lilbearzmom

So glad my sleeve surgeon took mine out while he was in there! I was diagnosed with gallstones during my pre-op u/s. I really didn't know I had them but periodically would have this dull aching pain in my back that was rather unpleasant, which was gall bladder related, I think. -Kendra

I think maybe as long as the coffee is warm, not hot, it won't change it. I mean, unjury sells that chicken Soup Protein powder that is supposed to be served warm. Also, you would have "clumps" of the powder drifting around in your coffee if it "cooked". Not 100% sure though, seems like a trainer would know more than me. -Kendra

It's good that you're nipping this in the bud now- definitely give you props for that! I guess my next question is if you are on any kind of antacid- usually the kind of hunger you are describing is acid reflux, not hunger. -Kendra

Could be your internal stitches dissolving. The NP at my surgeon's office warned me that a few weeks post-op some people have pain, sometimes severe. It is apparently normal. Call them and let them know, though. Doesn't sound like a leak, though. -Kendra

I had those dreams right after surgery- only I didn't spit it out. I did wake up with my heart pounding, though, thanking God it was just a dream! -Kendra

Sounds like you did great!!!!!

You won't be hungry, at least physically. The head hunger is what is the hard thing to overcome. That being said, I would definitely recommend this surgery. -Kendra

I think it's OK to have potato every once in awhile- like as a side dish- I mean, if you eat your Protein first, you won't have much room but for a couple small bites of your potato, probably, which should not derail you. -Kendra

Very normal. Everything smells so good to me but the thought of the pain involved if I can't tolerate it keeps me from indulging. I had my surgery right before Christmas and it was hard. I like the smell of the food but I'm not hungry. -Kendra

I also had that complication in the hospital- sugar went up over 300 under anesthesia. I was sent home on Metformin, but I don't test my blood sugar every day. -Kendra

I started my soft food phase today- whoopee! I am seriously enjoying my soggy Special K Protein plus! Looks like I will be able to get down all of it- 1/2 cup Cereal soaked in 1/4 skim milk...yum yummy yum. On another note, have you guys really noticed the difference in your grocery cart? I read literally every label before I put anything in the cart. My cart looks SO much different post-sleeve. That's what I think I love most about my sleeve- it allows me to not only eat less, but it allows me to choose healthy food that my old big stomach would have been hungry on...one more week then regular diet! -Kendra Starting: 302 SW (12/17): 272 This morning: 251

LOL!!!! Mine was named Satan...what a coincidence! -Kendra

I haven't felt "hunger pangs" since surgery, but I do have kind of an "empty" feeling that is pretty much impossible to describe. I know I'm full when either I have to just push my plate away or I feel like I've got something in my throat. The throat thing is definitely a warning that maybe I have eaten just a tiny bit too much. -Kendra

I just used the whole egg and filled it with 1 tbsp of shredded sharp cheddar cheese- very simple. -Kendra

I made the most adorable one-egg cheese omelet for Breakfast this morning. It was seriously little and cute. As I'm looking at it, I realize that it's really a metaphor symbolizing my life & eating for the rest of my life. It may be that Im just getting it because today is my 3 week sleeve-iversary and I am just now getting into soft foods. I am realizing how much I will be eating, and it's like a mini one-egg omelet that I only could eat half of...hopefully this makes sense and you're not all thinking I'm a freak. LOL -Kendra Starting weight: 302 SW (12/17): 272 Yesterday: 254

OMG, never even gave that a thought....thanks! I have had one since my son was born 8 1/2 years ago. -Kendra

I will be 3 weeks post-op tomorrow and I am LOVING my sleeve. True, there are some horror stories, but the surgery is very safe. Congratulations on your decision to take charge of your life and your health. This time tomorrow you may be thinking, OMG, WTH? BUT, it fades quickly. Good luck! -Kendra

He's still in love with you. It's so obvious.

Wowza! Looking good!

I agree, except my doctor's scale only has me about 1- 1 1/2 lbs lighter. I would *think* the doctor's office scale would be more accurate....? -Kendra

If you have a Wii or other type of game system, that's a great way to track progress and get in some activity that's fun, right in your own home. I'm hopping back on my Wii balance board tomorrow after I walk the mall with a friend. I even have the Zumba for Wii- haven't tried it yet.... -Kendra

There are meanies on here, but there are going to be bitter, unhappy people wherever you go. Just try to ignore or tune out. -Kendra

My incisions have always been bumpy...LOL

I lost 14 lbs the 1st two weeks, and I am down 18 lbs almost 3 weeks out.

Sounds like that thing with your internal incision- the NP at my office said it could be mild or severe and that people sometimes went to the ER it was so painful, but it's normal. The internal staples are dissolving or something. -Kendra