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I am almost 4 weeks post op and I confess that I stalk people with sleeves on my fitness pal to see how much they can eat. What they can eat. I confess that I so hope and wish that I would be lucky enough to eat 4oz at one sitting. I am very happy with my sleeve and have no desire to go back to where I was. I just want to be normal. I want to be able to look normal when I am dining with someone. ( I have not told but 3 people about being sleeved) I confess that I feel encouraged when I see someone on here or fitness pal eating Pasta, McDonald's , Starbucks, cake or bread. Again, I do not want to live off these foods but a treat once in awhile would be great!!!!!!

When can I start eating a little more? Tomorrow I will post op 4 weeks. I am fortunate that so far I have had no issues. I have only told 3 people about my surgery. I have lunch plans with a client today and I am So nervous about eating like a bird in front if her. Right now I can drink 16 oz Water in 3/4 of an hour. Same with 11 oz premier Protein shake Soups go down pretty easy. As does Greek yogurt. It takes me 2 hours to eat egg and chicken salad. At one sitting I probably can eat between 1-2oz. I am very pleased with my sleeve. I just want some spence of normalsey. I would be so grateful if eventually I could eat 4oz at one setting. When did everyone start to eat a little more? Thanks

Thank you so much for the stories. I am in encourage. I think I will build up endurance by walking as I have been doing. Weight training in 2 weeks. Then start yoga. I did the hit yoga too and I loved it. The heat made my body so much more supple and flexible.

I did not go back to work until 3 weeks after my surgery. I am glad because I never planned out meals in my life. I shopped, planned, measured and pretty much obsessed about what and how much I could eat. I also weighed myself everyday. I travel for work and went back and ugh thankfully I am busy and eating/drinking but not obsessing. I also can't weigh myself till I get home which will be my one month anniversary. I am Okay with that!! Just thought I would share

I am 3 weeks and 4 days and I am so sick of shakes. I had tilapia today. It was blackened.

Hi there. I did yoga 70 lbs ago and it was a little tough. Probably because I was not very flexible. I am 3 weeks post op. already walking several times a week. I would love to do Yoga sometime in there near future Has anyone done yoga weighing over 200 pounds? Any recommendations as to what to do to get prepared? Thank you!!!!

You look fantastic. How tall are you?

Kim, you look fantastic!!!! Do you exersize?

I am 3 weeks post op. I gave been blessed that pretty much at every stage I have no issues with anything. Tonight I had 1 meatball and I was so full. It is a little depressing. I know I can only eat a little and I am Okay with that. Will I Be able to eat a little more soon? If so when? Thank you!!!

Way to go!! You look Beautiful

Very true. I am Definatly going to start iron.

Hi Cubbies, I take subliminal B12 every morning.

Crazy pants, maybe that could help. I noticed my multi vitamin does not have iron. What kind of iron tablet do you take? How much?

I vary with calories. 500-800. It depends. I do walk about .75 miles 5 times a week. I am pretty active. I.e going to the grocery store. Watching nephews swim meets. I just get tired easily. I do have complex carbs I am Definatly not ready for bread/pasta I will continue to keep on trucking. thanks

I am 3 weeks post op. I am getting 60-80 grams of protein a day in. I typically get 45-50 oz of water. I am tired and not very motivate. I go back to work tomorrow which will require tons of energy. What to do?

Congrats!!! Best wishes with your journey

Thanks so much.

Congrats!!! You look fantastic!!!

I am 3 weeks post-op. I had my surgery in Mexico so don't have a follow up Doctor. I walk most everyday but truly would love to start working out sometime soon. Thank you in advance.

Very happy for you!!!

Maybe start with Greek yogurt or pudding. That seems to go down really easy for me. I am only on puréed less than a week and it seems that every time I start something new ( refried Beans, ricotta cheese, eggs) it was so heavy. Tried again in a few days and fine

The Vinegar is very pungent. I just drink a little shot glass with water. Some people put honey in it. The aloe Vera is okay. I just do shot glasses of it when I feel heartburn. I also mix it in my morning shake. About 1/4 cup. Good luck. Let me know

Hi there. Full liquids got old fast. I dreamt of food I felt like I was never going to eat real food again. I was on full liquids for 2 weeks. Suggestion: don't just eat broth. My doctor allowed any puréed soup. I just had to purée it then strain it. There are so many great Soups out there. I got progressive brand but on the soup isle there were all kinds of bisques. My absolute favorite is Amy's, Thai soup. I had a new soup every day. I was also aloud to have SF pudding and Popsicle. Good luck!!!

I was sleeve 9/28 and I do a light .75 mile walk everyday. Not tough. But wanted to start somewhere. Protein really makes difference. If I get 70-80 grams in the next day I am fine 50-60. My walk is slow and I am exhausted. Good luck

Hang in there. All the advise given is great advise. Walk walk walk. The first week is a little rough. Many prayers. Keep us posted