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I gained 5lbs after switching from all liquids to blended...skipped pureed stage...them stalled for a couple of weeks....then startd losing consistently. Surgery on May 22...43lbs down now....It'll come off try not to worry to much

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There is no way you are hungry. It was hard for me too! I have grown up with food galore and now it is kinda weird. It smells so good but I am not hungry in the tummy, just mentally.

As soon as you realize that, you got it licked.

Are you eating Greek Yogurt or cottage cheese?

The puree stage is not so bad, I eat alot of chicken salad and skip the veggie and just make sure I take my Vitamins.

Hang in there, cause the day is gonna come when you are rocking that sleeve!![/quote']

Yea I do feel hunger but it is much much less and can be appeased with a couple o tsp of Soup. I only wish they were bites. But I hear yah I'm sure it gets better at some point but at this point I wish they'd invent a do over.... no to Greek yogurt and cottage cheese which I've actually never even had but I suppose it has to be better than soup

Again' date=' Laura-ven... I believe you are really overreacting to this. But, ever since being on this website I have noticed that is very common. Funny to.me how people who let themselves become so obese that they have to have a surgical procedure to correct it are now nutrition police and know it alls. At the end of the day, people who have this surgery screw up in one way or another at some point. I guess it is not such a big deal when they do it, but when someone else does it is made to be such a huge deal. Anyway, if someone wants to chew on something while on the liquid phase, have at it. It isnt going to kill you & it isnt going to make you lose less weight. I see people on here that chew gum, but I was told that is one of the most dangerous things you could do, if swallowed. I could care less what any of you do, honestly.[/quote']

No one HAS TO HAVE a surgical procedure to correct it...the procedure is elective.....just wanted to point this out. Also, why make someone feel worse when eating is an addiction just like liquor and drugs. It's normal to be upset when you can no longer indulge even in small amounts. Let's not forget everyone on this board has their own problem with food. #kind of tired of all the holier than others messages I keep reading from those that were obviously unable to roll out of bed they were so heavy that this surgery is the best scrapping thing since winning a million dollars. We all wish we could gave done it with just willpower along and KEPT it off

I'm aware it was my choice to have the surgery and I reviewed the different types for 3 years before committing. Unfortunately, nothing could have prepared me for what would occur post op. (Sleeved on the 22nd). I'm down 27lbs and I honestly could care less. I truly miss food...when I'm hungry I want to eat not sip. I feel like if I see another broth/ Soup I will off myself. Seriously, I do not see this getting any better. Plus, I fear the puree stage will look like baby vomit. Everyday I wake up praying I'm normal but come to the realization that I'm not and never will be. I just wish I was completely happy again BC I'm miserable.

I have been on liquids since 2 weeks before surgery and this week as well but honestly I don't think I can anymore so sick of the Protein shakes and stuff. Now I'm kind of trying out puree soft foods but not following her orders. I felt like I could so I'm trying it out is that bad ? The nut have me a paper saying to do 2 weeks liq. After surgery 2 weeks puree and 2 weeks soft food. I've read so many different diets from others some have soft food right few days after surgery! Do you guys think it's bad that I'm doing this? I've been strict with sugar and carb intake and still doing Protein Shakes. Lost 25 from surgery date (may 23)

I too have strayed! Its ridiculously hard and every morning I wake up wishing this was the day I could just be normal again. I was sleeved May 22 and am town 25 as of yesterday...losing 1lb per day. I can't seem to sip that crap any longer though my diet does mainly follow my surgeon's I have began to try things from the next stage. Yes, other surgeon's diets are different. I didn't know this to be the case or I would have been selective regarding this when I chose. Most want be brave enough to say yes I cheated. And those that did are in fear of hearing all that posted above. What's so different about someone else's sleeve regarding yours yet they are immediately allowed certain foods. Just pray about it and be smart about what you put in your mouth. You'll be ok

Sleeved May 22- 24lbs....12lbs since surgery

Hi fellow sleevers. I've been feeling pretty sad and down lately when it comes to my sleeve. I'm still losing weight' date=' although slowly, but I'm not complaining about that. I've tried a 6" from subway a few times now. I can eat the whole thing. And yes, just because I can doesn't mean I have to. But I am just alarmed by the capacity of my stomach based on this. At 4 months I started noticing I could eat more. This does include the bread on the sandwich. I just expected to not be able to fit that much food in my sleeve especially not this early on. Is anyone else in the same boat? If my capacity stayed at this amount forever I wouldn't mind, but I imagine it is just going to continue to increase. so sad...all that money. I don't regret my sleeve, just feeling sad and depressed right now. Is this way too much for those of you at about 5 months out? Or does this seem normal? Certainly doesn't seem normal to me..... [/quote']

Without the bread??? Well that's mostly mean meat and veggies right?? Not bad. And you're still losing

Today was difficult for me. I am 8 days post-op' date=' and I guess I've been trying too hard and pushing myself too much to get back doing everything I did before.

The truth is I am easily exhausted now and have almost no energy to do anything.

Because of this I was feeling <insert whatever random feeling that causes you to eat> and began taking bites of any food that crossed my path. I am very fortunate that I have not suffered any nausea post op so I can tolerate most foods thus far.

