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@@Reason to Believe Hey, so I took just a couple days off since I thought a month would be way too long honestly. But everyone is different, I felt alright with walking after a week and ok to work around the same time period. Good luck with everything!!

@@CarbonFiberA350 oh wow I don't have a problem eating as long as I eat slowly (which honestly I'm not used to) and if I chew everyhting. Hopefully it gets better, keep me updated!

@@roxygal1 I totally understand how you're feeling! That was my first surgery also and I regretted it entirely, but honestly 3 weeks out and it got better. Eventhough I have my partner I feel like no one would understand me unless they went through it. But don't worry I promise it gets better and it takes time, I see it like the surgery was the easy part now comes the hard part. Where I just want to eat like before and fight head hungers.

That's crazy lol how are you feeling now? @@CarbonFiberA350 I've already lost 20 pounds.

Plan ahead with your liquid diet, half of my stress came from what was I going to eat pre open and post op. And don't be afraid to ask for that pain medicine lol. I was really sore when I woke up and felt like I was going to throw up, but in time it went away. And honestly I'm still dealing with head hungers. But good luck I'll be here lol, if you have any questions. Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

How are you doing now? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Alot better now, lost 40 pounds so far! Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

Thanks guys that really helps, I notice I'll sit there craving junk food but it would help just to start doing different tasks whenever those head hungers come around. Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

I notice my head hunger has been bad lately, just want to sit and have a burger, and watching TV doesn't help either.

I'm having a protein shake, but I need something new.

I had the same problem and it was my appetite, I would eat a full plate of food then about an hour later and be hungry again. That's why I choose to do the sleeve because I knew it would help with my appetite and slow down my food intake. The thing about overeating is true, I feel nauseous if I try to overeat, but honestly your body will give you signs telling you you're full. Later on it does increase, but by this time you know how much to eat. And with my insurance I had to wait 6 months in order to have the surgery, which at first I didn't like but it was helpful. I got to see a nutritionist and I told her what my eating habits were and she made a diet plan that worked for me. I got to make different Protein shakes that I like and of course taste good.

I had my surgery on the 9th too, and I feel those constant head hungers too. But I just remind myself how important my health is and it helps out a little. When I start craving something I just take a sip of my Protein shake or try to put my train of thought somewhere else. Hope this helps. Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

How would I portion my food when I am out at a restaurant? Or do it in a way where friends wouldn't notice? Lol Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

Hey @@cindash I wanted to find out did you ever get shoulder pain? Because I notice my left shoulder, whenever I'm eating starts to hurt! Did you ever get that! Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

So I knew already getting into this journey it would be difficult with the food because I'm spanish and of course we love to eat unhealthy good lol. But I'm gonna stick to that 4-6 oz measurement...I think it'll help me out alot. Thanks Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

NYC here. Was sleeved 5/29/15. HW 350. How are you? I know how you feel along of the others here. I thought I would regret this surgery but after 6 months and seeing the results I had it was the best decision I ever made. I added a pic to share. Looking forward to hearing from you. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1458089771.124500.jpg Wow you look amazing, so over time how has your diet changed? Are you still monitoring how much Protein you get in your daily diet? Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

No way don't ever doubt yourself, you can only push your body so far. Take everyday one day at a time and don't over do it. I have faith in you. Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

I agree with you completely, eventhough I had always accepted my weight I would always think..How did I let myself gain this much weight. I still think that is amazing you're down 4 sizes and don't worry you do what you can. I'm also worried that in time I'll go back to my old habits and stretch out my stomach .

Yeah of course let's be buddies lol how much weight have u lost since August and over time do you notice your food intake getting larger or has it stayed the same since your sleeve? Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

I'd really appreciate a sleeve buddy, its frustrating trying to talk to firends that have no idea what I'm going through.

I agree old navy jeans arent that great, and Torrid ones I feel have all the wrong porpotions. I always go to Rainbow, or Deb and Ashley Stuwart for my jeans and tights. My tops i usually get them at Torrid or old navy.

Exactly ! @@laura_rose16 and now I'm waiting for 2 more weeks to eat some tuna when I'd rather have a steak lol Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

@bayoublackbird wow that is insane, my pain tolerance is about as low as yours, but hopefully the pain decreases in time. I will defientely keep you in my prayers.

Hey, so I had my sleeve done on 3/9 and I'm already regretting it, and osmehting that keeps coming into mind is..will i accept my new body? Anyone else agree?

@ I totally understand you, I've been overweight since I was young too and it's a shame to say but I had accepted it. But I chose to this surgery cause of health reasons...I'm also worried about accepting my new body, so I'm taking one day at a time. Waiting for the day I can eat something lol .