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I touched on this a bit in my story. I was told a rumor' date=' that for every 30 pounds I lost, I would gain an inch downstairs. Now I am not sure if it has been all of that, but there is a difference. First, I know that I am reaching areas that I have not reached before. Not sure I can go into to much detail, but I can say, I know, due to certain sounds that are made, like choking, that has never been done before. That, and other things. So to make a very long story, that I could go into great detail about, my sex life has been extremely wonderful since surgery. Not just for me, but for my wife.[/quote']

Thanks for sharing!!!! Good info... Glad for ur wife lol!!!!

I was exhausted until about 3 weeks out. When I started on soft foods' date=' and started walking more then my energy returned. Now 4 months later I should be able to bottle and sell my energy I have so much.

Hang in there. It will get better.[/quote']

I really hope so.... Thanks for the encouragement!

I'm 2 weeks out today and I'm still exhausted. I do a good amount of stuff during the day, but end up having to take a nap mid day. But I'm just dragging my self when will the energy come in?

1 month out tomorrow and I feel great! I'm down 34 pounds total (14 in 3 weeks pre-op & 20 in 4 weeks post op). I'll be starting back to tennis next week. I've ditched 2 clothing sizes. Dr. hubby who was against surgery has been VERY nice. I can drink liquids easily & am tolerating most meats. Life is good

How are you eating your meats? ?? Are u pureeing them???? Are you taking all your Protein???? I had an egg yesterday and almost died

I was sleeved on 8-19. I am 3 weeks out and down 17 pounds. I miss taking a big drink of water!!! Sip sip sip. I get chest/shoulder pains when i drink just a little too much. I am so confused with all the different recommendations by doctors. Everyone seems to be able to do things at different times. I am scared to screw things up!

My main issue is taking pills. I miss this more than food. I just want to be able to take my anti-depressants without crushing. I am not able to crush the ones I take so I had to get a different type and crushing those are horrible so i have not been on my meds for 3 weeks. I also want to be able to take the Prilosec without opening and putting in pudding. I want to gag when I do this.

I can't get the chewable Multivitamin down at all so have not taken it at all. My Protein intake is okay. I use the vanilla shake as creamer and also add it to my low cal hot chocolate. I seem to like it either hot or over ice.

My major incision site is still sore. I think if I drank more it might feel better??? Went through this whole thing with no pain meds. I am allergic to most so Tylenol was it for me.

So glad to find this forum. I love seeing how everyone else is doing and what has/has not worked for others.

Thanks for listening!

Jenn

Hi jenn!!!! I can't take chewable Vitamins so I am actually taking prenatal Vitamins since they are so complete. My doctor doesn't mind as long as I get a Vitamin in. I can't do that crushing thing either, so I just cut it in to tow. My doctor said that my body WILL absorb it. And I believe it does since I have a bit more energy the mornings I take them and my pee comes out supper yellow and smelling like vitamins. I also take a Biotin capsule without opening it. I'm 12 days out... It gets easier the more I do it.... I think you should try to swallow your antidepressants, you are still recovering from a big surgery and you need to feel as best as possible emotionally....

Had mine the 22' date=' would be nice to talk to some of you[/quote']

Welcome to the August sleevers where we are not afraid to ask and share.....

I was sleeved on 8/15 I was 365 when I start my pre op diet on 8/1. I lost 20lbs and have lost another 27 since the surgery. Its been a great start to my weight loss. Im at 318 now. Cant wait to see how September goes.

CONGRATULATIONS !!!

I loved those before surgery now its two sweet so I force down a Protein shake down over two hours. Ugggh

Best Isopure flavor???? I've never had it but will like to try it...

We share same day. I still am really tired. I take anxiety meds so none of those feelings ' date=' but I don't feel like doing any thing.[/quote']

Seems like a lot of people are having anxiety after surgery, I don't get why??? Did urs started after surgery also? Or since before?? I have problems just with taking my multi Vitamin, don't think I could take meds...

Danielle

I hurt when I drink sometimes too. Also when I burp... Ouch! dde29

I'm 11 days out. I had the same pain, it started to feel better by my 9th day... I can actually sip without fear now.... Hang in there !!

Hi!!!!! I had mine done on the 22... Still feel lifeless and with some crazy anxiety for the last 3 nights.. I get restless arms... And I've even felt depression.... Am I alone???

Thank u all for the words of hope and encouragement !!!! Sharing with u guys makes this so much easier !!! :*

I'm 10 days out.....and for the last 3 nights I've been having what I describe as restless ARMS... Is like if my arms have a mind if their own and fight me when it comes time to sleep. I've been getting anxiety attacks at bedtime and don't know how to deal with this... Last night I sat in my kitchen till 3 am just crying cuz my body is so anxious... Today I took a dosage of the liquid Vicodin nor for pain but just trying to fight this crazy feeling.

Do any of you fight "head hunger"??? I'm not supposed to be hungry but I still feel the sensation in my stomach and its overpowering.... I think it's in my head but I feel it in my stomach.... I'm 8 days post op

Thank u for the quick reply!!!! Do any of you fight "head hunger"??? I'm not supposed to be hungry but I still feel the sensation in my stomach and its overpowering.... I think it's in my head but I feel it in my stomach

Hi! I'm new here' date=' so exited to have found you all!

I'm 8 days post op. Had my first post op visit today and was down -8 pounds... Supper happy but worrier since I'm not able to fit all the Protein shakes during the day and the chewable Vitamins still make me barf... I know things will get better but I'm worried about loosing my hair since I can't fit all the Protein Shakes and I can't hold in the vitamins...... Any suggestions will be awesome..... I can't wait to be able to enjoy a hard boiled egg..[/quote']

Hi! I'm new here, so exited to have found you all!

I'm 8 days post op. Had my first post op visit today and was down -8 pounds... Supper happy but worrier since I'm not able to fit all the Protein Shakes during the day and the chewable vitamins still make me barf... I know things will get better but I'm worried about loosing my hair since I can't fit all the Protein shakes and I can't hold in the vitamins...... Any suggestions will be awesome..... I can't wait to be able to enjoy a hard boiled egg..

To answer some questions I have read

My hair fell out a lot' date=' it finally stopped which means I am coming to the end of my weight loss. I started at 250 now i am 128 lbs

No secrets, my surgeon made me sleeve super

Tiny so eating is kind of an issue.

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Hi!!!! Congrats u look AMAZING!!! I'm new here and only 8 days post op. had my first check up today and had lost 8 pounds... Question: since loosing so much weight, how's your skin???? I'm worried about how the skin will be after I loose the pounds