Melitta

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I am three months post-op

I have fibromyalgia and I exercise but the pain is still there especially on my right side. Sleep is challenging. I have lost over 50 pounds. The pain killers help. But I work through the pain. I am tired and would rather just stay in bed. But I get up around 9am and start my day. Anyone with any ideas on this please help. I have degenerative arthritis as well.

I am cold ❄ today and it's 75 degrees outside. I am no longer pretty diabetic. I still suffer from knee pain due to Army injury.

I bought a pregnancy pillow for support and a knee pillow. I am now thinking about neck pillow. I am just not comfortable at night anymore.

They are great source of protein and fiber. They help the sugar craving. Only 1 gram of sugar.

Congratulations welcome to twoville You are doing great!!!!

I was not told to not take ibuprofen. I take it after food every now and than. I been having killer headaches. I now use Fiocet. I suffer from migraines. No migraines so far.

SW 303 CW 287

I am always cold too. I use to be alway hot.

I was using one ounce cup from the hospital. It was so terrible for me to use them. Now I use a straw to drink my water. I am 16 days post-op. I am having no troubles with the straws. I was told no straws ever.

I am emotional too. I tear up at the craziest things.

My husband is still in Barbados (the Bim) waiting for my return. He is telling me all the healthy foods he will prepare for me. I just don't know how I am going to pass up pudding and souse but Simon (my sleeve name) will make sure I do. Lol

Lemon tea my favorite. You all are a life saver. I can barely drink either.

Thanks Everyone!!! Angie413 I will stop focusing on the calories.

I just had my surgery on the 14th of October. I was drinking soup and protein shakes. I am feeling weak. I can't get up to 1000 calories. I am barely doing 500 calories. I don't know what changed.

I am on full liquids and I can't get a thing down to eat. I drink fluids but not enough. I was tolerating food well. But now I can barely swallow a drink. Is anyone else going through this?

I am doing well. I am on a full liquid diet. I am tolerating everything pretty good. I still take the pain meds but I have serious pain in my knees and back. This was before the surgery. I was taking pain meds for that. I feel like I am ready for puree foods. But I am just going to follow instructions. It hurts to bend or stand but the pain goes away in my abdomen. I am walking. I see my Doctor next Friday on the 24th. I hope I have lost more weight by then. It is hard to get the liquids down and get proper Protein. I suck on Popsicles to get some liquid and eat Jello. I have gotten some sleep and naps. My family is supportive and help me with cravings. Yes I feel like I can eat regular food. Not sure I am ready. Congrats to everyone!!!!

Congrats on your loss of weight. Woo-hoo!!!!

I was sleeved on the 14th of October. I am doing good. I drink protein shakes and do short walks. I am tolerating my meds very well. I am already for puree foods or soft mechanical. I went into the hospital with gas X strips. This helped me so much. I don't have any gas problems. I was prepared for that. My hair is not shredding except for norm. I see my Doctor on October 24th to be put on two weeks puree. Plus check my incisions. I was upset about the surgery at first but when I left the hospital. I was a new determine woman. This is my new dawn and new day and I am feeling good.

I am 302 from 315. This loss was pre-op diet and post-op diet. I can't wait to see the 200s again.

Pensacola, FL

Got home from surgery on Thursday. I had surgery on the 14th. I am on full liquids and I am not having any problems. I had my gas strips in the hospital. Relieved all gas. Really sore and tire easily. But I take walks. Not long ones. But it gets me going in the morning. On full liquids and surprised that no stomach discomfort.

I will be sleeved on October 14th. I am excited. I am now on my three day clear liquid diet.

My husband who is much smaller than me expressed the same concerns. He also spoils me rotten. I told him I love him so much and leaving him is never an option.