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I just told my sister I got my sleeve two weeks ago. She is visiting me for the first time in 2 years. Things aren't going well. I started back to work this week, I'm okay but tired and a little too emotional. Last night I had 1\4 of a drink, doc said I could, my side hurt so I stopped drinking, couldn't even take in water. I was worried someone would hit my not yet heeled, sometimes still ache inscisions,e at the club so I wanted to go home, plus I was tired. She's mad at me and I feel bad she even came, but I love her and want to spend time with her.

The gas is awful. I used a hot compress, gas-x, and my pain meds. It will go away hang in there.

Okay thanks. What are some other full signs?

It can be after I eat or drink, maybe ten minutes later.

What is with the hiccups? It will be like one or two sporadically.

Self pay $15,000 in Vegas

I've tried 1,000 diets and clinics. I remember one place I went to had machines that you stood or lied down and a cloth-ish material would shake all your fat. Don't remember what it was called. I did see my estitician today and she was telling me about a deep tissue massage process that helps loose skin to tighten.

I'm 11 days post-op and went back to work today. I had two dizzy spells throughout the day. I'm getting in all my liquids and 50-70 grams of protein a day but shooting for 90-100 per my nut. I'm getting in my vitamins too, but had to switch some brands my nut gave me. Any one else dizzy? Any ideas why?

The celebrate multi-complete makes me dizzy. I take bariatric advantage chewables for my calcium and omega 3. I have been taking vitamin d through a vitafusion gummy. Sometimes I take the vitafusion b12, other days I'll do the sublingual, but hopefully I'll just start getting shots soon. I have been taking one a day gummies for my multi- vitamin. Write to building blocks, they'll send you some samples.

Thanks for sharing. I go in for my follow up Wed, it's my first since surgery, I hope I feel as good as you do leaving. I've decided not to weigh myself but just let him. Congrats on your success.

My best friend has been an amazing nurse for me the past 11 days. She said she was recording my med, liquid, and protein intake and she realized my lortab was making me nauseas. I quit taking it and she was right.

Pain is relative. You may actually be experiencing the same amount of pain as others but have a different threshold. I've had 4 other surgeries, sounds like Lisa has gone through some serious medical issues too. Don't be so hard on yourself, of course you're in pain you just had an organ removed. Rest helps your body heal so will the protein so don't give up on trying new shakes. Good luck.

I went for cottage cheese, I'm on full liquids so it's on my diet. Just different from my Soups. I filled up about half a cup. I told myself I took too much when I sat down, but it didn't matter it just tasted so gross. I threw it down the drain and went to target. Hopefully, you moms bought candy for your kids that you don't even like. That's what I do for the neighborhood kids during Halloween.

I agree with topgun, you just had an organ removed, you should be in pain, your body needs to rest and heal.

I haven't been hungry until today. I've been so busy getting in all my liquids and protein it has been too bothersome to stop 1/2 hour before and 1 hour after 3 times a day. I've felt fine and haven't had any cravings until now. I think I just want to crunch or chew, ughh. Words of wisdom please or your pictures of your journey for motivation.

Beautiful!

Yeah, I'm really digging her sight. She has so much information, recipes, free give aways. Shelly aka "Eggface" also won the progressive soup contest years ago.

I had cambell's cheddar cheese soup it tastes like mac n cheese!

I think day 3 was my worst, I'm 8 days out and feeling much better. Hang in there.

I heard some people talking about a warmer from Walmart, I want to say it was a mug warmer. I have very small bowls and tupperware labeled with 1/2 cup and 4oz to help me keep track. I bought cheap kid spoons at the grocery store and sippy cups. Don't forget blender bottles for protein shakes.

I am cash pay in the U.S. I am 8 days post-op. I researched my insurance and the surgery prior and any complications won't be covered. My third day after surgery, I really freaked out and cried about this. I'm feeling super now so I hope everything goes okay. This is all I have, hope. Ultimately, the decision is up to you, good luck.

Congrats gettinskintae, the gas will go away soon. You can try a warm compress. I still gurgle but I guess I'm just used to it so they are not as awkward anymore. My students will love them when I go back next week though!

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I understand all your feelings. You're frustrated you're not losing and scared you did something wrong to your sleeve that is/will hinder your success. First of all you are being successful so you have been working your sleeve properly. Secondly, I'm only 8 days days out so I'm not nearly as far but I can already tell how different my sleeve works depending on what I'm drinking. I'm still so thirsty and can't get enough to drink. Sometimes I'll burp after 1 or 2 oz of gatorade. Other times I can get down 3 or 4 oz in 15 minutes. I'm really working on listening to and feeling my body. You said you were hungry so your sleeve probably wanted what u gave it. Besides this meal was still smaller than anything pre-sleeve, trust in yourself, you have already been successful.

Dr. Ortiz was on Oprah years ago.