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DOS 242 Sugery day 9/5 Just came back from my check up 215. I'll take that. Now I can eat food. Let's see what happens.

9/5 down 24 lb looks like I'm a slow looser.

I'm not sure what's going on. I haven't had any gas or heart burn to speak of since surgery. I do take a prilosec every morning. The past 2 days I feel like my stomach is cramping I'm always Freaking out a bit, worried about leaks. I've been working in my yard and painting an extra apartment we have. I hope I didn't do to much. I've been on soft food. I have my 1 month check up tomorrow ill ask the Dr. I was just wondering if any felt this 4 weeks out and why? Also I wasn't able to take the gallbladder medication because I was allergic to it. What does gallbladder pain feel like? I'm.really stressing.

Don't worry he will adjust. It's just shocking to the people around you. I bet new people don't think you look sick.

You look great. Your hair is so healthy.

So tight in the morning its hard to even eat the vitamins. By 3 I usually can eat.

Down 3lb this morning. 2 weeks at the same weight. Feels good.

I didn't use it for the surgery. My insurance paid. I do however use it for the protein and vitamins. I just had to to get a letter from my Dr. Explaining why I had to have the items. It's not a problem at all. The reimburse me all the time.

Wait. My Dr said to wait a least a year before plastics.

Great job. You look great.

Good luck you'll do fine.

Was it the mirena iud? I have that. It's my second one. My youngest is 13 and I'm 41. Do not want to get pregnant I'm done having children.

Well, I was sleeved 9/5 all in all its been fine physically. Mentally its been tough. I've been at the dreaded 3 week stall but last night I got out of the shower and was able to wrap the towel around myself and it closed. I also didn't have to use my clothes to cover my butt. The towel doubled over. Yippee for me. I did get on the scale and I'm still only down 22lbs but I know now about those inches. It's true pre sleevers the inches do come off without the lbs. I didn't believe it but I'm still the same weight as last week but the towel didn't fit then.

I have bcbs in Boston. I was approved 2 weeks after they submitted the paperwork.

I was in the same boat. No support from the family. Nobody could understand why I was being so selfish. I posted here and got a lot of support. We can be your support. I went to the hospital on my own and asked that no one come to see me. Well they did come after I was in my room and my husband actually came everyday to see me. My neighbor said he was almost in tears when she asked how I was doing. It might be that your husband is scared. Do it do it do it. We are here for you.

I'm 3 weeks out but I'm so down. I get my liquids. Protein is hard I'm averaging 50 on Proteins with usually no more than 550 calories. Can't seem to get the protein in with food. I have to end up drinking a Protein shake. I thought it was because I wasn't regular on my bm's. Ive fixed that and I still feel the same way. I just have no energy and I'm really depressed. Before sugery I never took a break and had so much energy. I keep reading how everyone has so much energy and I have to take a nap if I do to much in the day. The Dr cleared me to workout but I've only been on a couple of walks. Before I used to walk 5 miles a day in 34 minutes that was even the morning of surgery. Now nothing even close. I'm getting more and more down. What can I do? I've lost 20 lb since surgery but I feel like its all of my muscle that I worked hard to build up.

How many can we eat in a day? I'm 3 weeks out not eating hardly any but just wanted to make sure I don't go to high.

The drain bothered me the most. When they took it out it hurt because the gas moved. I got mine taken out before I left the hospital. I still have pain in the incision if I over do it. I'll be 3 weeks tomorrow.

That's great.

I'm the same once a week. I have colace and miralax. I guess ill take the miralax. Do I have to take something everyday? I'm so uncomfortable. This really stinks.

Good luck to all of you.

I'm 18 days post op. What does everyone take. What can I take? I'm so uncomfortable. I've been drinking plenty of water but nothing. Please help.

Not everyone has complications. I was nervous too. I felt the same way that its elective and I might be setting myself up for a life of doctors visits and buyers remorse. I have 3 children what if I die. I didn't and I'm fine never felt sick. Just listen to the doctors and your body, take it slow. I'm 2.5 weeks out and 20 lb down. I physically feel like I never had anything done. Except when I eat its a little uncomfortable but I just had major surgery what did I expect. Just drink as much as you can and take it slow. Remember you probably have tried everything and this will work. Good luck.

All sound really good thanks to everyone for you input.

I was cleared to eat soft foods all protein. As light as I can on carbs and no sugar. I was excited but now not so much. I ate canned chicken and a scramble egg today but its hard it takes forever and my stomach makes so much noise. It feels like its stuck sometimes. I'm not gassy just a little uncomfortable for like a half hour. Does anyone have any suggestions or food they are eating that goes down easier?