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officially 227lbs down 150lbs. From original weight of 379./ 292 at surgery oct 25th 2017

I'm curious too know as well! I've been struggling with drinking the Protein Shakes & I'm not currently getting enough Protein. I'd love to find out other ways to meet the protein requirements.

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I had my gastric sleeve on January 16th. I've been healing good. I recently starting doing more & being more active. My girlfriend is currently pregnant & due Feb. 22nd. We have a three year old & a one year old. Our household stays pretty busy & I've recently been getting back into our busy daily routine. We added in an hour of walking each day for exercise.

The last two days I'm suddenly feeling a kind of sharp pain in my stomach. I feel it consistantly & it gets sharper any time I bend over. My stitches all look fine. But my girlfriend pointed out a sort of "bulge" in my lower right side of my stomach. Its just under the area that is hurting. I think maybe I've just been doing too much too soon. But I'm kind of worried now... Has anyone had this happen before? Should I be concerned?

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I like the crystal light flavors. I put Water bottles full into the freezer for a few hours to turn slush. Its a nice change

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I can relate! I'm so thankful that the cravings are gone. It makes the changes a lot easier.

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Im on the same stage. So far I've tried yogurt, scrambled eggs, string cheese, smoothies & incorporated the Protein Drinks in. I also tried a cambells Soup that I blended up. Each day I try to explore something new. Good luck!

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So far I've been loving string cheese & yogurt! But I need to explore some new things. Ive never been a fan of cottage cheese. But I think I might give it a shot.

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I ended up having thrush. It wasnt much fun. But once I was prescribed medicine it cleared up faorly quickly.

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Thank you for all the ideas!

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What do you guys eat? Im so tired of liquids!! But I'm struggling on ideas for the new stage. What are some of your favorite puree dishes?

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I just went in for my 1 week postop and was given Diflucan for Thrush.

I actually started calling the liquid diet...The Auschwitz Diet..(which I know is horrible and disrespectful of holocaust survivors, I apologize)
But yeah...it's not fun to slowly starve on nothing but disgusting flavored waters and sickly sweet vitaminy yucky Protein milk and Jello. It's dehumanizing and feels like torture. Then it occurs to you that you're choosing to do it to yourself and you think...what in the hell is wrong with me that i'd do this???
I used to love Jello. There is only so much sugar free jello you can eat and not come completely unglued. When I was able to eat soft solids, I pitched about 24 jello cups in the trash...which was an awful waste...but seriously....with a gun to my head, I couldn't eat them. They had to go. And I took a certain delight in pitching them.
After a while everything tasted like the chemical version of "fruit flavor" and "salty beaks and feet"....Protien drinks started tasting like Milk of Magnesia. it was all so gag-worthy at the end.
If I'd had to go another week on liquids...I might have done something insanely desperate.
I feel your pain:)
It gets better!

I actually started calling the liquid diet...The Auschwitz Diet..(which I know is horrible and disrespectful of holocaust survivors, I apologize)
But yeah...it's not fun to slowly starve on nothing but disgusting flavored waters and sickly sweet vitaminy yucky Protein milk and Jello. It's dehumanizing and feels like torture. Then it occurs to you that you're choosing to do it to yourself and you think...what in the hell is wrong with me that i'd do this???
I used to love Jello. There is only so much sugar free jello you can eat and not come completely unglued. When I was able to eat soft solids, I pitched about 24 jello cups in the trash...which was an awful waste...but seriously....with a gun to my head, I couldn't eat them. They had to go. And I took a certain delight in pitching them.
After a while everything tasted like the chemical version of "fruit flavor" and "salty beaks and feet"....Protien drinks started tasting like Milk of Magnesia. it was all so gag-worthy at the end.
If I'd had to go another week on liquids...I might have done something insanely desperate.
I feel your pain:)
It gets better!

I actually started calling the liquid diet...The Auschwitz Diet..(which I know is horrible and disrespectful of holocaust survivors, I apologize)
But yeah...it's not fun to slowly starve on nothing but disgusting flavored waters and sickly sweet vitaminy yucky Protein milk and Jello. It's dehumanizing and feels like torture. Then it occurs to you that you're choosing to do it to yourself and you think...what in the hell is wrong with me that i'd do this???
I used to love Jello. There is only so much sugar free jello you can eat and not come completely unglued. When I was able to eat soft solids, I pitched about 24 jello cups in the trash...which was an awful waste...but seriously....with a gun to my head, I couldn't eat them. They had to go. And I took a certain delight in pitching them.
After a while everything tasted like the chemical version of "fruit flavor" and "salty beaks and feet"....Protien drinks started tasting like Milk of Magnesia. it was all so gag-worthy at the end.
If I'd had to go another week on liquids...I might have done something insanely desperate.
I feel your pain:)
It gets better!

