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The gurgling is very normal.....my stomach is very vocal! haha..........The pain is another issue. You're still early in the pre-op and it may just be you're still healing but you should talk with your doctor about any pain you're experiencing. I had a hernia repair along with my sleeve surgery and I had a lot of chest pain for the first two weeks after surgery....did you have a hernia repair?

Isn't that crazy......the first time I had a scrambled egg I wasn't able to finish it!! I can eat a whole egg most of the time now..LOL I love my sleeve!

I agree with @OutsideMatchInside. They will probably be the one with the questions......Here I'll tell you a joke you can tell them... "Before surgery the patient meets with all the surgery team and each doctor discusses how much they will be charging for their part..the surgeon, the assistant surgeon, and the anesthesiologist....The patient is upset about how high her bill is going to be from the anesthesiologist...So she asks him why it cost so much to be put to sleep......The anesthesiologist replies.....No no go to sleep very very cheap.....wake up, very expensive!!".............haha I crack myself up..hahaha Seriously I wish you luck. Just try to relax.

Thank you all for the sweet comments!.....and @@butterfly23 I can't wait for the next 50 to come off!!! that will be amazing!

I haven't heard anyone say that the surgery had any impact on their thyroid.....don't really see how it could. When you say your thyroid is elevated.......do you mean your TSH level? If the TSH blood test is elevated it actually means your thyroid is under active.....that's my problem has been for several years but it's well controlled by taking Synthroid.....If your thyroid is over active I know that's treated with medication as well but I'm not sure which one. Good luck and let us know how your visit goes.

Thank you both! It's amazing how good getting rid of 50 pounds feels!

Yes at first your primary focus should be liquids and at a minimum you should get 64oz......your body will be fine for several days even weeks with not getting enough Protein.....but it can not survive without enough Fluid intake. For me it was much easier to focus first on building up my fluid intake and once I was able to get in the the 64oz a day then I started working on increasing my protein............trying to do both at the same time was too overwhelming. I also counted protein drinks towards my fluid intake.....Popsicles, Jello, all count......Good luck and keep us informed on how you're doing.

I am 7 weeks out and cleared for all foods but rarely am able to eat more than a bite or two of veggies after eating protein......I usually mix fresh strawberries and or blueberries in my Greek yogurt and am able to eat a little fruit that way.

@@AchieveGoals and @taracutch Hang in there guys!!! As far as being able to drink without pain or discomfort for me it was between day 6 and 8. and I don't think for me it was painful to drink but everything just seemed to taste terrible, but that went away between day 6 and 8 post op......But I really started to feel normal again once I was able to start eating normal food in the pureed stage and that was at the beginning of the third week for me. The feeling of being full for me is different, and I didn't feel it at all until I started on more solid type foods....like chicken and fish.......before surgery you know how when you sat down at a huge meal and you've eaten a lot already and you know your're full, but you think to yourself....but this is sooooo good....and you eat more just because there's food still on your plate, and then you're miserably full but your not sick??? Well, you won't ever feel like that again.....What I've found is there is a very fine line between "just enough" and one little bite too much.....so far it's happened to me twice since surgery on 5/16/16......I've eaten one bite too much and within seconds I was running to the bathroom and it comes right back up! Not fun!!! The trick is to first, always measure your food, eat slowly, and not to eat until you feel full, but rather eat to feel satisfied. I haven't cleaned a plate since surgery. My little dog has really enjoyed this surgery!!! hahaha...........I've found for me as soon as I feel the slightest feeling like I need to burp it's time to stop!! This surgery is the best thing I've ever done for myself!!! The first couple of weeks were rough but since then it's been great and does exactly what I hoped it would. Good luck to you both!

I still have a ways to go.....but man it feels good to get rid of that first 50 pounds!!! First picture is me at my heaviest 252 taken on Easter Sunday, second in the pink shirt is just a few days ago..... My surgery was on 5/16/16 heaviest weight 252 surgery weight 226.4 current weight is 201.8.....(1.8 until ONDERLAND....really?)

@@betterme38 I did a lot of research and like other's have said I didn't want the extra risks that come with bypass.....the idea of having my intestines rerouted seemed too extreme for me......so before my initial visit with the surgeon I had pretty much decided on the sleeve.....But I was prepared to go with bypass if that was what he recommended based on his evaluation of my situation............During this visit he looked over all my information and then asked me which surgery I thought was best for me and I told him I was leaning towards the sleeve and he said that is exactly the surgery he thought would be my best choice............so bottom line I think is first do your own research but also listen to your surgeon and his advice.

