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No emotions yet. I do however, have the feeling of regret. I'm trying to figure out if this was all worth it to me. I'm sure it is due to the fact that I'm still nauseous and not holding down liquids much, so I feel pretty weak and miserable. Hopefully every day will get better for all of us and this will be short lived.
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Grits sound so good. My doc has me on Clear Liquids til my fors appt. incant wait for puree foods although im not hungry at all lol. Made roast potatoes and carrots in crockpot overnight for the fam and inate the broth from that this morning. Was sooooooo yummy!!!!!
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The pain goes away. The gas gies away.I'm excited about my journey. Loss 13 lbs already. Starting puree foods today.
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I had my surgery Wednesday on the 27th and I was in excruciating pain. That's just the truth I can't lie. However today the pain is better, nausea is at a minimal and I got in 30 grams of Protein today which seemed to give me some energy and another 16 oz will give me a liter of Water. Still bloated and swollen however I got on the scale anyway and I'm down six pounds in two days! I am currently around four oz of liquid an hour and I'm on full and clear liquids though I haven't tried Like pudding or Soup or anything like that yet. Just trying to get in my protein and water first but it was easier today so hopefully the rest of this week will be get easier and by next Wednesday I'll be telling you all I basically feel normal. Lol. One can only hope.

I had mine on 7/26!! Still a little sore, taking Tylenol and the occasional pain med. Still some gas, but I am one of the lucky ones that have gone #2!!
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I had gastric sleeve surgery on July 18, 2016. I still feel pain because I went from a gastric band to the gastric sleeve. I have pain at the port site removal area. I feel nausea and very, very tired. I'm on full liquids and starting purée tomorrow. I eat about 300 calories a day. I've lost about 21 pounds so far. Every day gets better.
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I had mine on 7/26! I'm still super sore and still sleeping on the couch. I have gas pains when I drink anything but pretty good other than that. I'm on full liquids but not able to get much down.
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Hi there, I am 25 days out and down 25 lbs since my two week preop diet. It took nearly two weeks before I felt semi normal. The bloating and gas a solid week and a half. For me, my expectations are unrealistic and I guess it's because every thing in life is so instantaneous. I'm right on course and doing everything by the book. Best of healing to you, your doing great!

My surgery was 7/26 and I'm sore but feeling good as long as I keep up work my Protein intake. I even went poop today for the first time since surgery. Let's keep in touch #blueeyedgirl
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I had my sleeve done on 7/26/16 too!!! I am feeling the same way, still bloated and sore.. taking meds every 4 hours... it's so nice to have someone else on the same day! We can be "losers" together!!
VSG 7/26/16, Newby to the Losers Bench

I remember telling my WLS team at the 2 week follow up that I am always hungry and didn't think this was supposed to be the case. In hindsight it was due to being on liquids and puree. My hunger dissipated after progressing to solid food.
Now 2 months post op I rarely feel hunger. It's like they said I have to remind myself to eat.
It has also become clearer to me when I want to eat for emotional reasons....pleasure, boredom, stress, etc. I'm glad the new size of my stomach will no longer allow me to binge in an attempt to satisfy an emotional reason.

That is too bad you can't find local support if you need it. You do have us here. Hopefully you have family and friend support. Especially those days you need it most. Be sure to reach out on here anytime you need it. As you can see it's a very open place to discuss ANYTHING!
Good luck.
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 213 on 7.25.16

Just sore all over stomach area. I'm feeling really lethargic as well. All I want to do is sleep. I have been able to drink Water and Protein (I'm still on liquids for 2 weeks post-op) shakes but I am not at all hungry. I had a severe reaction to the steri strips so the Dr. removed them yesterday. Hopefully the swelling and itching will subside soon. I think if we up our protein intake maybe we will have a little more energy. I start my Vitamin regimen back today also. Keep pushing forward everyone your doing great so far.
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Premier Protein banana and caramel drinks. They are still so tasty and 1 box has 30grams of protein in it.

