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I was sleeved 15 months ago, and I experienced some hair loss - not visible patches, but I could tell it was lots thinner. I've always gotten my 60 + grams of protein and I've always taken biotin along with a multivitamin. About 3-4 months ago, I noticed a lot of new hair growth in the areas that were thin. Now I have new hairs sprouting up all over my head - sometimes my part looks like a porcupine!!! So it does get better!!

I take two stool softeners every day, with the approval of my team. The PA said those were absolutely fine to take every day. That coupled with 64-80 oz of water daily keeps me regular!

I was sleeved March 2015, so I'm 10 months post op. Breakfast - premier pre-made Protein shake Mid morning snack - planters protein pack (nuts, dried fruit, etc 10 grams protein) lunch - 3-4 oz meat. I usually do taco meat, or chicken/beef cooked in crockpot (various recipes - I tend to do better with moister meats). Sometimes I eat leftovers from the night before, but it's mostly protein with 2-3 bites of veggies. Afternoon snack - another planters protein pack. Sometimes I don't eat an afternoon snack dinner - more meat. Sometimes same as lunch or leftovers again. Sometimes I just drink another protein shake. And throughout the day, I'm drinking either Water or decaf/unsweetened tea to get my 64 oz of liquids in

I haven't lost any length wise - still size 11, but I no longer need a wide width

Don't overestimate the amount of soup/broth you'll need. I had surgery in March and still have plenty of broth and soup leftover. A food scale is great to have once you start solid foods. I loved my ninja blender for Protein shakes.

I lost 13 lbs on my 10 pre-op diet. I didn't cheat - was too afraid my liver wouldn't shrink enough! I stuck with protein shakes, cottage cheese, and broths

HW 291 SW 258 CW 198 Surgery 3/18/15

I'm like that too! I'm two months post op, and one day I can eat a 4oz of grilled chicken or half of a hamburger patty with no problems. Then other days I eat the same thing and it sits like a brick in my tummy! It's so strange!

I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy about 3 years ago. I had no pain whatsoever. Spent one night in hospital and home by lunch the next day. I was driving within a week of surgery. I don't even think I took any of my pain meds after I got home

Yes I had the sleeve done by dr. Robbins on 3/18/15. Excellent surgeon!!

I'm six weeks post-op. I take 40 mg protonix once a day (was on this prior to surgery) and 75 mg prescription Zantac twice a day. I went through a rough patch of horrible reflux, but it seems to be a little better now that I'm eating real food.

I cannot believe how good I feel to have had major surgery a week ago! Got my drain out yesterday (and it didn't even hurt!!!) - spent yesterday and today running errands and feel like my old self - except I don't want to eat! It's such a weird feeling - I can see and smell food and really appreciate the good aromas, but I have no desire to even take a bite! I am praying that this stays with me when I go back to eating real food. I'm sorry for bragging bc I know a lot of you are having a harder recovery, but I feel like I have a new lease on life. This is the best decision I've ever made!!

I'm a week post-op like all of you - no more pain, just soreness and it gets better each day. I'm getting between 50-64 oz of Fluid a day, and between 50-60 g of Protein a day. I'm tired of the Protein shakes, but I make myself drink at least one each day. Other protein comes from adding unjury unflavored to Soup broths. My incisions are itching too, and I don't know if I'll ever get all the tape residue off my tummy! I have an appointment with my surgeon today to get my drain out! I get tired with the monotony of the liquid diet, but I know that I have to get through it. I just keep the end goal in sight - a healthier, better quality of life!

This is my 1st post-op post!!! So far so good. Surgery was completed about 10:00, and I was in my room by 11:00. Gas pain in chest and left shoulder at first, but it's pretty much gone by now. Some soreness on my left side where they pulled my tummy out, but no significant pain to speak of. 1st leak test went well - that stuff I had to drink was NASTY!!! Now I'm working on my 1st cup of Water - best h2o I've ever had!!! No nausea or discomfort!!!!

I'm on day 4 post-op. Getting all my Protein in, but building up to 64 oz of Fluid. I got 48oz in yesterday. I'm beginning to tire of the shakes - chocolate is too sweet (never thought I say that lol) and adding unflavored to broth gives a weird texture. I've got one bottle of isopure gonna use that to get my protein in today - definitely gonna stock up on that Monday. I'm just tired of the soreness. Not taking pain meds bc I don't like the flavor. I guess I'm suffering a little cabin fever/boredom which is to be expected. Going to my classroom to get papers to grade - maybe that will help boredom lol

Don't mean to be graphic, but the only "movements" I've had have been of the liquid kind - I guess liquid in, liquid out is what I should expect.

I'm not in pain, just really sore on my left side. I quit taking pain meds yesterday bc I can't stand the taste of liquid lortab!!! I've gotten all my protein in last 2 days but can only get in about 32-36 oz of fluids.

Thanks all for the support!! I am sipping and walking as much as I can - everything's going down just fine!

I have bcbsAL (peehip) and I was told my insurance wouldn't cover it. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I got a call saying it was covered - I just have a $40 copay each month. As far as taste, the Vitamins and Calcium aren't that bad. They dissolve pretty good if you just hold them in your mouth - a little chalky if you try to chew them up.

I am a teacher, so I had to let my principal know, but I just told him I was having surgery - I didn't figure it was any of his business as to what kind of surgery I was having. I did tell the other teachers in my department - we are all friends and very close, so I wanted their support. I haven't started my preop diet yet, so I don't know if I'll get a lot of questions. Also, I'll have to tell my students since I'm going to be out 8 days, but I'm not sure yet how much I'll tell them - I teach high school btw.

First time poster - yay me!! I'm scheduled for surgery March 18! I start my pre-op liquid diet March 10.