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Deez, I am so happy to hear you are improving. You are in my prayers.

Hello my family:). Just wanted to update: I'm still n hospital, I feel rather well but these esophageal spasms are still givin me issues. As I said the second swallow test was.basically inconclusive but the surgeon said it looked good enuff for him, however; until I'm 24 hrs spasm free, he still won't let me eat or drink:( so today is day 4, npo. Then he said, we just have to b patient bc it will improve, so I have to stay here until Monday mornin:( my 9 yr old is alredy upset when she has to lv me nd she doesn't evn know about Monday yet. Catheter n heart monitor removed so that's good. I thank God that I'm not evn hungry or head hungry, I'm just rdy to get up n moving forward in a positive way. I've been reading about how u all are and praying every night for yall. Take care and hopefully I'll have bttr news for yall. XOXO my friends keep up the awesomeness of ur journeys, I'm proud of you all!!!!

Deez, my prayers continue to go out to you for a quick recovery.

KaminaBlue, I was sleeved on 12/11 as well. I was on clear liquid 10 days, full liquid 7 days and now pureed food. I have (since the last time I weighed) lost 19 lbs total from pre-op Protein through Saturday. I have not felt compelled to "cheat". I have Protein Drinks that I can drink that are chocolate, or vanilla and I will put in sugar free pudding for a flavor I want. I find I am more up for apple sauce and puddings from my last stage rather than pureed food. How about cottage cheese? What kind of carbs are you craving. I made a root veg roast and mashed it...

KaminaBlue, I was sleeved on 12/11 as well. I was on clear liquid 10 days, full liquid 7 days and now pureed food. I have (since the last time I weighed) lost 19 lbs total from pre-op Protein through Saturday. I have not felt compelled to "cheat". I have Protein Drinks that I can drink that are chocolate, or vanilla and I will put in sugar free pudding for a flavor I want. I find I am more up for apple sauce and puddings from my last stage rather than pureed food. How about cottage cheese? What kind of carbs are you craving. I made a root veg roast and mashed it...

Deez, continued prayers your way.

Mnwin, I am down 19 lbs. Not sure if I posted previously.

Sandisleeve are you going back to hot yoga? I have been hesitant because I sweat so much and I am concerned about dehydration.

Deez Godspeed

Remember, small steps. It is all a process...I had pureed foods yesterday and it was great. I can eat 1/3 cup at a meal. It gets better.

I'm questioning what have I done to myself...I can barely handle this pain on my chest whenever I drink water.. went to walgreens and bought some zentac...to see if it helps. I also noticed I was not mentally ready for this surgery (sleeved Dec 18th 2013) I want to eat.. and have tasted sweet potato, mash potatoes. ..but I feel terrible. I don't want any more Protein Shakes or broth. I don't know what to do. All I can do is pray...There is no turning back I know..I just want to feel better and eat what I want without pain..sorry don't mean discourage anyone I just don't know what else to do

Princesstami: I was sleeved 12/11 and it feels like I am a bit slow in the weight loss process. I weighed this morning and I was 245. I accept any loss as a success. I can sit back and see what I would be eating right now if it were not for the sleeve. I do think I am becomimg sort micro manager of what people eat. I have to stop that or I will alienate my friends and family....

Good for you

HW 260

SW 253

CW. 246

HW 260

SW 253

CW. 246

I may have been unusual, but I have had no nausea. I know I was given IV's the night before with antibiotic and anti-nausea meds. I also had a drain and the "yucky" stuff left inside was draining out. So far, so good.

I'm dec 11th also. Where are you having surgery at ?

Hi ladies. . I'm a Dec11th as well... nerves are crazy right now

Me too

Me too

@ Sue Who is your surgeon?

I'm planning a trip to TJ. I'm going with my bff who is also a RN. It will be a girls trip. Mom, daughter and husband will not know the plan. I don't want drama.

You aren't even telling your husband? Everyone has different relationships and of course yoi know yours best, but if my husband kept that from me I would be very upset..for many reasons. Just something to think about...but like I said we are all different. No one person and their philosophy on relationships is right. I'm just saying if I told my bff and hid it from my hubby..he would be extremely hurt and upset.

I saw my doc today and let her know what I was doing next week and where. She was nervous and said she would not go to Mexico for any surgery. But, she is supporting me and wants to see me when I return. People care and worry.

I have been trying to decide whether to tell my parents are not. After reading everybody's comments I think I better wait until I get home to tell them. I know I'm having the surgery just not in Mexico. I'm just so scared I will slip up and talk about the plane flight or Mexico or something. I just don't know what to do. I'm more stressed about telling my parents then the whole surgery, flight, Mexico,etc. Nothing is going to stop me from going. I just really don't want to stress them out and make them worry.

I agree, my goal is to drop 120, but my desire is a healthy lifestyle and to feel better each day.

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