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I've been using organic coconut oil I bought at Trader Joes. You can also pick it up at Publix in the cooking oil aisle. So far so good. Cost is about $20 a jar and it goes a long way.

It's an amazing journey and well worth it! You are beautiful any way you look at it. Keep your chin up and head held high. You can do this! We are all on the ride with you!!

It truly does get easier! After the third day and a whopper of a headache the rest was uphill. Good luck! You can do this!!!!

A good positive attitude is half the battle and girl you got it!! Hook, line, and sinker!! There is no doubt you are going to succeed in anything you do. Rub some if that good energy on me please. God Bless You!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!!

You look awesome! What an inspiration!! Congratulations!!!

I can only say from experience that drinking from a straw has made me sick and I will continue to follow my doctors advice. Kudos to you all that choose to do otherwise. I'm jealous that you can do so without the ramifications but it's not necessary to make fun of those who do suffer from it. Shame on you! Best of luck and I wish you continued success in this journey!

I'm from NE Ohio too but live and had my surgery in Florida. Ironically the Cleveland Clinic in Florida. I used to work at CCF in Cleveland so I knew I was in good hands. My worst day of "what did I just do to myself" was the night after surgery at about 2 am. Since then it's been all uphill for me. I am almost three months post op and living life and my new body. So exciting!!! I miss Cleveland and The Tribe! Oh well that's what planes are for! And I fit very nicely in a seat too!! BONUS!!!!

Hooray!! It's all uphill from here on out!! Remember a heating pad for your belly when u get home. It helps. Take it easy!!

God bless you honey. So sorry you had a rough time if it. It sounds like you are very normal in feeling "bummed out". You have been through a lot. The beautiful thing is now you are on the mend and have a whole new and healthy life ahead of you with lots of new and exciting things to experience. Half the battle if getting better is a good positive attitude. You will get there. I promise!! And you have all of us to vent to. Your body has been through some major trauma and its going to take a little time to figure out what just the hell happened. Hang in there....hold your head high.....smile.....and love life!!!

Prayers being said for your continued recovery. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Please stay strong and positive. We are here for you.

Prayers to you!! Enjoy the journey! We are all here rooting for you!!

Good luck to the both if you!! We are here for you if you need any support, words if advice, or encouragement!!! Prayers for a speedy recovery and an easy go of it!!

Fantastic!!! Way to go girl!! That guy is so lucky to have you! And kudos to you for recognizing the loser you got rid of!!! Enjoy your life!!! You have many years to shine!!!

You won't feel anything now except some extra burps but in the long run it does cause problems......DON'T USE STRAWS!!! DON'T DRINK CARBONATED BEVERAGES!! Are you really willing to risk it just for convenience sake? I have seen it happen where the sleeve was stretched out and it's not a pretty thing. The girl was devastated!! Didn't think it would happen to her and she had no issues while using a straw but after 6 months at made a huge difference and she put back on 50 lbs. she cried all through the support group meeting. Please be smart and follow doctors advice!!!

Yes bring ear plugs and your favorite pillow. You will sleep much better.

You look fantastic!!! Way to go!!

awesome!! Cant wait to see pics!

I've been an RN for over 20 years and it was the 2nd best decision I ever made next to getting sleeved. I now do marketing for a home health care company after working many years in the hospitals and I know no matter how hard the economy is, I will always have a job. Good luck and stick with it.

According to my surgeons office from Cleveland clinic I can take any over the counter meds for allergies or cold and flu symptoms. I'm 2 months post op however. I think if you are within 1 month post op I would check with your doctor. I was only allowed liquid or crushed meds the first month post op. as long as it doesn't contain ibuprofen or aspirin in it you should be fine. Stick to acetaminophen products such as tylenilcold and flu etc.

Me too! I went to The Avenue for the last time last week. I went to buy size 14 pants for work and they were too big!!!!! So excited!! Now I'm shopping at Kohl's, Old Navy, and of course the consignment shops for clothes. Don't want to spend too much money on clothes that will only fit me for a few months. Hooray!!!!

You are amazing and I love your positive attitude. Keep up the good work!!!

Definitely! You're so pretty!!

Awesome!!! Isn't this a beautiful thing???

Been there too! I was still in the hospital when I broke down. The nurses told me they have never seen a patient NOT go through this feeling, very normal. It will pass! I promise!!!

I remember the night after my surgery getting out of bed at 2 am and going for my stroll in the hospital and breaking down in tears because it hit me what I had just done and there was no going back. I thought I had lost my mind. The nurses kept telling me that it was a normal reaction to the surgery and almost everyone cries within a day afterwards because they are in shock they actually went through it. It's a big deal having 80% of your stomach removed but you know what? I don't feel like I ever had any surgery at all and my insides feel completely normal. Occasionally a couple of good hardy burps that I never had before after I eat but otherwise completely normal. Good luck! You are not alone in this journey!!!