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motherof5    364

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Since surgery I can say I am beginning to not miss food. Didn't think that could happen. I don't even get hungry like before wen I had my real stomach. I was regretting this surgery but to be honey losing the weight which I have tried so hard to do for so many years brings back my old self confidence. Not only was this for health reasons but on the plus side I am also feeling very sexy too. I got about 50 more #'s to go but I am already loving the new me. ????confidence has gone through the roof.

Good for you Karen! I know in the beginning you were really struggling and now you see the results and you feel great. Keep it up!

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motherof5    364

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Thanks but found out yesterday the dr does not want me to eat pudding or yogurt yet. I was like really. I had been eating it. Guess that sums up that lil stitch pain I feel off and on that's nagging me. Yesterday was challenging I felt hungry a lot. Everyday I learn something new with this. I did try to sleep in my bed 2 nights but lastnight it just wasn't working out. Back to the recliner I went lol.

@mochax- how far. out are you?

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motherof5    364

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@ "Motherof5" i was sleeved 9/30. I believe starting next week I can have yogurt and pudding just liquids the first two weeks.

Okay, that explains your doctor's response. And you had no problems eating those?

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mochax    50

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Okay, that explains your doctor's response. And you had no problems eating those?

I had no problems til afterwards when the nagging pain lingered around. But I'm ok now

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msfitn2014    248

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Hi everyone! I'm new posting here. I'm 2 days post op and trying my hardest to get thru right now. I'm barely getting my Protein in or Water. Any suggestions?[/quote

I was the same way for 3 weeks...my dr said focus on healing...try sipping on water every 30 min and on protein every 30 min ALL DAY!! It was very hard for me because I would be full off 2-3 oz but you will get there :) congrats

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msfitn2014    248

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Hi everyone! I'm new posting here. I'm 2 days post op and trying my hardest to get thru right now. I'm barely getting my Protein in or Water. Any suggestions?[/quote

I was the same way for 3 weeks...my dr said focus on healing...try sipping on water every 30 min and on protein every 30 min ALL DAY!! It was very hard for me because I would be full off 2-3 oz but you will get there :) congrats

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mochax    50

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@ "msfitn2014" welcome to the other side! As I was told don't worry just do the best you can to stay hydrated. Also as I've experienced you will sip more and more as the days go by. I was shocked when my sips got a little bigger but in time it will get better. BTW I'm 9 days post op

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mochax    50

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@ "msfitn2014" welcome to the other side! As I was told don't worry just do the best you can to stay hydrated. Also as I've experienced you will sip more and more as the days go by. I was shocked when my sips got a little bigger but in time it will get better. BTW I'm 9 days post op

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aloudwhisper    176

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Thanks but found out yesterday the dr does not want me to eat pudding or yogurt yet. I was like really. I had been eating it. Guess that sums up that lil stitch pain I feel off and on that's nagging me. Yesterday was challenging I felt hungry a lot. Everyday I learn something new with this. I did try to sleep in my bed 2 nights but lastnight it just wasn't working out. Back to the recliner I went lol.

Have you tried sleeping on a body pillow? I'm nearly 3 weeks out and I am still sleeping on it. It annoys my husband, but I am trying to heal and I can't lay on my stomach

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aloudwhisper    176

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Thanks but found out yesterday the dr does not want me to eat pudding or yogurt yet. I was like really. I had been eating it. Guess that sums up that lil stitch pain I feel off and on that's nagging me. Yesterday was challenging I felt hungry a lot. Everyday I learn something new with this. I did try to sleep in my bed 2 nights but lastnight it just wasn't working out. Back to the recliner I went lol.

Have you tried sleeping on a body pillow? I'm nearly 3 weeks out and I am still sleeping on it. It annoys my husband, but I am trying to heal and I can't lay on my stomach

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mochax    50

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@"aloudwhisper" I haven't but I will when I go to my moms house, she has mine. I just try and find a comfortable position using all my big pillows

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mochax    50

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@"aloudwhisper" I haven't but I will when I go to my moms house, she has mine. I just try and find a comfortable position using all my big pillows

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aloudwhisper    176

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Well whatever helps. sleep is so important for me. I realize yesterday I didn't really need it as much, but it's still great to have. I don't I am ready to let go just yet.

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