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I just started back up working at the school and three of my coworkers mentioned that I had looked slimmer!

It's definitely a hard pill to swallow and I actually just died my brown hair blonde because I noticed that my hair was thinning. The blonde makes it look far less noticeable on my head. I didn't have the most hair to start with, so when I noticed that it was coming out a little more than normal, I panicked. However, from what I've heard, the hair can come back because the hair follicle itself isn't dying or being damaged, it's the hair coming out of it that is weak. While I don't know if that's 100% true, it gives us hope!!!

My surgery is on Monday and the nerves are setting in for sure (the good ones!). I was wondering if anyone had any advice for keeping my occupied during post-op recovery. I am not worried about being hungry, but I want to keep my mind occupied as much as possible to make sure I don't go crazy in during the recovery stage. I've heard some people recommend coloring books and mindful readings, but I wanted to open it up to everyone for some extra help 😊

I've heard a lot of mixed reviews regarding exercising after surgery. I know that for most people, you get cleared at 6 weeks post-op to do more intensive activities. However, I've heard great success stories for people that didn't go all out with exercises until 4-6 months post op. I know that everyone is different, but I would definitely talk to your physician to get a definitive answer and solution.

Typically it depends on your insurance and your surgeons availability. I had to wait about 3 months out because of scheduling, but my best friend only had to wait 3 weeks. I'd contact your doctor's office in order to get a solid answer.

It really is exciting. A little scary, but exciting to know that things are going to be changing for the better. Today was the first day I went for a walk in shorts since high school and it felt so liberating. I never thought I would feel comfortable enough to do that again. I imagine my success in the future is going to break through those barriers even further and I'll have even more "firsts" to accomplish. I look forward to my future and I hope you do to!

I just started taking benefiber daily! Fingers crossed!!!!!

I’m sure this has been addressed before, and I know it’s a common issue for post op patients, but does anyone know if gastric sleeve patients can take the chocolate sennoside laxatives??? I have some of the ones in the attached picture and I’m hoping I can take them 😬

I'm just started my puree diet today and I was worried about the same thing. I had my surgery on the 26th of July and I lost about 10 pounds pre-op, and I lost about 20 pounds since my surgery. I would hate to see the scale go up, but I understand that my body is just running its course to get back to "normal."

I definitely recommend taking a look into Protein2O. They have quite a few flavors and are pretty tasty (in my opinion). I also recommend the chocolate Fairlife protein drinks once you get into that stage again, they taste just like chocolate milk!

I too am so over the liquid stage and I'm really looking forward to the puree stage! I have sooooo many recipes saved in my pinterest😅 I also have had an affinity towards cooking healthy meals for my husbands, but I don't want to make anything till I can taste test lol

Ok I'm going to have to try to find those popsicles at Walmart!!!

Didn't even know they had that option!!! Anyone on here try it out before?

I had my surgery on the 26th, so I am technically 5 days out. I am getting really tired of my protein and soup mix that I've been alternating through. I'm not saying I want more food, I just want something different. I had a sudden craving for peanut butter and I was wondering if anyone knew of any way to squash that craving? Any protein powder/drink recommendations?

Aw I'm sorry hun ☹️I hope you start feeling better soon and get lots of rest!

Me too! Tomorrow really couldn't come soon enough. I am getting antsy (in a good way I guess), and I just want to spend the night in the hospital parking lot lol!!!!

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone used an abdominal binder of any sort during their post op recover. I keep seeing ads pop up on my feed for one, but I wonder if it is a necessity or something that may be recommended?

I'm definitely going to try that out once I get cleared for coffee!!!

That's reassuring to hear! I also started working out pretty intensely about six months pre-op and I'm hoping I have a similar post-op experience to your own!!!

I am scheduled for Monday (07/26)! I am nervous, but in a good way? Like I know that the process is going to be the hardest thing I've ever done, but I know it will make me the happiest I've ever been.

I am well into my two week pre op liquid diet and I sweat this is killing me. I'll admit that I ate a tuna packet early on, then took some magnesium citrate to get it out of my system. DO NOT CHEAT! I promise it is not worth it! Magnesium citrate is a fate that I wish on no one! My only advice is to diversify what you're eating as much as possible. I went from Premier drinks, to Fairlife protein, to different types of soups that are validated under the liquid diet. I was craving salty things, so the soups definitely helped me out with that!

I recently discovered the Fairlife protein drinks and I must say... THEY ARE THE BEST!!! I was getting kinda bored of the Premier Protein drinks, even though they have multiple flavors. But the chocolate Fairlife is gonna be a game changer!