Maybe just stick to liquids for a little bit? And try a variety of liquids. I've heard of peeps not tolerating Water, but find something else. I've been drinking a mixture of organic bone broth and organic chicken broth. (Bone broth has a lot of Protein in it, but I need the regular broth to add more taste to it) I heat it up, put it in a small thermos n then measure out my two tablespoon sips every 15 min. I've also tolerated premier Protein drinks, Vitamin water zero, milk, and sf popsicles so far. Keep trying, u r bound to find something. Did the hospital give you anti nausea pills? They sent me home with zofran. Its a pill that melts under your tongue. Tastes nasty, but works. Also, if it takes you much longer to get something down consistently I'd call your surgeon. Good luck and keep us posted. Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Maybe just stick to liquids for a little bit? And try a variety of liquids. I've heard of peeps not tolerating Water, but find something else. I've been drinking a mixture of organic bone broth and organic chicken broth. (Bone broth has a lot of Protein in it, but I need the regular broth to add more taste to it) I heat it up, put it in a small thermos n then measure out my two tablespoon sips every 15 min. I've also tolerated premier Protein drinks, Vitamin water zero, milk, and sf popsicles so far. Keep trying, u r bound to find something. Did the hospital give you anti nausea pills? They sent me home with zofran. Its a pill that melts under your tongue. Tastes nasty, but works. Also, if it takes you much longer to get something down consistently I'd call your surgeon. Good luck and keep us posted. Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Maybe just stick to liquids for a little bit? And try a variety of liquids. I've heard of peeps not tolerating Water, but find something else. I've been drinking a mixture of organic bone broth and organic chicken broth. (Bone broth has a lot of Protein in it, but I need the regular broth to add more taste to it) I heat it up, put it in a small thermos n then measure out my two tablespoon sips every 15 min. I've also tolerated premier Protein drinks, Vitamin water zero, milk, and sf popsicles so far. Keep trying, u r bound to find something. Did the hospital give you anti nausea pills? They sent me home with zofran. Its a pill that melts under your tongue. Tastes nasty, but works. Also, if it takes you much longer to get something down consistently I'd call your surgeon. Good luck and keep us posted. Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone, so I had to have been soo out of it cause I don't even remember really posting my hospital experience but I see I did. Anyway was sleeved Wednesday and my hospital stay never did get any better. I was told to walk 20 laps and I did so afterwards I was hurting and where is my nurse with my pain medicine? Does anybody know cause I sure as heck don't. Horrible horrible nurses and hospital experience. I truly believe if I would have had proper pain management in the hospital my recovery would have overall been better. But anyway they discharged me Thursday and I stayed with my mom that night. I was in excruciating pain that night and I slept in a sit up position. They gave me hydrocodone which I must say did nothing for my pain which felt kind of like labor pain for me. It was just that bad, it felt like cramping and I had gotten stiff. The next morning which was this morning I felt a tad better. I'm determined to get in a liter of Water. I'm down 16 oz of water and did 30 grams of Protein. Minimal nausea and still been walking here and there and up doing things for the kids so I guess I'm doing better. Pain still bad but not excruciating like it was yesterday. Yesterday I was forcing four oz down every hour because I thought I had to, but don't force it y'all you will end up in excruciating pain.today I am able to do four ounces without forcing. And even though they tell you dont get on the scale after surgery because you are swollen, I did and I'm down six pounds since Wednesday. I couldn't believe it. Even with my swollen stomach, I'm down six pounds so I'm expecting this weight to fall off this first month kind of quickly. It better after all of this! Experienced more gerd and throat burning last night but still taking the prescription for that so hopefully that will get better. Any regrets? No I worked too hard for this, I just want to feel better and have a speedy recovery. Sometimes I feel like I want to eat out of habit or feel like I may be hungry but I know it's my imagination because food smells overly strong right now almost to the point of making my stomach hurt. So not actually hungry and I keep telling myself yes I can do this. I didn't have much support on my journey but the good Lord really so for those who aren't married or don't have much support, you too can make it through.

2 days post op (surgery on 27th).. My bowels are soooo gurgly and talking non stop. Hopefully something comes from all the noises? I'm able to get my Protein and Water in OK. Large incision is really tender and kind of concave and weird looking. Made the mistake of taking too large a drink today, instantly felt it in my chest- freaked me out.

Great job on lower BO. this is super exciting to see positive signs!!!!! Im so thankful to have had this surgery.
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Mudgy6 All I can have for 3 weeks is liquids. How is the cottage cheese and yogurt feeling?
Today I had a post op visit with my GP. My blood pressure before surgery has been consistently high for about a year now. Today it was 122/67! So cool to see signs that our bodies are getting healthier!
Every day is getting better pain and energy-wise. Passing gas, but no movement yet. Have been taking about three walks a day to help move things along. Yay kgarrettsatx on the weight loss!!
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Congratulations!!! Welcome to the other side!
Sounds like everything went well. Take care this weekend and hopefully you'll feel back to your new normal by Monday.
Don't know of any support groups. I believe Unity does have a group. You should inquire. We're always here too!
Keep us posted on your progress.
HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15
SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16
CW: 213 on 7.25.16

I was sleeved 7/7 and wondering if there is a FB group I can join?

Looking for local support groups... I was sleeved on 3/16/16 by Doctor Laura July at Unity in Fridley. 5 days post op and doing great.
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@@Tina, I showered on Wednesday for the first time since. I was in too much pain on Tuesday, and then Wednesday I felt disgusting in the morning and went for it. Felt a bit better after, but got really tired during.
I've showered again today, but feel great. Super squeaky and itching to go out and do something.