The liquid diet was the hardest part for me. Worse than surgery. Worse than the feeling of anxiety when you first start to drink and every sip has to be less than a teaspoon. Worse than the days of feeling like ALL I DID WITH MY DAY...was watch the clock and sip sip sip...walk walk walk.
The liquid stage...both before and after surgery... flat out sucked for me. I was starving and I hated it. It crushed my morale and yep...I had a few second thoughts.
I remember one afternoon bursting into tears because my husband brought me some chicken broth and I just couldn't face it. "It tastes like a stinky chicken armpit, I just CANT. I will puke."
I wasn't supposed to have it until the next day, but he made me some cocoa wheats. My rule conscious by the book husband....knew I'd reached my breaking point and suggested that one day early...cocoa wheats thinned with Protein drink....would likely be ok.
Best cocoa wheats ever. I felt almost human. By the time I tried cream Soup and oatmeal and yogurt....I was convinced I was going to live and not go bonkers.
God that was so HARD! I do remember.
But I promise....it's all downhill from here. You start adding things and it doesn't take long. You keep adding new stuff until you're 6-8 weeks out and can eat almost anything. And you forget how hard you struggled...and feel completely confident that the world is in your pocket.
Don't lose hope. You're almost to the really fun, really good, really exciting part:)

Same, I am 4 days post op, cried 2 days ago because I was pushing myself to have liquids because I wanted to keep up with the liquid diet and my stomach wasn’t feeling like it. I feel tired too, I drink a little bit sometimes I say to myself what have I done [emoji20] but I hope it’s all for my health and to look good [emoji4] can’t wait to try normal food like chicken, salads etc. But also afraid that my stomach would not accept the changes :/. Greetings from Mexico !

I'm 9 days post op & I feel like I'm losing my mind. After surgery my taste buds changed & now I can barely stand the shakes. broth is difficult to take in because it upsets my stomach. At least I can drink Water just fine!! I'm supposed to drink three shakes a day & I'm struggling to get through two a day. I was so ready & confident for this surgery. I knew my life was going to change for the better & I've been preparing for it for months!

But today I woke up second guessing myself... I feel like maybe I got in over my head. I dont feel good & I'm always tired. Luckily I don't have food cravings any more since surgery, but I can't help feeling like I'm so over drinking only liquids lol. I feel like I'm losing hope in myself today. Maybe it's just because Im having an off day... I really hope that I feel back to my normal motivated self tomorrow!! Has anyone else felt like this?

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Many people. Thrush is common with ketosis. Thrush is common after surgery. Many, many people describe this syndrome...and what it likely is, is a mild case of thrush.
Brush it with your toothbrush, rinse with mouthwash and warm salt Water.
it should improve with a week. If it stays the same or gets worse, have your doc take a look.
Pay extra attention to your brushing and flossing. Keep your mouth moist.
It really should clear up on it's own in a few days.

Many people. Thrush is common with ketosis. Thrush is common after surgery. Many, many people describe this syndrome...and what it likely is, is a mild case of thrush.
Brush it with your toothbrush, rinse with mouthwash and warm salt Water.
it should improve with a week. If it stays the same or gets worse, have your doc take a look.
Pay extra attention to your brushing and flossing. Keep your mouth moist.
It really should clear up on it's own in a few days.

I’m also 5 days post op and my tongue looks like I licked white paint!!! You’re definitely not alone. I thought it was thrush too but it’s not painful or anything. Would love to know what it could be!

Im five days post op & I seem to have a white film on my tongue. I've brushed a lot & rinsed my mouth. Ive searched google thinking It was possibly Thrush. But I read a lot of articles saying that a white tonvue can be part of ketosis & will go away soon. Has anyone experienced this? Should I be concerned?

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I just had surgery on January 16th!! Everything is going good so far. My pain level is going down a bit each day. The stomach binder makes me feel the most comfortable. Most of my incisions are pain free except for the right side. Im doing well at getting in my liquids & Protein Shakes. But I still need to work on increasing amounts to reach goal! Each day is getting easier.

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Congratulations!!!! I’ve been binge watching my 600lb life and I don’t think that’s the best idea. I’m completely freaked out now. I’ve never had surgery never stayed in a hospital. So I’m a bit freaked out. Good to know your experience was good. What state are you in?


“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

How did it go? Mine is next Wednesday


“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

I just had my sleeve done on January 16th! I was released to go home from the hospital yesterday afternoon.

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