Alright December Sleevers, I'm hoping that this title brings more people in so we can follow and encourage each other through our journeys.

I am 40. I'm 5'4" and about 308 right now. I'd like to get to a healthy BMI which would be around 145. I'm hoping for a December 4th or 5th date with Dr. William Johnson.

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Hello everyone!

I really need some HELP!!!

I was sleeved 12/17/13. I've been doing great and couldn't be happier about my decision to get WSG. I had no complications and was following Dr's plan religiously. I went back to work, no pain, no nausea.

Few day ago I developed pretty intensed right side mid abdominal pain with nausea. First, it localized higher up, so I thought it was my gallbladder. I had US that showed I don't have any stones or inflammation. Pain moved a little lower to the mid and on the right side. I went back to clear liquids that help a lot with pain, but it's still there. I don't have fever or chills and my belly is soft. My surgeons wants to do CT and sent for insurance approval. I'm so nervous!!! I can't sleep, can't think about anything else. Did anyone else had similar experience? Please share any info that can be helpfull.

Hello everyone!

I really need some HELP!!!

I was sleeved 12/17/13. I've been doing great and couldn't be happier about my decision to get WSG. I had no complications and was following Dr's plan religiously. I went back to work, no pain, no nausea.

Few day ago I developed pretty intensed right side mid abdominal pain with nausea. First, it localized higher up, so I thought it was my gallbladder. I had US that showed I don't have any stones or inflammation. Pain moved a little lower to the mid and on the right side. I went back to clear liquids that help a lot with pain, but it's still there. I don't have fever or chills and my belly is soft. My surgeons wants to do CT and sent for insurance approval. I'm so nervous!!! I can't sleep, can't think about anything else. Did anyone else had similar experience? Please share any info that can be helpfull.

Are you exercising? Have you pulled any muscles? I had the same smooth surgery experience as you (sleeved on Dec 16th). Pretty late in the game I felt some abdominal discomfort (no nausea though) and my doctor said it could be a pulled muscle or nerve because of the many ports used during surgery. It went away and I don't feel anything now. Make sure to stay in touch with your doctor, but remember to breathe and stay calm. I personally can make myself physically sick out of worrying. Best of luck,

My dear friends, this morning I kept my legs crossed for the longest time while sitting at work...JUST BECAUSE I CAN. Hahaha. (grin). Where else could I say this but this great forum? I know you all get it. ((hugs))

Seems like I wake up most nights around 2am and am hungry. Is this happening to other folks? What are you doing about it? It makes sense that I would be physically hungry, if I'm having 2 oz of soft food around 6pm, but I don't really want to "wake up" and have more food. But then I think, well, I *am* awake! Part of its typical "woke up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep," but it seems even harder with these hunger pangs.

Not a huge problem... Just every thing seems more ponderable when it's 2am and you can't sleep!

It has happened to me from time to time...I just eat a tablespoon of all natural, sugar free Peanut Butter or a piece of fat free cheese, and I can go right back to sleep.

Hope everyone is doing well! Just checking in.. been super busy with work, family and other things.

Managed to Celebrate my birthday this past weekend without indulging in all the party food that was around me. My ex-hubby had a huge superbowl party and I was surrounded by wings, pizza, chips, pretzels, subs, cake, Cookies, chili, mac and cheese, beer, wine and mixed drinks... O.M.G.!

But I was good...actually took some Wendy's Chili, turkey pepperoni and string cheese with me...and happily ate only that... Amazing how much I've changed..I used to dive head first into all the goodies...

What a difference a year makes.

Just checking in...had my 2 month apt yesterday. I'm down 35lbs. Feeling fabulous! Working hard for another 10 this month sw 230 cw 195

My dear friends, this morning I kept my legs crossed for the longest time while sitting at work...JUST BECAUSE I CAN. Hahaha. (grin). Where else could I say this but this great forum? I know you all get it. ((hugs))

I know exactly how you feel! Isn't it a great feeling?

On average how many carbs are yall taking in?

On average how many carbs are yall taking in?

I average about 40 per day but that's just because all I ever eat is protein. My nut said not to worry about it too much because I need the energy for my work outs. She told me not to let the carbs get above the protein so I wouldn't eat more than 80 since that's how much protein I eat daily.

On average how many carbs are yall taking in?

About 20-35 g carbs a day. I'm on soft foods now. When I was at the end of the liquid phase, I snapped and had potato soup. THAT was high carb! I did have some Fritos and queso for the Super Bowl, but even that was under 50 carbs.

On average how many carbs are yall taking in?

Between 20 and 30.

On average how many carbs are yall taking in?

Somewhere around d 20 or 30 mostly from dairy. I consume 90% protein from lean meats.

Hello everyone!

I really need some HELP!!!

I was sleeved 12/17/13. I've been doing great and couldn't be happier about my decision to get WSG. I had no complications and was following Dr's plan religiously. I went back to work, no pain, no nausea.

Few day ago I developed pretty intensed right side mid abdominal pain with nausea. First, it localized higher up, so I thought it was my gallbladder. I had US that showed I don't have any stones or inflammation. Pain moved a little lower to the mid and on the right side. I went back to clear liquids that help a lot with pain, but it's still there. I don't have fever or chills and my belly is soft. My surgeons wants to do CT and sent for insurance approval. I'm so nervous!!! I can't sleep, can't think about anything else. Did anyone else had similar experience? Please share any info that can be helpfull.

I've had similar symptoms for about 1 month. Pain in lower and mid abdominal area, predominantly on my right side but a little on the left side too. Went to my Dr's office and he suspected constipation was behind my pain but wanted to do a CT. The CT didn't reveal anything new -- only pointed out the large kidney stone I've had for 5 years. My surgeon suspects the kidney stone is part of my problem, but I'm convinced it's my ongoing constipation. It's so bad I'm eating less now than I was a month ago, and mostly because I don't want to eat with that bloated feeling. Living on Milk of Mag. but that can't be good to take for an extended period ...

I'm losing weight very quickly now, given that I feel so crappy and never want to eat anything. Everyone keeps asking if I feel great after losing all of this weight, and I wish I could say I did. Actually I felt great about one month ago ...

Edited February 5, 201412 yr by Andrew0929

<p>My dear friends, this morning I kept my legs crossed for the longest time while sitting at work...JUST BECAUSE I CAN. Hahaha. (grin). Where else could I say this but this great forum? I know you all get it. ((hugs))</p>

HAHA!! I do the same thing at school!!!

That's for the great ideas! Vodka and water it is! I'll just stash a mio or crystal light in my purse and no one will be the wiser. Thanks for the birthday wishes!!!

Got those days at work - might need to check that out lol