Of course I realize how bad a behavior this is, because honestly it was this type of behavior that got me where I am, except on a much larger scale than just a bite.

I guess old habits die hard. However I do find it challenging to cook meals and prepare food for my family without sampling, especially since I can no longer eat what I am making for them. [/quote']

Wow! I'm terrified to eat food BC my stomach is so new...I'm 7 days post off. Be careful food can get stuck because your opening from your stomach is smaller. Think that you will soon be on pureed foods and so forth. I weigh myself everyday this helps. Just chew gum. It'll be no time before you are eating again!

Just had surgery yesterday somebody please tell me this gets better I can't keep anything down and still feeling nausea. They are keeping me in the hospital tonight.

It will I cried up until Day 8 then it all got easier! You can do it just keep trying!!

I'm six days post op as well and I felt the same way and yesterday I had a cup of Decaf tea with a little skim milk and was able to drink that a lot faster than cold liquids

Cannot drink regular Water it feels awful! Prior to surgery I regularly drank 8-10 glasses! I miss it so.

My surgery was May 13th. Have been gradually trying out soft foods. Feeling great' date=' and my normal active self. I've noticed tonite some rt side pain when I push a little. No nausea, no fever. Feels muscular, hard to describe. Stings a bit. Wonder if I pulled something when lifting Grandaughter or if it's something more serious. Is this normal for 16 days post op?[/quote']

Great job!! I know you're happy to be on soft foods!

Hello All! I had my vsg on the 22nd and today is the first day I haven't cried. Lol. I'm down 12lbs since surgery for a total of 22lbs. Finally got under 260. Lawd! Yes, I wish I could chew food but finally it is settling in that I did this for a reason so I must ride the ride. Today, I hit the elliptical and managed to get almost all of my Protein in...next step getting Water in! I hope all you May sleevers are hanging in there and hopefully we will all reach goal healthy and together!

I have not had the surgery yet but my thought is that going into this surgery we are all told the complications' date='risks,death etc so why are some people shocked if it happens to them or their friends. I am petrified that something could go wrong and I have 4 kids under 9 at home but going into this I know what could happen and will not shocked if it does happen that is the point of all the classes isn't it[/quote']

Hello! It is that easy when you haven't walked the walk yet hon. Good luck to you!!

I was sleeved on the 22ND discharged the 23rd admitted the 24th with fever discharged today fever again...

Hate to hear that...keep your headbup and I hope you feel better

I had my sleeve done on May 22nd and I wouldn't repeat this if I could have viewed what it would be like afterwards. I regret it fully. It won't even be worth it when I'm a 100lbs lighter....which would put me at 164 as of today. Yes, I miss food. Mostly, I'm annoyed I could die by eating a sunflower seed. This is crazy. Should have done 3 lean and greens.

Its to late now so I'm dealing with it.

Lastly don't be offended if someone post something you do not agree with. Seriously, its called freedom of speech.

So I'm on Day 4 (including surgery day) and pain is slightly better. Still can't get all my water/protein in. Every time I take a sip (even small ones) I have a tightness/pain in my chest which goes away once I burp. It's weird. So I'm sipping very slowly. I hope I don't get dehydrated. I go for my one week appointment on Wed. and that is when I should be switched to full liquids. I really need some variety. The clear liquids are getting so old. I also feel hungry which I didn't expect. Kids and hubby had pizza last night and I almost cried I wanted it so bad. Even a PB&J sounds heavenly right now! I'm not cooking right now (too much temptation) so my hubby has to feed the kids and he doesn't cook much. Therefore the pizza. They are really trying not to eat in front of me.

I'm on your level entirely! But I must admit I'm not anywhere as sore as I was yesterday. Also, I got 1 1/2 shakes down....and the scale says I'm down 17lbs since pre-op with 5lbs from date of surgery. Missing the food is getting easier with those lbs dropping!! Hang in there!

I was sleeved on the 20th. It does get better' date=' just gotta hang in there. Get your rest and soon it will be behind us. Today was my worst day since being home. I hardly drank, nausea was setting in once again and all it did was make me worry that I would end up back in the hospital. Tomorrow is a new day and I pray it's a better one. I hope for all of us feeling this way that tomorrow is much better. [/quote']

Thank you for your words of encouragement. I'm much better after walking some more, napping, and passing gas (sorry tmi). Lastly I had a few tsp of Tomato Soup and the pains in my stomach have ceased. I was so worried. You are right thus will get easier!

Hello all!! From hell I swear. Sleeved May 22nd....home now and feeling dehydrated, nausea, and I think I got to full on 4 oz of cranberry juice. Feeling horrible. Walking etc but feeling overly stuffed and bloated

Sorry if you were offended. I wish you luck but everything I said was true. Getting denied by your insurance was not a political issue...it was a paper work issue. The world is always looking for someone to blame. Just check yourself. Again Good luck!

Getting sleeved in the morning. Hungry as all get out and can't wait to not feel hungry. Lawd! (-; Good luck to all!

Hw 281

Cw 268

Gw 150

Obama care??? Omg. Look it's up to you to provide the supporting documentation showing you've been obese for greater than two years. You have to ensure you have all your ducks in a row. If they cover it...just ensure you've met the requirements. Tell your mom to get her head out of the mud.