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I use bariatric fusion chewables. They are the consistency of a caramel, but without sticking to your teeth. I got the mixed berry flavor. Yum

All I can say is "wow!!!!!"

Jeez, Jen, that sucks! I'm so sorry. But they're right, it could've been way worse. Thank goodness y'all are ok. Oklahoma has had so many earthquakes that it's unreal. Not huge, ground-ripping fissures, but about a 4.5 or so on the Richter. They seem to be everywhere. And it is scary and stressful. Leigh Anne, it is pretty awesome. I'm getting more and more motivated. I'm starting to feel and look better so I'm a happy girl.

Woohoo!!! You are rockin it! I know what you mean! I can't wait to get some comfy Old Navy jeans! I swear they are the most comfy jeans a person could own!!!

I had to do 10 days of Lovenox (sp?) injections. Tiny little needles and no big deal. Just left some bruising. Nothing major, though.

Down from a size 28 to a 24 on just a little over a month.

Day of surgery 2/18/14 Couple of days ago

Oh, I may have come across like I regretted it, but I'm with you 100%. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!!! April

I felt like that til I took milk of magnesia. Apparently it was gas and I needed to clean out my bowels.

I've had 2c-sections, a vaginal delivery, my gallbladder removed and a tubal ligation... My sleeve was the worst surgery I've ever had as far as pain and recuperation. I just knew it would be a breeze and it wasn't. It's different for everyone.

I fail at technology daily so you're good. Lol

Very typical

Omg, my sister had that and it was agonizing to walk so I'm familiar with that pain. They made special insoles for her that ended up being just as painful and no help. As she lost it did get better though, so keep it in mind. (((Hugs)))

43 pounds since I started. 25 since surgery on feb 18. I had a pretty good stall that I think I broke as I'm a pound down today. As for energy, my doc says the first 3 months can be tiresome. That it'll come back as my body adjusts to the fewer calories.

It's usually about 3-4 months out, but it doesn't happen to everyone.

Not to discourage others, as I'm honestly truly happy for those that have a fast recovery, but I'm 5 weeks out and am still very fatigued. Very. It doesn't matter that I reach Protein and liquid goals. I feel like crap most days after 4 pm because I'm still so tired. I also bent and ripped scar tissue about 1.5 weeks after I was home. So even if you FEEL great, take it easy the first 6 weeks as far as bending and lifting. I fight nausea each and every day. This is my 5th surgery and hardest recovery I've ever had. It isn't all roses and butterflies for everyone. Roses have thorns and butterflies were once caterpillars. No matter how long it takes just keep pushing on. I firmly believe in this surgery and wouldn't change it for the world, but each individual is on a separate journey. I think it's a bit wrong to compare recoveries and weightloss against other patients. April

5 weeks out yesterday and feel tired almost all the time

My doc's office said the pre-op diet isn't just to shrink your liver, but to see if you have the resolve to stick to a diet and test yourself to know whether or not you are ready. I am not trying to judge you or complain, but you asked. If you went to my surgeon she would not perform a surgery on you. Smoking increases the risk of blood clots. You could die. She has not had a death and wouldn't perform the surgery just based on that alone. It's normal to be nervous. And maybe you're sabotaging yourself subconsciously because you honestly aren't ready. I'd talk to a therapist about it and go from there. Best of luck, April

When I woke up from my sleeve I honestly thought something had went wrong because I was in so much pain. I've had 4 other surgeries and none prepared me for the pain level I was at. Then, I was bending about a week and a half after surgery and ripped some internal scar tissue. It was agonizing. It happens. Some people heal faster. Some people have little or no pain. I wasn't one of those. I'm 5 weeks out today and feel fine except every once in a while when I'm lying down and twist wrong. Hang in there. It will get better. I know it doesn't seem like it, but it will. April

After 2 days of milk of mag I finally had a large decaf coffee... And finally pooped. I've never been so happy about poop before. Just saying

Thanks. I'm hoping it's the same with me

I wish I'd have known I couldn't drink plain Water after surgery. It makes me really nauseous. I was such a water drinker and now it has to have something in it. Mio or crystal light. Lemon wedges, if there is plenty of lemon juice. Also, once I was feeling so much better, about a week or so after I got back from the hospital, I bent and ripped my scar tissue in my deepest stitch. Be careful. Just because you feel a lot better does not mean to stop taking it easy. Take care of yourself as best you can the first weeks after surgery. April

I've been crazy busy. I moved and then my best friend is moving, but we are painting and fixing up her place. I've been skipping meals and that is so not good.

I haven't in a couple of days but I'm so gassy!!!!! You just had a 3 pound poop!!! I need one of those. Lol

Way too few. Maybe 500 on a good day. It's a full-time job Bc nothing fits. My sleeve is really tight in the mornings. Really tight. At lunch I had one little piece of grilled chicken from my sister's fajitas dipped in guacamole and about a tablespoon of refried beans. Dinner I'll eat about the same. Right now I'm gonna try really hard to get a muscle milk or protein shake down.