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A little concerned Yesterday I was able to get in a lot more than I have been able to today. I have only been able to get in about 10 oz today. I feel soooooo full

I feel the exact same. I was just telling my daughter that yesterday was easier. Maybe it was still too numb yesterday and we never felt the "full" signal.

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I feel the exact same. I was just telling my daughter that yesterday was easier. Maybe it was still too numb yesterday and we never felt the "full" signal.

When did u have your surgery ?? Because I haven't felt the full signal .. In fact I feel the opposite .. So maybe that's normal to not feel "sooooo full" I was a little scared that the surgery didn't "work" or something

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Jencovi- I'm on the same plan as you. Finally on full liquids after a week. Like I posted before, really craving solid food, which I didn't expect to happen. Have had a few bites of Beans (chewed like 50 times) and no problem. But trying to wait out and follow Dr.s orders. Have lost 10 lbs. since surgery and eighteen since pre-op Dr. Appt. Weight loss stalled last few days; freaked me out a bit. I find I wish sleeve was more restrictive, because, although I drink slow, I can get 60+ ounces down a day.

I'm having your same problem. I haven't felt much of a restriction. I can get 3 8 oz Protein Shakes, propel and my thin Soups down with no problem. I'm hoping there will be more restriction in the other stages.

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When did u have your surgery ?? Because I haven't felt the full signal .. In fact I feel the opposite .. So maybe that's normal to not feel "sooooo full" I was a little scared that the surgery didn't "work" or something

I had mine Tuesday the 18th and the full feeling was this tightening at the top of my tummy. In between my boobs. It was painful n I thought the liquids were gonna reappear.

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I'm having your same problem. I haven't felt much of a restriction. I can get 3 8 oz Protein Shakes, propel and my thin Soups down with no problem. I'm hoping there will be more restriction in the other stages.

A girl in another thread was talking about this. She said she was having no problem with thin liquids. Her doctor assured her it would be different when her diet progressed and she said it was. She moved on to purée and hit a wall of always being full but still able to drink lots of Water or eat lots of broths and thin soups. Hopefully it will be the same for you guys.

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I had mine Tuesday the 18th and the full feeling was this tightening at the top of my tummy. In between my boobs. It was painful n I thought the liquids were gonna reappear.

That reminds me of my lapband. Lol. And usually the liquids did reappear. I haven't had this feeling yet. I am constantly hungry. But I also haven't gotten enough Protein in or been consistent with my antacids. Tomorrow I will be more on top of things. Sick cranky baby has taken all of my time and energy. Hubs has been amazing and is always willing to do whatever but you know how babies are. She wants "mama" when she's not feeling well. Lol.

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A girl in another thread was talking about this. She said she was having no problem with thin liquids. Her doctor assured her it would be different when her diet progressed and she said it was. She moved on to purée and hit a wall of always being full but still able to drink lots of Water or eat lots of broths and thin Soups. Hopefully it will be the same for you guys.

I hope you are right Jen. Today my sugar also got too low so I had a 1/2 cup of applesauce as well (and sneaked a meatball!) Didn't feel full on that and afterwards had my regular broth and shake. I always start thinking did this surgery really happen or was I tricked! lol the only reason I know for certain I had surgery is that my sugar levels have been coming down consistently to the point that's pcp reduced my meds by more than half. I'm hoping to feel some kind of restriction in the near future

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I had my sleeve on 2/12. So far I am down 15lbs. I today started feeling hungry for the first time :(

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I had my sleeve on 2/12. So far I am down 15lbs. I today started feeling hungry for the first time :(

Are you taking your PPI acid reducer? I can't stress how important it is Bc acid mimics hunger.

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I had my sleeve on 2/12. So far I am down 15lbs. I today started feeling hungry for the first time :(

Hi Ginga. SF is right about the ppi. Also are you still struggling with Protein? The more you get in the less hungry you will feel. I had mine on the 13th and every time the hunger kicks in either a bit of shake or my Pepcid helps it go away. Good luck!

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This Wed the 26th is D day. Can't believe it's almost here & getting nervous!

You'll do great. Just keep reminding yourself of why you're having this done. And know that the first few days may be tough, but you WILL live and you WILL get through it and one day you WILL be so happy you did!

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Still in hospital since fri morning, haven't been able to stop throwing up . Blew out my iv vein do my hand looks like an elephant foot . On a good note I have had any gas pains ! But I'm sooooo done ugh

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This morning is the start of day 2 of Clear Liquids pre-op! It was difficult yesterday, but my fiancé is helping any bit that he can! He tries to eat when I am not around, which is very helpful. Tomorrow morning is my pre-op H&P with the surgeon and anesthesia. Tuesday at 7 is my surgery! Sort of nervous but excited!

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Still in hospital since fri morning, haven't been able to stop throwing up . Blew out my iv vein do my hand looks like an elephant foot . On a good note I have had any gas pains ! But I'm sooooo done ugh

Hang in there sweety. I know how that feels and I kept thinking "what have I done". I know you are probably tired of hearing this, but it really does get better each day. The first 3 days were some if the worst I'd ever experienced and it was really hard for me to remember why I was going through everything that the surgery put me through in the hospital. Stay strong and things will get better.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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