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My doc just released me to advance my pureed as I want toward regular food. Said I should be on a normal healthy diet by V-day!!! Said he was very happy with my progress! Yay!! ♥

Sleeved in Roanoke, VA. No drain, one night and home by noon the next day. Thought I was going to need Hermia repair, but he said it had healed and he didn't have to do it. He did a leak test and cleaned me out good during surgery. No problems. He also did not use a Foley on me. He said Foley's and drains are breeding ground for bacteria. If you don't have to have it, why take a chance. I have done great.

A week and half post-op. Go to see my surgeon in the morning. I've done really well other than some constipation issues. I am getting my protien in every day in 2 shakes, but can't hold much more than that. I am on the soft diet stage 2 since Sunday, but can't get much down. No pain, just not much room. A couple of bites is all. If I weren't drinking my protein I'd never get it in. I guess I will end up going through the stages like most sleevers.

Just got sleeved a little over a week ago. I've always been hot natured wearing shorts and tank tops around the house REGARDLESS of the season. Since surgery, I am wearing Spanx under my jeans and tops and have fuzzy throws on every piece of furniture in case I sit down there. Outdoors I broke out my fleece liined suede coat with hood and matching ugg boots. They were a gift several years ago that I was never able to wear because they were too hot. I don't dare go out without them, now. Even on warm days I have been pretty bundled up. It's been a weather roller coaster here in SW VA.

I was told 6 months.

My doc prescribed Nexium soluable for the same reason. I also took Prevacid the first week as a booster. It works well and helps prevent the knawing pain that resembles hunger.

I was up 1.5 lbs. because of not having a bm. Drinking protein can cause it as well as taking calcium. Try some Miralax and Glycerin suppositories. It is amazing how full your colon becomes in a week even on liquids. I am feeling MUCH better.

Good luck!! I am sure there is good reason. Just remember... God is in control!

Surgery was one week ago today! I am now starting soft foods and doing great! I gained about 8lbs from iv fluids in the hospital, but it was back off in 2 days. After that I started dropping about 3 lbs per day!!

How fantastic!! I hope to follow your footsteps! 1 week post surgery. HW 325; SW 288; CW 269.

If you are not ready to share WHY, just share WHAT. " I had stomach surgery and don't eat much anymore". If you aren't comfortable saying it's wls don't. If he asks just tell him you don't want that conversation to be how you remember your first date. Maybe another time. Let's get real. We live in a food driven society. That's how we all got here. Just control the situation and keep it in YOUR comfort zone. Eat your normal routine and keep conversation flowing on other topics. The more normal you make it, the easier he will accept it as normal.

Beautiful! Happy birthday!

Try using vanilla shake and adding some sf jello in your favorite flavor. It thickens the shake and gives it a nice fruity flavor. I buy the small boxes of jello and add about a half pack to a 12oz shake. Want it thicker?? Refrigerate the shake for an hour or so before drinking. I like orange to make "dreamsicle" flavor.

I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese. Any good substitutes?

My doc put me on Nexium and Prevacid, both. I haven't been hungry at all. I started soft foods today and two or three bites and I feel like it's Thanksgiving!!

I have a spine problem that makes walking tough (spondylolisthesis grade 2). My leg goes dead not long into walking. I have been riding my bike in effort to exercise without compressing the leg nerve. My hubby got me the indoor trainer for my bike so I can ride stationary until it is warm enough to get back outside. I am in hopes I will be able to start that soon.

Thanks!! That is good info. I will walk until he tells me I can do more.

Wondering about riding my bike.... stationary. I am 6 days post op. I go Thursday for my first follow up.

How soon after surgery is it safe to exercise?

Have you considered the programm where you trade donors? Someone from your family donates to a group and family members of each of the other patients donate too. It increases the chances of a match for your mom. Your doc should be able to give you details.

You sound just like me. I had a terrible time with my kidneys/bladder. I still have more difficulty than normal but it is much better than after surgery on Monday. My colon was slow to respond as well. Everything seems to be working now, but my body was definitely traumatized. I just hope it doesn't mean I will have a lot of hair loss. I am taking biotin and zinc to prevent it as well as eating jello.

I did it ahead of time and slowly. Im a coffee hound, so I went with half caff for a couple of weeks and then started drinking all decaf. I suggest that to anyone reading this!!! Carb withdrawl is bad enough. Im not quite a week past surgery and still getting headaches... but they ciuld be much worse. Im glad I prepared as much as I did.

Did u quit caffiene ahead of time? If not it may be that. I had a carb headache from no sugar, so that is possible too. It is gonna catch up eventually. Try just a couple of sips of coffee or fruit juice.

Just be happy for her and love her regardless. Dont make this another issue, just try to work on the ones you already have.

Just remember your hormones are in a twist and are having to adjust to your new body. Also be aware that you are WAY more fertile than normal because of this. Your chances of becoming pregnant triple for the fist 18 months after surgery (according to an info session held by the hospital I went through). If you are late... take a test. If it is negative just relax, it is normal to go through adjustments.