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Definitely take the battery out of the scale! Over the course of the last 2 weeks I only lost 1 pound, but it was still a loss when I finally got on the scale! They're evil, I don't visit them often.

If it doesn't show up, check with you endo. Sometimes Type I diabetics go into early menopause. (Seriously...we get all the luck!)

Good for you! Slow and steady wins the race.

I ate a good deal of tomato Soup with flavorless Protein powder.

Have her try your diet for a few days if she thinks you are cheating. Maybe she'll get the picture. Then you can follow LipstickLady's advice and tell her to suck it.

And I wouldn't mess with your calories just yet. You are only a few weeks out, and you need to follow your doctor's meal plan. There is no way you'd be able take in 1000 calories at 3 weeks out.

Happy to hear you are OK and the hospital/doctors know their stuff after all. As as a type 1, I have found the need to drastically taper my insulin. I am on a pump too, and if II bolus, it is rare. (And usually a mistake, as I tend to tank after doing so. ) I am still trying to balance the need to treat lows with carbs while needing to keep my carbs low for weight loss. It slowed things down significantly this week. Hopefully it will all figure itself out! Best of luck to you too!

Good luck! Once I was in my room, I was "out of it". Having a conversation was too tiring. I couldn't imagine using the computer that whole week. But I hope you do update us all--I'm sure it will be helpful for all pre-ops! Best of luck!

And as MFP reminds me everyday, we are not eating a minimum suggested diet. (1200 calories.) Many of us eat half of that.

Working on getting over yesterday's personal pity party. Moving right along...

If it's a public page, I think it automatically gets shared with your friends. I made that mistake on an auto-immune disease support page. Then all my FB friends started saying things like (((HUG))). I hadn't meant to shar eit, so it was embarrassing to me.

Inspirational!

You look fabulous! Congratulations!

Best of luck!

Your stomach is higher than you realize, and some of the pressure is from the sleeve. The rest of the pressure/gurgling is partially due to gas, partially due to the spasms as your food travels down to your sleeve. At this stage, it is VERY important not to throw up. You don't want to rupture your sutures. If 4-5 spoonfuls makes you uncomfortable enough to want to throw up, you are eating too much right now. 1-3 spoonfuls is all your body can handle, as your stomach is re-learning its job. Your main nutrition should still come from Protein shakes. As time goes on, 4-5 spoonfuls will become comfortable to you, but don't force it. Good luck. Slow down and try 2 spoons. You should feel better. And don't worry, it won't stay like this forever!

Ketosis causes sort of a sour/ fruity type of breath. Gross, but it passes eventually.

If you can't get the strips, other types of Gas X will be fine. BTW, did you try Amazon?

You've done the right thing, Angie! Hope it passes quickly!!

Maybe your doctor can suggest something. Wondering if there might be a lactose/wheat intolerance? Probably not if it's a first thing in the morning type of deal. Maybe too much Fiber? (Some of those Protein bars are killers...) Keep track of what you eat the evening before these episodes occur. Hopefully your doc. will have some ideas. Feel better!

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If this happened to me, I would tell people to do some research and come to me with questions. (After I tell them to F*%K off!)

I feel for you! It took me a good 10 weeks I'd say to really grasp the sleeve. I would eat too much and it would come right back up, or I'd try to eat too fast, or I got sick of the same 'ole same 'ole foods. By 12 weeks, I was considered "healed" by my team, and I got the opportunity to try more things. I was tired a lot, and still am, mainly because of blood pressure and diabetes med. changes, I imagine. I used to train hard in terms of exercise, now I look at all aspects of my life. Steps I take, stairs I take, laundry, housework, anything that makes me breathe hard or break a sweat. I cannot believe your bariatric program! How do they expect people to get better on 8 weeks of liquids? That is unbelievable. Good for you for advocating for yourself. I guess I'm back to normal now (I am almost 5 months out) but it's a new normal. There are moments I enjoy the journey, good blood glucose, good cholesterol, no sleep apnea, getting smaller, etc. But I think a lot of moments are moments of endurance and calculation. Should you force yourself to exercise? Maybe start at 10 minutes 3 times a week, and consider everything you do that can be counted as movement. As you get stronger, exercise will become easier. I remember Oprah once saying she hated every moment of getting on the treadmill every morning, and I agree with her. I always hate exercise-- until I am done. Then the endorphins kick in! I hope things get bearable for you very soon. Best of luck! Amy

Oh I got my protein and veggies for sure. No mac-n-cheese pizza though. I am bitter.

Cheese sticks were one of the first non-mushy foods I could consume. Very filling too. Sounds like you'll survive!

My surgeon also said it wouldn't. And it hasn't. (For me) Sorry for your experiences. Goes to show us that all of our sleeves are very different!