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Well I guess I came back to the forum so may as well open with this: Surgery was 8/6/18, I am down from 350 lbs (pre-liquid diet) to 260 lbs (plateau maybe?).

I am able to walk more but still do not exercise.
If I eat carbs, I am hungry in 2 hours.
Nighttime snacking is a thing- nuts nearby help.
I get complemented about "how narrow I look" and I blush and hate it. Makes me wonder if it is a negative comment on my past self.
I returned to mental health treatment because both positive and negative stress- extra support on journey too.
I eat more and sometimes push it... even when I know I shouldn't.
Getting tested for IBS/Crohn's/Ulcerative Colitis. Hoping it is not something worse.
Need to drop 10 more lbs for a colonoscopy... I AM 33 YEARS OLD

I guess overall I am good. Still low energy but have energy at times. Definitely eat a lot less. Smaller sizes are being worn. I do feel better about myself.

Surgery cannot fix all your issues. But I shall take this about 90 lbs of weight loss and say to those who are thinking it may fix it all something one of my doctors said.
"You had the surgery. It is like being given a winning lotto ticket. It is now up to you to cash it in".

I am trying to cash it in. Obstacles are present, mostly my brain, but I will cash it in.

Well I guess I came back to the forum so may as well open with this: Surgery was 8/6/18, I am down from 350 lbs (pre-liquid diet) to 260 lbs (plateau maybe?).

I am able to walk more but still do not exercise.
If I eat carbs, I am hungry in 2 hours.
Nighttime snacking is a thing- nuts nearby help.
I get complemented about "how narrow I look" and I blush and hate it. Makes me wonder if it is a negative comment on my past self.
I returned to mental health treatment because both positive and negative stress- extra support on journey too.
I eat more and sometimes push it... even when I know I shouldn't.
Getting tested for IBS/Crohn's/Ulcerative Colitis. Hoping it is not something worse.
Need to drop 10 more lbs for a colonoscopy... I AM 33 YEARS OLD

I guess overall I am good. Still low energy but have energy at times. Definitely eat a lot less. Smaller sizes are being worn. I do feel better about myself.

Surgery cannot fix all your issues. But I shall take this about 90 lbs of weight loss and say to those who are thinking it may fix it all something one of my doctors said.
"You had the surgery. It is like being given a winning lotto ticket. It is now up to you to cash it in".

I am trying to cash it in. Obstacles are present, mostly my brain, but I will cash it in.

Well I guess I came back to the forum so may as well open with this: Surgery was 8/6/18, I am down from 350 lbs (pre-liquid diet) to 260 lbs (plateau maybe?).

I am able to walk more but still do not exercise.
If I eat carbs, I am hungry in 2 hours.
Nighttime snacking is a thing- nuts nearby help.
I get complemented about "how narrow I look" and I blush and hate it. Makes me wonder if it is a negative comment on my past self.
I returned to mental health treatment because both positive and negative stress- extra support on journey too.
I eat more and sometimes push it... even when I know I shouldn't.
Getting tested for IBS/Crohn's/Ulcerative Colitis. Hoping it is not something worse.
Need to drop 10 more lbs for a colonoscopy... I AM 33 YEARS OLD

I guess overall I am good. Still low energy but have energy at times. Definitely eat a lot less. Smaller sizes are being worn. I do feel better about myself.

Surgery cannot fix all your issues. But I shall take this about 90 lbs of weight loss and say to those who are thinking it may fix it all something one of my doctors said.
"You had the surgery. It is like being given a winning lotto ticket. It is now up to you to cash it in".

I am trying to cash it in. Obstacles are present, mostly my brain, but I will cash it in.

Well I guess I came back to the forum so may as well open with this: Surgery was 8/6/18, I am down from 350 lbs (pre-liquid diet) to 260 lbs (plateau maybe?).

I am able to walk more but still do not exercise.
If I eat carbs, I am hungry in 2 hours.
Nighttime snacking is a thing- nuts nearby help.
I get complemented about "how narrow I look" and I blush and hate it. Makes me wonder if it is a negative comment on my past self.
I returned to mental health treatment because both positive and negative stress- extra support on journey too.
I eat more and sometimes push it... even when I know I shouldn't.
Getting tested for IBS/Crohn's/Ulcerative Colitis. Hoping it is not something worse.
Need to drop 10 more lbs for a colonoscopy... I AM 33 YEARS OLD

I guess overall I am good. Still low energy but have energy at times. Definitely eat a lot less. Smaller sizes are being worn. I do feel better about myself.

Surgery cannot fix all your issues. But I shall take this about 90 lbs of weight loss and say to those who are thinking it may fix it all something one of my doctors said.
"You had the surgery. It is like being given a winning lotto ticket. It is now up to you to cash it in".

I am trying to cash it in. Obstacles are present, mostly my brain, but I will cash it in.

