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How horrible. Dr. should have provided advice, and maybe most importantly, encouragement. Seems like an uninvolved doctor.

I bought unflavored protein powder and mixed it with jello, YUCK! Didn't want to mix it with anything else after that. I definitely prefer flavored shakes to it. That's how I get a majority of my protein now that I'm one week post op.

Had surgery Wednesday 2/28 and went back to work Monday 3/5. I was tired the first two days but have been having better energy sometimes. I have a desk job so it has definitely been easier for me to return to work so soon. I would have taken a week off, but I don't want my co-workers to suspect I had WLS.

My family has influenced my decisions since I was very young. They are pretty controlling. In my late 30s I began therapy because of my depression and realized I was afraid to make my own decisions because they were usually made for me. Since then I have become much more comfortable with who I am, taking my life in my own hands, and not letting them influence my decisions anymore. They mean well and we love each other. But I have my own beliefs and have had to learn that it's okay and they are just as valid as my family's beliefs. And regarding the surgery, I of course have a lot of the same sentiments as my family, so that gives you pause. But the one thing thing that kept me on that operating table was thinking about how I'd feel in 10 years. I'd be in more pain and regret not reclaiming my life earlier.

My energy was way down on Tuesday. I walked markedly slower. Later on that night I felt faint. The next day I was bursting with energy. Today I feel sluggish again. No change in my protein/vitamin intake. So weird. I'm one week post op and just wanted to share my experience so far.

It sucks that no one replied yet. Maybe do a search for "TIjuana" in the forums and see what previous posts come up.

Thank goodness I'm not the only one!! Maybe we shouldn't be so hard on ourselves. Maybe it's a totally natural reaction to being cut off from what we've done our entire lives at least 3 times a day...eat, eat, eat.

I'm now doubting my long term success. I am in my 2 week post op liquid diet and I'm dying to chew on real food. I put a piece of chicken in my mouth, chewed and chewed it for satisfaction, spit it out and rinsed my mouth out with water. It was weird and not as good as I thought it'd be. I feel so ashamed right now. LOL Just wanted to vent.

I just purchased Vitamin Patches for your skin from PatchMD here on BariatricPal. I am not looking forwarding to constantly taking pills or chews. I bought a multivitamin, B12, and calcium. I will report back on how easy they are to use, if they're annoying, etc. I'm going to give it a month's worth and see what happens.

I had surgery exactly one week ago and have lost 10 lbs. This is definitely the fastest I have ever or will ever lose weight. LOL It slows down from here big time. The first week after surgery should be called the Golden Week. Haha.

Wooohooo!!! Welcome to Sleeveville!!! Keep those feet walkin'!!

I slept a lot when I came home from the hospital. Watching TV helped keep my mind off everything. I just set alarms to remember medication and forced myself to drink as much water as possible. It wasn’t bad for me at all.

Yes, hospital will not release you to an uber or taxi driver. I looked into hiring a home care aid for half a day on care.com Not as expensive as you think and they will pick you up. My brother ended up getting me, but I would look at care.com for medical transportation. I know you know the surgery is going to be tough and being alone possibly tougher. But honestly, I enjoyed recuperating alone and not being around someone constantly.

Wow, it looks like a business card. I'd have that thing laminated!! Definitely gonna ask my doctor for one of these!

First few days after surgery, I had a really hard time texting anyone from my phone (or posting updates here lol). As soon as I had to read small letters, I would get dizzy and they would look blurry. It has gone away for the most part, but I still feel like my eyes are off. I also notice that if I look at the moon, or a digital clock, it's more blurry/hazy than I remember seeing them before. I read online that it could be an effect of the anesthesia. Anyone else experience this?

6 day Update: Ugh. I didn't do as well today. I think I got about 20oz of water in. 30g of protein. This is gonna be tough. Still very bad hunger pains, and still no solid poop. At least no more diarrhea. I keep thinking about Domino's thin crust pepperoni pizza. Waaaah!!!

You're killin' me over here! LOL I can't wait to eat solid food in 4 weeks!

OMG, I can't wait to eat again! That looks delicious!

YOU LOOK FABULOUS! WOW! I'm inspired!!!

Ugh. I hope you guys are still dealing with this okay. I have a feeling that this will be me since I am constantly hungry after surgery. I'm wondering if I will have to keep a large snack bag in my purse the rest of my life. Right next to the makeup bag.

This is exactly how I feel right now. I have been starving since surgery last week. I just started wondering how much longer I can do this liquids thing. I know people say the pureed stage is tough but I'm dying for some eggs or something. Ugh. But for your sake SillyKitty, I hope that feeling lasts forever for you!! That's so awesome. I'm totally jelly.

I hear you! Ugh, I woke up and realized how painful it was to swallow my own saliva. Still have pain sometimes after drinking water. I hope it goes away soon. It has gotten better but the first 3 days it was excruciating !

Jenn, you’re an inspiration! You look incredible!!!

I had to do blood work before EGD, before surgery, and after surgery. Three weeks before my EGD blood work I took a couple hits off a pipe. No one said anything to me. Not sure if it didn’t show up, it wasn’t tested for, or if they didn’t care.

That's funny, my doctor never discussed a goal weight with me either. He just pointed in a green section of healthy BMI numbers for my height and said this is where I should be. LOL. Maybe they do this because it does vary so much from one person to the next and also to put the reign in our hands.