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I am trying to find the best birth control option after my sleeve. I don't want to take the pill due to the increased risk of blood clots and I have no experience with the IUD. I certainly don't want anything that will cause weight gain either Any suggestions??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much! I think you made up my mind Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 6/20 so I am 5 days post op. One of my incisions, the largest one, hurts so bad today. It's not oozing or pink so I don't think it's infected, just wanted to touch base as to if this is normal. It hurts when I am mainly sitting down and trying to get situated. My guess is it is inflammation and swelling, but wanted to make sure Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 3 weeks post op and up until today have been feeling great. I haven't used any pain medication since the first week and have been walking 1-2 mikes/day with no problems. All of the sudden today my stomach is tender and I get random sharp pains when I move wrong. There are no other symptoms and I am not having any issues with my puréed diet. Any thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 3 weeks post op and up until today have been feeling great. I haven't used any pain medication since the first week and have been walking 1-2 mikes/day with no problems. All of the sudden today my stomach is tender and I get random sharp pains when I move wrong. There are no other symptoms and I am not having any issues with my puréed diet. Any thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 6/20 and up until today I have been feeling pretty good. I made it through the gas pains, spasms, and incision pain. Just when I think it's finally looking up Protein shakes make me feel sick. I haven't been nauseous at all until today when it happened both times I drank my shake. I'm just feeling kind of blah I know it will get better and I don't regret the sleeve, I just don't know how the heck to get all my protein in now. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Two weeks prior to surgery: 1200 calorie diet Two days prior to surgery: full liquids Day 1 Post op: clear liquids Day 2 post op to 2 weeks post op: full liquids Weeks 2-4: purée Weeks 4-6: soft foods Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 6/20 and over the past couple of days I have noticed my hair getting more and more greasy!!! Is this normal?!?! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I also took meds beginning the day after surgery and have had no problems. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When determining how much you have lost post op, do you base it on hospital admission weight? Or hospital discharge weight. For example: 5/23 weight: 244 6/20 admission weight: 227 6/21 discharge weight: 237 6/29 weight: 218 So based on admission weight I have lost 9lbs and based on discharge weight I have lost 19lbs. I know in the long run it doesn't matter at all, I am bored to death sitting at home and my mind tends to wander hahaha. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was trying Premier Protein. Maybe I should switch to a non dairy product. I do have some Isopure so I will try that more often. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@4mybabies I love this group too!!! It is nice to have others going through the same feelings. Fingers crossed we get through this fast. I did try the pillow and it helps for sure! @@heidikat72 I definitely need to remember this was major surgery. Other than this one incision, I feel great so it is easy to think everything should be healing faster. Hope you start feeling better! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for the tip!! I will give that a try!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Ugh!!! Hopefully it starts getting better soon!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@jhenry126 How are you feeling??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

1) I am 5 days post op. I don't really know how much I can drink on an empty stomach. 2) I have been able to meet the required 64oz of Water since the day after surgery, but it is definitely a full time job. 3) I am not drinking water while I am eating. 4) I have not noticed a change in the taste of water, however it is easier for me to drink room temperature water than cold. 5) On day 1 post op, it was a 10 in difficulty getting all the water in. Now on day 5 I would say it's a 7 in difficulty so while it is still hard, it is getting easier! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on Monday too and am having the same issue! We got this ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am in the same boat. It hurts so bad. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

First of all...... THEY SUCK!!! Second, can anyone give me hope as to how long I will have deal with these? I know it will be worth it in the end but I'm really hoping this isn't forever. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

After drinking, just sitting in a chair, there is a spasm near my diaphragm/stomach opening that feels like someone is twisting and turning it. I had an upper GI this morning so I know there are no leaks or anything. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay!!! I was sleeved at 7am this morning and I am feeling great!!! Only issue so far is my bladder doesn't want to wake up and if I can't go to the bathroom soon, I will have to get straight cathed Need happy peeing thoughts please!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Woohoo!!! No cath needed Thank you all for the well wishes, I am so excited that I really get to start my life again. I am in the hospital overnight and should get discharged tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery date is a week from tomorrow, June 20th. I have spent this weekend getting everything ready. As I do this, I keep having thoughts of excess skin, attempting to date with excess skin, how I can't afford to remove excess skin, are my relationships going to struggle, and the list goes on. I know these are irrational thoughts and don't have anything to do with the reasons I am having the surgery, but they're driving me crazy haha. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I am scheduled for surgery in 6/20!!! I am so excited and ready to be healthy. Yesterday, my whole family was together and my aunts were asking about the details. They are super supportive! All of the sudden my Grandpa (who is a 78 year old retired Dr.) says "well you better do something, your face is almost unrecognizeable from how round it's gotten". Wow, talk about getting hurt......... 14 more days (and trying to use his comment in a positive way)...... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I get to eat 1200 calories/day up until 2 days prior to surgery then two days prior to I go to clear liquids. It is crazy the difference in requirements!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App