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hi, I am 13 months out and I eat popcorn every night (fresh popped in coconut oil with coconut oil on top rather than butter). I love it and it helps keep me "regular" better than fiber does. hope this helps.

hi, that was one of the most surprising things for me after my sleeve. VERY little pain! I was a little uncomfortable getting in and out of a chair or bed but other than that was mild. Did not use much pain meds at home.

some of my favorites of protein other than "meat" are GREEK yogurt, cottage cheese, tuna, cheese, string cheese, Peanut Butter, non fat milk, eggs, Beans, and of course our powdered whey Protein Drink mix. good luck.

well first off call your Dr. but don't panic. my sister swallowed gum, freaked out, called her surgeon and he laughed and said "it will pass" but don't make a habit of it. She had gastric bypass.

this is what my Dr. said. 1st month the MOST important thing is to get in your 64 oz of water. Don't worry about all the protein. (I would get nauseaus w/ the protein shakes) After 4 weeks slowly get in the protein & water. If I were you I wpuldn't "force" the protein yet. And yes- my Dr. is very experienced and highly recomended (Center of Excellence)

wow! congrats! you are doing great. are you exercising? How much and doing what? Keep us posted. we are all waiting to see how you can get in 100 gms of protein!?

love it! I have ben thinking about Curves. A little intimidated though. Good for you girl- go gettum!!!

hi, my Dr. put me on a medication to help prevent gallstones for the 1st 6 mos. post-op. It is called Actigall. He said sleeve patients may have a tendency (spelling?) to gallstones. maybe ask your Dr?

hi, these are the guidelines my nutrionist gave me. Have at least 60 - 70 grams of PURE Protein each day. Each serving should contain : at least 15 grams of protein less than 3 grams of fat less than 5 grams of carbohydrate

that is just what my Dr. told me. THE MOST important thing the 1st month is getting in your liquids. Then you will concentrate on liquids AND protein. It made me feel much better. You may want to just mix 1/2 of your shake at a time because I have read the protein only stays stable for up to an hour.

I couldn't agree more. NO pain- discomfort. Nausea was the worst for me and the bloating was second.

after my surgery(and before I was taking my vitamins = nausea) I had charly horses so bad I had to walk up stairs backwards so I didn't extend the calf as much. I started my vitamin D (I tend to run really low) and it went away. But I think you should for sure talk to your Dr. good luck.

Good luck, we'll be thinking of you on the 24th.

oh man you are SO right! the nausea and trying to get in all the liquid was the worst part! 2 months out and it seems like forever ago. SO glad I did it!!!

hi, I had the sleve July 6th - this year. I had a c-section in 1986. (yes I am a grandma= 56) The c-section was MUCH worse for me. VERY difficult to get up and down w/out it feeling like things wanted to fall out. I had pain for a week. My sleeve was almost a piece of cake in comparison. I know some people have more pain but I only had the pain meds in the hosp. and at night to help me sleep. I can only sleep well on my belly and of course you can't do that for a while. I would say don't worry too much about "pain", dis-comfort is a better word. Ask your Dr. if you can use a heating pad because the warmth was very soothing for me. You will do great and I'll bet you will be amazed how little pain you really have. good luck!

hi, my nutrionist prescribed 500 mcg. (sublingual) e. day. I took that for a while BUT have increased to 2500 mcg e. day and feel SO much better! I have read you cannot overdose on B-12 and my G.P. agreed. I get the cherry- pretty yummy!!!

thanks for the post. I wish you luck.

Hi, I had my sleeve on July 6th at 227 lbs. My cholest. was high, blood pressure high, and blood glucose was 101. Had blood test last week and today Dr. (G.P.) says cholest. dropped 40 pts, blood pressure much better but blood glucose is 103. (you want 65-99). Has anyone else had this happen? I have a call into my surgeon but was hoping for some feedback from my sleeve friends. thanks.

WOW thanks for the info, I really appreciate your time.

Nicely said, I am guilty and will work at being a "respnder" I promise. thanks for the nudge!

in full agreement with "the old music box!"

hi, just had a post op check today. Surgery July 6th. My Dr. gave me a prescription for medication to avoid gallstones. I hadn't even thought of this before. Good luck.

Hi, of course you need your protein, but my Dr. said if it is 1 or the other push the water first. Especially the 1st month. And, are you taking B-12? I am taking 2500 mcg. e. day (am 7 weeks out and have been taking them since day 1) and feel reallky good. Expect to be tired. You just had major surgery, your body is trying to figure out what the heck you did to it. Give it a chance to sort it out. Drink water, work on protein, ask Dr. about B-12. The sublingual cherry flavor is great! Rest & be patient. Good luck.

hi, I feel your pain. I had (still have) the same problem. I ended up using a supository. You really should talk to a pharmasist. If you are embarased call them rather than going in. Tell them you had the surgery, what medications you're taking and how you are feeling. I actually felt nauseated when I had to go but couldn't. Good luck.

hi everyone, my surgery was July 6th. I weighed 220. Today, 195. 25 pounds. good luck everyone!!!