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Thank you so much! I hope all is well with your surgery and with your friend!

They are running tests, a lot of the same tests you mentioned your friend having. It is extremely frustrating! I just want them to find out what's wrong!!!!

I had surgery in October of last year, and I've done great! I've lost 80lbs, I had no complications. And I don't think my complications are with my surgery now.... But for about 2 months I've had a fever persistently, that my doctor diagnosed as "fever of unknown origin" I stay weak, and tired. My muscles ache, my head always hurts, I stay nauseated especially in the mornings, (and no I'm absolutely not pregnant). I'm extremely anemic and I have to go get an iron infusion this week so maybe that will help with the weakness, and some of the other symptoms. But I was just wondering, has anyone else found other health problems as they start losing weight? My surgeons office said it wasn't related to my surgery but I think I may ask my surgeon next appointment.

I know everyone has a different diet and different restrictions, but I need an idea of how everyone is doing about 6 weeks out. What does your menu look like? How are you exercising? liquid and Protein intake? progress? I've lost a lot of weight in the beginning but it's slowing wayyyy down. I'm realizing that I haven't been following all of the rules and eating so well. So, I need some ideas!!!

Thank you!

About how much walking in a day did you do?

I am a week and a half post-op and I want to start exercising. The only instructions I have from my surgeon is no heavy lifting for 6 weeks. He told me to do things as I felt like it. So what are some good work outs in the beginning?

I should've practiced smaller sips of water. I was so used to chugging a bottle here and there and well, that's impossible after surgery. Also I should've stopped drinking and eating at the same time months before surgery.

Thank you so much!!!

So how many calories do sleeved people consume in the maintenance stage?

He never said anything about calories... Just to limit carbs, fats, and sugars.

On post-op day 3 I could start eating foods like refried beans, cottage cheese, eggs, soups, mashed potatoes, etc. I'm only on post op day 4 and I ate about 320 calories today between protein drink, vitamin chews, and all of the food I ate. I know this would sound stupid to a normal person but is this too many calories following the surgery? I don't want to eat too much!!! I guess I'm just scared of doing anything that would sabotage this. Everything I've eaten I've logged and it's all been healthy, and it's been a sugar free fat free diet... But... Calories? Help! Thanks!

I just got out of the hospital (sleeved 10/10) and when I was in I felt like I couldn't breathe at all. In fact, I still have some problems taking a deep breath. I think it's just the pain or maybe even the gas? Not sure.

. How are you doing with pain and nausea?? My pain on the pain scale has been above 8 since surgery and I'm constantly nauseated. But I'm getting better... I think. Gas pains are still intense but I've done great walking.

Thank you all!!!! And good luck to you Kattastic today!!! It's going to be worth it for all of us!!