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Thanks for posting this! The study certainly confirms what I knew was true for me at least - that the probability of attaining anywhere near normal body weight was just about 0 without bariatric surgery.

I'm in! First time doing a challenge. CW 244, GW 224.

I had my surgery 8/25. The glue has come off all the surface incisions. I only have a belly button full of glue left and that's slowly coming off too. I think it'll be gone by this time next week.

My heart beats not so much faster but harder. I think it's mostly when my body thinks it's time to eat because after I "eat" (4 oz protein shake) the heart calms down. Do any of you have the same experience?

I'm 12 days out and have lost just under 10 lbs. It really differs from one person to the next. And I've plateaued for 3-4 days now. Refusing to let the numbers define my success (But it's a struggle, I won't lie). Still on clear liquids plus 12 oz daily of protein shake.

Surgery on a Tuesday, off pain meds on Thursday afternoon.

Hi sweettooth, Happy to talk anytime. Mine was done at Inova Fair Oaks, and yours will be at Inova Fairfax, but I'm still happy to help so feel free to reach out anytime. Good luck with the process!

Hi everyone! Hard to believe it's been over a week now. My only complaint is a rash that has appeared on many places over my body. From the forum it sounds like this does happen sometimes. Otherwise energy level is below average but remarkably good for 1 week out. Getting Protein and liquids in no problem. Healing very nicely. I look forward to reading your updates!

I'm so sorry to hear of your struggles. All I can say is: Send out an SOS to yourself in your real life! Attend those support groups. Go back to basics with your eating. Find new recipes that will distract you from your cravings. Walk, walk, walk and meditate during your walks to try to recenter yourself; to remind yourself why you embarked on this journey in the first place; and to resolve to do what you know needs to be done. Talk to your doctor, your counselor, anyone. We are here for you; I hope this helped even a tiny bit.

I'm so sorry you have to deal with that! I'm hoping that I have headed everyone off at the pass by constantly saying that this is a marathon, not a sprint. So far no one has been disappointed that I haven't become super-slim. But then again it has only been a week. Having said that, I so understand your hurt and frustration. The comments, demeaning as they are, say more about the speaker than about you. I hope you can take some comfort in that. And whatever happened to respect? That cousin of yours needs to grow up in my humble opinion. Would you feel comfortable standing up to him by pointing out that that was disrespectful?

Mine are itching too and today I have a rash on various spots on my body. Not freaking out. Got diaper rash cream to see if the rash improves and it already looks better than a few hours ago. Now if I could just stop the incision itching...

So happy to hear you're doing so well, sleeve twin! I am too. And so grateful for this chance at a healthier life. Keep up the good spirits!

Hi Principessa, it depends on the program and on the patient, I think. In the hospital they gave me oral pain meds and blood thinner shots but I was sent home on no meds, no pain pumps, no blood thinners, nothing. It may be that your friend is at higher risk of developing clots? I'm only guessing here. Good luck on your journey and keep asking those good questions!

VsgPat, I'm feeling great. I can't believe I'm this well only 5 days out. Incisions are covered with glue and are itching a bit. I got off pain meds at the hospital and haven't needed any since. I'm a bit sore at incisions if I move or walk but it's very bearable - discomfort like a skinned knee, really not much more. Able to get in all fluids and protein without trouble (my program required just 3 days clear liquids pre surgery and then 2 weeks clear liquids plus protein post surgery.) My taste buds have become a bit more picky but until tonight tummy was tolerating everything well (a bit of an upset tummy right now but nothing dramatic). Energy levels are pretty low because of the healing and clear liquids. Otherwise I really have no complaints at all. Feel free to ask me any questions if you have specific ones, either on this thread or PM me. Hospital experience: excellent. From check-in through to checkout I felt very well cared for. Nurses and staff tend to be really good everywhere and this was no exception. I had orthopedic surgery at the same hospital about 6 years ago as an outpatient and had a very positive experience then too. Oh and I had a private room. I don't know if that's standard everywhere but at Fair Oaks, unless they're booked up, bariatric patients get a private room.

Had mine at Fair Oaks Hospital. Though it's a hike, I had looked at a few programs and surgeons and felt that that one was the best match for me. Surgeon is Matthew Fitzer out of Reston.

I'm in NoVa, just got sleeved 8/25/15.

Where are you along the journey? I was sleeved on Tuesday.

Yup! Baileys Crossroads.

This happened to me today. I'm 4 days post-op. I was laying back against cushions and felt my heart start to pound really hard in my chest. I sat upright and suddenly the world went all but black, and then it cleared up before I lost consciousness. Super scary. I've been doing great on fluids so not sure what this was. I check my BP every morning and it's within normal limits. I know that if this happens again I'm calling my surgeon's office.

It will get better! I had a hiatal hernia repaired too but that hasn't given me any trouble. Today I've struggled with the taste of pretty much everything. Protein shakes taste horrible, diluted fruit juice and teas leave a nasty taste. The only thing that I'm truly enjoying is strained wonton soup with a teeny bit of unflavored protein. If that's what it takes to get me through then that's what I'll have!

Vitamin D deficiency also causes leg cramps.

Aug 25 here. Amazed at how quickly I've recovered. When I came out of anesthesia the pain was unbearable and it took quite a while for them to find the right dosage and pain med combo to make me more comfortable. Who knew that 2 days later I'd be able to quite happily get off all meds. Gas is manageable. Having trouble getting my protein down because shakes make me gag but working through it. No problems getting in my fluids. Get tired very quickly but that's to be expected. So all in all doing extremely well.

Home, feeling like a million bucks... But run out of energy very quickly. My shower today really did me in! I'm feeling great, though. The nausea and vomiting from day 1 are gone, am off all pain meds, drinking my tiny sips like I was told, and really happy to be doing so well. I was able to walk 1 mile (in small increments) the day after surgery so I'm sure that helped with the gas and other nasty side effects. I'm hoping all our 8/25 "sleeve twins" are doing as well as or better than me!

Strained Wonton soup is going to be a lifesaver. Bland as it is, it is so much more flavorful than the protein shakes or watered down juices I'm consuming. I'm now 3 days postop and have a long way to go before getting solids so I'll be watching the replies to this thread with great interest!

I was discharged yesterday, sleeved 8/25, and I've been able to sleep and lay on either of my sides since yesterday. Not close to being able to lay on my stomach yet.