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Hunger challenges -  I haven't been around much since I went back to work and started going full steam ahead.  Im doing well.  I'm down 46 lbs since I started my prep liquid diet.but I'm struggling wi...

Head butts, toddlers and healing -  Trying to heal after surgery with a clingy toddler is no easy task!  My now 20-month old son has been having separation anxiety issues and has been extra clingy lately.  I'm not a...

A protein drink I REALLY like! -  Like most sleeves, I have struggled with choking down protein shakes that either my taste buds or by body don't agree with.  As I posted a while back, using almond milk has made a...

The scale finally moved again! -  I've been at the same weight (or fluctuating up a pound or two) for a little over a week.  I've been preparing myself mentally for a long drawn out stall.  But this morning the sc...

When we're you cleared to swim ? -  I'm curious when others were cleared to swim in a public pool post-op?  It's about 106 degrees here today and I would love to get into a pool (low key of ourse, nothing strenuous)...

Trying to be patient... -  I've been at the same weight for almost a week now and am trying to be patient.  I know that stalls are completely normal and can last several weeks.  I'm sticking with my doctors...

I have to say...thanks for suggesting... - Thanks to all who have suggested unsweetened almond milk in place of skim milk.  I've never had problems with dairy but since surgery I've had a hard time using milk in my protein....

Beginning to see some changes... -  I'm just over 2 weeks post-op and am excited to be experiencing some changes and victories!  First of all, I've met my first goal of losing 25 lbs.  I've lost a bit more than the ...

Where did you notice weight loss first? -  At a week and a half post-op it's exciting to begin to notice that the pounds lost aren't just noticeable on the scale but in the mirror as well.  I'm seeing my neck shrinking (in...

1st Mushy Meal? -  A lot of us are on the heels of the mushy stage ( or just got there).  What is the first mushy meal you plan to make?  

Feeling shaky, dizzy, sweaty...what is going on? -  I am just over a week post op.  I am getting in at least 64 oz of water per day, about 80g of protein and have stayed 100% on plan with my liquid diet.  My urine is almost complet...

Camping after VSG... -  I am suppose to take a large group of students camping during the last weekend of August.  It will be 2 months post-op for me at that time.  This is part of my job.  I've been wor...

How much is too much? -  I am a week out after being sleeved.  Today I have begun to notice a sensitivity to the temperature of my liquids.  I've also been craving salt again.  I've had a hard time with m...

It's Done! -  I am officially sleeved!  My husband and I left our home around 4 am and were at the hospital by 5:30.  My in-laws stayed overnight so that they could watch our two (almost 5 year...

Vitamins... -  I'm sure I have been asking a lot of typical newbie questions.  But I have another one for you.  Thanks in advance for your advice and input and for all of the helpful advice I ha...

Your biggest surprises post-op? - I'm curious to hear your thoughts about issues (big or small) that surprised you after being sleeved or what you wish you would have known ahead of time. Maybe they were pleasant s...

Craving salt? -  I'm on day 7 of my pre-op liquid diet.  I'm still hungry but it's getting better.  I'm no longer craving anything sweet, am surprisingly doing fine without my coffee drinks (which...

Temperature change after surgery? -  I am hot ALL THE TIME.  I have heard that many people experience changes in being hot or cold all the time following surgery.  I am hoping that this will be true for me!  Temperat...