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Yes its normal. Everyone is different and everyone heals differently. you have to heal from the inside out and it just takes awhile. Don't be in a rush. Keep drinking your water and protein. It will get better.

SKyriakakis....nice greek name by the way. Before starting salads, check with your nutritionist first to see if your sleeve is ready for the raw spinach. If so....go for it. sounds like an awesome meal to me.

Katt, you are only 1 week out so it could be anything. You need to call your doctor. If you were able to drink the protein shakes prior to surgery than it is not lactose intolerance. If all liquids are making you sick then it is possible you will soon be dehydrated. You may need an IV infusion to give you fluids and make you feel better. Either way, please call your doctor and let him/her determine the real reason. Good luck.

Hi there and congratulations on your decision. It is a life changing decision and if you what you want is to change your life....you're gonna do it. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and though I am only 2 weeks post surgery, my joints can definitely tell the difference. I'm still recovering but I am so happy to have done this. The weight is coming off much quicker than any other diet I have ever been on and I feel really good. Good luck and if there is anything I can help you with I am glad to help. Janet

I just recently purchased the book Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies. excellent book by the way but while searching for it, I found several cookbooks for pressure cookers as well as a Pressure Cooker Recipes for Dummies book. Thought some of you might be interested in some of these to help with your pressure cooking. Good luck to everyone. Eat nutritiously!!

My doctor said wait 4 weeks post surgery.

NOOOO, never use aspirin products again. You will have to use Tylenol unless you want to cause problems to your sleeve. Do be careful.

I had IVs and such so my own pajamas were not an option. Also they put those pump things on your legs to prevent clots so they generally don't want you wearing pajama pants. For me the hospital gown was so much easier. Chap stick and gas X are a must. Also bring a go pair of slip on slippers so you can walk the halls comfortably. I didn't feel like reading or doing anything on the computer. An Ipad or Iphone to play music to relax you might be nice. Other than that the only other thing you need is an advocate. Somebody there to help you get up and down as your stomach will be hurting. Good luck.

Hi Amy. My sister lives in Reston, very familiar with the area. I'm two weeks out and I got the SLEEVE. I highly recommend it.

I am so sorry you are having these problems. No wonder you are depressed. You might need a visit to the ER for an IV of fluid to get you over the hump and make you feel better. This surgery and diet is all about NUTRITION. You have to eat and drink what your body needs regardless of what your brain wants. I am only two weeks out but I've adjusted pretty well. I have HUGE head hunger but I eat what is on the list and I don't deviate. I too had problems with the water till I discovered the SF Kool Aid drops. Ever since, the water goes down so smoothly and I love the taste. When I go to bed at night I take a bottled water with me and every time I wake up I take 3 sips. As soon as I wake up in the morning I take a few sips before I get out of bed. It has seemed to help. I agree with the others that you should call your doctor and also sit down with your nutritionist so she can help you add some variety and interest to your diet. Wishing you luck.

I did wear foundation and blush. It made me feel more alert and more presentable. Nobody at the hospital ever said anything either way. When I woke up.... I don't know how I looked but I sure felt pretty rough.

I feel the 8 hour drive will be a whole lot easier with your Aunt than flying alone. You don't know if you will be nauseous so that will be easier to deal with in the car. You can stop any time you need to where in a plane you are a bit stuck. Getting there the night before is wise and depending on how long you are kept in the hospital, a night or two at the hotel is a good idea. Some people feel just great after surgery but I suspect the majority of people felt like I did. I felt like I'd been hit by a Mac truck. I am happy to hear you are considering taking someone with you. It will be safer and you will need someone to do things for you in the hospital as well as help you walk after surgery. Wishing you the best of luck and a safe surgery.

This could possibly be your gall bladder so as everyone has said. CALL YOUR DOCTOR.

