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I had a really hard time getting fluids in for the first few weeks and still don't hit 64 oz . I'm now 2 1/2 months out. But I get between 30-40 oz a day and feel good at that amount. I carry a water bottle with me always.

He should make you feel like a goddess at any weight. I could grow another head and my husband would tell me that's just extra beauty or something to make me feel good. Maybe seeing a marriage counselor as well might be helpful.

So I had the metal taste also. Narrowed it down to one of two things bc they both changed befor it wrong away. Either my Iron level was too high (it was double the normal high level) or it was my calcium chews bc I switched to tablets artound the same time a stopping my iron supplements. I don't get that metallic taste anymore though.

I work on med surg and had to take off 6 wks due to lifting restriction.

Yes. As long as it doesn't have chunks of fruit in it.

I'm almost 3 months and still get that. It is getting better though. I think you have to take a little, whatever is tolerable I'd say and you'll start to get used to it the more you eat it . Also, I know get full alot quicker from chicken than yogurt. Therefore I try to go slower when eating meat and anticipate that I'll need to stop eating alot sooner than with other foods. I also have that pain with drinking after eating sometimes even a good 2 hrs after I eat. I have to be careful with that first drink after eating to see how it will feel.

That's funny bc every day at dinner now I say to husband, do you want the rest of my plate, I can't finish it. Its a good feeling.

Sorry. I used the gas x strips, but if its trapped gas from surgery that won't effect it, but that should've resolved by now. For Constipation, I started off with generic colace 3 a day and kept an enema in the cupboard for when it would get really bad. And I would occasionally take my pain meds if I was feeling crappy but they can be constipating as well so be careful. Be sure you take all Vitamins. Don't eat or drink too soon before lying down. I hope you feel better soon.

Sorry. I used the gas x strips, but if its trapped gas from surgery that won't effect it, but that should've resolved by now. For Constipation, I started off with generic colace 3 a day and kept an enema in the cupboard for when it would get really bad. And I would occasionally take my pain meds if I was feeling crappy but they can be constipating as well so be careful. Be sure you take all Vitamins. Don't eat or drink too soon before lying down. I hope you feel better soon.

I had the sleeve. My husband is obese. He has lost alot of weight along with me and together we make better choices. What he does when I'm not with him, I cannot control but none of us are perfect anyway.

Hey little girl, come over...I have a Big Mac for you... *said in the most pervy voice possible*

Hillarious! I love this: " She then told me she had a bag full of big Macs she wanted to give me and holding back the rage anyone on a liquid diet feels, I again said no."
Good for you hon!!

I had the sleeve. My husband is obese. He has lost alot of weight along with me and together we make better choices. What he does when I'm not with him, I cannot control but none of us are perfect anyway.

I am 5' 4". My highest weight was 280# a few years ago. My weight when deciding on surgery was 256# and I wrote a 22 pants and 2-3 x shirts. I am 8 weeks out. I am at 198# My pants size is 20, and still 2x in shirts butI did get rid of alot of my shirts that seemed baggy and feel better in shirts that conform to my waist a little better. Yesterday I noticed at work I could feel my scrub pants sagging in the but area and I know I've lost a bra cup lol oh and I'm starting to get little bat wings so hopefullyI can tone those at the gym. But I love laying in bed and being able to feel my hip bones. I still fit I my dresses but I feel they lay more flattering to my figure. I'm so happy I decided to have this surgery and with the lifestyle changes I'd made prior I knew I was ready to commit to the changes needed.

That's odd. They discuss Protein protein protein from the very first pre op supervised weight loss class.

I am 5' 4". My highest weight was 280# a few years ago. My weight when deciding on surgery was 256# and I wrote a 22 pants and 2-3 x shirts. I am 8 weeks out. I am at 198# My pants size is 20, and still 2x in shirts butI did get rid of alot of my shirts that seemed baggy and feel better in shirts that conform to my waist a little better. Yesterday I noticed at work I could feel my scrub pants sagging in the but area and I know I've lost a bra cup lol oh and I'm starting to get little bat wings so hopefullyI can tone those at the gym. But I love laying in bed and being able to feel my hip bones. I still fit I my dresses but I feel they lay more flattering to my figure. I'm so happy I decided to have this surgery and with the lifestyle changes I'd made prior I knew I was ready to commit to the changes needed.

That's odd. They discuss Protein protein protein from the very first pre op supervised weight loss class.

Im also losing unevenly. Still have my lower belly but lost alot of my butt and boobs, and some of my thighs. I went to goodwill and found a pair of jeans for $6. I wear scrubs to work and any only allowed navy and white so not much to do there. Thrift stores are good options when you're losing quickly and don't want to spend a ton of money.

I tried to puree a hamburger and it was disgusting lol.

Yes. You can buy it otc. There are a couple of types though, not sure which would benefit the best though. You can get most of your potassium through plants and legumes. If you like dates, they have more potassium than bananas.

that's funny. I didn't like coffee as a child. My sister would sit at the table with the adults and sip milk from a coffee cup to look grown up. [emoji23]

I'm 3 months and get hungry and no problem eating. I try to stay under 1000 calories. I was struggling with lots of hunger and only getting in around 500 cal the first 6 weeks but not really after that. I would eat even if not hungry bc you need to meet your nutritional needs with Protein and vegetables of you can't get anything else in.

I was told to try to stay under 1000 calories. Im usually between 700-1000. I feel like I'm losing slow though. Surgery was May 31. I've lost like 37# and went down 1 size. Im not complaining, I'm grateful for what I've lost but of course seeing others success can make me feel like I should be doing better.

I was told to try to stay under 1000 calories. Im usually between 700-1000. I feel like I'm losing slow though. Surgery was May 31. I've lost like 37# and went down 1 size. Im not complaining, I'm grateful for what I've lost but of course seeing others success can make me feel like I should be doing better.

Congrats. I was the same way. The closer the date got, the worse it was. I tried to stay busy keeping the house clean and working and planting flowers and anything to not think about it.

my husband couldn't take off work either but my mom took me to the hospital. I can eat anything at social gatherings. I take a small scoop of this and that so that I don't feel like I'm at this picnic a n can't enjoy myself but I try to make good choices as well. I went through a phase pre op where I got worried and tried to eat a much of the stuff I thought I couldn't after surgery. But I also used to worry that if I didn't eat enough at lunch then I might get hungry later and not be able to eat at that time. As it got closer to surgery date I tried to really follow the diet and exercise some. Now after surgery, I try not to get too much good bc I know it'll go to waste. Just try to focus on why you made this decision and know that you'll be able to eat anything again but it'll be up to you make the choice to be healthier and after you lose some weight exercise will be easier and more comfortable.