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Daaaaam girl! Look at you!

She trims them too? Do they grow? ....just kidding

I'm at 4 weeks, too, and this thread is encouraging. Thanks everyone for posting.

I've lost 20 lbs and sagging already at 4 weeks. Tummy and arms are the worst. But, I'm 53, had two babies 20 years ago, and not the most athletic person in the world. I think young people bounce back much better than us old folks.

Jif to-go cups. They have 2 tbl of peanut butter, low sugar, and 6 g of protein. PB2 peanut butter powder is easy to carry and you just mix with water to reconstitute. Non-refrigerated silken tofu is shelf stable. Have a wonderful vacation

everyone is different, but personally, I could not have done it at 2 or 3 weeks. At 4 weeks, yes (and I would be as tired as the new mama after it was over LOL).

10# restriction for 6 weeks

Wish I had junk in my trunk! I'm going from a big blob back there to flat LOL

Let us know what happens

I was sleeved August 12. Sooo sick of Protein shakes, like everyone else. I am getting the protein in every day, though. Being able to eat food really helps so I only have to choke down one Protein Drink a day. Just tried Isopure grape and I think I can get this down. As others have said, like a weird Gatorade BUT it's not a gross imitation of a chocolate milkshake LOL. Tried sashimi for dinner and it was great! Could only get down about 2 oz., but having real food is so nice now, even if it is a tiny amount. My son says I eat like an ant. Teehee. I eat mostly cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Beans, cheese, and a cup of nonfat milk every couple of days. Gonna try hemp seed protein next. Not doing so well with exercise but hopefully now that I'm feeling better I can get that going. HW 235 Preop 211 SW 206 CW 191

Sorry, I don't think this article is at all medically sound. I wouldn't follow their advice.

My understanding is that indigestible items can sometimes become stuck and block things going down. You can't eat or drink and it requires surgery to remove it. I'm sure some of the vets on here have a more accurate explanation.

Oh, I miss them too. My doc said Tylenol only. The 8 hour Arthritis Tylenol works somewhat, but not as well as Advil.

I want a nice cold beer when it's hot out. Really miss that. I tried a tiny sip of my hubby's glass and even that was too much. No beer for me.

Me too, was just exhausted until week three, when it started to improve. I'm still not 100% but at least I can function. Every week is better.

Yes! I never connected it with the surgery, but week 2 is when it started.

My dr had cream of wheat for me while still in the hospital. I couldn't eat it, though.

My dr said it was fine to take biotin supplements to help ward off hair loss (along with keeping my protein up) but I don't know what dosage to take.. Anyone out there take it with success? How much did you take? I'm 5'4 1/2" female over 50.

That amount of loss is fine, it could be water loss. First two weeks have pretty high loss.

I only had heavy duty painkillers the day of surgery and day after. Then I switched to plain Tylenol and I had no constipation issues. In the past I've had that problem from painkillers and it was horrible. Heating pad works wonders for the pain too.

I don't have hunger per se like I used to, but my body gets hungry, ghrelin or no. I get an animal kind of manic need for nourishment. I will say that it's easily satisfied with a couple bites, and I can't get more than that down without barfing. I've found a cup of milk to work wonders when it hits, and it helps your protein count.