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That's really impressive! Congratulations on your successful journey!! Reading your post has really inspired me this morning. I was sleeved just last month on Jan. 16th 2018. I started my journey at over 400lbs. So far im down 42lbs. I've been battling with my head trying to stay focused & deal with the different food stages as well. I'm currently on a puree diet & getting in an hour minimum of walking each day. I'm very motivated to learn & live a healthier life! Do you have any advice that you could give to a newbie? Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

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. Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

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? Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

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 Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

I can relate! I'm so thankful that the cravings are gone. It makes the changes a lot easier. Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

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! Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

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. Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

I ended up having thrush. It wasnt much fun. But once I was prescribed medicine it cleared up faorly quickly. Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for all the ideas! Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

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? Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

I was worried that it's probably thrush. Mine still hasn't cleared up. I go tomorrow for my 1 week postop so Ill point it out to the doctor. Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! You literally do know exactly how I'm feeling. I'm over here laughing hysterically now because you explained things so well that I definitely know you can relate to how I'm feeling. You have renewed my faith that it will get better!! I just have to finish strong through this stage. Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! You literally do know exactly how I'm feeling. I'm over here laughing hysterically now because you explained things so well that I definitely know you can relate to how I'm feeling. You have renewed my faith that it will get better!! I just have to finish strong through this stage. Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! You literally do know exactly how I'm feeling. I'm over here laughing hysterically now because you explained things so well that I definitely know you can relate to how I'm feeling. You have renewed my faith that it will get better!! I just have to finish strong through this stage. Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you so much!!! Words cant even begin to explain how grateful I am for your comment. I was starting to feel like nobody would truly relate & That is exactly what I needed to hear!! Thank you for the boost of confidence :-) Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app