi! and thanks neese! So excited!

Yesterday, I had all of my pre-op tests done, (EKG, blood, final meeting with surgeon, and one final nutrition class). I was a crabby abby because I made the mistake of only having my Protein shake at Breakfast, forgot to have one for lunch, so when they drained me of all my blood, I was one miserabley cranky girl! Haha Surgeon ok'd me to have some coffee...so off I went to the nearest Starbucks and got a sugar free, soy latte. Best thing ever! 20 minutes later, I was a much nicer person! Haha I'm so glad all of this is happenning! Now if Friday could just hurry up and get here! I'm the first surgery of the day, and have to be at the hospital at 6am. The nerves are sure to set in soon, but so far, so good! The liquid diet hasn't been that bad, as long as I remember to have my shakes! Haha Any others in this final phase right now?