B_D

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It's Transformation Tuesday!! Let's see those pics!

Thank you @@KristenLe - it could be. I am very leary to take anything even if over the counter, I had a reaction to prescribed medication back in December and it has turned my life upside down and caused an enormous amount of health problems which is what actually led me here. I am still not back to myself. So I will just drink some black coffee and hope it goes away. That is a possibility though. It is pouring rain here this morning.
Awe, I hope the 6 months passes quickly! It seems so long!
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Awe, Bethany I am right there with you so if anything, know you are not alone! I am just starting Day 5 today and trying to keep a positive outlook however 9 more days seems soooo long! It is however single digits so that's something!
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I'll agree with ALL of those! Especially roller coasters! I also can't wait to be comfortable at the pool
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Syntrax nectar is the unflavored one I use
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Isopure
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I've used Isopure, Unjury and Syntrax and they all tasted the same to me. As far as non-whey based Protein, I thought egg and soy were OK but hemp was YUCK!

@@snokb04 I am also seeming to be a slow loser and feel like I am doing something wrong but I am following the plan. I weighed more than my surgery date for 6 days then I finally started losing. Just 7 1/2 lbs since the actual surgery and 19 1/2 since the start of the 2 week liquid diet. Some are losing 15 in just a week and I am baffled. I suppose everyone is just different. :/

@@Babbs That explanation makes so much sense. Thank you!
Thanks to the rest of you for your replies as well....I'll just keep plugging along, doing what I'm doing and hope next week there is a loss.

@@snokb04 I am also seeming to be a slow loser and feel like I am doing something wrong but I am following the plan. I weighed more than my surgery date for 6 days then I finally started losing. Just 7 1/2 lbs since the actual surgery and 19 1/2 since the start of the 2 week liquid diet. Some are losing 15 in just a week and I am baffled. I suppose everyone is just different. :/

I've seen 2 posts today that have me now wondering if I am not doing something right. One was someone just over 3 weeks out that has lost 26 pounds and someone 5weeks out that lost 40.
Week 1 I lost 11 pounds (which I know was most likely mostly fluid). Week 2 I lost 5 pounds. This week I've lost zero. So 21 days and I've only lost 16 pounds. Considering I weighed 346 the day of surgery, I feel like I should be losing faster because I am so heavy.
This makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong. I'm following my plan to the letter. Drinking my supplements, drinking my Water, eating 2 small Protein only meals (we aren't allowed fruits and vegetables until 2 mos postop) and doing activity.
Anybody else out there have slow weight loss right out of the gate?
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I'm at exactly 16 lbs 3 weeks post-op without the scale budging in two weeks
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending you love and prayers. This is heartbreaking.
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Congrats!!
Hope you're doing well!

Hey everyone! Just a little update, I had my hiatal hernia repair and gastric sleeve Tuesday and was in the hospital one night. Everything went very smoothly aside from the fact that we had tornado weather and we had to be moved into the hall lol. I am extremely sore on my left side but they were able to remove my drain and I passed the swallow test. Since I am able to tolerate Water and Protein I was released and I am now home. Just wanted to say thank you for all of the kind words, prayers and messages. You are all a great bunch of people!
-BD

Hey everyone! Just a little update, I had my hiatal hernia repair and gastric sleeve Tuesday and was in the hospital one night. Everything went very smoothly aside from the fact that we had tornado weather and we had to be moved into the hall lol. I am extremely sore on my left side but they were able to remove my drain and I passed the swallow test. Since I am able to tolerate Water and Protein I was released and I am now home. Just wanted to say thank you for all of the kind words, prayers and messages. You are all a great bunch of people!
-BD

Thanks everyone!
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I can't speak to this specific surgery (yet), but I had my gall bladder removed back in 2009, which is a similar laparoscopic procedure. I had very little incision pain, but the pain in my abdominal muscles was pretty terrible for several days. I had to hold a pillow to my abdomen to get out of bed or switch positions in bed.
Just take it easy and let time heal everything.

Glad you are getting your protein in. I haven't had any pain meds since yesterday. I have pain spasms in my stomach, but I'm trying to stay away from meds because they make me feel weird. We will see. Getting all my protein in and 40 oz of Water a day. I have to stay up til 11:00pm to get all the water in right now. Can't wait for this phase to be over. Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone. I had my surgery Tuesday and I know it's only been 2 days but for those of you that had a lot of pain in your abdomen how long till it got better? My left incision is extremely bruised and so sore. Very difficult to get around. I managed to walk about 13 minutes today, aside from the walking I did around the house. No pain med seems to help.
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I noticed the same thing I am 5 pounds heavier than the morning of my surgery. I have been assured not to worry. I've been checking my temp and haven't had one yet but it is the same with my surgeon, 101 or higher.
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FINALLY got my surgery date!! May 23rd!! May 3rd bariatric university then may 11th endoscopy then the 23rd is the big day!!!
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First, do NOT stress the Wright gain. Your body is recovering and you just spent days in the hospital being pumped with fluids. I came home from the hospital 6 lbs heavier too. I also had a low grade temp for a day a few days out of surgery. I just took it easy upped my Water a bit, and had the liquid codeine/Tylenol meds and I was good. I had my first post opp appointment today and told my dr I had a low grade fever. He said it's nothing to worry about. It's just your body healing itself. Take it easy and lay off the scale if it's going to discourage you!
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Weight gain*
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Welcome back...

Hello B_D ... I too had the sleeve and a hiatal hernia repair (didn't know I had. Hernia) on Tuesday! I was discharged yesterday as well. I have no pain at all except my throat is a little sore from the tube I guess. But overall, I feel great. Oh and I didn't have a drain. Good luck on your recovery!
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