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I know! 64 oz? Try 16. Half a shake is accurate. But my surgeon said gotta keep up Protein and 64oz Water. Crazy.

I know! 64 oz? Try 16. Half a shake is accurate. But my surgeon said gotta keep up Protein and 64oz Water. Crazy.

Hi everyone, I had gastric sleeve surgery Aug. 3rd. I am so done with this liquid diet. I can't even drink 64oz of anything let alone get more than a half of a Protein Shake in. At least my pants that didn't fit are now lose. LOL I hope everyone has a great surgery.

Just an update 1 week out. I gulp my liquids and am dehydrated which is my fault. I am at my 1st post op check in. And I lost 0. After 70% of my stomach was removed I lost nothing. I am eating less but also way under protien and way under liquids. I am having Soups because I cant take much more cold things. I don't know anymore. What if I went through it all for nothing. What if I can't change my habits.

Oh no the pain is mostly away 1 week later. Incision area muscle pain yes...because I am coughing. It is major surgery. But you can get through it.

So now 8 days out of surgery... and I am still mixed. With no weight loss at first appointment, and jumping to pureed because at least i get my Protein in, I wonder why I can no longer stomach the shakes. Legit 2 swallows and it hits a wave of spasm pain. Same for Soup or Jello. But gatorade is okay. If I can only have 2 spoonfuls of something (and it is hard mentally to make it 2 spoonfuls) I really need the protein. And I need to force more Water. I just don't always have the urge to eat/drink.

Hi! New as heck! I will be a week post OP tomorrow. This group just looks like a fantastic idea. I wish I had joined the site before my surgery.

I feel like I'm burping basically every time I drink anything, and its way harder to burp that it was before?
Also I was HANGRY as heck today. I'm hoping I can mitigate that better. I feel like keeping a jug of Bone Broth on me at all times just in case. .
I sort of skimmed the last 40 some pages, but does it seem like really watery poops are normal?

ANYWAY, Thanks for making the topic! Looking forward to the journey!

Does/did anyone experience pain when eating? I don’t mean in our stomach but right after you swallow as it goes down

I experience the same thing after a couple of spoonfuls. I’m 10 days post op.

Just an update 1 week out. I gulp my liquids and am dehydrated which is my fault. I am at my 1st post op check in. And I lost 0. After 70% of my stomach was removed I lost nothing. I am eating less but also way under protien and way under liquids. I am having Soups because I cant take much more cold things. I don't know anymore. What if I went through it all for nothing. What if I can't change my habits.

Oh no the pain is mostly away 1 week later. Incision area muscle pain yes...because I am coughing. It is major surgery. But you can get through it.

Had my surgery on the 6th. Despite a cheat day due to stress, my liver was small and pretty clean.
But let me tell you... GAS PAINS ARE NO JOKE.
Was in hospital until about 5pm today, pain is not fully gone but alas, was not prescribed anything but liquid tylenol, anti-nausea, and gabapentin. Pharmacy is out of the anti spasmodic.

Now that I am home and had some deep sleep, the coughing has started. With 5 incisions and gas pain and nausea, this is hell.

All well, since I pretty much have not been drinking, going to try to now. Maybe that plus the meds will also quiet the cough some.

Best to all!

If only my stomach wasnt sending me waves of pain/nausea and I stopped coughing, I could work on my mind. Does anyone else taking liquid tylenol have it hurt them?

I’m sorry ! It gets better ! I promise! I’m only 2 weeks but feel so much better by leaps and bounds than a week ago! 6 months from
Now this will be a blink! You’ve got this!

Don't give up it will get better! Think about this we all are facing this same challenge, that is hard on us but together we are strong! We can support you only if you don't give up! You got this stay strong!

Had my surgery on the 6th. Despite a cheat day due to stress, my liver was small and pretty clean.
But let me tell you... GAS PAINS ARE NO JOKE.
Was in hospital until about 5pm today, pain is not fully gone but alas, was not prescribed anything but liquid tylenol, anti-nausea, and gabapentin. Pharmacy is out of the anti spasmodic.

Now that I am home and had some deep sleep, the coughing has started. With 5 incisions and gas pain and nausea, this is hell.

All well, since I pretty much have not been drinking, going to try to now. Maybe that plus the meds will also quiet the cough some.

Best to all!

I am clutching but not with a pillow. I am happy with the decision still. Despite the pain and everything, I know it is worth it!

I am clutching but not with a pillow. I am happy with the decision still. Despite the pain and everything, I know it is worth it!

I am clutching but not with a pillow. I am happy with the decision still. Despite the pain and everything, I know it is worth it!

Gas pain is no joke! Lungs were clear before going in yesterday. Liver was small and not fatty (OMG!). But man, this gas and spasm pain. And now that I am home, that coughing. Wow.

Thanks for checking up on me. Ended up getting my mom sick so... still someone sick in the house!