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Today is my first day of mushy food (day15) and it's not going down well at all...I can see it's going to take time to adjust to the next stage

Well here's some TMI.....day 7 and it was very painful and bloody and then after that it's been soft, a little runs but not bad. When I went in for my post op with Dr. he asked about BM and before I could even tell him he said "a little consipated? and was there blood"....apparently this is "normal". Anyway, all is fine and no more pain, it was only that 1 time.

6. I confess I really enjoyed my 12 days off of work and I'm having a hard time getting back in the work mindset.

1. I confess I am addicted to this site! 2. I confess that being 33 lbs down I don't see much of a difference 3. I confess I have to remind myself that the last time I lost 33 pounds...well actually I can't remember!....I need to be patient. 4. I confess that I'm afraid I will over eat or start eating the wrong foods and fall back into bad habits 5. I'm terrified I won't lose all the weight I want to.

Thanks everybody.....I've added a ton of new music to my iPhone....when I posted this topic I had started walking...but unfortunately I think I've over done it with getting back to work I have a very demanding job and I'm out in the field most of the day....the last 2 days I started work @ 7am and got back home around 6p.....I have been EXHAUSTED and know that I need to takes things at a slower pace. I ended up with a low grade fever last night but then got 9 hours of sleep and feeling good again today. I'm only 2 weeks, tihs is such a learning experience of what our bodies need and when they need it I am really looking forward to fitting excersie into my crazy work days. Althought with my FitBit (I am in love) I found that yesterday I climbed 10 sets of stairs, walked 1.9 miles and burned over 2,000 calories.....so being out in the field I am getting a work out

So I'm on day 10 and I just remembered that I'm supposed to be on my chewable vitamins!!....between concentrating on getting all the liquids and protein in, I forgot! Anyway, so tonight I took them slowly....but my tummy is RUMBLING and then diarrhea!!! Anybody have this problem with the vitamins? Since I'm day 10 I'm only on protein shakes, water, tea, diet Snapple and broth....maybe just the change in what I'm putting in....but it makes me not want to take them!

You'll do great! Good luck!!!!

Single here! I've been single for 10 years!....it's been a conscience choice. After marrying and divorcing the wrong guy and then dating the next wrong one after divorce I swore off men and packed on the pounds while raising my 2 boys. Now that they are 15 and 17, it's time for me!....and finding a good man! I was just sleeved on August 2nd and already down 30lbs!...loving it! Can't wait to get to a size where I feel attractive again and start dating!

I'm in OC...I was just sleeved August 2nd! Add me as a friend or send me a message!

Thanks!!

2 nights....don't be in a rush to go home It was supposed to be 1 but I couldn't keep anything down first 24 hours....so they kept me an extra night. It's nice to feel good when you go home Nurses and staff were great....you just press the button and they come

Today is my first day hitting the gym (treadmill) in a LONG time and while I've got some great songs on my iPhone, I'm looking for some good workout/walking songs that are upbeat, motivational, uplifting, fun, energetic, etc. Anyone have some good suggestions.....

I just ordered the FitBit $99.95. There's no subscription fee all the tools online are free. In comparing all the stuff out there I think the FitBit does the most for the least cost.....food logging, monitoring excersie, sleeping patterns, etc. Plus it's really small and you don't have to wear a band around your arm

WOW WOW WOW!!!! Congrats, it must feel amazing!!!!

Yes...I did feel that, but more today than when I first got home. I'm 8 days out. My biggest advice, take the time to heal, love yourself and be gentle....this is your time Each day will bring a different experience, different pains/discomforts and each day is an improvement. I didn't take the pain meds during the day, only at night so I could ensure a good sleep...I hope you have a good sleep! . Day 4 seems to be the turning point for most people, including myself. I think as each of us go through this new journey, you just have to learn what works best for you. All I can say is get in as much liquid as possible....at first you'll think there's no way I can get in all this liquid....and for the first 4-5 days it is nearly impossible, but then you'll wake up one day and it will just go down easier. ]All I know so far, is that each day is a new day and being new at this, I think there's a lot to learn with an open mind and heart I hope tomorrow is a great day for you! Best of luck!!!

