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I had mine last Wed 18th Feb. Today has been my best day yet. Visit to my GP today & healing well & blood pressure already down & off my meds.

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@@cstrickland428, I have had stabbing pain in the middle of my chest too, but only if I eat a bite or two more than I should. Are you on any meds for nausea or acid reflux? I was prescribed meds for both after surgery just in case. I suggest talking to your doctor as soon as possible.

I have had a few days where I broke down in tears and felt like I made a huge mistake. A lot of others on here have talked about that too. For me, those thoughts passed when I reminded myself that every other way to lose weight that I've tried hasn't worked for me.

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I was sleeved 2/4 and doing well. On pureed but slowing it down and backing up. Sleeve has not bee happy with some of the new foods. Sent message would love to join the fb group.

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My surgery was the 20th. I am 5 days out and feeling great. No pain or Nausea. My doc used a drug called Exparel, and it was fabulous. Getting in about 40 oz. of liquids...32 Water, some Isopure mixed w water, otherwise too sweet, bouillon, sf popsicle, etc.

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Hi, sleeves 2/11 lost 10 pounds in the first week. Seriously upset though bc the scale hasn't budged in a week. I do have a hard time getting in enough fluids and Protein but I am walking 30 min every day on top of my normal housework. I have zero heartburn or difficulty getting my soft foods in. But for example yesterday was an egg w cheese a babybel cheese and a half a piece of cod but I was so full I couldn't look at anything else. Is my body that stubborn it won't kick the weight off? Aside from not being hungry I'm wondering why I did this! I just feel alone bc all my husband can say is "I don't know you're beautiful anyway" ... While I adore is answer I just wonder if I'm alone out there ... Sorry for the rant just very frustrated this morning

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Botwins I am so sorry you are feeling alone and discouraged. I am only 1 week out from surgery so I am afraid I can't help as far as telling you why. I have heard that stall in your weight Loss are normal. I know that doesn't make it any easier though. Sounds like you are doing everything right. Just keep up the good work!! It will come off eventually.

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Soreadytolose I have had my serious moments of doubt also!! There are days I miss food so bad!! But I remind myself how good it will feel to be healthy and I get over my little pitty party pretty quick. ????

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Hi, sleeves 2/11 lost 10 pounds in the first week. Seriously upset though bc the scale hasn't budged in a week. I do have a hard time getting in enough fluids and Protein but I am walking 30 min every day on top of my normal housework. I have zero heartburn or difficulty getting my soft foods in. But for example yesterday was an egg w cheese a babybel cheese and a half a piece of cod but I was so full I couldn't look at anything else. Is my body that stubborn it won't kick the weight off? Aside from not being hungry I'm wondering why I did this! I just feel alone bc all my husband can say is "I don't know you're beautiful anyway" ... While I adore is answer I just wonder if I'm alone out there ... Sorry for the rant just very frustrated this morning

I had mine done on the same day and have noticed the weight slowing down. My mom had the same issue as well after her's. If you are concerned, I would talk with your surgeon. For women, I notice cycles get in the way of weight loss because you retain Water, at least I do. Mine started just a week or so after my surgery, so if your's is coming up, it may just be water weight.

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I was sleeved on the 17th so I am 7 days post op. I also had a hiatal hernia repair. I have been having pressure in my chest. It feels like having pill stuck. However everything is going down well and just the pressure...is this normal?

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I was sleeved on the 17th so I am 7 days post op. I also had a hiatal hernia repair. I have been having pressure in my chest. It feels like having pill stuck. However everything is going down well and just the pressure...is this normal?

I have a bit of pressure under the sternum at times. I get up and walk around and raise my hands up. That seems to help. I am also faithful w my gas x strips. I am getting over 40 oz of liquids in and was able to tolerate Isopure today...so finally getting more Protein.

I am ready to get out and walk...but N Tx has ice and some snow.

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I would like to join - sleeved 2/4. How do we join?

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If you want to join the secret fb grouo, pm me your fb name, and a description of your profile pic, so i know it's you. I will add you.

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Having a rough day today. All these chewable vitamins are making me sick. I feel like everything I can eat is mostly sweet and then all the Protein waters are sweet. My stomach is upset and I am feeling weak and shaky. I have so much to get done and don't feel like doing any of it. Can anyone relate?

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Yes. I incorporated creamed Soups in the full liquid phase to help curb the sweetness. I wasn't used to all the artificial sweeteners.My doctor approved the Gummy Multivitamin for women from Target so that helps. Other Vitamins are so small I can just take them without chewing.

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