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Five weeks out still having trouble with nausea and Constipation with the Vitamins. Just had to put the Iron on hold for a few weeks per my doctor because of the constipation. I take Celebrate chewable calcium chews and twin lab capsule Multivitamin. The twinlab keeps coming back up. I tried celebrate but I was vomiting that you too.

I was very nervous and felt like running out of the hospital when I was getting prepped. They gave me something for anxiety when I was on my way back to the or and I was fine. You will do great. Try to relax and deep breathe.

They have a patch they put on me for nausea and I received other iv meds as well. I too get very sick after surgeries. I was fine. As far as not losing weight, it’s a commitment and I hear from successful sleevers that as long as you stick with the program it works. Plenty of success stories on these boards.

Just now, sleevegirl88 said:

Hows the pain been that far out?

The pain is ok. I was on just Tylenol a couple Days home. As I’m healing I get twinges of pain in my incision sites. You may be just fine with one week off.

I took a full two weeks off and I wish I could have taken more time. Five weeks out and I am laying down as we speak on my break (I work from home-desk job). The exhaustion is he biggest thing for me.

That’s fantastic. Hoping once I’m able to walk more successfully I’ll be able to start running again. Good for you!

I definitely see the change....congrats! You look wonderful! Keep up the good work!

On 8/11/2018 at 9:01 PM, Rachel2018 said:

Sorry for all the posts/questions, but this is all so new to me and I don’t really have anyone to ask questions of.

Today I’m 6 days post-op and I feel that between trying to get my Protein and Water, I am constantly putting something in my mouth and I’m feeling so fulll all the time. I still haven’t gotten all that I”m supposed to each day yet even doing that. I am just at a loss—is this normal in the beginning? What have others experienced?

How’s it going? I’m five weeks post op and still feel the same way you did in this post. Constantly putting something in my stomach. Too much.

Good luck to you and welcome.

I can’t see that being possible. I took two full weeks off from work and wish I had taken more. Five weeks out I still feel the need for a nap Due to the exhaustion.

41 minutes ago, Jill Adrienne said:

Two week post op today and it is my first day back at work. Feeling great to be back, but EXHAUSTED already and it’s only 10:30!

Yes. I went back to work after two weeks and I was exhausted for the first couple of weeks. Still feel like I need a nap mid day.

2 hours ago, Matt Z said:

Tell me about it. I've got insomnia *and* sleep apnea! Talk about a frigging 1 - 2 punch!

I do too! Night time is miserable.

3 minutes ago, Strivingforbetter said:

I'm reading people's confessions about eating two chicken nuggets, some fried rice from Panda Express, or maybe a little candy, and I'm thinking to myself that I'm the cheater of cheaters because all of this sounds so mild compared to my cheats. This is embarrassing, but here it goes: I polished off an entire Big Mac yesterday. Yep. Don't ask me how my stomach fit it all in because usually I can't eat that much, but I was hungry. Didn't drink with it or have anything else with it, but polished that sucker off all by myself. That's a first since my surgery a year ago. A part of me feels I should be terrified I was able to do that. I'm not doing it again because that's what got me where I was before my surgery. Yes, I feel ashamed.

Forgive yourself and move on. Start fresh today.

Your anesthesiologist should speak with you before the surgery. Talk about your concerns. He or she should alleviate your fears. You will do fine. Relax.

22 minutes ago, PALOMABELLA said:

On 12/12/2017 at 7:54 AM, DK said:

Hi everyone! Here's my 6 week update! The beginning was rough but I have no regrets. I'm feeling better every day. I have a lot more to go but am getting there!
Pre OP : 225
Current weight: 190

U look great congrats. I am also 225. And im schedule for end of november sleeve. Im scared that i will loose too much n my skin will fall along with my hair......my goal weight is 170. I dont want to loose anymore then that. So im debating wether to go through with it or not

You look fantastic! Congrats to you! Keep up the good work!

Congrats! Wishing you a smooth and easy recovery.

5 minutes ago, RobbieBG said:

Tomorrow I am allowed to eat regular beef, pork, lamb(not ground). Have been eating regular chicken, seafood, and fish since last week. Also can begin experimenting with different varieties of veggies, breads, cereals and grains. Will probably stick with a high Protein, low carb diet though

That’s awesome! Keep up the good work! I haven’t experimented with too many veges and breads yet but will start this week. Again, low carb high Protein.

5 minutes ago, Sosewsue61 said:

Try refried Beans w some cheese. Soft baked fish, white Beans, soft cooked vegetables, try some chili mushed up. Some chicken veg Soup, tender minced roast pork w some broth, peas, a little baked sweet potato

Oh a sweet potato sounds lovely. Thanks for the great ideas!

Just now, LeiaStone said:

Maybe you could put a flower pot in front of it. . .Only kind of kidding.
I think a lot of the other peeps on here have the right idea though, so long as you know there will be fluctuations and don't beat your self up about it, it can be okay? I have a lot of work to do around that my self.

I just can’t be obsessive about it and I can be so I’m trying to be good and only weigh in once a week.

13 minutes ago, LeiaStone said:

Ack! Yeah that would be hard!

Yeah. It is.

7 minutes ago, RobbieBG said:

Sleeved 7/18/18 lost 34 lbs so far. No regrets whatsoever!

That’s awesome! How’s your diet....what are you eating now?

That’s awesome!

How are all the July sleevers doing? I was sleeved July 10th. Let’s bring this thread back.

2 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Thank heavens we don't have those at our house now that the kids are grown! We used to buy the huge cardboard carton of those at Sam's. Portion Control? We don't need no stinkin' portion control!

They were calling my name. I swear. No. No Portion Control. A handful did just fine. They were yummy.

I reached into a bag of goldfish crackers and had a handful.