My plan had me start pureed food on day 8....so you're good. that should help your hunger as well.....Progresso Soups ran through the blender are nice a tasty............refried Beans.....scrambled eggs..tuna or other flaky fish...you get lots of goodies now. Slow cook some chicken in the crock pot so it falls apart and that's good at this stage too......just remember eat Protein first. I know for me I started to feel 100% better once I was able to eat some real food......good luck and keep us informed on how you're doing.

80 is good just keep working on getting that all in.....you're only one week out it will get better I promise! Are you still on Clear liquids. or can you have full liquids?.....

Are you having difficulty drinking your Protein shakes? Is that the reason you're drinking such a small amount?.....How about other fluids? How much liquid are you getting in?......Dehydration can also make you feel hungry. First work on getting your Fluid intake up to at least 64oz a day....then work on getting in your protein. Did your team give you goals for fluid and protein? Are you on the full liquid stage?....My full liquid stage included Greek yogurt....if it's part of your plan yogurt may help you.

You really shouldn't be hungry.....are you taking something for acid. Stomach acid will feel like hunger. If you're not taking something for stomach acid talk to your doctor about prescribing one for you. Regarding broth you can buy the low sodium version or you can make your own. I didn't do very much broth.

You're welcome! It hasn't been very long for me and I remember how terrible all the waiting was. I"m happy to help any way I can. The good news, is once you get that date things start to feel like they're finally moving!......so hang on! Best of luck to you on your journey.

Yay!!! Congrats!! It'll be here before you know it!

@@unique_cathy Heard anything yet?......If it were me and I wasn't able to get info over the phone I may just show up in the office and try to get an answer in person.....Another thing, when the surgeon called you, do you have his number in your caller ID.....perhaps he called from a personal line??? just a thought. Good luck!

There's really nothing you can do once you've already ate it.......just make sure not to eat more and study your food guidelines so you'll be sure not to make another mistake.

deep breathing helped me as well as standing up, stretching my arm over my head......sounds weird but it helped me......and of course the walking. I also drank standing up for the first couple of weeks.

The first week to two weeks is really hard to get all your fluids and Protein in.....Just remember the most important thing is fluids.....What my nurse coordinator had me doing that made things easier for me for the first couple of weeks she told me to just focus on getting fluids and not to worry so much about measuring and timing, but to instead make sure I was drinking enough to keep the color of my urine from becoming dark...........Then once I was able to get a handle on getting enough Fluid then start working on protein......and slowly work up to getting the 60 grams of protein......just remember your body will be fine for several days even weeks with not getting enough protein, but you must ensure you're getting enough fluid....Focusing on one thing at a time is what helped me. It may be helpful for you to measure out the total amount of fluid you want to aim for, for the day first thing in the morning, and I know several people who used the small plastic 2oz shot glasses you can get from Walmart....(they're little red Solo cups)....I've heard several folks say that really helped them........they would fill up 4 of them at a time and when they were gone refill them all again..... Good luck to you!!!

Yes stalls are very normal but you should also be tracking your food so you know how many calories, carbs, and Protein you're getting......Just stick to your plan and the weight will come off.

Thanks! I'm am exercising but only walking.....I'm getting in my 10,000 steps a day....sometimes a little more. I'm also sticking to low carb foods. Limiting high carb foods seems to work best for me......I'm getting all my Protein from real foods and also drinking plenty of fluids.

Walk Walk Walk.....and like @@Bufflehead said, stay out of the bed as much as possible! For me when I first woke up I was in a lot of pain...(or at least I thought I was)....but I really think it was just the anesthesia wearing off and me not being able to cope......there was a little mishap with the the hospital staff not having my PCA ready when I was moved to my room but once they finally got me all hooked up it was much much better......I pushed my little button every time I felt the least bit of pain and I was comfortable for the rest of my stay........so much so that my surgeon saw me walking the halls and told me he thought I was over doing it and to get back in my room...LOL Also, focus on the long term....the discomfort from surgery will pass quickly, as well as all the food and eating phases.....the rest will be a life time of the new and healthy you! Good luck to you!!!

So sorry for your loss! Just take it a day at the time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.