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I have lost 75 footballs!!!

It took me about 4-5 weeks to not get exhausted doing the simplest things but now at almost 4 months out I feel fantastic!!! I have lost right at 70 pounds and am loving life! Hang in there it will get better.

I am 3 months out and 58 pounds down and have lost almost an entire shoe size. I also wore orthotics in my shoes the last 20 years and now find I don't need them anymore. Also to the person that asked earlier yes my feet were a size smaller when I was younger and skinnier so hoping to go back to that size again.

I take famotadine 20 mg. how much baking soda do you have to take and how do you take it plus I have never heard of aloe vera water. Where do you get that? Does the heartburn honestly go away as the weight comes off?! That would be wonderful.

I have heartburn all the time! No matter what I eat or drink I get heartburn bad!! I take prescription meds for it and am eating tums like crazy but it just won't go away. Any help appreciated ????

I had surgery 5-8-13. So far so good. I am starting to try all solid foods per my Dr. Orders. I had minimal pain and no complications to this point. I have only found that dried fruit and granola bars don't work for me anymore. I get all my protein and most if not all of my fluid. I feel like I am constantly either eating/drinking. I am losing well having lost 35 pounds since surgery. I take my prescribed vitamin and antacid BUT... I always have hunger pains/stomach rumblings!! What else can I do. I thought we weren't suppose to be hungry anymore?? Any help appreciated. Thanks!

I also chew a lot of gum. Almost constantly. Started 13 yr ago when I gave up smoking. Minty flavored eclipse sugar free actually calms my stomach down and helps me feel less gassy. My Dr never said I couldn't plus he allows straws from the beginning. Every Dr seems to be so different. Do what works for you.

Almost 1 month out and feeling pretty good. Never had problems with the nauseousness. Have had some pain at the largest incision site and bruising there also. Still having trouble getting all the fluids in but doing pretty well with protein. Definitely have restrictions with food. Only eat 4-6 bites of food and I feel a tightness in my chest. Hopefully that will relax just a little. Any good ideas on how to increase my fluid. I eat popsicles, drink water and gatorade but inly get like 30-40 ounces in a day. Side note I am down 30 pounds counting weight lost on pre op diet!!!

On day 4 post op and loving it!! What little pain I had is gone and my difficulties with fluids has passed also. Since yesterday midday I have had no problems with liquids at all. Getting in all required fluid and protein and feel fabulous!! Actually went out to dinner with husband and adult kids at a Chinese food restaurant and enjoyed a small bowl of egg drop soup!!! Felt so nice and normal!!! Ready for an amazing summer!!

Had my surgery on May 8th. Now day 4 post op and I feel wonderful!! Had pain and lots of gas first couple of days then couldn't get more then a few sips of water in without lots of pain and rumbling. Since yesterday afternoon all is better. I am not having any pain or cramping anymore and have no problem getting fluids in either. Actually went out to dinner with my husband and kids for mothers day at a Chinese restaurant. Best egg drop soup I have ever had!! Hahaha! So looking forward to an amazing summer!! Good luck to all still waiting. This is the best thing I have ever done just for me and my health!!!

Hi everyone!! I had my sleeve on May 8th and I am feeling wonderful! Dod have some difficulty with pain the first day or so then did struggle a few days with getting liquids in but happy to say that is already a thing of the past!!!! I am on day four and basically pain free and consuming all the protein and liquids I am suppose to be at this point. Loving my sleeve!! Here's to a fabulous summer full of activity! Good luck to those still waiting, this is so worth it!!!

My surgery was wednesday the 8th. I'm doing pretty well. Had some gas pain but no real pain from the incisions. The largest incision has been a little sore but not worth taking meds for. The gas pain is finally gone but I am having some difficulty getting all the fluids in and with any little bit of consumption my tummy just rumbles. Been on clear liquids since surgery but get to start yogurt, pudding, and cream soup tomorrow so maybe that will go down well. I have absolutely no hunger so thats kinda nice. So glad I did this finally!!! Nothing but better from now on!!!

Surgery on the 8th. Came home yesterday. The gas is greatly subsided but I am having lots of trouble getting in any fluids. I mean 2-3 sips of water and I can feel my stomach cramping. I am on clear liquids till tomorrow then I can start yogurt, pudding, creamy soups and the protein shakes but not sure I'll be able to get anything down. Hope this smoothes out soon.

Had surgery on the 8th. Didn't realize it was after midnight already. Hahaha!!!!

Had surgery today at 1:30 pm. Feeling pretty good all though I'm sure the pain pump is helping. The GAS is the worst part. Kinda felt like somebody was sitting on my chest all evening. Walking seems to be the most helpful tho. So glad to be over surgery and headed to a med free happy healthy life!!!! Thanks for all the support this page has provided. Good luck to everybody!!