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Me too! I want to update my current weight, but the place where I used to do that (settings--->my surgery) is now completely gone!

I was sleeved on April 9th. So I am 7-8 weeks out. I've felt pretty good all this time, besides having low energy. Today, though, I started feeling nauseous right before lunch, and started having diarrhea. Tonight I've had worse nausea, continued diarrhea, and chills & fever (100.5). My stomach keeps sending its contents back up my throat, but I haven't vomited yet. I got some phenergan that my mother had on hand, and it has helped, but not completely. I feel rotten, but I'm hoping this is a virus. Someone in my office had a similar illness this week. Would I know if I was having a leak or even a blockage as opposed to a virus? Should I just try to sleep it off and see if i feel better in the morning? I'm a little worried about getting dehydrated. And I'm scared that maybe i haven't been chewing well enough and eating too fast and have hurt my sleeve. Any advice appreciated.

How big were your bites? It helps me if I remember to take teeny pea sized bites. Someone here recently said that they actually measure out a 1/3 cup portion of food for each meal and once that's gone, it's time to stop eating. I've started doing that too, except I use just a 1/4 cup for meals. Also remember not to drink within 30 min of eating. Of course, your new tummy may just hate egg salad!

Where did you find these chocolate medallions? What are they called? Sounds good!

I went out in PUBLIC today! Went to the mall and bought some shoes for my hubby and a pretzel for my boy. :-) My jeans made me sore and uncomfortable and I got tired fast. I was happy to get back home and put on my PJs. Still it was nice to see the world again. :-D

Has anyone tried any chewable protein tablets or wafers in place of shakes? From what I've seen, it sounds like you have to eat 50 tablets to get the amount of protein you get in a shake. But I'm wondering if any of you have found a realistic alternative to the shakes. If I could chew 2 tablets and get 15-20 g of protein, seems like that would be great! Thoughts on this?

Your blog is one of the best things I've seen on VST. I am encouraged by your progress. Thank you for sharing so openly!

I'm glad to see this thread. I was sleeved this past Monday and today I decided to see if I could get in my required protein and water. I've managed 8 oz of protein supplement (mixed with milk) and 2 oz of water. It has just made me hurt and feel distended all day. I worry I am putting too much in my new sleeve. Maybe it would be ok just to focus on hydration for a few more days and give the protein a try again next week. I think I'll go back to clear liquids for a little while. My pain meds hurt my tummy too. What should I do?

Was sleeved yesterday. First day was rough. Feeling much better today. Had some broth for breakfast. Have been walking around and sitting up in a chair. I have 6 incisions! All is well.

Me too! Tomorrow at 7:30 AM. Might have trouble sleeping tonight! :-D

Hey, AZ Sunshine! Good to know you're out there! Keep me posted on how things are going for you. I'll do the same. Not long now! Here are my stats: Highest weight 283 Current 271 Goal 145 I'll be thinking about you Monday morning. Best wishes!

In preparation for my post-op diet, I decided to get out the ol' food processor and puree some chicken. I had read that you could make a pureed chicken and broth mix and freeze it in ice cube trays, and then when you need a quick, small protein rich meal after surgery, well just pop a chicken cube in the microwave and presto! you've got a meal fit for a sleevie queen. Bon appetit!

I got such cold feet a couple of weeks ago that I considered canceling the surgery. I had all of these second thoughts and fears that suddenly came up -- What if I regret having it done? What if I die on the operating table in a bizarre twist of fate? What if I feel sickly for the rest of my life? So, being concerned that I was feeling this way, I looked for help. First, I posted about my fears to the VST community. ALL the responses were so helpful! Here is one of the replies (from happylife). It’s reading things like this that make me think things are going to be ok and maybe even great! "I second guessed my decision to have the sleeve too. I backed out once. Cancelled the surgery. Managed to have the surgery done and was the less than 1% with a major complication...lol. I really understand how rare I am. This surgery was one of the best decisions that I have ever made for myself. I am so grateful for it. I weigh 138 with a two lb bounce. I am really healthy my bloodwork came back excellent last week. I am never ravenously hungry anymore. But can eat pretty much everything just not a massive amount. The funny thing is you dont want to anymore. But I still enjoy food. You know I feel so good about myself. I really wish my happiness for everyone." The next thing I did was text my two best friends to tell them I was scared. They called me immediately and listened to me cry for awhile and helped me to think about things. After that, I talked to a friend at my office. Finally, I called a counselor and set up an appointment to help me figure out what I wanted to do and to help me move forward with confidence. Just opening up and talking about my fears to people who cared and wanted to help was the absolute best thing I could have done. I realized that the surgery is the right decision for me, that I don't want to go back to the frustrating cycle of dieting and losing weight and gaining it back again. My dear friend Julie had this wonderful advice for me: "There really is not an easy way to transformation whether we are talking about our souls or our bodies...it always has to have some sacrifice or pain. If I pray and read every morning it sets me behind at something else, but praying and studying are the path for transformation of the soul. If its our bodies, it's either time in the gym exercising or outside exercising. The sacrifice of the food we enjoy and the amount of it. Or the decision of a lifetime of change which means the pain of surgery and the loss of the eating style we love. And, for the soul or the body we have to remain disciplined. There just aren't any shortcuts. So, I was wondering, which path is the right path for your transformation? Either choice will have its pain and sacrifice. Which way can bring you the outcome and which sacrifice can you handle? I think they are both difficult, but it is probably time for transformation." So my recommendation for anyone who is having second thoughts about getting the surgery done is to open up and be honest about your feelings. Talk to people who care about you. Talk to the great folks in the VST community. Figure out what it is that you really want, and then go for it. Don't let cold feet get in the way!