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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    06/04/2015
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    Dr. Strickland
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    So I'm 23 days out from surgery and have been struggling to get my fluids and protein in but I'm trying. Since I'm on stage 3 of foods (canned meats) it hopefully will get easier. However, I don't got back to the doctor until 8/3 for an 8 week check up to see how I'm doing, how much weight I've lost and meet with the nutritionist. That means I have to deal with my scales that aren't always consistent. Today we were out and I found a digital scale. I was so excited. Especially when it showed I'd lost 38lbs since surgery for a total of 53lbs since pre-op surgery. I don't know if I'm losing too fast but I'm happy. I can't wait to see what will happen when I finally start doing more then walking. Had to share!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member culpepperbaker's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Sarah
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    07/06/2015
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    Dr Almanza
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    Jun 2015
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    Default Re: Happy Happy Happy

    FANTASTIC Good for you...



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    Gastric Sleeve Member MandyTime's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    06/16/2015
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    Dr. Jeffrey Rosen
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    I'm eleven days out and struggling on the drinking too. It is hard to get it in and I feel that is all I am doing is drinking. Today I added Gatorade to see if that will help.

    I am losing weight but had a general question about cloths. I have dropped about 36lbs since the start of this journey at least a pants size I think, have you thought to buy new cloths yet? I wonder if I should wait for two sizes first.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member New_me_Ari's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Arianna
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    06/16/2015
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    Dr Richard Gordon
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    I'm happy you are doing so well. You are right about the fluids. I was reading the warnings from everyone & I didn't think it was gonna be so tuff. BUT here I am a week out of surgery and I now understand. I am using the bariatric timer to help me stay on top of it. But between the fluids and protein shakes I'm constantly full. I am sure it will get easier over time.



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    06/04/2015
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    Dr. Strickland
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    @Mandy: I'm going to go look for clothes this week to see if there is something that will work for me as I get smaller. I'd like to see if there is a consignment shop around here that happens to have big girl clothes so I don't have to keep buying new stuff. I've been drinking Powerade zero to help and now unsweet tea. I'm here in SC where sweet tea is a staple so unsweet tea with equal has been helping as well.



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    08/17/2015
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    Dr Ortiz
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    Default Re: Happy Happy Happy

    Good for you, I have surgery booked for Aug, hoping for the same results as you!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member MaggieMay2015's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Maggie May or May Not
    Surgery date
    06/29/2015
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    Dr Almanza
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    Default Re: Happy Happy Happy

    That is such great news! I'm so happy for your success!



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    06/29/2015
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    Dr. Almanza
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    Default Re: Happy Happy Happy

    Your results are awesome...so happy for you. I am having surgery in 2 days I hope I have the same great results. My dr. only had me do a 3 day pre-op diet so I am worried I wont lose as fast as others I read about?


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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Dr. Almanza
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    Default Re: Happy Happy Happy

    When did they have you start your pre-op diet?


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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    06/04/2015
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    Dr. Strickland
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    Mar 2015
    Last Activity
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    I was on a 3 week pre-op diet. I have a lot more to lose and they wanted to make sure my liver had shrunk enough for surgery.



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    02/02/2015
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    Default Re: Happy Happy Happy

    The only way I could get all my fluid in post surgery was to set the timer on my phone for every 10 minutes. I used a measuring cup and drank 1 - 2 ounces every time the timer went off. If you start when you wake up and take the last sip before bed you can easily get in your fluid.



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