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buying clothes off the rack ... one of the BEST feelings.

I battled extreme nausea for the first 3 months of my recovery. I'm now 5 months out and it only happens a few times a month now, very rare. Flat ginger ale (clear with your doctor) and saltine crackers helped me. I'd literally eat half a saltine cracker and it helped a lot. I wasn't perfect in my recovery, but I do think my nausea is why I lost SO much weight so quickly (I lost 80 lbs in 5 months). It simply became not worth it to eat. But I'm so glad it's not happening anymore. I feel healthier now that I'm getting substantial nutrients in every day. The Iron in my Vitamins tends to nauseate me, so I always eat something first (like my Greek yogurt in the morning) and THEN take my Vitamin. I'll often have a bite or two of a saltine before I take my afternoon vitamin. Hope this helps.

I was 8/18 as well and I agree with you! Finally feel like I can take bigger gulps of water, I have more confidence in trying newer foods, too. I've been scared about that haha.

I feel the exact same way! I had my surgery 7 weeks ago and I am down ~30 lbs! 54 total with the presurgery diet weight loss included. It was the best decision I ever made! No regrets whatsoever. Never thought I could feel this good about myself, and there's still so much more to go! Picture is me 2 weeks before surgery, and me today. I should mention I have spanx on in the first picture. No more spanx for me. Yayyyy!

Hi people! I had my surgery August 18 and have had terrible nausea the whole time. However, it's definitely my own fault because I have been failing at getting water in throughout the day at work. I can go without water for about 5 hours and feel totally fine but then ... Outta no where I have the worst nausea. But if I remember to drink my water through the morning, I won't have it nearly as bad or at all. So for me, at 7 weeks out, it's all about the water.

I always "over portion" on accident. Like looking at three shrimp and being like ... No way will this be enough. Then after 2 I'm like "omg no more food!!!" We will get there Most other stuff I try to measure out. I generally eat 1/2 cup or 4 oz for each meal. Rarely can go over that. 8 oz Protein shake takes me about 45 - 60 mins to complete.

Awesome!!! Congratulations!

Oh god! I forgot about my shoulders. They were very uncomfortable for about a week. The hospital sent me home with long ice packs. They were clutch. I kept one on each should and one on my belly. I lied. The shoulders were the most annoying part. I had surgery on a Tuesday and was on liquid Tylenol by Thursday morning. The liquid lortab made me feel awful side effects.

I only experienced pain when I fell asleep and, apparently, nurses do not wake you up to give you medication. I ended up waking up in the worst pain of my life. I actually started shaking and went into shock and was screaming. Luckily I had an awesome roommate who ran out and grabbed the nurse. From then on, I set my phone alarm for every 3 hours to make sure I was telling the nurse I needed the liquid lortab. I had a wide hiatal hernia repaired along with my sleeve, and I think the pain was more in that area. Walking around was the best for me. It made me feel a lot better. Honestly I was never really in "pain" throughout this whole thing. I'm a month out and the only thing I complain about is the nausea. I have my one month post op tmrw so I'm hoping they will prescribe something for it. The hospital will take good care of you!

I guess I say "waisted" because I mean the ones you wear under your boobs as opposed to on your hips ... Or ... Waist. Shut up!! Lol. Midriff belts? Lol

And style haha! Aren't waisted belts a GODSEND?! You look great!! I also got some stuff from Forever 21 yesterday, two flannel shirt dresses that were $20 each. I consider that expensive but I'll get a few months out of them. Right now I'm wearing them loose, but I'll belt them down the road. Tss: sorry about the polos! I always hated polos because I have big boobs. They are so shapeless and blah. I always liked button downs, it's too bad that isn't an option!

Hi Shelly. I was sleeved 8/18 so tomorrow is my one month. Our diets sound very similar! I'm never hungry. Just wondering if you experience nausea? Around week 3 I started getting random nausea, but two days it was SO BAD that I only had one Protein shake those days. I'm hoping this doesn't happen while I'm at work! Returning to work on Wednesday.

Hi! We had the exact same surgery date tomorrow is my 1 month appt. I'm "only" down 18 lbs since surgery BUT I had to get some pants for work (I go back Wednesday) and I was shocked to see I'm wearing an 18! I was a 20/22 before surgery. I hit a stall at three weeks, but I can tell I'm still looking thinner. Remember, we are healing at this point. I don't know about you guys but I can barely get 600 calories in a day. My body is in starvation mode and holding on to every pound! Once I'm back at work and cleared to start working out, and can handle more calories, I know the weight will start coming off. Hang in the guys - and stop looking at the scaled. I've forced myself to only weigh in once a week.

I think that when you're the "fat girl" or the "fat friend" you feel invisible to men. In a way it's kind of a freedom that skinny girls don't have. Guys who talked to me were enjoying joking around and my personality, and I NEVER thought they were talking to me for my body. Now that you have the body ... You're noticing the attention. I definitely think a therapist (I like CBT therapy) would help. I love my therapist!! I only go once a month or longer now, but it's nice to have. As far as stringing guys along... Remember, like anything, just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD. Take care of yourself girl. We are all rooting for you!

I put a lot of pressure on myself as I'm an asst press manager at my job. I took the full 4 weeks and guess what? Somehow everyone survived. Take the time to take care of yourself. Just getting in my nutrition during recovery was a full time job. I can't imagine working with all that going on. I needed time to mentally decompress and just take care of myself. I don't have one regret! As my father used to say, "on their death bed, no one says 'I wish I would have worked more.'"