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I had a difficult time after surgery as many know...however, I recently turned the poverbial VSG corner in the last few weeks...I can eat some foods now... get my Protein & fluids down without the constant nausea & pains...thank goodness/valuim,bentyil & zantac! So I'm back to work fulltime, taking care of grandson even went on a Anniversary date with my husband to our favorite Chinese restaurant (PF Changs) had egg drop Soup & 2 shrimp steamed dumplings WITHOUT throwing up immediately in the restroom!!! All this and I am wearing 10/12 super Cute jeans!! (OMG reallY???) It seemed like I could finally breath deep and get things done that I had put off...during the rather Orrible months since VSG. So firstly, I had my regular mammogram that I had put off (6 months) last week...they called me back next day on friday and said can u come back today for a rescan...I knew with my mom dying of breast cancer that it might not be good..long story short they said I have what looks like stage 1 breast cancer. I go back tomorrow for a lumpectomy and will find out within 24 hours if they are right. I say all this to remind you ladies DO NOT put of something so damn important...get those boobs checked regularly and ON TIME...please!! Strangely I am pretty calm...(not hubby! bless) I figure if it is...then I will fight it, in the mean time I am reading everything I can about what's in store and trying to stay positive. Hugs to you all! PLEASE #CHECK YOUR BOOBS!!!! Nancy x

You look fab, great work Britney! I'm not brave enough to post pics yet...soon! x

Blurry or not you look gorgeous sweetie! The Sleeve is great!! x

Metallica, Journey, REO & 80's English pop keep me motivated. I had a bike for 2 years...(really cute Doris Day sort of bike with a basket! lol) that hung in my garage my hubby bought me for a birthday. I finally decided to ride it about 4 weeks ago....OM gosh what I was missing ...I love riding my bike! It makes me feel like a kid, best part is I can ride for an hour and barely get winded now...the sleeve rocks! xx :tongue2:

I'm 3.5 months out & I have salad a few times a week no issues, little bites of bread in SMALL toasted bites like croutons go down okay. Steak is so heavy on my stomach I have tried it a few times & it still hurts once it goes down. Strangely most meats are not staying down well... chicken seems heavy too no matter how I cook it. Fish, seafood are my main source of proteins at the moment. I loved red meats before but now my stomach says NO Maybe someday. Hope all of you are having a great day! x

Doubts are us...lol no seriously I was the same as you scared, not sure etc...came to this forum and educated myself on how the surgery benfited me...firstly (most important) it gave me hope of living longer...so for me it was decision made. Do your homework and hang out here...we are here for you! x

I have had them before and after surgery...had a large one pass(OMG) and others passed(small) easier with morphine drip. I am drinking like a fish to stay on top of it, a recent urine test showed I have blood in my urine again though. I truly pray all comes out positive with your mass on the kidney! Big hugs xx

You look beautiful in ALL your pics! Way to go!!!! x

Welcome Andres...127lbs is a great sucess! Keep the faith, we are here for you!

Welcome Raulena! I too was hesitent to join but all my worries were banished with the support and honesty I have seen on here. Hope you feel at ease and I promise you will be encouraged! Well done on your weight loss thus far!

Way to go on your weight victory Kathy...we have similar goals I started at 254 with a goal of 135lbs, I am 5'9". How tall are you & when were you sleeved? x

Hi Parris, I did have pain the first hours after surgery that required morphine pump however, I would say it was Not anything like my c-sections (3) It was more like aching and abit of stinging pain the next few days. Try to stay calm & I hope you bounce right back with very little pain! x

Hello Mary, I had a similar issue for nearly 10 weeks out when a test showed I had H pylori with a peptic ulcer...2 weeks of antibiotics and I am finally able to eat small portions without all the nausea! Keep asking your Dr. at first I was put off with "this is normal for some folks to have nausea etc" until I started throwing up blood then tests showed what was really wrong. Keep the faith it will get better! x

My Nut said 1 tsp or less of olive oil is okay...but I like spray butter and will try that too. Thank you for the info and GREAT job losing weight!! x

So happy for you slenderella!!! I had mine April 24, 12....although it was not a breeze the results are so visible fairly fast...thats the best feeling seeing our hard work in the tape measure and the scale! Best of luck ...can't wait to hear your journey! xo

You are beautiful as well as having a lovely family...no doubt you will lose that weight and 6 months you will be buying those clothes in Provincetown! We are behind you! x

Welcome Sassy! I had my surgery April 24th, I have had the same issues with nausea...it sure makes it difficult to even just get in the liquid protein shakes as well. To introduce chewing I have tried a bit of peanut butter, scarmbled eggs and cottage cheese (not all at once lol) all stay down okay as long as it is only a few really small bites...good luck finding something! I am sure someone on here will share more of what works for them very helpful team. xo

Way to go Casey that is amazing...life is good!!

HI Elle! I so feel for you...this new stomach is definitely not happy with any of my munching or any snacking even if healthy like the berries... it barely agrees with my 2 oz fish or protein of any sorts! Mine will be so painful I have to eliminate the offending extra food! Hope a tums will help you keep it down! PS You already look so pretty! Keep the faith!

So great on your weight loss and you look lovely already! I love to have some of the things you bought but my nutritionist made us go to a 5 hour class with an inch thick book of food guidelines we are allowed and those we canNOT have...I see her every Dr visit and she scares me! lol No I really apprecaite her. But its great to see I might someday have a little bit of some of the old foods I love and still lose weight like you! x

Whoohoo for you! For my birthday I received a Dillards gift card...today I looked thru the clothes and decided since I have lost 9 lbs since Monday and am now able to wear a size 16(slightly too big) and a size 14 (definitely to tight) that I would not buy clothes and bought a gorgeous sale price Calvin Klein heels! Now pray my feet don't shrink! lol LOVE the sleeve!!! :wub:

It looks like mother and daughter pic...you look so great! Bravo!

You look beautiful...I'm sorry for this pain but like you said you have to move on for you...you deserve better...and I promise if you put yourself health etc.. first... life will get better hon! Hugs to you!! xo

I bought a really nice pair of size 16 jeans in Dillards the month before I had my surgery as I thought when I get into them I will truly believe I have made a real change in my life post Gastric sleeve. I tried them on 2 weeks ago... still to tight to button up...this morning I saw them hanging in my closet and thought I would give them another try...I was thrilled and frustrated that they not only buttoned but were now too big! I really had thought these jeans would be a pair I would wear at least a few weeks or months. I honestly cannot believe they are too big, especailly in the legs and butt! Not complaining just shocked at how much our bodies can change in such a short time! Im sure all of us have had some little milestone oddiites too! I believe the VS surgery is amazing!

That is a huge triumph, well done..each size down is a victory and Never going back! hugs x