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I say continue as planned, for several reasons which were already mentioned above. Everyone is different & recovery will depend on your own body. However, I was up & walking 2 hours after surgery. I only used my 'happy button' for medication a few times (and for a prior spine injury that I take pain meds for), and took nothing after day of surgery. I was in the hospital 3 days & I was driving myself the day after I was released. In the end, I felt better a week after surgery than I did a week before! Best of luck to you both!

Congrats! Keeping positive thoughts for all of you!

When I hit my first stall I was told to make sure of 2 things: I was getting at least the required liquids and a I was getting at least the required protein. I found I was not quite hitting either. I was 'close' & in the ballpark, but not quite. Once I adjusted the scale started moving again.

It sucks, but you are healing. I had yogurt, sugar free Jello, and sugar free Popsicles too. Once on full liquids my husband "doctored" a few soups to make them more savory for me. Most days looked like this: Breakfast - Dannon Oikos greek yogurt (no added sugar, no artificial sweetners, no fat ... several flavors) with 10g added Protein power. Snack - 8oz Protein Drink lunch - 1/2 cup blended Soup w/ seasoning Snack - 8oz protein drink dinner - 1/2 cup blended soup with seasoning & 10g added Protein powder. In between ... 64 oz Fluid. Mostly Water with Mio or Crystal Light drops for flavor. Soups were all 99% fat free and alternated between the following (put through a blender & strainer first): Cream of chicken with Adobo, onion powder, garlic powder Golden mushroom with cumin, curry powder, paprika Cheddar broccoli French Onion I also alternated sugar free pudding, jello, custard, etc when I wanted a different texture. Hope this helps. You've only a few days til full liquids!

I agree & disagree ... my husband cooks A-MAZING food. It is very flavorful, but healthy. Now I find that while I am not hungry & eat because it is meal time, I am enjoying really small portions of these great meals. I usually have 1/2 cup meat/protein & 1/4 cup of whatever side he makes. I am lucky in that no foods bother me, but I can't eat more than 3/4 cup without being so full it hurts. Going out to dinner on the other hand is a whole different issue!

Okay, I am late to joining the party, but I just recently found Bariatricpal! I was sleeved on May 11th, putting me 3 months post-op. So far I am down almost 77lbs., but have hit the "3 month stall" this past week. I just walked my very first 5K race last night! I am very fortunate to have a huge support system, but it is nice to know that I now have those of you who "get it" because you have been there!! My biggest dilemma right now is what to do about clothes. I have purged my closet of TONS of things ... I went from a 26/28 to now being in a 14/16. I start back to work in a few weeks and although I cannot fit in any of my old clothes, I cannot afford a new wardrobe either. SUGGESTIONS????

Okay, I am late to joining the party, but I just recently found Bariatricpal! I was sleeved on May 11th, putting me 3 months post-op. So far I am down almost 77lbs., but have hit the "3 month stall" this past week. I just walked my very first 5K race last night! I am very fortunate to have a huge support system, but it is nice to know that I now have those of you who "get it" because you have been there!! My biggest dilemma right now is what to do about clothes. I have purged my closet of TONS of things ... I went from a 26/28 to now being in a 14/16. I start back to work in a few weeks and although I cannot fit in any of my old clothes, I cannot afford a new wardrobe either. SUGGESTIONS????

I was sleeved 3 months ago on May 11th. However, my journey actually began in 2011 when my doctor suggested that I consider a lap band. Unfortunately, I was injured and the next 4 years was devoted to healing & regaining my mobility. Mid year last year I finally was able to take steps to continue on my journey. I have to admit, although weight loss was a great benefit, it was not the reason I decided to pursue the sleeve. I am diabetic and my A1C continued to rise, despite the medications. Looking at my family history I knew I would be destined for multiple insulin shots each day unless I was able to get it under control. Pre-surgery my fasting glucose on medication was 145, and without medication it was well over 200. My doctor stopped my meds 2 days before surgery, and a mere 2 hours post surgery my glucose was 99. I have maintained a 90-115 sugar level since then. Good & Bad .... well, the hardest part for me was the 2 "hell weeks" before surgery when I couldn't eat much, yet my family was still eating normal meals. I had my food funerals & hissy fits, but then I got over it. I have not had much "bad" since then. I have had no side effects, beside hiccups. I have not gotten sick, nor have I had any dumping. I have had a few stalls, but within a few days, once I made some adjustments, I was back up & running again. I walk 4-5 times per week and just completed my first 5K last night. So, after more than 4 years, a stint in physical rehab to regain the use of my muscles, and countless hours of fretting, I am currently down almost 77lbs. My sugars are great, my BP is normal, and my apnea is manageable without a machine.

Seeing my A1C go up & up & up every three months despite the medication and diet changes. Looking at my family history and watching my father inject himself with insulin 3 times a day. But what finally broke me was seeing someone I knew who had a double amputation due to diabetes complications and knowing that if that were me I would miss out on so much with my new grandbaby. I have never looked back.

It won't be an issue. I was on prescription pain meds when I went for my pre-op screening. They are looking more for things that could cause complications.

BP normal & no more meds, cholesterol dropped but still in lose dose for now, apnea improved & no machine, fasting glucose (on meds) from 145 to 99/110 with no meds. Best is that pain from a spinal injury has significantly lessened to the point that I am no longer on daily pain meds & the neuropathy in my leg has almost disappeared!

I too am a teacher & had planned to have my sleeve done this summer. Due to insurance issues I had to move it up to May & take 2 weeks off school. There were a few very close friends who knew about my journey, but I felt most people didn't need to know. For those who asked, I kept it simple.... I simply said I was having some abdominal surgery. If they pressed it further I told them it was nothing major. For some who wouldnt leave well enough alone, I did tell them I was having a hyatial hernia fixed because I did have one & the surgeon evaluated it while doing my sleeve (didn't need surgical correction & fixed itself after the sleeve). Going back to work was a whole different ballgame! I started losing weight immediately & it was noticeable. A few people guessed. Those who asked what was going on, I told them my diabetes was under control & I was losing weight. I was the truth. My glucose was 99 2 hrs after surgery, and I WAS losing weight. They just lumped the two together.

I am 3 mos out & I have lost 77lbs so far, both pre & post-op. I have hit a few stalls and this is what I learned: the carbs/calories didn't matter, it was my Water & prorein intake and my exercise. I needed to boost my fluids & make sure I hit a minimum of 60g of Protein. I also had to mix up my exercise. I walk a minimum of 3 miles/day but my body was getting used to this. So, off to the gym for the bike or a hit a hiking trail for a different kind of walking. These combined would break the stall & I saw a difference in a day or two. I am in another stall now ... 1 week at same weight. So I have started to push the fluids & adding more protein. Now off to hit the hiking trails for a bit to get my body moving!