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Hello..my name is Daja and I am 25 also. I had surgery September 15th so I'm almost 3 months post op. After surgery I had trouble with the protein as well. Premier was not my favorite. I also was not a fan of chocolate either so everything I got was vanilla. For my protein I chose a brand called NECTAR..it has 23 grams of protein and everything else was 0. The calories were 50 per scoop. But it worked for me. Also 6 days no bowel movement in my opinion is normal. It took me 2 weeks to have a bowel movement my surgeon told me it's because we are barely getting any food or liquids in at the beginning and because your body is getting used to all the trauma we put it in. So I think it's normal. As far as the cigarettes go I'm not too sure because I'm not a smoker..lol..and the incisions will itch...mine itched a lot especially during the healing process...so yes it's normal. .and sex..I waited for a week..lol..my surgeon said it's fine as long as your not in any pain...if it doesn't hurt them go for it..lol..any who I hope I was helpful..good luck to you on your journey

Welcome!!! My name is Daja. I recently got sleeved a little over 2 months ago on September 15th 2014. I chose the sleeve because I also was an emotional eater and I could never lose the weight and keep it off. During my transition I haven't had any complications..thank god..in the beginning there was a lot of pain..mainly in the incision site where the doctor removed the stomach. But that pain only lasted for about a week. I was immediately walking right after surgery. As far as eating goes..the first 2 weeks I was on full liquid. .them 2-4 weeks I was on purees and soft. Now I am on a regular diet. There is restriction. I can eat about 3 or 4 spoon fulls and be full. I work out for about 2 hours a day. At 2 months out I have lost 50 lbs. Staying hydrated was hard in the beginning because of how much your pouch can handle in the beginning but once u get the hang out it..it's ok. ..so that's my story..lol..I really didn't have any bad experiences but good luck to you and if you have any questions feel free to ask

Wow you look awesome...do you gym?

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! ! I recently had surgery on 9/15/14 and I am 25 years old. And u just want to tell you that I also had the same fears. Of having a heart attack, pulmonary embolism and even dying when I got put under. But I just want to tell you that everything is going to be ok. Those thoughts are natural thoughts and I believe that everyone thinks it. But you will be fine. Good luck to you

I will be a month out on the 15th so I'm right behind you. I personally am not crazy about my protein shake either but I do drink the because it helps out with my energy. I overall feel good. I go to the gym for about 1-2 hours a day and walk in the evenings for around 45 minutes to an hour a day. I guess everybody's energy levels are different but u should try to drink the more often it will help u alot

Hi Karen. I was sleeved in September 15th and I experienced a bad cold for a week and a half up until 2 days before surgery.. u had a running nose, sore throat, ear ache..you name it I had it. It was very hard to get rid of considering you are limited on what you can take before surgery. But Dayquil became my best friend and helped me some. I doubt the doctor will cancel your surgery because of it though, but if u do get sick days before surgery I recommend letting them know and see what they say about it

Hi! Congrats on taking the first step to a healthier life. I had surgery on 9/15 and right after surgery I also had bad has pain as well. My lasted for about a week. I started passing gas like 3 days later and I felt so relieved but all the gas pain actually went away like a week later. I was in a lot pain after surgery as well as bad nausea. But I want to tell you it does get better with time. Sup your fluids slowly. And sip often as possible. In the beginning it is hard to get all your fluids in but as your swelling goes down it gets easier. Walking helped with the pain, especially the gas pain. Overall it gets better with time and I do want to tell you not to feel discouraged or to feel like you made a mistake. You chose this surgery for a reason and it will get better with time. I use to feel that way also "what have I don't to myself?"..lol..but now I have already dropped 25 lbs and I am happy with that. Just stick with it and I will pray that things get easier for you. Good luck and god bless

Hi..I was sleeved on 9/15/2014 as well. How are you feeling? Me personally I am doing ok. Just having a little trouble with my fluids and protein but it's getting there. My pain isn't all that bad. It just hurts on the right side where my surgeon took out my stomach. Other than that I've been ok. No nausea a little gas pain but it's tolerable.

Wow thanks for sharing your story. I am just 4 days post op and I have a little pain in my right incision site. No more nausea but I can't move the way I want to. I am still trying to get my fluids and Protein in. At times I think "oh god what have I done to myself" because of the pain and I think because I am getting tired of the liquid diet. But after reading your story I realize I have done the right thing and there is happiness and success at the end of the tunnel. And u look amazing by the way..congrats to you and your success

Omg..I can't imagine going 3 weeks with this gas pain...it's horrible. ..I've been walking non stop and it hasn't subsided yet

Hi I am post op day 1 and I am having a hard time with the gas pains. Did you experience this and if so how long?

Good luck to you!!! My surgery is today as well. I will keep u in my prayers

Hi!! When is your date?.Mine is tomorrow and my emotions are all over the place. I'm excited that I am going to be starting my life over but I get nervous especially thinking about what's the worst that can happen. But I know God's got me. I just gotta stay prayed up you know. But don't be nervous. I just keep telling myself the pros outweigh the con's and we will be ok. Good luck to you

So happy everything went well...take care of yourself. .praying for a speedy recovery

Good luck to the both both of you!!! My surgery is tomorrow as well. My check in time is 530am...and my surgery time is 730 am. I'm the first on my doctors list