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@@dmarieharper sore thighs have they been giving u blood thinner injections? I had them in my thigh had bruises or weeks could be from that yes it's pretty painful for a few days more the gas pain then surgical pain it goes away it was brutal at first and yes the sipping will be very small probably for a few weeks it does get better it won't seem like it but it will swallowing can hurt too for me water tasted like metal for five weeks can't stand artificial sweeteners either warm tea broth etc went down better for me then cold drinks hope this helps

I can't add much to what everyone has already said except to agree with them this will get better u can eat things again just a little tho when u feel full it won't seem like a big deal u will see this hard part to get past sucks but remember why u did this good health mobility less meds being able to do things nice clothes will all be better than any pizza chicken wing potato chip candy bar ice cream etc someone once asked me if u have a scoop of ice cream or a pint do u feel more satisfied if u eat the pint? Or are u just as happy with the scoop I realized I wasn't happier eating the whole container more isn't better it's just adding pounds and problems some is better then none u will see it will get better don't try to eat things that aren't on your approved list u may hurt yourself before u heal

@ckji don't know the answer but I have noticed the same thing I had oily skin on face after surgery so dry all over the desert lol still somewhat dry but seems to be balancing out

@@Destiny66 hello I don't know how strict your program is but my surgeon was very strict if u gained he wouldn't do the surgery 6- 10lbs isn't horrific get on south beach phase one today no carbs sugar pasta rice bread etc proteins and vegs only no soda no alcohol exercise as much as u can u should lose most of it hopefully if your only up a 1 lb or 2 they will overlook it lol good luck to u

I agree with what everyone said try to relax the odds are in your favor it's not as bad as your imagining it really isn't im six weeks post op this coming Tuesday best of luck to u!

Hi I'm still here I'm in bflo too ill be 6 six weeks post op on Tuesday I had dr posner at Bgh

Yes I too was very weak had my surgery on a Tuesday discharged on thur felt great went home woke up on Sunday extremely weak and shaky for close to a month I was told to eat a bit more often and to drink drink drink as much as possible I felt so awful I hung up on that woman lol I had to force myself it wasn't easy and made myself get up do small chores walk around house etc it sounds awful when u feel this way I know but just try a few mins at a time every little while and u will begin to feel better I put unflavored protein powder in my tea soup broth yogurt etc until I could eat more solid food too

I have blue cross blue shield in ny I also got this I was told it was part of what they provide in regards to bariatric surgery she asked about my interactions with the hospital staff bloodwork follow up meds if any were added or stopped how much u were eating drinking using the bathroom etc I got the impression it was done as sort of a way the insurance company could be sure we get good follow up care and don't get dehydrated or get infections etc therefore not getting re admitted and costing them more money I've seen what they paid out for my surgery so far $ 28,000 plus I'm sure that hurts lol

Hi I'm almost 6 weeks post op I too felt awful for a few weeks weak and shaky and everything tasted awful etc it does get better just a few days ago I was able to drink water with ice and it tasted awesome lol for a while it tasted like metal eww I was allowed to water down baby fruit juice half and half that helped a lot some flavored teabags helped broth etc warm drinks seemed easier for the first three weeks I also had to force myself to get up and do things small chores walking around house etc for a few mins at a time gradually working up to longer amounts of time it really kicked my butt as I'm not used to sitting or lying around and feeling like I wanted to sleep 20 hours a day but it did get better I hope u feel better soon

Hey everyone I too am losing massive amounts of hair I'll be 6 weeks post op on Tuesday it just started a few days ago piles of hair on pillows and in the bed brushing hair brings out tons too this has never happened to me before so I'm assuming it's the surgery I'm freaking out as I was told it might happen around 3 months or so but this seems so soon

@@Roxie Malone you don't owe anyone explanations for a decision to try and stay healthy and prevent future problems your the one who will live with the effects if u don't do it and get heavier etc ppl can't understand things they don't experience don't listen to ppl who speak to u this way if someone lost weight without surgery kudos to them it doesn't make u a failure surgery is a tool not a cure I'm nearly 6 weeks post op I smell things I want but know I shouldn't eat etc the food u put in is up to u the want will be there they just think if u simply eat less excercise etc blah blah well if it were that simple no one would be overweight it's an addiction like drugs and alcohol hmmm rehab would be out of bussiness if only ppl wouldn't drink or take drugs so think of it as rehab for yourself and tune out the rest I find that usually the ones who criticize are also the ones who whisper about and point at the overweight ppl and likely any other flaw they can find

@@Wishfull.shrinking perhaps after your surgery and experiencing some struggles of your own u won't be judgmental and assuming that ppl aren't wanting to try little miss mouth speak of what u know not what haven't experienced

@@smile121 congrats that's great !!!

