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peacheeie

By peacheeie, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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peacheeie    14

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Hi!! Congratulations!! I'm doing well...slow, but good. I had about 40-50lbs to loose and so far, including per op diet, I have lost about 20. It seems to be like 1 lb per week and I voiced my concern about this to my doctor. He said I was pretty much on schedule for someone who didn't have to loose a lot. Of course, I think leak or something wrongs but according to them I'm good. The pain in my stomach is still there but on my right side...weird. I'm onto puréed foods and still have an issue getting all my Protein in....I did hear about the nectar protein which you can buy at Vitamin shop...pretty good way of getting protein and tasty. How is your pain?

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LSF    264

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My surgery went very well. I decided after the operation to refuse pain meds in the hospital because I didn't want to deal with the nausea like I had with the band surgery. They ended up sending me home the next day - surgeon told me my band had slightly slipped and formed a hernia which he removed. No problems getting Protein Drinks and Water in. So far the only soft food I have been eating is 3oz of mashed potato mixed with 1/4 can of Hormel Chili with Beans & shredded cheese- microwaved & mixed. It's SO good after having all those shakes. I'm going to start with Soup tomorrow.

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LSF    264

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Oh and as of yesterday I was 9 pounds down post op

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I do think I'm going to be one of those "slow losers " always have been. I just don't want to get frustrated

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peacheeie    14

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I'm going to be a slow looser too!!! I don't feel any restriction so to speak! I ate a half a sandwich no problem!!! Wth?? I know 6 weeks out not the best idea but since day 1 I have not felt restriction. I know coming from the band I'm not used to freedom but right now, as silly as it seems, I wonder if anything was even done...lol

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LSF    264

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I'm feeling the restriction but I'm also having acid reflux problems. I saw the surgeon yesterday for my post-op - told him abut the reflux and he sad it was my esophagus but it hadn't been that bad so we really didn't dwell on it. Last night though - it was bad. I've only been taking tums but I think I'm going to go to the store to pick up something stronger. I'm going to start soft foods today.

I'm also not feeling as hungry this week as I was last week

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peacheeie    14

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Oh no! I have not had any reflux issues at all but boy I sure did with the band. That's so great and you should be proud of yourself!!! I'm slow and steady

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LSF    264

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How have you been doing?

Oh no! I have not had any reflux issues at all but boy I sure did with the band. That's so great and you should be proud of yourself!!! I'm slow and steady

How have you been doing?

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peacheeie    14

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I feel great...too great! I have pretty much zero restriction. I know with my band, if I ate too much, it came up. Not normal in any way but I'm trying to find that happy balance. This is so much more of a normal way of life and I love that aspect of it but I thought I would have some kind of restriction. I have not lost an ounce in weeks. I'm back to exercising also. It's been really disappointing but I'm trying not to let it get the best of me

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