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Personally, I don't think he meant it in the way you received it. I think of this surgery as an investment. And it's a great investment on myself for several reasons, not just appearance. I would say that my investment paid off. I don't think he meant it as a bad thing, I think he meant yeah, she's healthy she's happy, she looks great -life is good all around, type of meaning. Maybe write your feelings down on a piece of paper and consider it a thing of the past.

Omg thank you so much for this! I think you've solved the mystery. I was on vitamin D supplements before surgery but have not been cleared to retake them since. I'm one month post sleeve and I think that might be it. I drink 70 oz of water daily and use aquaphor and cocoa butter and cerave on my skin about 4 times a day. I mean my skin is so bad, I feel it looks like elephant skin. Anyways, thank you!

Sip super slow -thats what I was always told. Your stomach is pumped with carbon dioxide during surgery so for the first 4/5 days you may have bloating and get pains on your chest, shoulders, and back. I'm 1 month post sleeve and feel incredible, you'll get there, too.

I was given crystal light peach tea when I woke up from surgery, along with a bowl of brow, a bowl of jello, and a cup of coffee. Honestly, I think it's okay if it's on your list of acceptable items. Your doctor should have given you a diet plan that would include what you can drink during the liquid stage. Everyone's plan is different and every surgeon had their do's/dont's - I'd call them and ask. Good luck on your recovery!

All my appointments were with the surgeon. But I'm sure if he trusts this person then they must be knowledgable. Plus, its just the first appointment. You'll probably have another two or three with the surgeon. Good luck!

I work from home and I worked the day of surgery as soon as I woke up in my hospital room. All the nurses and doctors would see me on my bed with my laptop working and on conference calls. I worked each day thereafter. I felt significantly better after 2 weeks post sleeve and went to the office for a few hours.

Thank you so much, good luck on your journey, too!

Thank you!!! Going to the dollar store!

Blueberry one is delish!

Have you tried katalina crunch? It's a protein cereal, great reviews. I haven't had it because I'm still in the pureed stage but I am SO buying it when I'm cleared for cereal.

Following, I'll be starting soft foods next week.

My doctor said I'd lose about 50% of my weight in my first year, but he has more weight loss in mind. He wants me to lose about 55-60% of my weight. 50-60% does put me in a healthy BMI range.

I did not like those, they made me nauseous instantly. I tried the regular chicken flavor and then the chicken ginger flavor. Plain chicken flavor was probably the better of the two. Still, I just made my own broth.

Thank you!!! I'm on day 25 post sleeve and this dryness is driving me crazy. I feel I am the only one struggling with this. Have you found any lotion that works?

I am still on pureed stage and am able to have 6 small "meals", more like snacking because I get full quickly. Each meal is less than 150 calories. I have a food scale and measuring cups for everything I eat. Plus 60-80 oz of water per day.