MrsPierre

I agree! I don't miss ALL of the food. Now I don't desire food and I'm okay with that! I did realize this would happen bc I had the band first. The sleeve is SO much better!!!!

Need a little encouragement today!!! I know we all loose differently. Please tell me what YOU lost in 3 months. And your surgery weight if you don't mind saying do. Thank you!

HW - 193

SW - 187

3 mths out I'd lost 40 lbs

I had my surgery 8/15/ an am down 43 pounds am I in track or am a slow looser????

I was sleeved 8/13 and I'm down 44 lbs

That's what 36HHH looks like in a size 12 dress lol

Dang we have the same bra size! It's a miracle and you look GREAT!!!!

I'm 5 weeks post op as well and I'm in the same boat! I don't have any advice' date=' but I can certainly sympathize...

The nausea seems to be a little better when I drink some skim milk or eat some yogurt first thing in the morning, but that doesn't always work....

I hope you feel better soon! *hugs*[/quote']

Thanks light lady!

Correction: I take Pepcid 20 mg twice daily

5 weeks post op today and day 2 of being nauseated in the morning. Anyone have any suggestions? I was drinking Protein Shakes in the morning. I take Pepcid 20 mg once a day. I am having headaches and wonder if its my sinuses...

You all look Fantastic!!!!

I sync'd my cell and lost all b4 pics. Sleeved ONE month and 4 days today. Surgery size 14, today I put on my size 7 jeans!!!! It works if you work it!!!!

That's awesome!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

I did that 2 wks post op and I'm living proof that it won't kill you.

Are you taking B12?

It gets better focus on hydration now.

Good luck everyone having surgery today! It's gonna be the best decision you've ever made!!!

I am having a revision done in 11 days and would appreciate it if you would share your experiences with weight loss and/or complications.

Best thing I've done was removing the band! I waited 10 wks to heal and was sleeved. No regrets whatsoever!!!

Ok everyone I am TOTALLY FREAKING OUT!!!! I had surgery July 1st and I had a drain put in' date=' my doctor just requires it.... And I have not been nervous about surgery or anything just totally freaked out about this drain, especially getting it removed! I have been in a lot of pain because of it and I am ready to get it out but I am sooooo scared of how bad the pain is going to be when they remove it tomorrow... I really don't know what to expect... Talk me down people!!! I wish I could do a 5th of Jack before removal ha ha..[/quote']

I had a drain and ugh it irritated me! But removing it was ummm odd lol! It did not hurt but it was pressure then a little muscle spasm. The relief of having the drain out outweighed any discomfort removing it.

Im at the hospital now getting steroids antibiotic n fluids

Hoping you feel better soon!

Thanks everyone!!! I'll get Gatorade on the way to the hospital shortly. Your prayers are so appreciated!

I'll be thinking of you' date=' MrsPierre! Drink as much as you can...and then drink a little more. [/quote']

Thanks again so much and for the chart as well! I'm so thankful for this forum!!!

Try your best to at least get fluids in--or you will end up hospitalized too. I understand how upsetting and stressful it is to have your mother in the hospital' date=' but to be able to be there for her, you have to take care of you.

Carry a Water bottle, or grab a premade Protein drink and sip at it constantly. A dry mouth means you're at least moderately dehydrated--what color is your urine? The darker it is, the more dehydrated you are. Please take care of yourself before you land in a hospital bed too. [/quote']

Thanks Vixynne. I will be sipping more. I'm worried bc my urine is a funny dark yellow. My lips are dry and as we speak I'm sipping Water.< /p>

Hello VST! I'm 3 wks post op. I've been doing well eating and losing weight but my Mom has recently been hospitalized. The stress is causing me not to eat. I didn't have an appetite to start with. I noticed yesterday that my mouth is so dry. I am not trying to become dehydrated. Everything I try to eat is potent...like the flavor is sooo intense also creating me to avoid food period. I know that It's not good that I'm not eating. For those that believe in the power of prayer please pray for both my Mom and I. Thank you!

You're an inspiration!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

I'm 16dpo and went out yesterday for a few hours. I noticed 30 mins before I returned home my lower back (right side) began hurting. It's pain mixed w throbbing. Anyone experience anything similar? No, my Water intake wasn't much yesterday but I am urinating light yellow.

Congrats! Enjoy the nap it's the best!!!!!

I keep telling my husband that I am not going to wake up from this surgery thin. I'm not even going to wake up thin a month from surgery. I think we all have to keep in mind that the sleeve is a tool - not a miracle

I concur with Rox.

My Bariatric Doc reminded me yesterday at my follow up to not focus on quick weight loss. Two to three pounds a week. No calorie counting just lean Protein, veggies, fruit and Water. Walk 30 mins 3-4 times a week. It's a tool not the cure. It's a tool AND a lifestyle change period!

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