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So I started my prep diet at 324 pounds and was 309 the day of surgery. It's fifteen days later and I am down to 294.... But here is my problem; I am not seeing or feeling the lost pounds! I feel the same as I was at 324 and do not notice a change in the way my clothes fit or see a change when I look in the mirror. My husband tells me he can tell I have lost but I just don't see it. Did this happen to anyone else? Is it just my body image in my head that is not allowing me to see the improvement?

I am finally at 22 pounds and can tell a difference in the way my scrub pants feel at work.... And I was able to buckle my seat belt in the work van without my seatbelt extension. So I guess it's little victories for now!!

I am 4 weeks post op and this happened to me last week. Mine comes and goes, some days I can't bear to eat anything except broth and other days I want chicken and other foods. I have made a connection for me between this and days when I don't get my fluids and Vitamins. I did get sad the other day because I had my husband go get me some of my favorite refried Beans and just the smell of them made me feel sick. Hang in there!! I hope this gets better for you!

OMG Mel!! I know what you mean about the purée stage.... It was glorious to get there and come off all liquids!! LOL!! I'm so glad you are doing well and losing!! I am going to try hot tea because I am having a hard time getting in liquids now that I'm back at work. What are some of your favorite kinds of hot tea?

How are you feeling?

I returned to work this week and I have found that it is difficult to get in all my Water.... I barely got in half and I could feel it at the end of the day.... I do have a desk but I am up all day going back and forth from patient visits to warehouse to desk. Any ideas or suggestions on how to get in my fluids?

That's a great idea to set specific goals around daily routines!!

Unfortunately I cannot take Water into patient visits or into our medical warehouse because it is considered a clean environment..... I'm thinking maybe I will have to set s timer or get an app to remind me go back to my desk and drink!! I can take water with me on my way to my patient visits so I should be doing that so I can drink in the car

It will get better!! ???? I had my surgery June 1 and the first night was not fun! It does get better and walking really helped get rid of the gas pains! Make sure you are taking your pain medication as prescribed and try and relax and focus on the new you!

I was banded in 2008.... Band removed in 2012.... And sleeved June 1 2015. I am still on liquids but can get water no protein down no problem. From others experiences it seems that they are restricted even in the liquid phase. I have heard that revision patients often do not experience as much restriction..... Anyone experienced this?? Does it change when you get to solids?

Thanks!! I am glad to hear from someone else with a revision. Thinking about it after reading your post I do realize that I am comparing the two restrictions.... With my lap band I could hardly get water down much less food and with the sleeve it is different. I started soft foods today and can totally feel the restriction now.... And I must say I love it! So much better then the band!! Thanks for your post! ????

I was told that around day 14 or 15 the internal stitches that were placed would tear internally and that I may feel it or I may not. Well I feel it!! Really weird sensation and super uncomfortable... Every time I move it is worse..... I haven't had pain Meds since day 4 but I took some today. Has anyone else experienced this? Did it just last a day?

I would say as long as it is bearable pain you are okay. It may also be your internal stitches but it may just be sore! It shouldn't last more than 72 hrs if it's the stitches, but if it becomes to bothersome I would give your doc a call.

I am feeling great!!! Just about three weeks post op and today was the first day I got up and cleaned and did yard work. I had to force myself to do it but I have just been laying around and I cannot take it anymore! Felt good! I am super tired of full liquids but get to start soft foods Monday!!

Hey Jennna! Luckily the pain only lasted about 48 hrs, I am feeling better now! Hope you start feeling better too!

I need some help and support.... I am 12 days post op and had been doing awesome until today. I have not had any hunger or cravings but all of the sudden head hunger kicked in! All I can think about is having some real non liquid food! Any ideas of how to outsmart my brain and forget about solid food!?!

That is very true! Liquids pass quickly so hopefully once I am on soft foods it will feel better. It is also a possibility that the restriction will feel different than from th band. I will have to try hard and be mindful of how it feels once on soft foods!

I was outpatient and loved it! I'm in the medico field and there was no way I was staying overnight..... I was much more comfortable at home.

I have started reading a book called "Shades of Hope" by Teenie Mcarthy about food addiction. It has been amazing to read and work through while in recovery.

I would call your surgeons after hours number and have them call you back ASAP!

So sorry to hear about your back surgery. Keep your head up..... You will get there!!

I think you have a point that the more you weigh at the starting point the harder it can be to see a difference at first! I will try taking pictures to see if I notice anything!! Thanks

Thanks Veronica! I need to develop some patience and be a little kinder to myself.... I have been so focused on if I look or feel different I have lost some sight of just focusing on being healthy

Thanks yall! My surgery was June 1st. I think taking my measurements may be beneficial!

Stick with it!! You got this!