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I hear you. I felt pretty pathetic' date=' too. It is going to get better real soon! I am about 16 days out and can't believe I was so weak such a short time ago. My stomach is still very sore, and I haven't quite gotten the rhythm of eating, snacking, sipping, etc. but I feel pretty normal otherwise. You've just had major surgery! Hang in there, and be kind to yourself.[/quote']

I sure hope so, I know it will get better but not being able to do anything sucks but I've been doing some things. Yea I'm afraid that is going to be the hardest part.. I hope the soar ness gets easier faster sleeping is the hardest

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Anyone else from may not really losing weight? My surgery was may 9th. I lost 7 lbs the first week after surgery but now I have not lost anything in the last week. Feeling discouraged and like that's it im not going to lose anymore <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' />.

Surgery: May 9' date=' 2013[/quote']

What are you eating drinking in a day. ...?. How much protien are you having.

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WLS: 5/14/13- HW: 273 SW: 258 CW: 251 GW: 135

Debbie that's great went to see my surgeon to remove my drain that was bad but on the other hand he said I lost 22 pounds since may first I went from a size 20 to 18 I now weight 237.6 I am so happy about that but I am still very sore and have lots of pain in my tummy

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Debbie that's great went to see my surgeon to remove my drain that was bad but on the other hand he said I lost 22 pounds since may first I went from a size 20 to 18 I now weight 237.6 I am so happy about that but I am still very sore and have lots of pain in my tummy

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Yaaaaay for you! Your doing great! Hope you start feeling less sore. It gets better.

WLS: 5/14/13- HW: 273 SW: 258 CW: 249 GW: 135

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I just had my first major outing with the kids to a playoff game. I packed the cooler with healthy Snacks for the kids along with Water and Protein packs for me. I kept forgetting to sip water, and put off my shake. Not a good idea. I got pretty lightheaded and dizzy. When I did have my shake, I drank it too fast and got sick. It took about an hour to get myself straightened out. But I still made it through alive! Note; concession food was not tempting at all. Yay!

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Hi everyone. I had my lap band removed and revised over to the RNY may 14. Almost 2weeks post op, starting weight 287, today's weight 271. I am really happy about my loss. I have a lot of pain still from where the port was on my lap band. They had to cut into my abdominal wall to remove it, so when I stand it takes the breath out of me. I have to admit I am struggling with my liquids. Everything is like cotton candy times 1000!!!! I was so hungry yesterday that I ate 5 small crackers, chewed to liquid and I felt so much better. I told my dietitian, and she said to not worry about it. Has this happened to anyone else???

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Hi everyone. I had my lap band removed and revised over to the RNY may 14. Almost 2weeks post op' date=' starting weight 287, today's weight 271. I am really happy about my loss. I have a lot of pain still from where the port was on my lap band. They had to cut into my abdominal wall to remove it, so when I stand it takes the breath out of me. I have to admit I am struggling with my liquids. Everything is like cotton candy times 1000!!!! I was so hungry yesterday that I ate 5 small crackers, chewed to liquid and I felt so much better. I told my dietitian, and she said to not worry about it. Has this happened to anyone else???[/quote']

What do you mean like cotton candy? Too sweet?

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Terribly sweet.

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Yaaaaay for you! Your doing great! Hope you start feeling less sore. It gets better.

WLS: 5/14/13- HW: 273 SW: 258 CW: 249 GW: 135

I hope sore lol

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Terribly sweet.

Me too. Everything is soo sickly sweet. Makes me sick

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What are you eating drinking in a day. ...?. How much protien are you having.

I get in about 64 oz of Water (flavored with fresh lemon). Then for food I typically am getting in 3 small meals and 1 snack. My snack is a Protein Shake. And example of one day of meals would be. Breakfast cottage cheese. lunch. Greek yogurt. dinner. Veggie burger.

Surgery: May 9, 2013

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Is or were anyone else hungry at times within the 1st 2 wks post op? Just wanted to see if the hungry feeling I get sometimes normal.

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Is or were anyone else hungry at times within the 1st 2 wks post op? Just wanted to see if the hungry feeling I get sometimes normal.

Since 1.5 weeks out, I get hungry. Not head hunger either, legit need to eat. No cravings though which helps.

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I just swallowed a piece of gum, i'm 4 day post op, Im really scare

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Since 1.5 weeks out' date=' I get hungry. Not head hunger either, legit need to eat. No cravings though which helps.[/quote']

Yea I'm the samw way. Thanks that makes me feel better.

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