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So heres one week down... since being sleeved on 7/2/12 I've lost 24 pounds. Starting at 650..currently at 626. I am rockin this sleeve!
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Congrats on the loss. I'm also a week out today. I'm down 4 pounds from my pre-surgery weight. But if you count the 10 pounds I gained in the hospital (gas and IV fluids) I'm down 14. In your 16 pound loss are you counting pre- or post- surgery? A loss is a loss and to be celebrated, im just curious.
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Good to hear you are doing well. Im day 9 today and just starting to have hunger thoughts. All last week when I thought I was hungry, I was really just thirsty. Take it slow on starting foods. What did you doctor say you can have week two? Amazing how each doctor is different. I'm still on liquids. Any type and try to get my carbs in.

Thanks peeps, am home now. Phew!

Thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate all the advice and use it as I can! Please keep it coming! I don't know how I would have got through this change without finding this support group because it has helped me more than I can express! Yesterday I was mentally getting drained and once I got on here and read different things it helped 100%! Thank the Lord for VST!

hey! im 6months & 2wks post op. i felt just as u did. if u bwgin feeling dehydrated, drink some gatorade. at first, itll be impossible to get in all the necessary liquid & Protein but u will eventually.
if it makes u feel any better, soon, all that u are going thru will be a distant memory & will seem like a walk in the park! i used to drink about 20-30oz of Water a day. in fact, i still do & my blood work shows that im perfectly hydrated. just keep sipping. it sounds so rehersed and ppl always say it but "it will get better" lol

I was sleeved 6/29 and thought I was alone in my "almost regretting" stage LOL! I am ready for something to eat though. Not hungry but miss chewing my food....

I too was sleeved on 6/27 and was sooo regretting it for a few days after... I am now doing better but would lovveeee to have something solid... I am willing to settle for ice cream!!! I can't wait

Tumblersmom
hi there
glad you are feeling better and realizing that WLS was not done in vein.
before you know it things will continue to "go downhill"
going through all your different food stages you will eventually get to eat solids in a year or two.
Gotcha solids wll come in a few weeks, promise.
keep on keepin on
best on your recovery
kathy

Hi I'm still pre op but in my class we learned that all Protein Drinks count as part of the 68oz of liquid you need to take it. I hope this helps.

I am four days post op and am using gas x strips that dissolve on your tongue and seem to be helping me a great deal to deal with gas and bloated feeling. Sip sip sip its a balancing act that is for sure.

Your mouth feels dry because you are in ketoisis. HORRID bad breath will follow. Good news - you are in a great stage for losing!
Try sugar free gatorade or poweraide to keep hydrated. Protein count is second to hydration at this early stage. Just keep sipping. Have you tried clear protien - I used Isopure 40gm Apple Melon at GNC. Buy one bottle only as your taste buds change.
Each day will bring new changes. Be patient learning your new sleeve. Hugs.

I'm also 5 dpo and I finally said enough. I bought the lemon Powerade and sipped on it all day. I feel hydrated and full. I don't feel weak or tired. Now I just have to battle through this gas pain

Im 7 days post out and feel exactly the same :/ ughhhhhhh someone please help us out here lol