Well, June sleevers, it's just about the end of our very exciting month! I would love for us to share our good and bad experiences of our journey so far.

This is my status,

HW 226

SW 217

CW 205

Surgery date- 6/9

No regrets!

Surgery date 6/16

S/W 223

C/W 204

I have been in a stall for about a week now. I returned to work on the 30th and it was hard. Still very tired and week, but I think that is from not getting my 60 oz of fluid or all of my protein. Up until a week ago it hurt to drink...much better now. Started on blended foods 3 days ago and I follow this stage for one week before moving to soft foods for one week. My stomach does not seem to like anything I eat except broth but I tolerate it. Most if my pain subsided within 1 1/2 weeks and then the left sided pain returned three days ago. Strange. Overall, I'm glad that I did this but I am definitely ready for my body to feel normal.

Surgery date 6/16 S/W 223 C/W 204 I have been in a stall for about a week now. I returned to work on the 30th and it was hard. Still very tired and week, but I think that is from not getting my 60 oz of fluid or all of my protein. Up until a week ago it hurt to drink...much better now. Started on blended foods 3 days ago and I follow this stage for one week before moving to soft foods for one week. My stomach does not seem to like anything I eat except broth but I tolerate it. Most if my pain subsided within 1 1/2 weeks and then the left sided pain returned three days ago. Strange. Overall, I'm glad that I did this but I am definitely ready for my body to feel normal.

Thanks for sharing.. I am almost 14 days post op (6/24).. and my biggest concern is the pain on the left side..feels like a pulled muscle.. hard for me to sit up, bend and its quite frustrating.. I was told to put hot/cold compresses muscle rub but its not doing much.. I have to go back to work Monday and Im worried b/c its going to be long hours.. I just want this pain to subside..

but I wish you the best in a quick recovery and getting back into a normal routine!

Surgery date 6/16 S/W 223 C/W 204 I have been in a stall for about a week now. I returned to work on the 30th and it was hard. Still very tired and week, but I think that is from not getting my 60 oz of fluid or all of my protein. Up until a week ago it hurt to drink...much better now. Started on blended foods 3 days ago and I follow this stage for one week before moving to soft foods for one week. My stomach does not seem to like anything I eat except broth but I tolerate it. Most if my pain subsided within 1 1/2 weeks and then the left sided pain returned three days ago. Strange. Overall, I'm glad that I did this but I am definitely ready for my body to feel normal.

Thanks for sharing.. I am almost 14 days post op (6/24).. and my biggest concern is the pain on the left side..feels like a pulled muscle.. hard for me to sit up, bend and its quite frustrating.. I was told to put hot/cold compresses muscle rub but its not doing much.. I have to go back to work Monday and Im worried b/c its going to be long hours.. I just want this pain to subside..

but I wish you the best in a quick recovery and getting back into a normal routine!

Thanks sma. My pain feels the same as yours but I guess time will heal us. Thanks for the reply and I wish you a quick recovery as well. I visit the doctor next week and will ask about the pain. If I learn anything new, I will share it.

By 30 days you will feel almost normal. I was 30 days yesterday and I can get out of bed easily, walk without discomfort and even sneeze and laugh hard! Hang in there. Still get tired quicker than usual but I know that will pass soon.

By 30 days you will feel almost normal. I was 30 days yesterday and I can get out of bed easily, walk without discomfort and even sneeze and laugh hard! Hang in there. Still get tired quicker than usual but I know that will pass soon.

Omg so funny you mention sneezing and laughing.. When I sneeze is when I feel the most pain and just try and apply pressure on my left side when I feel a sneeze coming on. yesterday I had to tell my husband to stop making me laugh too!! Thanks for the insight though!

I still on full liquids but I bought a book (Amazon/Kindle) called Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook. It has great ideas and recipes for each stage. I think it's awesome because I'm not that creative and really wanted some input for puréed and soft foods.

I just ordered the book. I can use help with recipes.

Hi all, I"m 5 days post op. First 2 days were rough. lots of gas pain but now i'm good. I can sit up fine on my own, get in/out of bed. I'm tolerating clears well. no issues. no pain. My incisions are itchy but that's it. I get tired but I haven't even been out a week yet so that's normal. I'm pretty happy!

Aaahhhh! Lean cuisine meatloaf and mashed potatoes! Wonderful! I ate half of it and it was great. It's the simple things.

HW 247

CW 222

Surgery date 6/4

5'7" (I always wonder how tall y'all are!)

Hello fellow June sleevers! (Finally...my first post after over a year of lurking!)

HW 252

SW 228

CW 217

Surgery on 6/23. I have only 2 complaints:

1) I'm tired of soup

2) My largest incision ( right above my belly button ) still hurts me all day long. Laughing, sneezing, coughing, picking something up off the floor, etc. has me in agony. I can't sleep through the night without waking up with pain. I'm all out of the liquid pain meds. I can't find any liquid Tylenol or equivalent for adults anywhere. Anyone else having similar issues?

I found liquid Tylenol for adults at Wal Mart and Walgreens. Everything you're describing is common. Hang in there! At 30 days it's a LOT better.

Aaahhhh! Lean cuisine meatloaf and mashed potatoes! Wonderful! I ate half of it and it was great. It's the simple things. HW 247 CW 222 Surgery date 6/4 5'7" (I always wonder how tall y'all are!)

I'm so jealous. I don't go to semi-solid until Wed. I tried to eat some soft fish and scalloped potatoes on Fri and promptly threw them up in the Whole Foods parking lot no less - embarrassing! Although at least I threw up in a bag. So now I got the message and am just eating puréed.

I'm so jealous. I don't go to semi-solid until Wed. I tried to eat some soft fish and scalloped potatoes on Fri and promptly threw them up in the Whole Foods parking lot no less - embarrassing! Although at least I threw up in a bag. So now I got the message and am just eating puréed.

LOL! I hear ya! It is difficult knowing when the last safe bite is! I've gurgled up more than once. (Gross!) Now I just get my 1/4 c measuring cup, fill it up and dump it in my bowl.

Aaahhhh! Lean cuisine meatloaf and mashed potatoes! Wonderful! I ate half of it and it was great. It's the simple things. HW 247 CW 222 Surgery date 6/4 5'7" (I always wonder how tall y'all are!)

I'm 5'3 :-)

6'1"

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