I am so glad you posted this....I was just going to ask the same question!!! I'm only 8 days post op and today my teenage boys went to Sonic...I asked them to get me a Cherry Slurpee....YUM.....I thought the slushiness would be a nice change in consistancy between protein shakes (take at least an hour to get down) and water, tea, etc! I ate it with a spoon...poured out the extra cherry syrup....I finished that in about 15 minutes! I'm guess it's not great because of the sugar,(190 cal. 52grams of sugar - I'm hoping that by pouring out most of the Cherry syrup that I took in less sugar). Anyway, afterwards I'm thinking - OMG I just ruined my sleeve - is it still working??? If that can slide down SOOOOO easy with no pain, no full feeling....this isn't going to work!!! I'm sure I didn't ruin anything but I sure can see how you can sabotage early (or at any time) if it were ice cream (which is NOT why I had surgery or any of those slider foods....I was just shocked that this early 8 days I could even put in that much liquid so quickly....good to know from the other posts that when you eat filling protein (which I why it takes a long time for me to get 8-10oz of a shake down) that you do get full quick

We all do it, don't stress or beat yourself up too much! I was a 3 week pre-op and had an entire day that I went off...I still lost 17 pounds prior to surgery. So you ate a few things you weren't supposed to, get back to it, you'll be fine. Good luck!!!

I'm also 6 days and today is the first day that I've started to think about real food...I am bummed I've got to wait another week to even get to the mushies. This huge change in our lives is super emotional and the fact that we have now taken away the thing we took comfort in - food! I just started reading a book - Beyond the Refrigerator...it's all about the emotional part and the reason we got to where we are/were with food...all comes from the inside; what we really think of ourselves, self respect (or lack thereof), etc. Also another REALLY good book is Women Food and God...this changed my entire perspective. I totally know what you're saying....you know you are down and the time will pass...I hope reading these books or others can shift your frame of mind and maybe the reading will also take up some time!...ive never had so much time on my hands...week off work, kids out of town...I've had to be creative today in being "busy" I hope this helps a little . You'll get through it and in the end be so proud of yourself for fighting through it!

Thanks Mamamckenzie! I can't wait to have my 1 year story!

Hope you are having a good recovery

Hi there I'm 6 days out and today is the first day with no pain/discomfort...I too was taking the Tylenol w/ codine to ensure I had a good sleep but I don't think I'll Ned it tonight....I almost feel back to "normal"! . Each day gets better and each day you'll be able to sip a little more . Good luck amd hope you're doing well!

Yes . I have a dry mouth all the time...I feel like as soon as I put something down I need a sip of water just to quench the thirst... How far out are you? I'm on day 4.

I'm 4 days out and the 4th day seems to be the magic number day . The only real "problem" I had was the narcotic pain meds in hospital made me so nauseous that I didn't have an ounce of anything for the first 24 hours. once the dr. Switched the meds I went home and yes, uncomfortable and sore, your tummy is very bloated and keep in mind you've had surgery! . It did take me until today to be able to get fluids down without pain...it's not like it's pain that you (or at least me) cry about, you just feel it, wait a few mins and try again. I was struggling to get fluids down and then All of a sudden this afternoon it doesnt bother me at all anymore... I I've slept good every night I've been home and I have taken the prescribed Tylenol with codine so I can sleep comfortably. I look forward to sleeping on my side soon . I also had a hernia repaired so not sure if that has anything to do with the delay in getting liquid down comfortably. I think the biggest thing to remember is that it is surgery, there is going to be some pain/uncomfort or even things you haven't felt before. this is the first surgery I've ever had so a lot of unknowns for me. I've been very patient with myself and truly giving my body the rest it needs. . I hope you are able to do the same and have the best experience possible. Good luck!

Good luck ladies!!!!

I'm trying to get down my first Protein shake...just came home today. It's really difficult...how did everyone else do it?