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Oh that most be so nice. If I try to drink even 5 or 10 mins before, during, or after eating. I instantly get sick or vomit. Oh and learning to eat slower is one of my biggest struggles.

I am game for a private FB page. I was sleeved on May 29th. I have started back to work. The first day was rough! I never realized how tough getting ready is! UGH! Buckling my sandals and doing my hair about killed me! I was literally green when I got to work. I was green, clammy and felt nauseous! After a bout a half hour it subsided and I was able to tough it out. My second day back at work so far is good. Got up and felt so much better! Not normal but getting there day by day. After surgery I actually gained 10 pounds Water weight. I could not pee for the life of me! Finally I had to have a catheter. No fun! But a week and a day out I have lost 13 pounds from my day before surgery weight. I think for postings we should post our weight loss from our day of surgery weight to current, It would maybe make it more uniform than everyone posting the pre diet weight loss, Just an idea. Love this group and all the great advice and shared experiences! Thanks!

Thats what they say: That all sleeve patients will lose all hunger for a long period of time (like 6-12 mths). It's only true in about 50% of sleevers. The rest of us get their hunger back soon (mine came back full force on day 10). I was on full liquids for 4 weeks so I had to wait an eternity before chewing.
Tips for getting thru it? I know of nothing but white knuckling it. Hot liquids (Soups, tea, etc) kept me satisfied better than cold stuff. I ate about 1/4 cup of Tomato or split pea Soup every 2 hrs. Drank 2 oz of Protein shake every hour or 2. And I was allowed yogurt (at the time I didn't like Greek yogurt, that has since changed) so I ate a carton a day - usually in 2 meals. That should help get u thru it.
Everyone goes thru it (at least for those unlucky of us to not lose hunger). When u start eating food again, ull be more satisfied. Right now it all goes right thru, none of it actually sticks. While I'm hungry often (I eat about every 2-3 hrs), only a few bites satiates me.
Good luck! Hope this time goes by quickly for u!

Danila I'm sorry you are suffering. I can't imagine having to do liquids only with a normal stomach! With this soak being cut and healing I believe liquids well let it heal properly. Before the surgery is just a diet. Right now is like physical therapy after a major injury, but for your new stomach. The first couple weeks can be miserable, but I haven't seen anyone a year out anyone who regrets surgery, even with massive complications.
This morning I woke up in extreme pain. I was sleeved on Friday. I was so glad the nurse was a button away. She brought morphine and put it in my port. After 5 minutes I got up and walked around a bit. So thankful in so in the hospital.
Drain comes out today after the last leak test. Should feel loads bet after that.
Hang in the Danila. This is the last diet! You won't every have to think about coming up with a new one to try or it backfiring. A few miserable days will be worth a lifetime of being done with the roller coaster of weight loss.

So awesome we have each other for support this week! And it does really help us late week surgeries to hear how everyone is doing so a big THANK YOU for your posts!

Oh my Kung, your have not had a good couple of days! I had thrush once and it hurt to even breathe! I'm sorry that sounds horrible. I how you have lots of gas z strips and that they start to help soon. I hope you feel better quickly!
I'm currently back over the border on my way to the San Diego airport. The van rocking is a little uncomfortable but nothing more than if I had a stomach ache from eating something bad.
I have not had dreams about solid food. I could not even imagine eating yet. We just stopped at a convenience store and I grabbed some Water, I've been squirting in power ade zero for flavor and electrolytes. I'm going to attempt a Protein Drink with water today.
I'll be on water based Protein Drinks until next Monday. Then I can start adding chocolate shakes and other flavors for 10 days before purees. I look forward to making smoothies with fresh strawberries done up in the nutrabullet! And some cream Soups. But solid food? ? No no no, my poor new tummy. Lol. I certainly don't want stitches blown or putting stuff in too early that could cause problems. Ouchhh
Alright 2 hours until San Diego. Hope everyone is starting to feel better! I'm gonna go through the list and see who we haven't heard from.

I am new at this as well.....sort of. I went through all of my pre-surgery tests/appointments the end of 2013 only to be denied because I didn't have any comorbidities and my BMI was at 39 at my first appointment. By the time I was done with all of my testing, my BMI was 40 but it was too late. I didn't know going in that my insurance (BCBS) only uses the first weight/BMI for consideration. I had to start over, having to go through the six month appointments with my primary physician. This was not a requirement when I first went for approval. I was upset at first but believe that everything happens for a reason. The appointments with my primary helped me understand the process and get me on track for this awesome adventure. I just completed my sixth appointment and have been submitted to insurance. Keeping my fingers crossed that an approval comes my way this time.

I was really scared too when I was going through the classes and when I met with the surgeon. I kinda had to just look at things as putting one foot in front of the other. I made it through all my classes, surgeon meeting, etc. and had my surgery on 4/30. It was the BEST decision I could have ever made for myself. I did not have much pain after surgery and have been using my new tool (my sleeve) to help me with my weight loss. I really can't tell you enough how happy this decision has made me. It's a life-changer.
My advice to you would be to look at it as one foot in front of the other. Take things one at a time. I know my surgeon was very nice and that helped. I am sure your surgeon will do everything they can to help you too. Good luck!

Oh sweet ! I'm in Michigan too but over on the East Side. My surgery is with Dr.Kole at St.Johns Providence Oakland. We're on about 2 weeks away, so exciting! Good luck to you as well

Mine is June 3rd with Dr. Yatco at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC.

Congrats!!! My date is June 3rd with Dr. Jon Schram in Grand Rapids. It's so exciting but I am nervous too. I hope all goes well with your surgery. Good Luck!

Yay!! Congrats on getting a date! Mine is may 21st
Edited to say: love your username.

Today I got my date! I will be getting my sleeve on Monday June 2nd. I am so glad they had a date that wasn't too far away. It's actually in just a few short weeks! I was waiting for a few days and I thank god that I am now scheduled and ready to go. I'm excited. So, who else has their surgery on June 2nd?