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I too had complictions with a stricture on my sleeve. I too was in the hospital for 18 days - what I do, and it is hard, is to not look back and just look forward. It is depressing and I was situationally depressed - thought I was going to die. Yes, that serious for me. but I am taking one day at a time. Hang in there and…

I had a lot of regrets! I also had issues with a stricture that set me back many weeks. Ended up in the hospital for 18 days. right not I still have issues with eating slower and getting in the food, but I am looking forward - not backward. I hope I have done the right thing. but this is a totally new way of living. I…

thanks - it has been a rough road for me. never thought such a small thing like 1/2 of a sandwich could make me happy.

so sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal.

Taste buds do change - I have found that out. And that is my ideal dinner - steak and salad! If you do try salmon - try poaching it in water with lemon. It comes out much more moist and easier to digest.

I need to weigh in on this issue. without me knowing - I had a stricture that prevented me from eating and drinking. I ended up dehydrated with my electrolytes all down and in the hospital. talk with your surgeon about these issues. don't be afraid to do this. I ended up in the hospital twice. I had my surgery on March 27…

you look fantastic - but you already know that because of the vibrant smile you have. best of luck on the rest of your journey

trying to avoid surgery. status quo at this time

Hi - I had my surgery on 3/27 - down 34 lbs. but was sick with nausea - today first day not feeling ill. gotta learn to eat slowly and small portions. easier said than done. trying to get in my water.

I can strongly relate - i am having that issue now and I was sleeved March 27. forget the protein - i can't take that in. I am trying to drink water often but I am even having trouble with my second phase.

that is great weight loss. i am one month post op and only down 27!!!!!!!

try cutting it in half with 1% milk. that is what I had to do.

Hi there, three weeks out today and down 24.4 lbs. we can do it!

I went in on 3/27 - Thursday morning - operated that day including a hiatal hernia and was released Saturday early evening. I had no pain just not enough sleep. no contractions - nothing like that - thank God. My surgeon will not have me going back until he sees me which is the 14th. my third week. although I have a desk…

diddo to all you said.

so happy for you - all the best as you continue your journey

you are doing great. take it slowly.

that was the same thing that happened to me. I had bought lots of pure protein drinks to keep on hand for after surgery - couldn't even stand to look at them. What I did do, after 11 days out, was cut the protein drink with 1% milk. it did the trick. so I got half the grams of protein plus the 1% milk protein - was ok for…

I am 11 days out. My surgeon has schedule my return date to work on April 21. He has all of his patients going back after 3 weeks, not before. I just had a bowel movement this morning (sorry) but it was a concern to me. I could not imagine going back sooner. But each surgeon is different. my eating is not the greatest.…

is peri-colace ok to use? I just bought miralax, peri-colace and milk of mag (just for emergencies) is this ok?

running into this now - any suggestions - I am 10 days out

what a great report! I am so happy for you and you are dong all that is required. I wish I could get a protein drink in me! I'm struggling to get down 64 oz. of water.

I agree with you. I am 7 days out of surgery. we all went through so much to become healthier - why divert back to the problem in the first place. I sometimes say to myself, "what did I do!" but when I think of the future, I want to be healthier and of course, look great. Don't jeopardize the main purpose. stick with it…

best of luck. if you get to send anything to mfp - I admire you because I could not. four days out and still feeling pain when I bend or turn. my surgery was at 11:50 and didn't get back to my room till 4:30 I am sure you will do fine. I'm learning every day - but people I have met on mfp have been great.

Mine is next Thursday! excited and scared!

That must be a great feeling - "Shopping in your closet" I have done the same - I put away clothes I had (expensive Jones of New York, etc.) in hopes of fitting into them. I have about 5 plastic bins!!! Can't wait to open them up in a few months!

Good Luck!

Great to hear!!!!!

of course you will Shonreico, good luck.

Mcastgirlnc - I say wait till you see what you want to see! I too had a goal of losing 80 pounds. But after speaking with my psych. doc, he said that "you don't want to look too skinny and boney - You want to look healthy". So I reevaluated my goal weight from 145-150 to 160. I remember when I was 160 and I was a solid 8…