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Hello, Glad to hear all went well with the surgery... Rest, walk as much as you can and stay hydrated!! Blessings TD41

yes curvy way to go.... I am 3 weeks post-op today and i weighed myself yesterday i weigh 195. I have lost 26 since my surgery date Dec. 28. My pre-op weight was 221. Much continued success to you. Blessings TD41

Gm, Congrats i weighed myself 2 days ago. I weigh 195!!! I am 3 weeks out as of today!!! Im so excited and looking forward to the rest of 2013. The best is yet to come. Blessings TD41

Hi, You are not alone and like you i have not shared my wls with anyone besides my husband/daughter/ and boss who gave me her word she would not tell anyone. I had my surgery Dec 28 and have lost 26lbs as of yesterday when i stepped on the scale . I am anxious and nervous about returning to work Monday because i know someone is going to ask me have you lost weight!!! I can see it!!! because i started out as 221lbs. I plan to tell them yes i have and i decided 2013 will be the year i finally take my weight serious and focus on being healthy. I know some ppl will be supportive and their are others that will judge, question, gossip and everything else but be supportive so thats y i have chosen not to tell anyone at work or any of my family members.... I am so happy that i joined this website because you feel support, encouragement, and know that you are not alone we all are here for one reason and that is to become healthy no matter whatever avenue we chose to take the bottom line is if we truly treat our sleeve right it will do what it needs to do and we can be successful with wl for life!!! Im am so excited that i finally had the courage to do something about my weight and it feels extra terrific to see the weight coming off right before your eyes weekly if not daily!!! Blessings to you on your wl journey!!! TD41

I recieved my pb2 w choc in the mail... looking for recipe ideas!!! I start soft foods Monday. Is it too soon to use??? Any recipes/ feedback would be nice! I am down 26 lbs yay! Blessings TD41

hi Any ideas on how to make homemade tarter sauce??? Thx TD41

Hello, I feel that way sometimes... I am 3 weeks out and i dont have alot of interest in drinking. Today i sipped chicken broth but not all. Its weird. I am trying to drink Protein shakes and drink Water. I return to work next Monday I just feel like im dragging. I pick up around the house but dont have alot of energy to clean like i want. I believe im ok just feel exhausted at times. Its a crazy cycle/phase but prayerfully things will get better. Its always gloomy in the winter even pre-op. Best of luck to you. I start phase 2 next Monday maybe i will feel peppier once i can try soft foods. Take Care, TD41

congrats and may your surgery goes well!! Keep us posted TD41

yes Texas get fluids and rest.... I prayed for you and your family!!! Glad to hear from you today:) Hugs TD41

Good Morning, Just curious if anyone is experiencing leg pain. I am down 23lbs as of yesterday but i have noticed that my legs hurt alot. I have not started execising regularly but have walked on the treadmill a couple of times since i had surgery Dec 28. Is this normal?? Any suggestions on how to handle this in the future. I feel great other than leg pain. Im not sure if im not moving enough during the day or if something else is going on. Thanks for any advice TD41

thanks everyone for all the positive comments!!! Blessings TD41

Hi I am on my 3rd week of liquid diet this week. My stage 2 phase (soft foods) starts next Monday!!! I too felt like i wanted to eat a horse 6 days post-op its normal and will pass. If the Vitamins are huge get a pill crusher or maybe you can divide the Vitamin. Reach out to your surgeons office before you crush or divide vitamin. Best of luck to you and try maybe some broth(chicken,beef) for the hunger. I was told the pains are not really hunger pains but head hunger so you think/feel hunger but it will get better. TD41

I agree i would go to the er.... I say that because of your incision sites are oozing green puss, a fever, and feeling faint. This is something that doesnt need to be put off any longer. Its better to be safe than sorry. My prayers are with you. TD41

Hi, I understand the same feelingssss. The unknown is what gets us all from time to time!!! May you get a great night sleep and have a great surgery! I believe you will be just fine and keep us posted. I was sleeved Dec 28th and to this date have lost 23 lbs. Best wishes TD41

