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I JUST went to zumba class! -_______- yes, I soo regret that! ugh!! my tummy was aching, I could feel my belly scar! I was not really for jumping and stretching low.

you will hate your body the first few weeks, probably even say u have regreted the decision, but around week 3-5 you will have been completely healed and eating a "normal" diet! :-D

I too get these feelings of hunger, especially whenever I drive by a taco bell!! yumm!! :-/ but we all need to quit.

sometimes it just depends in your body. if you lose 60-75 pounds you may only got down 3 pant sizes!

I'm sure you'll be just fine!! the ghosts will be waaaay to busy in the cementeries or showing themselves under the light of the moon to the trick-or-treaters. :-D best of luck!!

Hello My fellows soon to be skinnies ---I was sleeved on September 7th, 2012 and I was never scared to go in for surgery, I knew I always wanted the surgery for multiple purposes...after highschool of 2008, I was really letting myself go... I worked fulltime and college fulltime as well and I really could make it to the gym or I would make excuses onto going. A few months ago, I had quot my job to go intern in my field of work, but there aren't any health benefits so I was left without insurance, I worried... and on april of this year, I got anthem blue cross and within 4 months of having health insurance, I got my surgery date! am I lucky or what!? :-D I am now offically 6 weeks out and I'm down 30 pounds, pretty darn amazing!! my only problem right now is that, I feel like I can eat everything and I'm able to eat more. -_______- can more advanced sleevers let me know if this is normal and at around what week or month were you able to eat more food!? --->I can eat 6ounces of solid food. water and liquids are easy to get down!

Yay!! were september 7 buddies!! :-D

I had my sleeve surgery done on Sep. 7th 2012. I am 5 weeks post-op and I'm down 29 pounds!! WOOHOO!!!

Hi everyone, I got sleeved on September 7, 2012 and at first I wasn't able to eat anything, the first 4 days I was sipping fluids down, but now I'm nearly 6 weeks out and I'm able to eat aroun 4-6 ounces! I'm not sure if that's a good thing considering that I was so "used" to eating only about 2 ounces. Can anyone tell me if this is normal or your situation around your portion meal? Thankyou!!

Congrats!! welcome to the Losers bench!! haha, and wow really? no pain and no nausea?! I'm very surprised, but happy for you... its a pain in the ass the gas I had inside. I wasn't able to get it out quickly enough. Take advantage of your two week liquid diet, Don't CHEAT because this is where you will lose the most weight! :-D best of luck!!

I'm 6 weeks out and I can't eat pastas or breads or anytime of heavy chunky meat, I guess its good, but I can have 4oz. tiny ground beef meatballs. and a full cup serving of veggies.

@Ms Skinniness yes, I've been eating like turkey ground meat, soft shrimp, grilled or steamed veggies... last night my parent made shrimp cocktail and my mom served me about a little over a full cup and I was able to eat with rather quickly and effortlessly without hurting my tummy or having a sensation of feeling full. But I was surprised and was think, "damn, did I stretch out my sleeve" hahaha I hope not, but iguess we all think that at one point.

Get wheat carbs: wheat or whole grain pastas, breads, (brown) rice etc... I personally enjoy cooking a small portion of brown rice with grilled or steamed veggies and some teriyaki sauce, it tricks my mind into thinking I'm eating panda express hahah.. just get creative with your plates, but in a HEALTHY way!

the first few days are soo hard to keep in the fluids! so don't stress out, just keep sipping every 15 minutes! ----> get ice chips and sugarfree popsicles, they are the best!!! Best of luck to you!

omgosh ladies, well I guess I'm just happy I don't have heavy periods, I don't pms, and I don't get cravings! best wishes on MotherNature

Hello, I'm 5 weeks post-op and I've lost 30 pounds and I went from a 16 to just being more comfortable in a wide 15. but eh, were getting there. aren't we!?

yes, my first month post-op my period was very light and It lasted less than a full two days!

hello, ... on my surgery paperwork it states that I will go upto 3-4 days without having a bowl movement since were not eating as much as we should. but not to worry, just wait until u can eat solids and you'll be heading to the toilet every 4 hours hahaa.. also, go to walmart or target and purchses WOMENS LAXATIVES!! they are pink pills, the cheapest kind $1.59+ and they work great!!! take two only and see the magic work! best wishes from California!

hello!! swelling, ummm about 3 weeks, or a month max <---- I was told by my surgeon. I'm 6 weeks post-op and I'm about to eat upto a cup of food! so, even ur mushies food phase will get better... and for puree's I ate: yogurt, applesauce, popsicles, ice chips, caldo de pollo, soft chicken/beef stew.. puree veggies.. they actually taste great!! best wishes from California!

@marypenny no, thank you for sharing with complete strangers your life journey. And also, I live in port hueneme, ca hahah, Its just about 15-20 mins away from Ventura.

I agree, either canned or frozen. YUMM frozen is better for me. Anything cold goes right now

I have Anthem blue Cross and I'm not allowed to eat meat until my 4th month out. :/ haha, but good for you guys if you can. I mean, I take tiny itty bitty bites of small turkey ground beef and it hurts me, but I've been feeling better. and Letia, I hope you're feeling better too. I know ur recovery hasn't been amazing, but it will

God bless people like you who can share a great story and show us courage even when life throws you a curveball.

I'm sorry you are going thru this. But hey, WE ALL HAVE BEEN THERE, ok!? you aren't the first one and certainly will not be the last. But believe me, it gets better. By this week you should be able to begin drinking in more Fluid, not sips. but I have a solution... get SMALL ice chips in a cup with 2 oz. of Water, OMG this helped me sooo much! drink cold water, it basically numbs your tummy. and stay away from pureed food if you feel like your body is not adapting to it yet. Its fine, just prolong your food schedule. Best wishes from Cali.

omg you guys, I'm 6 weeks out and I'm experimenting on food. Ill be honest, my taste buds taste food much different now. I feel nauseous going near garlic, I don't eat meat amymore because its too heavy and I feel like I want to gag. Also, does anyone get thick saliva after eating? if so, why is that!?