Do you have a sister or friend that could go with you? How long will you be in the hospital? I had my surgery on a Monday and was not released until Thursday. I had a couple of small complications that one can never plan for. You can' pick up anything more than 10 lbs after surgery. How will you manage getting to the airport with your luggage? Check with the hospital to see if they will let you be released to a taxi. My hospital would not, I had to have someone there to check me out. The first week is the most difficult and I hate to see you do this by yourself, as this is when you need someone. Good luck to you.

My doctor never discussed this topic with me though I did know what it was from leading posts on this site. My doctor is wonderful and she has performed this surgery for years so I put my faith in her professional ability to do what needed to be done. The size of the bougie will not determine my success or my failure so for me...it's useless information. How to fix nutritious and tasty things I can eat.... now that is something worth knowing.

Congratulations to all of you. Use your pre-surgery time wisely and get your head in the game. The first week is pretty hard but after that you can breeze on through if you are mentally prepared for this. Read books on weight loss and weight loss cookbooks. It helps. Good Luck.

When I started looking into surgery my husband was against it. When I told him how much I weighed, he changed his way of thinking and knew that I was serious about this weight loss. He then jumped on board and supports me at each and every pound. We've been married for 35 years. We met when I was a petite 21 year old and has seen me gain every pound. So why shouldn't I share the weight and the weight loss with him? After being married this long there isn't that much he doesn't know about me.

MN_Thin, I am also 10 day out. I'm still liking the Atkins Shakes and my cream of tomato soup (with skim milk) is awesome. Not a fan of the clear broth. Please stay on your diet as your Doctor has directed. My doctor is letting me start the Puree stage on Sunday. I can't wait because I'm hungry too. I bought the book Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies. It has a bunch of recipies and ideas for food at the pureed stage and the soft food stage as well as recipes for the forever diet. Go get one of these books and you will learn how to add variety and taste to your diet. This will make a difference and you won't feel so helpless. Let me know how it goes. Good luck to you. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

Ohhh that gave me a much needed laugh. It's been a rough week. Your original post could be helpful for some I suppose but only the basics are needed for the hospital stay. Some easy to slip on slippers so you can walk the halls. A hospital helper to help you. My daughter was a God send. The chap stick is most helpful. I brought a little notebook and my daughter wrote down everything the nurses and doctors mentioned in their visits as I was so heavily medicated I couldn't remember much. I purchased the book Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies and Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies. They are awesome and help so much with the diet as it offers variety and ideas you can't get anywhere else. I highly recommend them. Congratulations on getting a date. Watch your spell check and visit here often so we'll know how you are coming along.

Hi Gruiz, I just 11 days post surgery and I've not had the problem of nausea. We learned in class that if nausea is not associated with the anesthesia, medications, or Vitamins then it could be something more serious such as an obstruction (have you eating something you shouldn't), an ulcer, or low blood sugar. If you are two weeks out and the nausea has just started in the last couple of days, I would suspect low blood sugar from not eating at regular times, calorie intake too low. What do you think it is? If you can't pinpoint one of these things I've listed, then call your surgeon or go to the ER. Going to the ER might be a good thing anyway as they can give you a drip that will make you feel better. Remember, you must eat (or drink) your calories to keep your blood sugar up and to feel better. Good luck and let us hear from you. Janet

Thursday will be day 10 post op for me and I am hungry even when I'm full. I miss food.

Nope, gave them up last year and not missing them one bit. In fact the thought of drinking of them is a real turn off.

unjury is definitely the best. Unjury.com They have a package with multiple trial size items so you can see what you like without spending a lot of money.

Hi Cubs, you have done great so far so just keep on keeping on. The surgeons tell you to use the Bariatric Advantage because they know the nutrients and Protein are in there. Doing a few Soups will not hurt you...you will continue to lose weight which will be a great advantage after surgery. I highly recommend the book, Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies. It has great recipes for all stages and shares a lot of information for healing and eating real food. Good luck and keep up the good work.

Superfab you will do great. Regardless of what kind of surgery we might have... those first 4 or 5 days are terrible so why should this one be any different? Right? Let us hear from you when you feel up to posting. I'll say a pray for you.