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I am doing well. Progressing and steadily losing. Staying on track with my diet and working out. Focusing mainly on cardio but adding in weights. I am able to get 70 protein and at least 70 ounces of water. I am halfway to my goal weight and I am hoping to make my goal before the end of summer. How about everyone else?

Congratulations on your success. Continued healing and success. I was sleeved 6 days after you.

My surgeon put me on one for first 30 days only. To keep acid production down as the stomach heals, after that he said only if needed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I recommend following your doctors orders and waiting a few more days. I did however get unflavored Protein powder to add to crystal light lemonade and that helped because I was sick of the sweet Premier Protein. I am now 6 weeks out and on soft foods and once again the shakes do not bother me. I was just sick of them. It is only a few more days and honestly at each stage you will want to move to the next one early. Do not risk it and follow what the Dr said. It will be worth it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

when did you start exercising. I am 6 days out, I know I need to start off slow but wasn't sure how long to wait Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App My surgeon did not want us working out before two months. We could walk but nothing intense and I think weights are even longer to reduce the risk of hernia. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my period start two weeks early, only two days after surgery. It lasted two weeks and it was heavier than ever. 9 days later bam again and heavy again. I asked at my appt and they said it is because all the hormones in our fat cells that we are releasing. I am already over it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I also was told a forever thing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes. Mine was high Protein and very low carb and no sugar. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

C-section was worse. I have had 3 and struggled when having to engage abdominal muscles at all. I recovered quickly from my c-sections and never needed pain medicine once leaving the hospital. The VSG pain was nothing compared. I actually complained more about a shot they gave me prior to surgery in my leg, it was sore and uncomfortable way more than the surgery site. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved 12/13 and was told to make all food baby food consistency. My focus is suppose to be Protein so I am not eating any carbs and only adding broth or sauce to bring to the right consistency. How much are you eating of each? I am only able to get about 1/3 a cup per meal Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am on puréed foods until the 10th so I have no tried them. I have been doing well with puréed but still adding Protein powder to get meet my protein goals. My recovery was simple also. I did have some pain but nothing to take any meds for, just some discomfort. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My pre-op instructions said remove all piercings. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine was very tender for the first 10 days and then each day I improved. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You will get through this and be thankful in a few days. Have you tried the gasX dissolve strips? Could be a combination of gas pain and sore from surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was required to stay two nights after surgery because I lived an hour away from the location of my procedure. Each doctor has there own criteria but the majority I have heard it is 1 days as long as all is well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App