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My starting weight was 287 and now I'm down to 202 where I was sleeved in Nov 2014. I have been at 202 for about 3.5 weeks.... I am wondering if I am causing this.................

Are you able to eat bread? I haven't eaten any bread or potatoes. I've been scared that it wouldn't agree with my stomach.

How's all of the November sleevers?! Lost 40lbs and feel great! Cant eat a full meal as instructed by the doctor. I only can eat maybe 2 forks full and that's about it. Then again in about 3hrs. Wanna know how everyone else is doing.

Wow! 1 week! I will speak with my surgeon on Wednesday. Thanks

Wow! 1 week! I will speak with my surgeon on Wednesday. Thanks

I've spoken with medical staff which includes nurses. No one will answer my question regarding intercourse. When is it safe to resume?

I've spoken with medical staff which includes nurses. No one will answer my question regarding intercourse. When is it safe to resume?

@@mfm116 How long did it take you to get started on regular food?

Sleeved 11/19/14. Just barely made it thru Thanksgiving. I have kids and a husband who eats regularly and the food smells so good. Maybe I'm torturing myself but I prepare their food and fix their plates. It seems as if my senses to the smells has heightened. I can hear them eating and the television commercials are terrible. I'm trying to hold on but I am struggling.. I want the turkey, ribs, potato salad, etc.. Am I the only one that's going thru this? My biggest weakness is a Whooper from Burger King and the family decided to have just that on Saturday. I can really see the semi-addiction. Trying to stay focused. I have not fell off the wagon. Lost 30lbs. Maybe I need a mentor or a coach. ???????????????? Any suggestions? Words of wisdom?

Yes.. I'm still on liquids. Trying to hold on.

Call the nurse on call. Call your doctor.. Ask for nausea meds..

Call the nurse on call. Call your doctor.. Ask for nausea meds..

Hang in there. The same thing has happened to me. My doctors assured me this is common. They gave me pain meds, steroids, nausea meds and Pepcid intravenously along with IV fluids. I feel great! I feel so much better. Please hang in there. We are here to encourage and support you thru this time.

@@Betts69 have you tried B-Complex and B12 for energy? I'm using both that's liquid. Also, I'm not pooping either. But I was thing that nothing's really going in so nothing's coming out. The nurses have checked my bowel sounds and everything's good just waiting. That's good to know about the yogurt and cottage cheese. I've tried some putter chocolate Protein that tastes like Reese's cups that I thought was awesome prior to my surgery so I'll try this again. I go thru bodybuilding.com vises GNC because the prices are cheaper and I find that they have a bigger variety. I hope you find some protein that will agree with you. I will now start mine as well. I will be discharged today due to my swallowing issues. Please keep me posted. Stay encouraged!

Yes but only because my esophagus was swollen a few days after the surgery. The meds has gotten me back on track so I will begin my protein and liquid regime on tomorrow.

Was sleeved Nov 19th

November 19th for me!

I was sleeved on 11/19/14. I feel great. After the surgery regardless what the hospital staff tells you, walking gets rid of the gas! I have never experienced excruciating pain in my life. If I knew just walking would propel the gas, I would have walked earlier. Gas x just consolidates the gas in one area. This is what I've experienced. Congrats! This is a life changing experience and I'm excited for everyone who takes the step to a new you.

I've got some biotin. But I never knew about the breathe. This is a phobia of mine. Omg! I will contact my herbalist to see what I can do naturally without affecting my regime that my physician has set.

Just felt a lot of pressure and bubbles. I'm glad I'm relieved of this uncomfortable feeling. I hope you feel better and we will get thru this.

Going thru the same thing. My doctors put my in hospital and gave me steroids, pain med and Pepcid. I didn't want to come but I'm glad I did. I FEEL GREAT AND IT WAS INSTANTLY!!!!!!he told me my esophagus was inflamed and it happens. I had reflux too but it was a direct result of the inflammation. I'm still in the hospital as I was admitted last night. The transition was worth it. Oh by the way, because I was unable to get in my fluids, I came dehydrated. My chest X-rays and lab work revealed this info. Feeling better and ready for my journey..

Hi there. I also had my surgery on the 19th. I'm so happy to see others.

Hi there. On yesterday I called my dr due nausea and couldn't keep any liquids down. My surgery was 11/19/14. My chest was tight and lots of pressure. The tests revealed my esophagus was swollen and I needed steroids and pain meds. After these meds were administered and instantly I felt like a million bucks. My nausea came from not being able to get liquids down as well as the gases in my stomach. I hope you feel better.

Weightless Beauty- I was sleeved 11/19/14. What advice can you provide in working out and not getting saggy skin? You look great ????