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I am 11 days postop and cannot, get rid of this itchiness on my stomach. I removed the tape from my incisions because, I do have an allergy to some tapes but I thought for sure it would go away once, I removed the tape. Anyone else have this or know what it could be?

I am worried with knowing when I'm full as well. Is the feeling I'm having just because, my tummy is reacting to what I'm putting in it? I thought it would be much easier to know when I was full. I think I over did it tonight. I ate a scrambled egg and then had a pudding cup. I felt like I had a huge air bubble in my throat, tummy ache, slight nausea. What does that mean? Is that dumping?? This process is really difficult.

Hello to all my fellow sleevers. I'm looking for any sisters or brothers that had their sleeve on June 13th??

Oh my goodness. I feel your pain. I'm afraid when I see the doctor Friday he is gonna say I have to stay on liquids longer as well. I am over these protein shakes.

I feel better already.

You look beautiful! I know exactly what you mean by emotional eating. That and boredom are a real problem for me. I also lost my sweet Daddy a year ago. He was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme stage 4 brain cancer (the same thing John McCain had) and it was all down hill from there for the next 10 months. I took a fml leave from my job and spent some quality time with him as well as getting to take him everyday for his treatments. Having that time was quite a blessing. I am so sorry you did not have that with your Dad. I can imagine that only doubled the loss and pain you were feeling. Nothing ever prepares you for losing a parent no matter what age you are and how long you have with them. My family is Italian so our heritage set us up from birth to be eaters. We eat for every occasion, good, bad, happy and sad. I know I used my Dad's illness and death to over eat and I didn't care. I need what ever outlet I could find to feel better. I reached my highest weight at 192. I finally, am taking care of me. I'm the oldest child and caretaker of our family however, my own care was always being passed by. I want to be happy! I want to feel good in my body! I am so happy I decided on this sleeve journey. Sure it comes with great sacrifices and dedication but I am up for this life style change. I also, have fibromyalgia and want my weight loss to aide the symptoms I suffer from that disease. I was sleeved on June 13th and am doing great!! I'm down to 164.2 today! Anyone who is doubting this process or scared- I'm telling you can do this. The immediate gratification sure helps as a motivator. Girl, you look gorgeous so jump back on the wagon and hit the trail full speed. We are all going to mess up or cheat but that's ok. We have the tools to do this and we owe it to ourselves. To be happy, to be healthy and to be proud of our successes.

I had my surgery June 13th so I'm a few days postop. The recovery has really not been that bad. I almost allowed my fear of having to give up my comfort foods and presurgery food addictions to talk me out of having the surgery. I literally, 2 days before my surgery thought, " the hell with this I quit. " I dug deep and was super proud of myself for sticking to the 14 day liquid diet without, cheating one bit. I want a healthier lifestyle and I want to learn to eat to nourish my body not to satisfy a craving or eat my feelings. I'm proud of myself for making a step in the right direction to do what's best for my health. It's not gonna be easy but I am committed to the lifestyle change. You can do this! Don't let your head play games with you because, you can do this!

It's funny to hear the difference in procedures from patient to patient. I had my surgery on June 13th and am 2 days post OP. Prior to my surgery I was in a strict liquid diet for 14 days then a clear liquid diet the day before surgery. I bought a bariatric binder online however, my doctor does not recommend wearing them long term. I thought that was strange because, it feels pretty good to wear and have that support. I am barely able to drink much of my protein shake today and wonder how in the world I'm suppose to get 64 oz of liquid in me. I take my bandaid off today and am anxious to see what they look like.

I have felt the same way! Today is out of the normal with cooler temps but I noticed I'm cold as well.