Any other newbies on this journey out there?? Had my sleeve on Tuesday, 7/16; so I'm 9 days out. Day 3 has been the worst so far. Think I possibly have temporary (I hope) lactose-intolerance as I'm struggling with some bowel issues; but beyond that, I feel very good. Not being hungry all the time is wonderful. Still hard to get in the habit of not drinking for 30 min. before; during; and 30 min. after eating. How is everyone else making out?

WHAT is myfitnesspal???????????????????

Mary, I sent you an invite. I did learn a trick. If you click on invite by email, you then have the option to enter the email or user name.

WHAT is myfitnesspal???????????????????

Myfitnesspal is a calorie counter. Its a great way to track what you eat and how many calories you eat a day. You set up a goal and it customizes it for you. I use this since I forget to write my food down in a journal.

WHAT is myfitnesspal???????????????????

My fitness pal is an app that a lot of people on here use. It's free and you can track your intake and exercise, plus add friends and follow what they are doing. Seeing what others are eating and how they are meeting their goals (for protein) is helpful. I'm sure there are other good apps. I just heard about this one and it is nice. If you decide to use it, friend me. My user name is Kelaelaine.

Has anyone experienced extreme muscle pain while recovering? I'm almost 6 weeks post op and am experiencing some serious muscle pains, to the point of not really being able to move around much or sleep. I've been taking my pain meds and know my muscles are healing however it brings me to tears. Note: I accidentally ripped the stitch from my stomach muscle 2 weeks ago by doing a small stretch (saw the dr and was told to just take to easy and rest. Use pain meds when needed).

Just weighed myswlf a few minutes ago & I am now officially out of the 300's!!!! I was 321 lbs the day I came hone from surgery & today 4 weeks out I am now..... wait for it.... wait for it.... ok here it is.... I a. Now 297 lbs!!!!!! YAY!!!!! I am now down 24 lbs since the day I had surgery!!!!! I am so happy & proud of myself for going through with my surgery, making it through my melt downs, & for losing those 24 lbs & no longer being in the 300's anymore!!!! I do however believe I may have lost a little more but unfortunately after a year & 1/2 of not having my monthly it came a half hour before I weighed myself. I had forgotten just how painful mine could be until today so I will be resting & hoping this advil kicks in soon bcuz right now I am doubled over in pain but I will not let that stop me from being so happy for my progress!!!!! Hope everyone has a great day!!!!

Hi All

I really need to post to correct a type I made yesterday.

I intended to type that I have lost 30 pounds from the start of my journey and not 30 kg.

I can only dream of reaching 30 kg weightloss before the end of the year.

I am however very happy with my 30 pounds considering my surgery was on 23 July.

Anyway I have been struggling to take enough due to my sleeve only tolerating very little food at a time.

I have resorted to taking a few nuts or low fat cheese as snacks in order to reach my nutritional goal.

I'm nearly 6 weeks post op and I feel like I can eat a ton. it's weird.

_{2012 was My entrance with vertical sleeve no regrets other seeing the photos of the old me http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/51883-july-sleevers-where-ya-at/page__st__100#entry815578 2012 sleevers thread I have lost 171lbs}

Just weighed myswlf a few minutes ago & I am now officially out of the 300's!!!! I was 321 lbs the day I came hone from surgery & today 4 weeks out I am now..... wait for it.... wait for it.... ok here it is.... I a. Now 297 lbs!!!!!! YAY!!!!! I am now down 24 lbs since the day I had surgery!!!!! I am so happy & proud of myself for going through with my surgery' date=' making it through my melt downs, & for losing those 24 lbs & no longer being in the 300's anymore!!!! I do however believe I may have lost a little more but unfortunately after a year & 1/2 of not having my monthly it came a half hour before I weighed myself. I had forgotten just how painful mine could be until today so I will be resting & hoping this advil kicks in soon bcuz right now I am doubled over in pain but I will not let that stop me from being so happy for my progress!!!!! Hope everyone has a great day!!!![/quote']

Congrats Cherbear Great progress. Praying you feel better quickly.

Congrats Cherbear Great progress. Praying you feel better quickly.

Thank you very much DagsboroDebbie

I'm nearly 6 weeks post op and I feel like I can eat a ton. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> it's weird.

I'm glad I'm not the only one.... I feel the same way like I wanna eat every hour or so:(!!!!! do not like this!!!

Just weighed myswlf a few minutes ago & I am now officially out of the 300's!!!! I was 321 lbs the day I came hone from surgery & today 4 weeks out I am now..... wait for it.... wait for it.... ok here it is.... I a. Now 297 lbs!!!!!! YAY!!!!! I am now down 24 lbs since the day I had surgery!!!!! I am so happy & proud of myself for going through with my surgery' date=' making it through my melt downs, & for losing those 24 lbs & no longer being in the 300's anymore!!!! I do however believe I may have lost a little more but unfortunately after a year & 1/2 of not having my monthly it came a half hour before I weighed myself. I had forgotten just how painful mine could be until today so I will be resting & hoping this advil kicks in soon bcuz right now I am doubled over in pain but I will not let that stop me from being so happy for my progress!!!!! Hope everyone has a great day!!!![/quote']

You arr taking advil? I was told to avoid Advil because t irritates the tummy! I am proud of you though! Makes all those lessthan supportive people see that you are doing FINE! Great job!!!!

You arr taking advil? I was told to avoid Advil because t irritates the tummy! I am proud of you though! Makes all those lessthan supportive people see that you are doing FINE! Great job!!!!

Thank you Patti K. How are you doing? Yes I took advil it is the only thong that worked in the past when I used to get my period so I knew it would help me today. Definitely did not miss this pain whatsoever though. Feel like a young teenager when I used to have to stay home from school bcuz the pain was too much the first day lol.

Thank you Patti K. How are you doing? Yes I took advil it is the only thong that worked in the past when I used to get my period so I knew it would help me today. Definitely did not miss this pain whatsoever though. Feel like a young teenager when I used to have to stay home from school bcuz the pain was too much the first day lol.

Oh I had similar ones. One of the reasons our bodies hold onto the weight and we needed this surgery. My PCP said that 80% of her fenale patients she referred for WLS had period issues similar to mine. And the bariatric surgeon said the surgery and weight loss would fix it. We shall see. I am doing alright. Losing slowly but surely and hoping for no 3 week stall! I am in week 3 now! Well, the beginning of it. I am out of the 400's and that will be forever!