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Just tell them. They have a special type of undergarment you can wear. No big deal for them, really.

Maybe she is just being a real friend and being respectful? Could be she is taking it as none of her business if you aren't the one opening up the conversation. I wouldn't get bent out of shape having unnamed expectations of someone. Congrats on your progress.

Good luck! Don't be too nervous...I went to Dr. Aceves and all went well. I appreciated being in the hospital a couple of days post op rather than dealing with it at home. I'm also from CO.

I had surgery in Mexico and I got my H. Pylori diagnosis AFTER surgery (thanks to the pathology report they gave me). It won't prevent you from surgery in Mexico but if you don't get it treated you will have to wait three months for the stomach to heal before treating it. Most adults have an H. Pylori infection (I think I have a particularly bad one but getting most of my stomach cut out got rid of 70% of the infected problem).

Pdxman is right - you're holding on to Water to repair the muscle. I did the same freak out when I started working out. I don't want to look like I'm deflated so I plan to continue working out but it is psychologically a bit of a trip. Right now I'm just adding cardio and at my next milestone will put weight lifting back in. I have to remind myself this is about health and not the number on the scale.

More protein! Like more cowbell but nutritious.

I'm a bit of a numbers obsessive (statistician here) but have managed to stop weighing every day -- it was only driving me crazy. Really cray cray. Now I tend to weigh on Sundays and Thursdays. I am tempted to get rid of the scale but I really want to hold myself accountable and I think it is important to understand what is happening. I know if I'm avoiding the scale then I must think I'm gaining in some way. It's also helpful to track all the other macros and get a sense of what works for you. I'm beginning to accept that there is very little science to this and a lot of learning to be patient and go with intuition. *sips morning Protein shake*

I had the same problem so I switched to unflavored protein. Finally got going by masking it by making shakes in my blender at home. Can't stand the sweet of the artificial sweeteners. I still struggle to get my protein and calories in (at 8 weeks out) and it is probably what is slowing my weight loss. Hang in there -- it gets better as you heal.

Was sleeved on January 16th in Mexico and am down 32 pounds. Feel like I should be losing faster but it's also my T.O.M so I'm hoping for a drop in the next few days Focused on Protein and Water - definitely easier to do now at 8 weeks out.

I was positive for H. Pylori too...going to the doc in a few weeks for treatment. I think it is slowing my loss...guess we'll find out.

I think you posted this same question yesterday. Please see the sleeve research forum as it summarizes and gives links to a number of 5+ year studies. I did a great deal of research before deciding on the sleeve and believe it is the optimal choice right now given the outcomes and my personal circumstances. You should consult with your doctor on what is best for YOU.

Wow, talk about misinformation. I've read dozens of meta-studies of sleeve research and the incidence for cancer actually drops dramatically. The correlation between gastritis and sensitivity to stomach cancer shows, yes, but stomach acid is managed if your post-surgical protocol is followed. MOST people have an h. pylori (bacterial) infection that is correlated to stomach and esophageal cancer. No medical study I have seen offers a conclusion or even insinuation that the gastric sleeve (performed since 1881) leads to cancer. Please don't shout fire in a crowded room because you thought you smelled smoke.

I drink decaf...just one daily. It's nice. I used to drink 4-5 reg cups of coffee a day. Having my decaf is a nice ritual that feels like normalcy.

Hang in there, who amongst us has not broken a chair?!?

Actually, yeah.

Nothing easy about this...we all have our own journey. Hang in there...one day at a time.

Welcome!

Okay, vent of the week time... And this one is my fault. I need to buy a tape measure so I can feel better about this but it drives me a bit bonkers when I can tell I am losing weight (I can see it in different parts of my body) but then I get on the scale...and...NOPE...nothin! Not budging. I read up on the phenom to identify why this happens and I understand Water is a key player in this and here is confession #2: did not get enough water AT ALL this week due to being out of town at a conference. BLURGH. Ok, so i'm going to keep on keepin' on - did great today (so far) with Protein and water. Trying to be patient and keep it one day at a time. The scale is my nemesis! One of these days I'm going to chuck that stinking thing out...someday... I'm also hoping to go to el doctor and get antibiotics to kill of the h.pylori in my gut. I have certainly noticed that I don't lose weight at nearly the same rate as I used to and I can certainly do without the bloating, etc. it causes. Carry on! Thanks for letting me vent. Anyone up for a group hug??

AhhhhDORBS!

I found I settled down around 3-4 weeks. I think the body is just in shock after such a major procedure. The emotional swings settled down after 3 weeks -- thank goodness. Support for mental health is always a good idea in my book.

Hi all! I'm Denver too! A meetup/support group would really be helpful -- count me in.

I only took a few days off and was back at work. I was really tired for 3 weeks but I was able to work.

I needed a kick in the ass this week, too. I've been down due to a break up and the anniversary of my sister's death approaching this weekend. Stressful bookends to the week...time to toss away any of the carbs I have let myself indulge in! Thanks y'all!!

To answer one of the original questions (based on my reading across bariatric materials) according to Brigham and Women's and Northwestern University hospital bariatric centers the average healing time for the stomach is about 40 days (42 at BWH and 38 from NU). Cornell describes asking patients to wait 6 weeks. Whatever anyone's tolerance most of the literature advises that your feeling of satiety will be skewed based on trauma to the stomach, swelling, and nerve damage. Perhaps this gets at the essence of the original question? I think in such situations we all have to define our own "normal" with an eye on the mean (average) circumstances to ensure safety. Personally, when internal organs are involved I tend toward a more cautious, conservative approach but to each their own.

I'm on board here in Denver, CO.