GotItDoneInHarlem

Isopure drinks are saving me. GNC has them.

I lost 15 in 10. Good to be on the losing side of life!

Same thing with me. Lost lost lost, then stuck. Finally started losing again.

Siggis is my FAVORITE! Hard to find. It's Icelandic, but thicker than greek and more satisfying. Especially during the full liquid phase.

I'd call your doctor. While I don't have experience with a leak, I would personally direct questions like these to a medical professional and not (an amazing group of people) this board. Good luck.

Welcome to the Forums! Lots of good people on here going through EVERY stage, every question, every doubt, and every concern that you have. It's amazing how much compiled knowledge is on here. Welcome to your new family!

HEATING PAD. Saved my life on more than one occasion.

Bravo!

Protidiet or chicken Unjury soup

Hang in there. It sucks, but resolves on it's own when you're eating a healthier and more balanced diet.

I'll do my best. I ALWAYS weigh myself first thing in the morning every day. Always have! (Not that I used the data to shape life decisions, mind you.) I'm going to try every other day to see if that makes me less nuts. If it doesn't work, I'll hide it away. Part of the issue is that I have a Withings scale and all the daily data is so much fun to play with online.

I'm 9 days out, recovering very very well after a ROUGH start. I'm dying to go to the gym and get on an elliptical. Does anyone know if an elliptical is safe? The treadmill is so boring.

I am 9 days out and gained a pound yesterday. No caloric intake change except I switched to purées. I know. I know. I've been drinking better and am finally better hydrated. And I know a pound can easily be Water weight, but darn it I pooped yesterday after three days and thought I'd see a loss after a low down. Thoughts this nutso poster?

Oh yeah. I'm 8 days out and this majorly stressed me out. I thought I was doing something wrong or damaging/hurting myself. Everyone told me to relax, but it wasn't until I spoke to my doctor that I did. I believe the exact quote was, "Count your lucky. Most people are dehydrated right now. You'll fill up when you start eating." And that has been true.

You've got this! Congrats on surgery and remember that each day you will feel many times better than the day before! Good luck and a speedy recovery.

During liquids I was getting 500-600 a day. Now I'm in purees I'm getting about 800 a day (and 60-80 grams of protein). Is this about right? I haven't seen any guidelines and my doctor did not provide any. How many calories when we're on 4-6 small meals a day? Thanks for your help.

I've been too mellow and tired to be mean. I've only had loved ones around who wouldn't care if I snapped anyway just in case.

My first two were terrible and now I'm adjusting. Reading this really helped. http://www.amazon.com/The-Emotional-First-Aid-Kit/dp/0976852659

I got the same message today from my NP. This is not a problem but instead a stroke of luck. I have certainly been warned to go SLOW with purees.

This thread has been a fine example of how no two people are the same. I wish you luck and if you're super nervous, perhaps ask to be knocked out? Let us know how you did!

Did you find success with your sleeve or do you think that drinking so quickly could have impeded your progress?

Good things to hear. I know when food enters the equation that I'll fill up much faster and I simply can't imagine that liquids that are moving so fast could be damaging me. So happy to hear it! Thanks everyone.

I was sleeved on Tuesday. The first couple days were rough, but I'm feeling much better now. I have found that I can drink fluids faster than 1-2 oz every 20 minutes. I know when I go to purées next week I will be allowed 4 oz of yogurt at one sitting. Am I doing damage by drinking more clear (calorie free) liquids than I'm supposed to? When I did the contrast swallow they had me drink a big cup of stuff that almost immediately emptied into my intestines. I go slow with yogurt and Protein shakes, but am I doing damage or stretching my pouch? My sleeve is tolerating it very well. Advice please.

BRAVO! I bet that's a goal for a lot of people on here. Good to hear other's success stories!

WOW! That happened fast! They're taken, gang. Best to all. J