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I had a 4 week stall after my first 3 weeks
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You are not alone. I posted exactly the same.
I am nearly five months out now. I have not altered in my opinion.
I won't patronise you by saying all the usual things people say in response to being unhappy this early on.
But I will say this. You will become more healthy i.e. you will heal, learn a way to eat, recover from surgery.
I know that it seems grim right now, trust me, I know.
You are right, it's done now. And you are right, you have to think about food more, plan how you eat more etc. You will think about junk food and old food habits.
Believe me when I say, the thought of those foods are better than how they will taste now.
You will probably not have the energy you need for awhile. Recovering from surgery takes time.
It is okay to feel unhappy. People here will tell you about "buyer's remorse" and the hormones that are raging through your system as the weight drops off initially.
This is all normal.
Praying is good. Mourning the loss of what was normal is understandable.
I literally decided to concentrate on healing. I put out of my head that I made the wrong decision, that I had to live this way etc. and just spent everyday trying to get well.
Water, rest, Protein and walking. That was my priority.
Praying for peace, staying calm and talking to your team will help.
Hang in there!
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9/27 surgery. Still trying to learn my stomach. Not sure when I am full. Turned a corner yesterday. First day I felt good.
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I only ate the chicken, and part of a Tomato. Wife ate the rest. But saved me some chicken to bring to work for lunch. I'm still amazed in how a small portion fills me up. Tonight we had shrimp Alfredo, ate some shrimp. Didn't eat the spaghetti.. this Thursday will be 4 weeks post op. I'm cleared by my doctor for three small meals a day with plenty of liquids in between.. of course 30 mins before and 30 mins after each meal.
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Was cleared for any kind of food on Friday, just ate grilled buffalo
chicken out of a salad. Delicious!!! Felt like forever!
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A couple of you asked about bm's. I'm two weeks post op and finally had a "solid" bm. I only had two in the previous week and they were mostly Fluid like with s lot of gas. I had bought some stool softener anticipating getting constipated but didn't need it after all. Generally, things are progressing quite well. I'm having meat loaf (turkey) and mashed potatoes for supper. That will be my first real food in over a month! I'm anxious to see how I react to it. Hang in there, it does get better!
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Hey Sept. Sleevers. 9/29 here......I was supposed to have my 1 week follow up today but it was cancelled due to the hurricane . 1 week out I feel great, can jump out of bed, and have no problems drinking my liquids. According to my wife I'm drinking too fast. I can sip away a 11oz Protein shake container in 20-30 minutes. Same goes for Water. I was hoping to ask the Dr but it'll have to wait. Anyways, stay tuned the scale will be coming out after I post this for my own 1 week weigh in. I've already noticed my tight clothes are getting loose
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I am going on 5 weeks post op and I would say that between 3 and 4 weeks I no longer felt any discomfort, including soreness. Hang in there! Honestly, unless I see my incision marks, I feel so "normal" again, it seems hard to believe I even had the surgery (besides getting full easier, which is a good thing, of course!).

if you feel like chewing these melt in your mouth and gives you that crunchy feeling also can dip them in humus
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Congrats u look great
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In time you will eat and drink I felt like this also but each day gets better
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My surgery is 9/20 and I'm yet to hear anything about a pre-op diet
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Is it gas pain still? If so - be sure to walk frequently. If the pain is worsening- give your surgeon a call.

Got sleeved yesterday felt like I got hit by a bus
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@@blackbenzjeep@yahoo.com my surgeon suggested I sip Water as much as I can and walk as much as I can. I had to walk 6 laps around the hospital floor before they would even discharge me the same day and I've been walking whenever I'm awake at home. My husband didn't want me outside just yet so I just walk in circles around my home for 20 mins each time. The more you walk, the easier your recovery because you are trying to get rid of all the gas in your stomach from surgery. Sipping helps before you walk because it helps you burp which pushes the gas out of you. Hope this helps and congrats on your new journey!
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I'm getting sleeved in the morning I am getting so scared even thought about calling it off but I came to far to turn back now
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I'm getting sleeved in the morning I am getting so scared even thought about calling it off but I came to far to turn back now
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I'm getting sleeved in the morning I am getting so scared even thought about calling it off but I came to far to turn back now
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same here! i had bloodwork, urinalysis, ecg, chest xray, and meeting with the surgeon! i hope everything is ok...1 week away
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Just had my pre surg appt blood work and ekg they gave me some solution I should use to shower before I come for surgery
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My surgery is 9/20 and I'm extremely nervous and it gets worse the closer I get
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I'm having surgery on 9/20 I only have to do a liquid diet 1 day before surgery
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