Hello All, I just want to share i was sleeved Dec. 28. I am on my last week of clear liquid diet and have lost 23lbs!!! This by far is a great exhilirating feeling and brings a huge to my face. To top it all off i was able to slide on a pair of one of my favorite jeans that i hadnt worn in almost 2 years without a problem(Toot Toot Beep Beep) lol. Just excited! Much continued success to all newbies and advanced sleevers! Be Blessed TD41

vavavoommm Missy.... U r gorgeous and congrats TD41

Yes i know and understand the feeling of not waking up.... I thought the same thoughts prior to having surgery I have had 2 surgeries prior to this one but this surgery was very major to me and i survived... In life there are no guarantees but you have to be honest you could have died along with any of us at any point in life not just because you are having bariatric surgery( dont take me the wrong way I am compassionate and care about ppl) I prayed, played gospel music all day the day before surgery, and asked the Lord to be with me.... He did and i am happy!!! I give Him all the glory and praise!!! It was a very difficult decision to make but i knew i had to do something about my weight/overall health!!! You cant live life with a ton of what ifs!!! Now that im 2 weeks post-op and 20lbs lighter I truly am grateful for trusting and believing everything would be all right. I had my surgery Dec 28th. MUch much success to you on your surgery and the days ahead. I truly believe you will be fine!! Keep the faith and stay positive!! Hugs, TD41

Thx for the honesty.... I had my surgery Dec 28. I have lost 20lbs so far. i know it wasnt easy for you but you have accomplished a major milestone in your life!!!! I know i have a long way to go to meet my goal but once the goal has been met we are happy on one hand to be healthy but food has and will always be apart of our lives but also we have to find ways/hobbies etc to fill the void to eating unhealthy and remind ourselves of what we truly felt like in our old body which sufferered tremendously due to being over weight.... I told myself that i have to eat to live and not live to eat anymore.... This is a journey and a life-long journey which we all have to stay on course if we want to remain in control and healthy.... Best of luck reaching your 100lbs weight loss and many blessings!!! Hugs, TD41

Good questions... I would love to know any feedback because im only 2 weeks post-op, I have one more week on Clear liquids then i move to phase 2 soft foods for 3 weeks then to solid foods. I had planned to drink Protein drinks for Breakfast and lunch then eat soft foods for dinner. I dont want to sabatoge my wl efforts if i drink 2 of my 3 meals daily until i feel comfortable eating 3 meals daily??? Hopefully someone will respond with more insight if its good to juice or not. Best of luck TD41

Thank you so much.... I really want to be successful with this. I have lost 20lbs since Dec 28th. I dont weigh myself i dont want to be a slave to the scale because i dont want to get disappointed if i hit a stall. I plan to weigh once a week or 2 weeks. I just want the 2nd phase to be smooth sailing as much as possible... How long have u been sleeved? Continued success on your wls journey and i know i have to just take it one day at a time!! Is it ok to eat rotisserie chicken and do u remove the skin?What does Fage yogurt taste like? TD41

Hi Everyone, I am 2 weeks out post-op. I have one more week on clear liquid diet then i start phase 2 (soft foods)... I must admit i am nervous about starting foods since i havent had any in over a month if you add the 2 weeks pre-op diet but i know i have to eat!!! I cant believe i actually have very little desire to eat food because prior to surgery food was constantly on my mind(lol) Well my question is which yogurt has more protein greek or yoplait??? I have never tried Greek yogurt but i do like a few favorite yoplait light yogurts. Any advice on which soft foods should i start and yogurts would be greatly appreciated. Thx for your help. Blessings!! TD41

sleeved Dec 28 down 20lbs... so excited and looking for a great 2013 especially the summer!

thx deb... so soft foods what kind of Protein should i be looking for??? Just trying to be prepared this is new i have done research but its always best to ask others that have gone thru it b4 me!!! TD41

thx ms... so its more solid foods... I love this sight I have learned so much!!! Be blessed TD41

I hear ppl say dense Protein alot??? Can you tell me more about dense protein? I am 1 week away from starting soft foods should i be eating dense protein during this phase? Thanks for any advice TD41