FortKnox78

Hang tough...things will get much better. Just concetrate on small sips of water. Hydrating yourself will be key from here on out!!

Hang tough....it does get better. I am almost 2 years post op and the quality of sleep has never been better!

Pmease check with the Dr on tje Iron. Taking Iron by itself can kead to nauseous ness and you will want to take that a few hours after or before your calcium as both fight for absorption. All of this takes time to develop a routine but it is so worth it!!! I am nearing 2 years post op and still learning. 2 years ago, I was 405 lbs....weighed myself yesterday and was 230.8!!

My sleeve was done March 2014. I can have a coke but only a couple small...and I mean small sips. ????

I can chug about a half a glass..any more than this and the saliva faucet is turned on...which sucks! Sent from my VS987 using the BariatricPal App

Congrats!! Sent from my VS987 using the BariatricPal App

I am almost 2 years and there are still periods of time when I just cannot eat. I've found that its typically because I am dehydrated and my Water intake has NOT BEEN GOOD! Once I get back to sucking down the H2o...eating and eating good resumes! Hope thos helps! Sent from my VS987 using the BariatricPal App

Try taking an Iron suppliment if you don't already Sent from my VS987 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks all! Feeling great as expected!!

Exactly 363 days apart, down 165 pounds...woohooo!! Sorry, they wouldnt let me smile and although some say I look mad I really wasnt!

Ive noticed that im snapping at just about anything. Read somewhere that testosterone increases as the body comes back into check from loosing so much weight. Secondly, fertility must increase as my wife and I are now expecting our 5th!!

Billy...id go all liquids from here on out. Protein 2O is a great product to use. Just google the product to find who carries it close by. Also, going on all liquids just make sure there is 20 grams of sugar or less per serving.

are you up moving around much? Sounds like a gas bubble...which i dealt with in day 2 post op. All up and down my right side..was going to go to ER but just kept moving and taking deep breaths through my nose and exhale out the mouth.

Day 4 post op. Feeling pretty darn good. Had a popsicle and a glass of water and felt stuffed! Getting tired of the protein waters so ill need to mix it up a bit. Energy levels are back up. Id say around 75 percent. I want to go back to work but also know that my body needs rest too. The amazing part of this thus far is i now have shin bones visible and my feet dont hurt.

jill- yes, it truly was the most pain I've ever felt. All my football injuries from 20 years ago dont even compare to this. Im doing much much better though. Right now, the most difficult part is having any kind of desire to get up and move. Im tired and have slowed down a bunch. That all being said, im down a total of 42 lbs from me heaviest, so thats good.

Hey all...surgery went extremely well. I have 6 small incisions and are hardly noticeable which is cool. Yesterday was absolutely horrible. The gas pains almost sent me to the ER. I was up all night moving in to different positions hoping to get rid of it. Without being to gross, today i let out a GIANT who know what and was amazed how much better i felt.

hey marissa, yes my feet are cold. I would have to beleive its due to the changes our bodies just went through. I almost feel like putting on my hunting socks (wool) just to see if that'll work some.

Its bizaare having no sensation of hunger and having to force myself to drink a sip

Hey all. Im on my 3rd day post op. I feel somewhat better. The trapped gas is the most pain ive ever felt! I tried using gas x strips but am not sure if they helped or not. I 've. Got 6 small, and i mean small incisions and are healing up nicely. I can definitely feel when the fluid hits my new pouch and it dont take much for me to realize im full. Ill be curious to see how much weight ill loose in the coming months. Well, good luck to you all!

2nd day post op....one word..SUCKS! Ive almost vomited twice now..be back soon

Well, just had my last protein shake and now its on to this...1 at 7 tonight, another at 10 tonight and the last at 5:30 tomorrow morning. Check in at 8 and surgery at 9:30am. I'm quite pumped and so far am pleased with the 35 pound of total weight loss thus far. Just wanted to let you all know....YOU GOT THIS!

tomorrows my day also! Excited but curiously curious too. Good luck to you!

You gotta try this stuff! 15 grams of protein, 2 carbs, 0 sugar, no funny ingredients

Down a total of 31 pounds...here's why

Hey all, 2 more days until go time. Getting a little tired of drinking shakes and protein water all the time! I want a steak, grilled chicken, salad, etc, etc.