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Hi Katie,

I'm 2 weeks out today. I too am having a hard time getting more than 3 bites down. Even cold drinks are hard. My doctor told me that he had to over sew the staples so they are now inside my stomach. I'm guessing that means my stomach is even smaller then I anticipated. I guess we just have to continue being patient. Hang in there.

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I feel guilty! I'm supposed to be on Clear Liquids but have "cheated" with some sugar free thin pudding, some tiny very chewed bites of egg white and WW string cheese. Getting in all liquids, today no uncomfortable feeling at all. Just tire easily. Wonder if my Sleeve is too big even?

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I feel guilty! I'm supposed to be on clear liquids but have "cheated" with some sugar free thin pudding, some tiny very chewed bites of egg white and WW string cheese. Getting in all liquids, today no uncomfortable feeling at all. Just tire easily. Wonder if my Sleeve is too big even?

I've wondered that myself. I've adventures with a few bites if turkey and a little stuffing with gravy. I have to eat very slowly and chew the heck out of everything, but so far I am able to eat everything I've tried. I cannot stand the sight, smell or taste of any of the Protein Drinks anymore so have to get some Protein in somehow. Doing ok with the cream of wheat and yogurt though but I have been eating about one real mean (saucer sized) per day. Am still losing at a reasonable rate so I'm feeling ok. Just guilty about not following orders lol.

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Okay you all will appreciate the pain here. Beautiful day, went to the ocean with my sis and mom. Oh all the tempting junk food! I had one small french fry, and half a sample of sugar free fudge. At dinner i ordered Soup which i pretty much just kept dipping and licking my spoon. Plus walked more than a mile on the boards. I survived!

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I feel guilty! I'm supposed to be on clear liquids but have "cheated" with some sugar free thin pudding, some tiny very chewed bites of egg white and WW string cheese. Getting in all liquids, today no uncomfortable feeling at all. Just tire easily. Wonder if my Sleeve is too big even?

I've wondered that myself. I've adventures with a few bites if turkey and a little stuffing with gravy. I have to eat very slowly and chew the heck out of everything, but so far I am able to eat everything I've tried. I cannot stand the sight, smell or taste of any of the Protein drinks anymore so have to get some protein in somehow. Doing ok with the cream of wheat and yogurt though but I have been eating about one real mean (saucer sized) per day. Am still losing at a reasonable rate so I'm feeling ok. Just guilty about not following orders lol.

I'm still on full liquids. Until the 21st. Surgery was 3/20. I've tested my limits.. Lol. All healthy high protein things such as refried Beans and very very moist salmon in well chewed tiny pieces. Today marks my one month on liquids since pre op! I'm over it!

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I can still do milk +carnation SF + GENEPRO unflavored in the morning which is close to 40 grams of Protein. All of the rest of the 5 flavored Syntrax i bought I can't tolerate. I can also do Isopure alpine punch ready to drink. I have been trying to do some Soup with protein mixed in. It does get repetitive :(

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Maybe make and freeze your Syntrax juices? Popsicles?

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That's a good idea, I will try it!

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I am being super honest here......I am 3 weeks out tomorrow and I have followed the rules really well, feeling good, and losing weight. But today has been so stressful from the moment I woke up! I think I made a decision to eat based on my stress and I'm feeling guilty. This was the first day back to school after the break & my girls were starting WW3 this morning, we are in the middle of selling a house and it has caused a lot of stress & tension lately, bonus my husband also woke up in a bad mood! My husband & I were driving past Mission BBQ and I knew we were passing it again on the way home right at lunch time. I justified to myself that there brisket is very lean & soft ( true) so that's what I got for lunch. I'm not sure that it was a bad food choice, and I barely made a dent. I will be eating it for days. I guess I'm not happy with myself for making an emotional decision about food :-(

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I am being super honest here......I am 3 weeks out tomorrow and I have followed the rules really well, feeling good, and losing weight. But today has been so stressful from the moment I woke up! I think I made a decision to eat based on my stress and I'm feeling guilty. This was the first day back to school after the break & my girls were starting WW3 this morning, we are in the middle of selling a house and it has caused a lot of stress & tension lately, bonus my husband also woke up in a bad mood! My husband & I were driving past Mission BBQ and I knew we were passing it again on the way home right at lunch time. I justified to myself that there brisket is very lean & soft ( true) so that's what I got for lunch. I'm not sure that it was a bad food choice, and I barely made a dent. I will be eating it for days. I guess I'm not happy with myself for making an emotional decision about food :-(

Tomorrow is a new day.

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Today is my 8th day post-op and I start the puree phase. I've been struggling with the liquids. I can't seem to drink an entire Protein Shake. I forget to drink throughout the day. I'm afraid of what I can and cannot eat during this phase. I have my follow-up this afternoon. I hope it's good news and they give me some tips on this process.

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I am being super honest here......I am 3 weeks out tomorrow and I have followed the rules really well, feeling good, and losing weight. But today has been so stressful from the moment I woke up! I think I made a decision to eat based on my stress and I'm feeling guilty. This was the first day back to school after the break & my girls were starting WW3 this morning, we are in the middle of selling a house and it has caused a lot of stress & tension lately, bonus my husband also woke up in a bad mood! My husband & I were driving past Mission BBQ and I knew we were passing it again on the way home right at lunch time. I justified to myself that there brisket is very lean & soft ( true) so that's what I got for lunch. I'm not sure that it was a bad food choice, and I barely made a dent. I will be eating it for days. I guess I'm not happy with myself for making an emotional decision about food :-(

You know, I've been thinking a lot about this subject. Before we had surgery, we would try to eat well, make bad choices sometimes, and then beat ourselves up about it. That is a HARD habit to break. Try your best to not beat yourself up. Are you logging your food on myfitnesspal? I haven't been but just started as a way to keep me in check. We're all in this together and I believe just about 75% of this journey is mental! One small step at a time and before you know it, you'll have walked a mile ;)

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Okay, you thought it out. You ate away from home. Was there a better choice? Probably. Thankfully your sleeve is working as you planned. If you feel guilty, THROW IT OUT. I have a few hard and fast rules and the biggest one is that if i must have something that will make me feel bad, i go find out,eat it and do not bring it home! Throwing away food is a tough one but big!

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Okay, @@NewgirlfromMd you thought it out. You ate away from home. Was there a better choice? Probably. Thankfully your sleeve is working as you planned. If you feel guilty, THROW IT OUT. I have a few hard and fast rules and the biggest one is that if i must have something that will make me feel bad, i go find out,eat it and do not bring it home! Throwing away food is a tough one but big!

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I'm 11 days post op and I think I'm already stuck. I've weighed the exact same for 3 damn days. Only 9 lbs down. I'm very upset.

9 pounds is great. seriously.. you won't lose weight every day. Normally I lose, then stay the same 3-4 days, then drop 1-2 pounds. just keep going. try to limit weighing in if its going to frustrate you.

I'm convinced my sleeve doesn't like me i hear everyone say there ok i follow the rules sip sip sip and the only thing that works for me is broth and Water uggh

keep going. follow your rules..

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