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Thankful for this post. Live in Michigan and I have never experienced cold like this before! I only have two temperatures - either a hot flash or Freezing ALL of the time! Down 80 lbs ( sleeved on 5/10). Layers!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 7 months out and have only told people I felt I wanted to know. It's not anyone's business and honestly, some people just cannot be happy for you because they are miserable. I didn't tell anyone at work either. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Absolutely awesome!! Great job! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look awesome! And our brains are very powerful! Do what you're doing - take pictures and that way you can compare your body. I was sleeved on 5/10 and I have found that my mind hasn't caught up to my body. I've lost 65 lbs but sometimes I still see the same person in the mirror. I have 45 more pounds to go but I would imagine it stays challenging. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

We do Home Chef and LOVE it! We are a family of three and I'm the only one sleeved. We purchased the 3 meals a week for 2 and it's been fantastic. You can opt for high protein/low carb selections. Love the variety and not eating the same thing over and over. My 16 year old daughter has learned how to cook with this plan. Can't say enough great things about it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awesome - awesome - awesome!!! You look wonderful!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations!!! What an accomplishment and you look amazing!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look amazing!!! Congratulations!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved 5/10 at St John Providence by Dr Kerry Kole. He was awesome. I have three incisions and one through the belly button. I've lost 31 lbs (including my one week pre surgery diet weight loss). Overall down 40 lbs from my highest weight. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Try not to let it overwhelm you. Change is hard. Changing your entire life is even harder but it's about your mindset. It is do-able. And you will be fine!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Everything changed for me once I started using a straw at week 2. I'm now one month out. Getting my liquids in, on soft foods and heading back to work tomorrow. I walk 3 miles every day. You just have to find what works for you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Definitely take something now. Colace, miralax....the constipation struggle is VERY real. And painful. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I experienced that and my nurse said it was because I wasn't getting enough Water. Once I focused on more water it went away. Sleeved on 5/10. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! You look fantastic! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Comgratulations! Take it slow! Stay on top of your pain. I was given liquid Vicodin so had no pills to swallow and wasn't directed to start back on Protein shakes until day 5. First 4 days were all clear liquids. If you can, walk. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 5/10 and walking is what I'm focused on. 40-50 minutes each day since I came home. After my 30 day check in - I plan to keep walking but incorporate biking, weight training and build to running once I have shed more weight and it's less intense on my knees. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I moved to phase 3 today which is puréed food. I go back to work on June 5th and will be on soft foods until 8 weeks post-op...how are you guys doing with meal prep? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 5/10 and will traveling to LA on 6/25. Our program calls for me to be on a soft diet until 8 weeks. So, no "treat days". Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I so needed to see this today! Just finished a 5 oz light Greek yogurt and the thought immediately in my head was - shouldn't that have been more difficult??! I was sleeved two weeks ago (5/10). I'm very focused on getting my Water and Protein in! Tomorrow I move to a phase 3 diet: puréed foods. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 5/10 and it took me about 5 days before that awful pressure and gas pain subsided!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started walking on day 3. I was motivated by having insane gas pains. It really helped and during my post op follow up my surgeon said it has really helped with my healing! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sleeved 5/10. I have two - three shakes each day....muscle milk with Water added. The Premier Shakes - was hard for me to get down. I'm 90% on my water goal. Feeling good. Walking two miles every morning. SW: 265 CW: 255 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 5/10. I had terrible gas pains for the first 4 days. I was living on Gas X strips and they really helped me. I walked, walked and walked. The day I was home from the hospital (5/11) I was walking for 30 minutes and I'm already now up to an hour. I know it's helping with my healing. I haven't had any nausea or vomiting. 2. I didn't have any issues with constipation!! Thank goodness. Drink your fluids and follow the meal plan. 3. My surgeon says 4-6 weeks. That's a LONG time. Not sure we will make it. I wouldn't see an issue with oral. Just finding a comfortable position and not getting overzealous. 4. Agree with others - your taste changes. I cannot stand the smell of broth anymore. 5. Didn't have one. But the best thing they gave me was a binder. It wraps around your abdomen and a week later I'm still wearing it. Helps me feel supported. My surgeon told me today I don't have to wear it but I love it! It's my wubbie. 6. Relax. Listen to your body. As soon as they get you up in the hospital - walk it out. Stay on top of pain management. The first few days are the worst but it's all uphill from there!!l Good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had to do 6 mos/180 days. I started the process in Aug 2015. I completed every bring by FEb 2016. I was sleeved on 5/10. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been walking every day for an hour since surgery. It's been a week. Will start my cardio and weight training when I'm given the green light. Walking has really helped me with healing and all that trapped gas!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App