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I have the same issue with the chewable berry version. They make me gag. I tried mixing in unsweetened applesauce but that didn't even help. I did try swallowing them whole and was advised to not do that as absorption wasn't optimized. Not sure about pieces - it likely helps some, but could affect absorption as well. I think a call to the doc might be in order for a final verdict.

I know that my office had 3 months of visits prior and they had to be completed by certain dates. I remember I had to move around some work meetings to accommodate the last date. I am sure the rules are determined by the insurance and each one makes up their own set of guidelines. Have you had a change to call your insurance and ask them what they require? It might be helpful.

Don't believe everything you think! You've got this. I hope you are feeling better very soon.

WOW! You have done so well. Congrats!

I had a hiatal hernia fixed with my sleeve and I don't have any of these signs. I surely wish I did!!!

Missing: my boobs are disappearing. I put on one of my bras today and it’s HUGE on me. LOL If found please return as I’d like them to remain and the fat to come off in another area! [emoji6][emoji38][emoji6][emoji38]

Way to go! I have been to restaurants with the family and I have done similar to you. Almost any place will accommodate my special requests. If I order my own plate of food most of it comes home for additional meals. That feeling of being able to go out with the family and do "typical" things is all part of our learning process. You did a great job.

Mine asked what programs I tried and if I succeeded with weight loss. Some examples are Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, nutritionist and on your own.

May I ask which surgery you are doing?

I know exactly what you mean! I feel exactly like I did before the surgery, and because the weight isn't dripping off me, I am feeling frustrated right now but I also know we are fighters. I personally am seeing a counselor 1x/week to discuss my challenges. I am not too proud to say that I can't do this myself. Maybe you have someone available for you to discuss your journey?

I couldn't get enough La Preferida Fat Free refried beans with a little low fat cheese and fat free sour cream. I ate it every day for weeks. I was hoping the beans would also help with regularity, however I don't think that small amount really did help.

It is okay to reset and start over if you have been snacking on foods that are not supposed to be on the menu. You can do it!

Yep! I found this article about it that I thought was interesting...https://mexicobariatriccenter.com/feel-cold-after-gastric-sleeve/

I’ve had sugar. Ate a popsicle that wasn’t sugar free by accident. It was added to my box by my husband who is working on emptying the freezer and I grabbed it by mistake. I had no issue at all. Nothing. I was shocked.

I waited 8 days before I saw a BM after surgery. My suggestion is to keep drinking, walking and keep on doing what you are doing. Eventually your body will "wake back up" and you will be successful.

My surgery was 3/16 so I took off that Friday and the following Monday. I worked from home the rest of that week. I was very wiped out and should have taken more time. I did take the whole next week off which was our spring break. After the 2 weeks I was ready to go back to my desk job with no lifting over 10lbs.

I was much like yourself and am so glad that I did this. I did this for me and I am finally putting myself and my health first for a change. Even though I have had a few challenges in my recovery, I wouldn't change doing this surgery. As of today I am down 57 lbs since my highest weight and I broke the 250 mark for the first time in 6 years (down 25 lbs since surgery on 3/16/18). I almost cried I was so happy! My surgery recovery was actually too easy in my opinion. My battle is with dehydration. I never had gas pain, I haven't vomited and overall I feel good.

I had my sleeve done 3/16/18 and I am still struggling with dehydration. I ended up back at the ER for fluids 7 days post op and I have never caught up. Yesterday I was back again with a fecal impact due to dehydration. It should never take 7 hours to poop! I have never been caught up even after fluids at the er. I can tolerate the sugar-free Popsicles but everything else is really difficult. I have never been a drinker prior to surgery and I am worse now. I was also told Gatorade G2 was okay but I had to water it down 50/50.

Way to go! You look great.

Okay, so I have never had hemorrhoids prior to surgery that were bothersome. I have had 2 children so yes I have them. So now every time I go poop I am in horrible pain because of the hard stool and the hemorrhoids. It took me 7 hours to poop today and I was so sick to my stomach I couldn't work. I felt like I gave birth to my 3rd child. What are people doing for hemorrhoids now that the stool is hard. I was in tears I was in so much pain. I am still bleeding from when I did finally go. I can't sit on a chair without being in pain. Thanks in advance for constructive advice.

Yes. My plan will only allow the surgery to be at specific hospitals with a higher success rate. So that being said, I found a doctor did all the tests and appointments only to find out the hospital wasn't on the approved list and essentially had to transfer all records to a new surgeon who could do the surgery at one of the 9 listed hospitals. Since every policy is different, I would look and see if you also have this requirement. I was so upset when this sprung up 1 week before surgery.

I have that and I wasn't able to get vitamins/supplements covered. They also required me to do 3 mos of nutrition counseling prior to surgery. I was also required to go to an approved institution for the surgery to have the surgery covered. There are only 9 places in Illinois.

I’m totally having the same issue. I was never a beverage drinker prior to surgery and now I’m worse. Today I was so dehydrated I think I gave birth when I pooped. Took me 7 hours to finally complete the task and now I’ve been bleeding and I’m so sore. I can’t even sit. I can’t find a drink I like other than decaf tea/decaf iced tea and I can only tolerate so much. I’ve tried diff flavors of beverages. Nothing is helping.

I guess I have been a fast healer. I keep telling my husband I don't feel like I had the sleeve done. Makes me worry...

I used to grocery shop and get whatever I felt like buying that week. Since surgery on 3/16 I only shop with a list for the whole family. Using the list helps me know exactly how much I need and I am getting much better. It is a very different way of thinking for me.