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That's one thing I wanted to ask. Has anyone else lost their thirst? Only I haven't felt thirsty once since my surgery and it worries me. I can go hours before realising I haven't drunk anything....

Yes what a difference! It just feels good to be able to keep things down and not feel like I am dying! Already lost more weight with the sleeve than I did with the band. I just feel way more comfortable and healthy.

I'm also a revision from band to sleeve. What a different experience, right?

As far as I was told about the FB page is that it is private and others cannot see that you're in the group or see your posts in the group page. I'm a member and none of my friends have said anything about me joining or commenting in the group so I think you're safe.

Joining in late . Sleeved 8/28 down 41 lb... 20 of it pre-op.. Glad I found you guys!

Any thing cold makes my stomach hurt . I haven't tryed ice cream yet !

I feel like I'm always hungry. But if I try to eat I know can't. Very odd feeling.i drink my Water eat my portions but still feel hungry.

I was sleeved 8/12. Down 16 lbs since surgery. I lost 17 lbs in the months leading up to surgery. Pre-surgery 219.8 current 203.4. I'm basically eating regular foods. Except no beef or pork, no fruit, no raw veggies per doctor. So, my family and I have come up with TONS of stuffed/rolled chicken recipes. Favorites so far: bruschetta stuffed chicken, asparagus and Swiss stuffed chicken, and spaghetti squash stuffed with turkey burger, quinoa, fire roasted tomatoes and various cheeses.
Man, our grocery bill has been radically reduced! My hubby was sleeved 12/31.
It makes me laugh that a chicken breast lasts me 2-3 meals.
Ladies: I struggled this month, right before my cycle with a chocolate craving. This is about better choices, so went and got an 86% cacao chocolate bar that has 5grams of sugar in 1/2 a bar. All I needed was a corner (that bar will last MONTHS!) and the craving was gone!! I also (as usual) could not get enough food, felt like I was starving! Nut said it was ok to add some calorie content those few days, but to listen to my body and cut it back again because I didn't really need it anymore. This helped a lot. I added a mini meal in between Breakfast and lunch and another after dinner, for 2days, now I'm good again and no hunger.
I haven't lost a lot, relative to many. But for me, it's more than I would have otherwise. I have determined that I will no longer put CRAP into my body. If it doesn't serve a nutritional need it doesn't go in!
I struggle drinking Water, but went back to the Protein Fruit drinks I used the first week, mixed in 1liter of Water, and I can get 2 liters in a day plus sometimes.
I also miss chewing crunchy things most. Has anyone found any good crunchy stuff? Not as a snack but to augment a meal?
Thanks for reading my rambling, sorry!

I missed this topic, so here I am. I was sleeved on 8/29 and I am trying to work this journey but boy is it a major change to my life. I feel like a thirsty so I want to drink a glass of ice cold Water fast but the sipping is driving me crazy and when I take to big of a sip I feel like I need to be burped. lol this is crazy. But its my new journey and I am taking it one day at a time.

I feel great just ready to eat more than soft stage

Karinb, I was also a revision from band to sleeve and also on the 26th. Glad to hear you're doing so well. I'm right there with you. I've been struggling a bit with heartburn the past couple days, but definitely nothing I can't handle. Hope it continues to go well for you and good luck!

Also new to the site and the surgery, 8-29-13. Would love to connect to support.

You're not alone. I've been really wiped out since surgery on the 28th. Came home Friday night and really have been just alternating between asleep and barley awake. I am only barely getting enough liquids in thanks to crystal light, diluted apple juice and Popsicles. I consider it a good day if I can get one Protein full Protein Shake in. Tried some broth last night with unflavored protein and spent the entire night uncomfortable. Then the panic attacks set in. What if my discomfort is because of infection? Or a blood clot? What if I'm not trying hard enough to move and causing my own issues? I ended up waking in place for 45 min's while watching a show at 1045pm last night just to ease some of my worries. Today I still feel really sore but pushed myself to get out of the house and walk around some shops with my kids for an hour. I'm about 40 oz into my Water and dreading 'dinner.'
Feeling really grateful that I am not in any pain just adjustment phase. Trying to stay positive and grateful and not let my anxieties get to me.

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???

No drain for me! can't wait until this all pass. Sigh