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Surgery on 8/27, went for my 6 week post op today, down 30 lbs. Not bad

I feel just like u the first day was my worst and after tht it was great I take my B12 shot month and I'm good thank God for his favor

That's awesome!! I've been taking daily B12 like 1000 m.

I was sleeved 8/28/13 and I'm still tired I still need a nap.. How long did it take you August sleeves to be back 100% or are you too still in recovery? Did y'all terry strips fall off yet or are they still on as well?

I think everybody is different, like everything. I was really never tired. My mom had to remind me to stay still "you just had surgery" she said.. And she wouldn't let me do anything, I love her. I didn't really nap at all.

The hardest day for me, of course, was day 1. Other than that it's been unbelievably easy. No pain, a little nausea rarely though. I went swimming for the first time yesterday and stationary bike felt good, I was a little tired after that.

My surg was on 8/27.

I'm a nurse, it's my 2nd week back at work and it's ok. So grateful that things had been working out this way. I was expecting a harder recovery but I'm not complaining. SO BLESSED!!

Sending everyone good positive vives

Good grief no!

Lol, I was gonna say.

Good to know i can enjoy a glass of wine here n there.

I stated soft foods today. I was so tired of liquids.< /p>

I had 3 glasses of wine this weekend. I was sleeved 8/19. Didn't bother me' date=' but did make me sleepy like above poster mentioned.

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Was that 3 glasses all the same day?

I forgot I can't "gulp" Water and on Sunday while running errands I had forgot my handy candy cup that doesn't allow gulping so I got a bottle of water at the gas station and took two giant drinks and the pain didn't hit until the second was on its way down. Needless to say I switched back to my cup after that.

Well, I'm more worried about not being able to eat the grape since I'm not supposed to eat any solids for another 4 weeks. I don't want to have eruption of the staples :/

OMG, i just ate a grape!! I totally forgot for that 1 second. I'm still on the liquid diet for another week.

I hope so

Yeah, I didn't loose any weight for 8 days and that was right after the Surg. But now it's starting to move down again at about 3/4 lb a day BUT also remember that someone who's 300+ lbs is gonna drop much more weight than someone who's 200+ you know. So really you can't compare yourself to others. Make sure you eat so you can keep your metabolism going and get enough Protein so you don't loose muscle.

Pretty soon you'll be sharing your before and after pics ; )

Good luck

Around 2 what weeks? Please say weeks cause Whatever it is I'm feeling there needs to go and soon! It's starting to hurt worse than it did after surgery. I'm a little over 2 weeks out so anytime now.....anytime

Yes, weeks. Lol

Well yes, the stitch dissolves but when it does that tension there releases so it feels like a pop. It can happen when you stretch or sneeze or if you're sleep you prob won't feel it but you'll know cus that "dent" will be gone and it would feel so much better.

I was told it would happens around 2 after surgery. I'm almost there so I can't wait.

What big stitch are you talking about?

Well, the bigger scan (where the stomach was pulled through) has this dent that's stitched to inside layers and it's supposed to pop on it's own after a certain amount if time...

Has anyone had the BIG stitch finally popped? I can't wait until mine does. How long is the average wait?

You could also try prune juice. I take it every morning, about 3 or so oz diluted with a little Water.< /p>

Down 23 lbs in 2 weeks !

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That's awesome!!

Hi Jules' date=' not to be too TMI, but have you had a good BM lately? My weight stayed the same for several days, I felt sluggish because I hadn't had a decent BM. My doc told me to take some milk of magnesia. It worked. Afterwards, I have much more energy and I've been losing steadily.

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Hi LadyJay, I'm having that problem... No BM :/ My sleeve was exactly a week ago today. I've tried the benefit, Miralax, andoday i did take a total of 4 tablespoons of Milk of Mag. I'm just so desperate at this point i don't know what else to do. Drinking enough Water and still on liquid diet. I don't know what else to do... Ideas?

Even though we just have tiny little scars' date=' we have had MAJOR surgery. This will take time to heal. There will be bruising internally and externally, there will be a lot of swelling. This will not go down in just days, it will take weeks or even months to completely heal. We do need to be patient with this and give our new sleeves time to heal. Some of the people who have had big losses may have had more to lose, or they may be carrying more Fluid than you, they may have muscle wasting instead of just fat loss. Try not to compare yourselves to them, we are all different. When was the last time you consistently lost two lbs or more each week? I have never consistently lost large amounts for a long time, I am thrilled to be losing two pounds a week!

I had my surgery on August 7th. Today is the first day where I actually feel good about my sleeve, where I understand what it is doing for me and what I have to do for it. It all takes time and patience and there are a multiple of minor inconveniences along the way. I do feel for you all but I do think in a few weeks you will be past this stage and look back on your posts and wonder what all the fuss was about..[/quote']

Exactly!!

I'll call Tuesday to see if they can fax it to Walgreen's...

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You don't need a script for Omeprazole, it's over the counter. It's the generic for Prilosec.

Sounds really great! I have been relying on tylenol for the most part' date=' but once a day my muscle wall really starts to ache and than I go to the stronger stuff. I was pretty miserable earlier, but had a lactose free Soup for dinner and I feel absolutely amazing. I am hoping this is a turning point. My Water is good, I hit my goal yesterday, I am short today. I bought lactaid and soy milk. I am going to give that a whirl tomorrow! Hope all continues well![/quote']

Hmmm, I'm surprised you've had mash potatoes already!! My doc has me on a liquid diet ONLY for 3 weeks. I would double check cus of the danger of eruption.

I can't believe I did it. Had the sleeve yesterday and I'm not gonna lie the first 24 hrs we're thought. But, mainly because of the gas so I walked, walked and walked every 2-3 hrs and took some gas x I'm feeling sooo much better. I really don't gave that much pain or nausea. I've only had to take one dose of pain meds and nothing for nausea.

I'm sched for Aug 27th. I'm ready!!

The only way to know if it is a blood clot or not is to do a doppler sono of lower extremities.

At Reno, the pills you can crush them, of course not if they are coated or capsules. You could also find out if they have them in liquid or chewable form. Tell your surgeon about the throwing up, you have to be able to keep something down. For the gas/burping get some gas x changes or strips, that really helps.

Good luck to you!!

To bigbolo, don't get discouraged. Stick to a 1200 call diet. I've lost 10 lbs in 1 week. What really helped me is an app called "lose it". I log everything, you can scan your food like when you drink a Protein Shake or bar and you can also search them. I didn't realize how just logging the stuff and knowing what you put in your body helps. And of course after losing 10 in 1 week it just gives me the motivation to keep going. Goff luck to you!!!

I'm August 27th and sooooo lucky on how everything with my surgery just fell into place like dominoes. It was meant to be!!

Well, everyone is different I agree, but I wonder the thought behind it. The whole purpose of the liquid diet is to shrink the liver. Obviously, you won't die but do your research about the doctor. Just make sure your in good hands and that he/she is qualified. That's most important.

Good luck to you!