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I used a pregnancy belly band on and off for the first three weeks it helped me a lot, I used it for short periods of time like on my walks - it made me feel less pain. I paid $19 at Walmart I think and it's wide and soft. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How are all the 8/1 sleeves doing? I'm doing great almost four weeks out and I feel like a new person. I'm down 18 lbs after going thru my first stall at almost two weeks but figured it was everything adjusting. I'm back on track and have had no problems, I still am keeping things pretty bland but so happy to be on soft food. I didn't tell many of my friends but the few I did tell have been great, a couple of friend that are a little envious and just won't talk about or be very supportive but I get it, I think fear holds a lot of people back from making this decision and it's a very personal one to make. I hope all you other 8/1 peeps are doing great and have had a good and uneventful recovery too, I'd love to hear from you guys. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think what people forget is if it was so "easy" to lose the weight why would any of us want to go thru this type of surgery as it certainly is not easy! The majority of us have travelled many Weightloss paths trying everything and anything, good and bad. Pinkberry is entitled to her opinion just as we are all entitled to make a informed and educated choice on whether we want to have this surgery or not. It's been a great choice for me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm so sorry you've been so sick, I took my pain pills at home for a few days and went down to one every six hours instead of two until I felt ready. I've figured out I can't handle 30 grams of Protein at once with out it making my stomach feel uncomfortable so I cut it in half and have been fine, I also found these Atkins drinks called Lift - zero sugar/20 protein/2 carbs so I Water them down a little and put it in my large yeti and sip it all day till I need to refill. There are some days I don't get all my protein in but I keep trying and I'm going to order the Protein powder to add to sugar free pudding. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No I took them for the first five days then halved my dose for two days and then I didn't need them. I definitely needed them the first few days - I slept I between sipping Water. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats Roxsanrhey I'm a week post op and every day gets better keep your Protein going and sip sip sip. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I went in with a low BMI and even had the intake nurse at the hospital upon checking in for surgery tell me I was making a mistake. It was pretty upsetting as I was nervous enough. Everyone seems to have their opinions and I totally agree that if you don't get your weight under control you end up being a high BMI'er. Good for you that you are doing something to make yourself a healthier happier person. I'm down twelve pounds and feel great! I had great care and followed my doctors directions, I've had minimal pain and no problems at all. No more yo yo dieting just a happy healthy person. Your going to do great! Good luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's awesome ami23 sounds like your doing really great. I think the gas was the most uncomfortable thing of all, have you weighed yet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Glad to hear your doing good Lorirene Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm drinking the Health Wise soup, I got the variety pack that has a lot of Protein in them and tastes pretty good. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I did great, surgery Monday home Tuesday afternoon. I'm having no pain just have some gas trapped from anesthesia so I'm walking all the time. It's a challenge getting the liquid in but it's getting better every day. I didn't think it would be so easy. Im swallowing pills and on Jello, Soup, and sf Popsicles. I haven't weighed yet I'm going to give it a week. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me too yesterday, I'm at home today walking around and sipping Water and broth. I have some air trapped in my shoulder but have no pain from my stomach. I'm so happy it's over. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes we are, it's a great support. I'm sitting waiting for anesthesia too so good luck to everyone else this morning prayers for a speedy recovery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok great thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks I'm really nervous but excited, we will be on the same journey so maybe we can support and compare notes. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App