Thought we could all convene here after our Feb sx so we could stay in touch....

Need your prayers--- at the ER to run tests. Left shoulder and rib area pain when taking deep breaths. Nothing really painful' date=' just different. If I've learned nothing from this site, it's listen to your body....so thus I am;).[/quote']

Let us knw how it goes please? Could it be gas?

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Need your prayers--- at the ER to run tests. Left shoulder and rib area pain when taking deep breaths. Nothing really painful' date=' just different. If I've learned nothing from this site, it's listen to your body....so thus I am;).[/quote']

Prayers. Keep us updated!

Feeling like I'm eating too much compared to everyone on here.

Sleeved 2/26.

My Dr. wanted me to work up to eating 1,200-1,400 calories. I'm only 3 weeks in, & can easily do this. I could probably eat more if I wanted to. That "full" feeling they told me that I'd start getting...I'm not really feeling it. My Dr. also told me that I'm fine drinking wine (not all the time, but a glass or 2 occasionally.) The wine hasn't bothered me either.

My weight loss is going really good. I started pre-op diet February 16. I'm down about 44lbs. in only 30days.

I'm still on pureed foods. Tonight for dinner I ate 4Oz chicken breast, 1/4C. beans w/a little ground beef, 2T Sour Cream, 2T guacamole, 3T salsa, 2T shredded low-fat cheese, and 2 glasses of wine (30minutes before dinner).

That seems like a ton of food compared with all the people that say they can barely eat 1/2 Cup of food.

I've never had trouble losing weight, my problem has been keeping it off.

I guess I'm not doing anything the Dr. didn't say was ok, but I'm concerned about eating too much food & causing a leak. Should I be worried about a leak at 3 weeks?

Feeling like I'm eating too much compared to everyone on here.

Sleeved 2/26.

My Dr. wanted me to work up to eating 1' date='200-1,400 calories. I'm only 3 weeks in, & can easily do this. I could probably eat more if I wanted to. That "full" feeling they told me that I'd start getting...I'm not really feeling it. My Dr. also told me that I'm fine drinking wine (not all the time, but a glass or 2 occasionally.) The wine hasn't bothered me either.

My weight loss is going really good. I started pre-op diet February 16. I'm down about 44lbs. in only 30days.

I'm still on pureed foods. Tonight for dinner I ate 4Oz chicken breast, 1/4C. beans w/a little ground beef, 2T Sour Cream, 2T guacamole, 3T salsa, 2T shredded low-fat cheese, and 2 glasses of wine (30minutes before dinner).

That seems like a ton of food compared with all the people that say they can barely eat 1/2 Cup of food.

I've never had trouble losing weight, my problem has been keeping it off.

I guess I'm not doing anything the Dr. didn't say was ok, but I'm concerned about eating too much food & causing a leak. Should I be worried about a leak at 3 weeks?

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Def seems like a lot of food to me.

Need your prayers--- at the ER to run tests. Left shoulder and rib area pain when taking deep breaths. Nothing really painful, just different. If I've learned nothing from this site, it's listen to your body....so thus I am;).

Prayers your way...feeling any better?

Need your prayers--- at the ER to run tests. Left shoulder and rib area pain when taking deep breaths. Nothing really painful' date=' just different. If I've learned nothing from this site, it's listen to your body....so thus I am;).[/quote']

Sending well wishes

I was sleeved 2/25 - exactly three weeks ago. I've lost 18 pounds since the surgery - so, six pounds a week.

I had already lost a total of 124 pounds on my six month pre-op diet (required by my insurance )and the two-week pre-op liquid fast.

If I can continue to lose 4 or 5 pounds a week, I'll reach my goal (under 200 lbs) by the end of the year.

2/28 sleeved...have been feeling amazing until today...right side of abdoman hurts under ribs..anyone have/had this? I think I might be doing to much.

2/28 sleeved...have been feeling amazing until today...right side of abdoman hurts under ribs..anyone have/had this? I think I might be doing to much.

I had some lije that ans I was over doing it! Relax a couple days and keep an eye on it

I had some lije that ans I was over doing it! Relax a couple days and keep an eye on it

Thanks for quick response!

Well' date=' daycare called and said there's an outbreak of stomach flu with the kids there. Guess that answers my question. Sorry everyone!

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I'll be three weeks postop tomorrow, down 30lbs since surgery. I had the same thing this last week. Vomiting, diarrhea, headache and nausea so bad the room was spinning. It lasted about three days but I'm still feeling weak and worn out from it. For about three days after I could only eat sf popcycles and Gatorade. I also took ammonium AD and it helped a lot. Just keep sipping fluids when you feel like u can again so you don't get dehydrated and if you feel like u can't you might need to go get some IV fluids for a boost. I pray you feel better soon, it's hard recovering from a major surgery and then the flu on top of it! You will feel better though, try and stay positive! Take care of yourself and God Bless!

Ok my friends, I got the clear on clots and leaks!!! Still not sure why I'm having pain but I'm happy to hear the good news!! Thank you for your prayers, happy thoughts and well wishes

Ok my friends' date=' I got the clear on clots and leaks!!! Still not sure why I'm having pain but I'm happy to hear the good news!! Thank you for your prayers, happy thoughts and well wishes [/quote']

That's great!

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First day back to work today. I haven't been up this early in awhile! And I can't have coffee until 2 months out. I'm tired and hope the day goes smoothly and quickly. Still getting over this stomach flu, but it seemed to mostly last 24 hours. What's really bothering me right now is that I took my pills (blood pressure, migraine med, zoloft, iron, and the acid reducer) on an empty stomach while getting ready and my stomach felt like it was going to implode. Just spent the last 20 minutes trying to not throw up, and nurse down some yogurt. Ugh, I won't be doing that any time soon again.

I work in a lab, so it's not strenuous. My big concern is getting enough liquids and food in. I've been doing fine on my liquids here at home, and eating some protein every 3 hours. But at work, we have to change shoes, put on hairnet, safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, etc. It's kind of a hassle to go from the lab to the break room and back, and we can't have anything to eat or drink in the lab. Plus, when I'm actively working with samples, I'm not going to be able to just stop and go take a drink in the break room.

Well, if that's my biggest worry, I guess that's ok.

I've been wearing comfy things like PJ pants since my surgery (unless I go out), and was surprised at how loose my fat girl jeans are this morning! I'm going to have to hike them up over my muffin top rolls just to get them to stay up!

Good luck on your first day back. I went back last week, it's hard to get all the food and liquid timed right. I try to drink a cup of water before work, eat breakfast in the car on the way in and then do what I can during the work day. On the way home I drink another cup or two of water, etc. You will have to find a schedule that works for you.