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I am curious to know how you're feeling, your surgery date, and progress so far. I will go first...

Sleeved November 8, 2016. Starting weight 283, current weight 249.4. I felt SO good the first couple of weeks but now week three I have ZERO energy! Hoping this is normal and will change soon.

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Congrats! My surgery was Nov 25th. I feel great, no pain anywhere. Almost like I didn't have surgery until I drink Water or a shake. I can finally sleep on my side and can take in most of my required fluids.

HW: 320

Sw: 278

Cw: 267

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My surgery was on the 22nd. I'm exhausted. I spent yesterday in the hospital getting IV fluids because I clearly needed more than the 64oz recommended.

My drain is out and I can now lay on my side if I hold a pillow to my stomach. There's no real pain, just some muscle soreness.

I am so swollen though.

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I am day 3! Not too bad, had more muscle pain around the incisions and pain when swallowing my little sips. Haven't gotten much else in other than a few oz of Protein Shake and a jello! No desire to eat. Plus, lots of acid reflux. I feel like it is getting better each day.

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Surgery November 16

I had tons of energy up until tdy feel very tired tdy. However can't complain I had no complications.

Sw: 218

Cw: 198.1

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Did anyone start on purée folds yet?

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Surgery November 16

I had tons of energy up until tdy feel very tired tdy. However can't complain I had no complications.

Sw: 218

Cw: 198.1

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Did anyone start on purée folds yet?

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I am on pureed food now getting ready to go to soft foods.

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Did you find it challenging?

I'm suppose to start on Monday a little nervous about eating and what to purée.

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Some people get a drain in their incision. I didn't have one but I was also outpatient.

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Did you find it challenging?

I'm suppose to start on Monday a little nervous about eating and what to purée.

I am still pretty nervous eating. My doctor said I can eat eggs, that is pretty much what I stick to. I have made the ricotta name that everyone has been talking about and that went down ok.

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My sleeve was on 23rd, lost 14 pounds after surgery and stopesd now, is it normal? And what drain you all talking about?

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I would say yes. It all just depends on your starting weight and what you are consuming. Also, don't weigh yourself daily. It can be so discouraging. Some days you won't lose anything, the next day you might lose 2 pounds. Keep your head up and keep going, you're doing great! :)

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Ricotta name? What's that

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Sorry ricotta name lol google bariatric surgery ricotta name and it will pull it up for you. It's really good tastes like lasagna without the meat or noodles.

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Omg I hate my phone ricotta BAKE!!! Lmao

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I am curious to know how you're feeling, your surgery date, and progress so far. I will go first...

Sleeved November 8, 2016. Starting weight 283, current weight 249.4. I felt SO good the first couple of weeks but now week three I have ZERO energy! Hoping this is normal and will change soon.

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Mine was on the 8th also..and Im feeling like you...and this past days have been dificult with my Fluid intake...

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