@@kyrickchick64 Gatorade 2 seems to be going down ok for me I have the same trouble with all sugar free pudding jello drinks etc goes in comes right back out and the protein shakes taste awful and smell disgusting i lost 30 lbs in less then two weeks my nut says I can try fat free milk with sugar free choc syrup and put my unflavored protein powder in it

Yes!!! They all taste revolting now I used to drink all sugar free before surgery for years and I can't stand it now even the smell is awful I'm told to have sugar free everything pudding yogurt jello drinks non stop cramps and running to bathroom hoping it's going to get better can't imagine trying to work this way can't be near a restroom ten hours a day or drinking nonstop either how on earth can I accomplish anything does this get better?

I have a question if anyone can advise me I'd appreciate it I had the sleeve two weeks ago today was discharged two days later had follow up on the monday six days after surgery i lost 15 lbs in a week surgeon says way too much come off clear liquids and on full liquids and puréed which I did I lost another 15 lbs this week I feel awful since the Sunday after surgery I woke up feeling extremely weak and shaky can't seem to drink enough fluids water tastes like metal anything with artificial sweeteners tastes godawful have no trouble eating of course not eating much but haven't felt nauseated or thrown up I'm using Genepro protein powder I put in all food and hot drinks doesn't seem to dissolve in cold drinks has anyone else felt this way? How long does it last does it get better? I can't even imagine trying to go back to work I can't drink every minute and do my job not that I could work in this condition tried calling drs office yesterday was put on hold for 10 mins no one came back on the line I hung up even if they asked me to come in at this point I don't feel strong enough to walk from where parking is to the building where the office is

@@KS123 hello I'm 46 and 6 days post op pls don't feel it's too late you have potentially that many years or more left to live still let it be in the best health and shape u can be so u can enjoy it this is process u must wrap your mind around for some ppl it takes more time then others I think of it this way if u had an illness such a heart problem would it be too late to operate change a lifestyle ? Heck no no matter your age everyone deserves to be the best healthiest they can be how else can u even enjoy life??? Feel free to ask any questions at all I'll be happy to answer anything I can

@@HereComesTheSun hi omg I'm laughing not because what happened is funny but because u seem to have a sense of humor about it im 6 days post op and worry about this happening in the near future I hope your doing better and get an answer that helps

@@butterfly125 hey everybody I'm posting an update I got my sleeve on tues was released yesterday just didn't feel so hot it's great to be home tho trying to get my fluids in isn't easy feel like I've been beaten around the abdomen and back but not as bad as I thought it would be this gas from the procedure is hard to get rid of tho but getting better every day good luck to anyone who went this week or is going and thanks for the support

@@navywife1978 hi I just got sleeved on tue they let u drink they encourage it its just ice chips and water when u get to your room and u will feel as if cotton was stuffed in your mouth for about 24 to 36 hours but it gets better good luck to u

@@butterfly125 hello I'm going to buffalo general with dr posner I signed up for the seminar in August in december I was given a surgery date of feb 24 so it's been a long time getting here seemed like an eternity lol did u have to wait a long time to get surgery?

@@butterfly125 that's so great to know u have two weeks behind u and your doing well oh I will do what they tell me I don't want any problems that I can prevent I'm most anxious about just being in the hospital can't say I'm looking forward to that lol I'm distracting myself by cleaning like crazy I've cooked my husband enough dinners for two months Got the suitcase out tomm I'll pack Ppl think I'm nuts for doing this I've just ignored the negative comments tho just moving forward its all I can do

@@butterfly125 hello I know it just nerves talking I've waited so long for this and now I'm a little scared kinda crazy huh Thank you for the support its nice not to feel alone in this

@butterfly125oh thank u so much I really appreciate it my worst fear I think is nausea and throwing up ughhh don't want to lol hope your doing well I hope this time next week I'm home again too lol

@@kimmerzj29 hey that's great your home and that your hospital experience was as good as can be sorry your feeling yucky hope it gets better soon !!! I go in tue for mine 530 am getting nervous