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Sometimes the wait is the hardest part....Hang in there .... praying for a short waiting period. Best wishes...

I also have a ninga and I love it! Haven't started juicing since surgery yet. However does sound good.....have to start.

kimkai do u have a date yet?

I do not leave my house without having packed 3 little meals. I also pack 2 premier shakes 30 grams of of Protein. I toss in a Protein Bar (pure protein) it is 20 grams of protein. I have a social life and do go out with friends and family. If I find myself in a situation that there truly is nothing I can order a side dish or appetizer. I go out to the car and get my goodies in the car. So far this system has worked for me. It has helped me to feel in control and has kept me from going hungry or eating something I shouldn't. Best wishes and I hope this helps! Tina

I also ate oatmeal really early ... During the soft foods portion of the diet. I still eat it on occasion. I am 3. 1/2 months out and I can only eat 1/2 of a packet of instant oatmeal and it has to be a bit watery. If I eat anymore than that I feel miserable. It is true it takes time to figure out what you can tolerate. Best wishes to you!

I hope to encourage you.... This surgery Is the best thing I have ever done for myself. Honestly, it is like having built in portion control. When I do eat I fill up real fast. It is awesome. I am sure your husband is a bit nervous about this surgery. I had a couple people in my life have the same response as your husband. However, those people today have a complete different outlook on this surgery. I wish you well and hope you are in the 50% of the people that lose hunger! It is wonderful to be free of the drive for food... Best of luck! Tina

I had surgery 11/7/12 and I no longer feel hunger. So I would agree with your friend. I do feel a empty stomach feeling and know its time to eat. Usually I am way past time I should have ate. I have had days that I have forgotten to eat also. When I have done that the next day I make sure i do not skip Meals. I asked my surgeon about the lack of hunger and he said 50% of his patients lose their feelings of hunger. He could not explain why the others do not. I personally had a hard time getting in all the liquids in the beginning. And food was really restricted. Fluids go down real easy now at 3 1/2 months out. I can sip, sip, and sip more. About 74 oz of fluids daily. Sorry for rambling...hope this helps! And best wishes Tina

Hi I was sleeved the same day. For me it depends on what I am eating. Some things I am limited to 3/4 cup and I am stuffed. However, it you give me cottage cheese for example I can eat much more. Most people hit the 3 month stall....So try not to panic! I had a 1 lbs wieght loss last week and this week 2 lbs. So it will slow down sometimes. However, I have lost tons of inches. In the last month I have lost 2 clothing sizes. So when the scale isn't moving fast turn your attention to your clothing! That sure has helped me! Best Wishes! Hope this has helped!

Welcome rickster. I am from California. But, I wanted to wish you the best on your surgery!

Hi I love it also....I make it super crunchy. I too had to wait until 3 months post op.

Seems most people are back to work in 2 weeks. My job requires me to lift 50 lbs so I was off work for 2 months. Best Wishes. Tina

I struggled also. Things get better don't get frustrated.....It took me pushing through the nausea. I called the Dr and got pills for the nausea. That helped tons. I was sleeved 11/7/12, I can drink 72 oz`s of fluid a day. However, I sip, sip,sip all day. I can not drink large drinks or I will feel nausea. If I eat food to fast and do not chew enough I feel nausea. Hope this helps. Best Wishes. Tina

Congratulations...... Best Wishes....

I am in the inland empire area. This is the place to ask questions. Great web site and Great people...... Best Wishes Tina

Hi I struggled in the beginning as well. I would say it was difficult to get in all the liquids for the first month. I am now 3 1/2 post op and get in about 74 oz of liquids a day. I have to sip all day. I can't gulp at all. If I take to big of a drink it's painful. Hope this helps .....Best Wishes

Hi Sandra welcome

Best Wishes to you both.....

1) Freedom from the drive for food 2) I can squat without feeling like my eyeballs are going to fly out of my head 3) Tons more energy

Wow congratulations to you.... You are doing awesome.... Best Wishes for the rest of our Journey....

Hi Deb it took me 6 weeks to feel full strength. Most people I know it has taken them about one month to feel full strength. I am 49 years old. But I continually had to remind myself that this was major surgery. I know it's hard but, please try to be patient. You will get your strength back soon. Best Wishes Tina

. Hunger is this normal? Post op I had a conversation with my surgeon about this... He explained that 50 % of his patients still have hunger post op. So based on that conversation Yes it is normal. I noticed when I have gas I mistake it as hunger... I hope this helps! Best Wishes Tina

Colace stool softener worked for me also.... I used suppositories when things got all bound up in there...at one point it felt like I was passing rocks.... Best wishes! I also hear benifiber works really well....

Best Wishes SoCalDixeGal and tami88..... Hope you have a swift recovery.. Sincerely Tina

I haven't thought about this in some time... I had the same hesitation for several years. I actually started this journey with WLS when the gastric Bypass was more popular than the sleeve. Approx. 15 years ago. I took all the classes, went to all the appointments and backed out when the surgeons office called me to give me the surgery date. Telling myself I could do it myself. 5 more years passed and again I went through all the steps, classes, apps. Etc. and backed out again. Finally, in the summer of 2012 I said enough is enough... Time to face my fear and do this thing. On Nov. 7 th 2012 I had the sleeve done. Honestly, Jackhamptons it is the best decision I have ever made in my life. I do not struggle with food anymore. It is like having built in portion control. If you take that extra bite you are uncomfortable and you do not want to do it again. I do wish you the best in whatever decision you make. I can honestly say my only regret is waiting all those years and losing all that time I can not get back. I have really experienced the Freedom from the drive for food. Food is for nutrition now and nothing else. Take good care! Tina