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I'm 14 weeks out and down almost 70#s from where I started. For me this has absolutely been the right decision for me. Life is better for me and I'm more content and comfortable in my own body. Having less of me, physically, is so much easier. Easier to move around, walk, turn over in bed, fit in chairs in public places, find clothing that's not super expensive, breathe etc. Mentally/emotionally life is better too. I feel more free to really be me, who I am at the core of me. We still eat we just eat less and make heathier choice which I find leads to more contentment and happiness because I'm being more thoughtful about what I choose to put into my body. Not just mindless eating of sub-quality, highly processed foods. I enjoy the conversation and company more at meals as I'm focused on that and not the food. I've a long way to go yet and for me the challenge has always been in the maintaining of weight loss but I feel I'm up to that task now. So short answer: YES I ENJOY LIFE MUCH MORE NOW! Good luck to you and God Bless you in this journey!

Pre-op 307 Last weigh in 249 Sleeved 1/16/17 No scale at home just weigh at appointments. Don't won't to drive myself crazy with the scale!

I've taken the lowest dosage of Ambien for about 2 years and it always worked great. No weird side effects either. But after surgery, 1/16/17, it just didn't work anymore. So my primary doc upped my dosage to a 10mg with the OK of my surgeon. Been sleeping great again and still no side effects. Maybe you should check in to this with your doctor. Sleep is a critical factor after surgery for healing and over stress reduction. I think Americans under rate the importance of good, steady sleep. Good luck and God bless you!

YAY for YOU!!!!!

Hey All, It took a while to find the January folks! I'll be 11weeks out tomorrow and still not able to eat much on the solid food front and my new tummy, Gurgling Gertie, Gi-Gi for short is talking to me frequently. I'm taking my vitamins and supplements as prescribe and getting 70+ gms protein shake and whatever food I can get down. Walking and doing a little strength work too. It's good to be getting my energy back and it's better than before my surgery! I hope to be supportive of all who come to this forum and to except support from others. WELCOME TO THE LOSER'S BENCH!!!!

Didn't eating carbs and lot's of them including BAGELS get us all on this forum to the point of needing to have gastric surgery and having 70-80% of our stomachs removed? If the answer to that question is yes then I think you know the answer on eating the bagel. Good luck and God Bless you!

In my program we take Flinstone Complete chewables 1, 2 times a day. Viactive with vitD 500mg 1, 2 times a day and not within 2 hours of taking the multi vit/min. B12 sublingual 1 stopper full 2 times a week, Biotin 1, 2 times a day. I have a 3 month lab draw coming up on the 17th of this month. Hope my labs are good but if not adjustments to vitamins and supplements can be made. I get 70gms protein in with shakes every day. 4 oz in my coffee in the morning then 2 shakes throughout the day. 1 of the shakes right before bed to get me through the night. So I start and end the day with protein. I was told I'd be drinking shakes for at least 6 months. Yes I'm sick of them and the pill taking( vits & supplmts) but this is just part of having this surgery. It is a life long commitment. I've not missed an appointment yet either and don't intend to. I want to keep the weight off the rest of my life.

Calm down and take a deep breath! Stop weighing insistently. You're driving yourself crazy. I had surgery 1/16/17 and still don't have a scale at home. We have eating/food issues and constantly weighing ourselves is just a big an issue as we had before the surgery. Just drink your protein, walk, eat the stage of diet your on and the weight will come off. You're driving yourself insane with the train you're on. It is really easy to do. WE are not wired right in our heads about food and eating those issues aren't going away just because we've had surgery. RELAX and breathe. You're going to be ok!

I'm 10 weeks out and it is still pretty painful to eat and sometimes drink my protein shakes. But it is way better than it was at 2 weeks out. HANG IN THERE! It does get better. I call my sleeve Gurglely Gertie, Gi-Gi for short! Hand in there and I encourage you to call your doctor for advice and reassurance on Monday! It will put your mind at ease and help you feel not so overwhelmed and as if you're hurting yourself or doing something wrong. Good luck and God Bless!

I wouldn't . Your sleeve is very new and sensitive right now. I couldn't even handle plain old black pepper for a while. 10 weeks still got to be careful of , what, when, how much and spice level of foods and beverages.

Had mine taken out the same day as my sleeve surgery. Had a small stone and doctor said "You've got symptoms so out it comes!" I takes longer to heal and I've had a few more issues as far as eating and bowel habits but am glad I had it removed. I'd have pain and nausea "attacks" sometimes before removal. Good luck!

If you'll use Fairlife milk at 13 gm protein per cup you'll up that Carnation Breakfast shake to 26 gms of protein instead of the 21 with regular milk!

You are having head hunger. Your new belly will not be able to handle more than clear liquid or full liquids at the very best. Don't rush it! You could literally rupture you stomach.

MIralax in 4 or 8 oz of any cold/NOT Protein beverage every day. Works like a charm and no gripe belly!

I'm green too!