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I ate a lot of sugar free Popsicles, sugar free Jell-o, and soup broth

Don't worry about exercise right now until your cleared and feel good. I used to go out around 9 pm and walk my neighborhood but only a little at a time and increased as I felt better. Just a little walk will help... I walked at night bc it hurt to wear a bra with my incisions lol Go online.. You can get some great recipes for each stage. A lot of the recipes use yogurt in them to help with protein. My problem was and is I don't like yogurt either ???? I have some recipes if you need

It gets better... I almost walked out of the hospital the morning of my surgery... I was so scared and unsure. I had the sleeve done on 8/19/13, I'm about 9 mths post- op. I've lost a total of 90 lbs since my journey began at 289. I had several moments of mental breakdowns- "what have I done", I shouldn't have done this, and on and on. The first few weeks are the hardest. I cried a lot and second guessed myself. You just want to chew something, eat something and taste something. I'll be honest I did not drink the protein drinks because I couldn't get them down. I drank a lot of skim milk for protein and a different taste. Use resources to help for recipes and try different drinks Bariactricfoodie.com is a great site with tons of recipes. I promise you it gets better, as you reach each stage puréed, soft foods and than onward you'll feel better. Every time you get weighed and see the pounds melting off you'll feel better, everytime a pair of pants fall down when they just fit a week ago you'll feel better. People will start complementing you on how good you look ( if they haven't already) you'll feel better. It is truly a new way of life... A better healthier life It's not always easy, I'm surrounded by junk foods all the time.. I want to eat a big piece of chocolate cake but than I remember how yucky my sleeve will make me feel if I do and it's not worth it. You'll get there.. Stay strong think positive and each day is a new day

I started loosing my hair around 4 mths post op. I am now 8 mths post op and I see a lot of re growth. It's enough that you will notice but no one else seemed to notice that saw me everyday. Make sure you make your protein goals daily and that will help tremendously Good luck!

You'll continue to feel good as you lose.. Congrats! I'm 5'7 I was 265 day of surgery in now 196... It's been 8 mths since surgery