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Maybe it’s just my body.🤷🏽‍♀️ I can tolerate liquids well. I just want to eat and not throw up every 2 seconds.

I'm super jealous of you guys that are losing sizes. Sleeved 10/3, down 30 from surgery, 45 from pre-op. Still mostly in the same pant size - the legs are just baggy. Although it appears I *may* be getting into my larger 22s rather than a 24. I know I'll get there and I'm super happy with my #s, just not seeing it play out in my inches/clothing.

I needed this
Thank u

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Since I was only eating 2 oz. at a time per my dr., I had whatever I thought would be good + my Protein. I (and my friend who was sleeved before me) became obsessed with premade mashed potatoes with butter, something I NEVER would have had while dieting. Also, mashed avocado, hummus, and Yoplait yogurt whips were all things I liked. I just made sure I drank my protein. I like the taste of Premier Protein shakes and now I drink Isopure Black Tea protein Water. When the portions are so small, it can be fun to have something you wouldn't usually eat, in my case, white carbs (the mashed potatoes).

I found when I started eating more I started loosing weight twice as quick, if your not eating enough your body thinks your starving and hangs on to it. The first week and a half I drink even if I was hungry to get enough fluids but when I started eating when hungry and drinking anytime it crossed my mind even when not thirsty I lost way more this week,go figure right. As far as the don't drink before or after eating at least for now I'm drinking anytime I can and it doesn't seem to effect my eating seeing how after I eat I can only get a sip or two anyhow. Try eating more and see how it works.

Is anyone seriously taking 30-45 min a meal to eat?

My surgery was on the 26th. Since Apple juice is okay to drink sugar free Ive been able to have BM without issue.

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I just had the VSG surgery yesterday and I must say I am impressed by the lack of pain I am having. I just knew I would be crying non top but the pain is very durable. It feels like I have done a million crunches and I have a lot of gas but walking has really helped! So far I am only able to hold down 2oz of Water and one popsicle and hour but my doctor said that is normal for the 1st couple of days. I’m glad I made this decision hopefully all my other 11/26ers are doing great as well!!

I suggest you sleep n a recliner it make a way rod of difference

My surgery is Monday too and I’m super excited and nervous at the same time!!!

Surgery day today. He was running almost two hours late but got me in and out and to room within about 3.5 hours. “Hello, darkness, my old friend”. Morphine was my drug of choice and I slept comfortably for 3 hours. Assuring everyone I did not die on messages after a 15 minute walk. Tender but NO PAIN. Am sure when the gas rolls in, I’ll be sweating bullets, but that too will pass. Let’s do this.

We are on the same day. Its so close [emoji16]

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Hello! I am brand new to this site and am glad I found it. All of your stories are very inspiring. I'm being sleeved this coming Monday 11/26! It is actually a revision surgery - I got a lap band about 11 yrs ago. In short, I got pregnant about 2 months later and then was too petrified to go back to the surgeon after that - so dumb, I know. My 2 BFFs had this surgery and are doing fabulously!
I'm feeling pretty clear-headed about all of the lifestyle changes I'll be making, but the one thing that's freaking me out is the anesthesia. In short, I'm afraid something crazy will happen and I'll never wake up! I literally want to get all of my affairs in order before Monday, like make sure my husband has all of the bank passwords and such. The nurse made a note during my pre-op call and said they'll put a little something special in my pre-op IV ;), but has anyone else felt this fear??

I am new here too. I am set for the 26th of November. I just want to be able to walk without pain more than anything. At nearly 300 lbs and plantar fasciitis in my heel, it hurts to walk around the house, let alone spend time walking with super skinny, super active kids and grandkids.

Me tooc four days for our big day

I luckily never got into smoking but I too am an addict of caffeine and carbonated drinks so I am living it up until my 2 week pre-op diet and then I will have to stop cold turkey. My husband asked if I could go live with my mom while I "detox" from the caffeine

I agree I am so used to trying to hide when I walk in a room, but so clumsy I usually trip walking in... but it would be refreshing to feel that confidence of I am here!

Awesome! Really looking forward to starting this journey, glad to know we are not alone!