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Kathy

Lol, thanks. I think its the lack of food getting to me. I hope Chellede laughed out loud too.

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Kathy

Lol, thanks. I think its the lack of food getting to me. I hope Chellede laughed out loud too.

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What about your personality? I just sit here. No TV, not really wanting to be on the computer. I don't talk much right now.

It's odd

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I don't think your personality will change unless you lose 50 or 60 pounds and get extra fine :-) I felt a bit off for the first few days but it will pass in a few days.

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Do any of you notice that sensation when you swallow? I talked to a guy that was sleeved the same day and he said he had it. I take sips that are so small I hardly have any Fluid. It goes down and then the gas bubble(?) comes painfully back up. It was getting a little better w/just Clear liquids but when I put some Protein in Water, it does it every single time. and then a few times when I'm not even swallowing.....

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:( this will be my last post in this group, as i just got off the phone with my surgeon's office and i'm now tentatively scheduled for 11/4... october is booked and i'm still pending with my insurance company.

good luck to all!

you don't have to leave just because technically you'll be the last of Octobers LOL. I didn't even get a gastric sleeve I ended up getting a gastric bypass but I still keep an eye on everybody

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Karen

I did notice that when I took a drink that was a little too big I wouldn't get the burpees. It seemed to last for the first 5 days. Only get that occasionally now.I do seem to have the sensation of bubbles in my stomach most of the time but it does not seem painful to me

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What about your personality? I just sit here. No TV, not really wanting to be on the computer. I don't talk much right now.

It's odd

I know what your are feeling. It's like my body need to be readjusted and it just want to be still. Head hunger is killing me softly I really could use some oatmeal right now or at least my mind says I could. How are you liking the Clear Liquids? Jello has become my best friend.

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Went for my post op today....and.....I've lost 12% of my excess body weight! I'm so excited! I've also moved on to the mushy soft food stage. I'm going back to work on Monday.

Continue to stay positive and determined!

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Hey guys I go in tomorrow @ 5 am I believe surgery is at 7:00. Please pray for me & send positve thoughts my way. Not scared but anxious. Ok maybe a tiny bit scared

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@@Kathy812 you know we're sending you good wishes, good prayers, good vibes, sunshine, hugs and a whole lot of support your way.

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Kathy !! You got this. I"m excited or you !! Now i know what it's like on the other side :)

Amy !! ::: applause ::: WTG !!!!!!! So stinking proud of you !!

Loverly - All I want is water.. I couldn't even stomach the sweetness of Jello. Even lemon Jello. Any fruity for me is out. Except this Protein Drink. It's so disgusting, but it has 42 grams of Protein. So I do it here and there. But yeah, Water has become my best friend !

So my plan is to do 30cc of clear liquid every 15 minutes. so I set my alarm, start drinking my Water or that nasty Protein Drink, and just keep doing it. I have to do this with full liquids for three weeks. But I got it.

Hubby and I are about to go take a walk to the end of the street and back. Gotta keep moving !

AMY - excited for you ! You will do fine !!!

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Kathy

My prayers go with you. All will be well. Go into surgery positive and come out positive ????. We will be waiting for you.

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Peek, I loved your funny about the angry tummy. ! You're a funny girl

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Chellede, anytime :-)

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