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Yay!!!!!! Congrats!!! What was your starting weight?

I wanted to ask if there are veteran sleevers out there that didn't have hair loss. What do you think helped? How many grams of protein you were eating at the beginning? How many calories? Were you taking zinc?

I am sure that you will. And as someone that is only 2 weeks out, I can tell you that I can't wait until I can be a regular size. I am a size 24. My favorite store to shop is Target, but their plus size section seems so marginalized. On a little corner, with so little options. Cheer up!!!! You are right there where a lot of us would love to be!! And it is only going to get better for you.

Thank you so much for the info!!

Thank you for sharing!!

Try sugar free popscicles when you feel you can't drink. Only 2 oz of water, but every little helps. I would focus on water intake, as you can get a little dizzy. As for protein, you can sip on protein shakes. A single one has 35 gr of Protein. Dont worry if you cant do it all at the beginning. Don't be afraid , or nervous. Every single day it gets easier. You can do this!

I was able to sleep in my tummy 3 days out.

Good news!! You can drink milk!! It also has around 9 grams of protein per glass.

I was trying to project what size I would be if I lost x amount of weight. I remember being 166 lbs and a size 14. Seems like a size is 25 lbs. If that is so, I'd be a size 12 at 141 lbs. I've seen other people posts saying they are a size 6-8 at the same weight, with a hight not so far from mine. How is that possible? I have a large built, 5'4".

I also was sleeved July 9th. I had gas pain between my shoulders up to yesterday. When do you have your first post op appt? It should be coming pretty soon. If its not gone by then, or if it gets worse, call the medical assistant from your doctors office. They are very helpful and she/he will have you go in if something is wrong.

Thank you all for the good advise. You all great!

Nyquil knocked me out right away. Now that I don't have a cough anymore, I won't take it, as its not a long term solution. I think I'll try the Tynelol PM and start with that.

Thank you all for sharing. I am much better. Looks like the chills were related to the pain med.

Thank you for the info. It helps ease the nerves.

Thank you everyone. I do feel better knowing I am not alone. You guys are great!

I have a huge, very noticeable dent in one of my incisions that looks like a belly button. I sucked my tummy in (LOL) too see if when I lost weight it would kinda even out. Nope. Does anyone else has this? Is the price for slimness two belly buttons? Thanks in advance for sharing. Ever bit helps give hope for a better future.

I am 10 days out and have this constant ache between my shoulders. It also feels like my chest is a bit congested. Any one had these? Boy I wish I could afford a massage therapist...

Thanks for sharing. It helps in order not to be scared!!

So I am 7 days out and for the last couple of nights I've had chills at night. Should I be concerned? Anyone else with this?

Peppermint toothpaste. Trust me on this one. Some of the meds they give u are liquid and plain nasty. I thought i was gonna throw up but as soon as I brushed my teeth, the peppermint helped tons.

Ever since I got home I can't sleep. It's like my mind thinks I should be resting an recovering from surgery, but my body disagrees. I also find that reading, watching tv or being on the Internet make a bit dizzy and uncomfortable. I feel like I am not interested in anything to keep me entertained until I recover and do more things. HELP!

Great story!!! Thanks for sharing. Its encouraging.

I think a pound a day is fantastic. Beyond fantastic. Be patient. Either way, wheter it takes a few more days or not, your lufe is gonna change, and you will never, ever weigh as much as you do now. Cheer up!!!!!

I was sleeved Monday morning. That day I was surprised I could drink/eat comfortably. Yesterday, although 3 days out, I found it very uncomfortable to eat/drink. I could feel even small drinks like a ton of bricks in the pit of my stomach. What is going on???!!!!