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I am 6 weeks out and my energy came back just this past week. I feel great. I make sure I eat small portions every 3-4 hours and take my Vitamins religiously. I wasn't doing that before his week like I was suppose to (I have a huge aversion to any chewable pill) and I think sticking to both of those has made all the difference. Good luck. It gets better.

I am in the SAME EXACT BOAT. I was 24 pounds down at my 3 week appointment on Monday but haven't lost a pound since last Wednesday. Frustrating to say the least but I do agree that I still feel my body changing and clothes getting looser. My doctor said it's completely normal so I'm trying not to just get upset and keep trucking on. Hang in there.

I was literally on the phone with my husband telling him how over the liquid phase I am when I clicked on this topic. I am really over it. My sleeve was on 4/22/13. I am really feeling good and 17 pounds down, but I need something more than liquids. I'm just hanging in there for these last few days but I totally agree. The liquid thing gets old. No fun.

I was literally on the phone with my husband telling him how over the liquid phase I am when I clicked on this topic. I am really over it. My sleeve was on 4/22/13. I am really feeling good and 17 pounds down, but I need something more than liquids. I'm just hanging in there for these last few days but I totally agree. The liquid thing gets old. No fun.

I was literally on the phone with my husband telling him how over the liquid phase I am when I clicked on this topic. I am really over it. My sleeve was on 4/22/13. I am really feeling good and 17 pounds down, but I need something more than liquids. I'm just hanging in there for these last few days but I totally agree. The liquid thing gets old. No fun.

I just joined today and am introducing myself like the welcome email suggested. I am 8 days post-op and feeling pretty good. Starting to get bored with the full liquids but I am looking forward to adding more variety next week with the pureed foods. I have only had 2 problems so far: Protein Shakes and a horrible allergic reaction to the surgical tape. The Protein is probably my toughest challenge right now. I can't seem to find one that I can tolerate enough to allow me to get in my required amounts. I am averaging about half of what is recommended. I'm just going to keep working at it though. As for the allergic reaction, my abdomen is healing nicely from the incisions, but is red and inflamed from a horrible reaction from the surgical tape. My doctor's office assures me this is common and I also called my Dad(who is my PCP) and he confirmed it's very common. My skin is crawling though but at least it takes my mind off of only being able to have liquids. I continue to feel very lucky that I had the opportunity to get this surgery. My insurance covered most of the fees and my husband took money out of our savings for the rest. I am lucky I had coverage for it under my current insurance since my previous insurance did not cover it and I am lucky my husband is so supportive and allowed me to pay the copays. Feeling blessed. I am excited for the journey and my spirits are still high...now if I could only stop itching....