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laura_rose16

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  1. Just remember how much your stomach will hurt!
  2.    NewBeginning2016 reacted to a post in a topic: July surgeries
  3.    nictimbur reacted to a post in a topic: July surgeries
  4.    abuckeyeleaf reacted to a post in a topic: July surgeries
  5. I love Dr. Macik. The best doctor! I am about 11 weeks out. Doing great! Best of luck.
  6.    carlissa_RN reacted to a post in a topic: What did I do to myself?
  7. Heating pad on your stomach really helps. And it does get better[emoji2]. The best thing I ever did for myself.
  8. The heating pad made such a difference. Yes definitely!
  9.    AmandaPal reacted to a post in a topic: Food Obsession
  10. Intuitive eating by Ellen Tribole. This is what eating disorder specialist use.
  11.    2goldengirl reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone Else Scared?
  12.    KindaFamiliar reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone Else Scared?
  13.    Slim-Shady reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone Else Scared?
  14. My doctor is one of the first surgeons to do the sleeve. He told me a few days ago that the stretchy part of the stomach was taken out. And for all intensive purposes you can't stretch it out. You can go back to bad habits and slider foods and gain weight. But it doesn't stretch. So tell yourself that when you feel worried.
  15. It's hard being on the liquid diet. But it gets so much better when you can go to the next stage. This too will pass.
  16. C-section was way worst. Sleeve was nothing.
  17.    Miss Mac reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone having issues with Taste Buds?
  18. I was just about to ask the same question. One month post op. I am on soft foods and nothing tastes the same. I have simply lost interest. Is this because of the lower levels of ghrelin? But at the same time I want food. I guess this is the head hunger people talk about. There definitely seems to be a disconnect.
  19. I started full liquid diet today and I can tell you I feel a hundred times better. Not very hungry. My doctor was pretty strict with clear liquids only for two weeks. I think when you move to full liquids it gets better quick. FYI he was very happy with how I was doing[emoji2]
  20. I am very worried about having a leak. That being said I have been tempted several times to jump to the next stage early. . I think judging by the the number of posts. The restricted diet in the beginning is very hard. But everything I read following your surgeons orders is very important. I am working on being more mindful of my cravings.
  21. I am still on clear liquids. And I haven't gone in 7days. Should I call the doctor? No pain. But just wondering?
  22. I am 7 days post op. I feel exactly like you. Even healthy foods I drool over. I think it is because we are on strict liquids. I am taking omeprazole. daily so I don't think it is acid. My stomach actually has hunger pains. Maybe if your stomach heals quickly it is ready for stage 2 foods sooner. But I definitely don't want to risk it! It sucks! I dream of cream of wheat and yogurt. Only 6 days away.
  23. I am 7 days post op and I can't stop thinking about food. I am so hungry! Someone on the forum said that liquids pass through our new stomach very quickly. I am hoping it gets better when I get to a full liquid diet. I still have another week of clear liquids.
  24.    xochtlem reacted to a post in a topic: Why did I do this?
  25. Yes why did I do this is foremost on my mind. It does get better. Hang in there. I am 6 days post op.

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