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I don't know actually but from what I read over here, stalls do happen and they are expected. don't blame yourself for being on mushies. eventually we should all eat almost all kind of food but in small amounts. we can't stay on clear liquid diet forever for sure. may be the body needs time for adjustment. remember this is a major major change we are inflicting upon our bodies. don't expect it to submit immediately. it takes time but we will all lose eventually . be stubborn. keep your calories between 600-800 calories a day. and EXERCISE. we are all going through this . we will help each other listen to each other and God willings we will reach our goal weight.

I think it might cost about 7000 US dollars as a total. I would be cautious with syria. In egypt only two doctors perform the sleeve with adequate experience. it is a serious operation. you dont want some doctor to use you to learn this sugery. I would not care about money at this point. some doctor here offered to perform this operation for me for free cuz he is in the learning process with only history of performing 7 sleeves. best of luck.

I did my surgery in Cairo with an excellent professor called professor dr. Faheem El Bassiouny. he is my hero! if you need more details, you are welcome. best wishes.

I am scared to look older. ok I will moisturize!

readytomaintain. you know I am not hungry but at the same time I wish to be done with the first 6 weeks and proceed with having a normal life...eating just small portions. patience patience patience,,I am trying to distract myself...by work..intense shopping! and reading ..my doctor told me to drink 2 oz every 30 minutes...I don't do that..I can take more ,,just wait seconds between my sips,,is this ok?

congratulationss, I am happy for you. I am only 8 days post operative. I really hope after 3 months my life will just change as yours. best wishes.

I am 8th day post operative and I will return to work tomorrow. I did not even remove my stitches yet but I feel I am able to get back to work. also it will distract me and help me not to think about food all the time and stick to this liquid diet:(

me too, I am sick of liquids! but patience as u said. I am not hungry just sick of soups. 165 would definitely look nice.

I think the point right now is to not dehydrate and letting your tummy heal...THIS IS AN EXCELLENT AND VERY TRUE ADVICE.

I am 9th day post operative, I do felt hunger and was thinking about food first 2-3 days after surgery then it subsides 100%, I don't feel hungry at all. I hope this shall last forever. good luck to you too.

really, RNY later can eat 6 slices of pizza?? I thought it is the most successful operation regarding weight loss results but I was afraid to do it because of the intestinal work involved.

wow, I am so proud of all of you. congratulationsss u all. I am size 22. my goal weight is 145 lbs. this is my dream. I think I can wear size 12 if I reached my goal weight. Now I am 230 which means I need to lose abut 80-90 pounds. sounds like a very far away goal. carolyn: I agree with you. your expectations are very reasonable. 10 lbs a month is great....10 x 8 = 80 pounds which means I can reach my goal weight in less than a year!!!! is this even possible???? Best wishes to all of you. keep the good work up.

can someone enlight me for signs of a leak? and for how long after operation I am supposed to be at risk of leak?? thx

I wish you a speedy recovery. you are in my prayers and thoughts. best wishes.

10 lbs is great achievement , way to go, don't worry much about the scale, just stick to the plan. I am still on liquid diet too. it is getting easier day by day I have to say. hang in there. you are not alone!

southernlawyer: water is my favorite but I agree with you that you need to take it slow...small sips..if i take a big gulp like I used to before the surgery, it hurts. otherwise, water is the best. don't give up plz, water is so important for our body. just sip sip sip.

I am almost one week post operative too. sure the drain site is hurting the most. it is getting better though. hang on plz. it is just a wound. it just time to heal. soon it will be nothing. best wishes.

thanks so much for posting this. Best of luck

congratulations for the surgery. you know I just expected pain, vomiting and more time in bed in the recovery period which is not the case. I am fine! and I take in my fluids easily. I can take up to one cup or 3/4th. I was fighting head hunger first 3 days. Now it disappeared. I am not hungry. the drain port still hurts me. I agree with you. it is getting better. you know my concern is what will stop me from eating in the future if there is no pain experienced?? now I am putting myself under control cuz my stomach has been traumatized severely and I must take extreme caution to help my wounds to heal. may be it will be different for solid foods. I am also glad we are going through this at the same time. best of luck to you. the worest part by my side was in the recovery room. I could not take in my breath easily and I wanted to vomit so much ...sequelae of anesthesia I guess but this disappeared by the end of the first day post operative.

thanks all for your kind words. I am fine. is it normal to be able to drink one cup of soup quickly?

I adore this site too. I am planning to have my surgery as soon as possible. I am scared to death. I really got such a low pain threshold and I do panic. May God Help me. I feel more comfortable when I think that I have such wonderful friends to talk to like you. best wishes for all of you.