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Wow! That's great! I had surgery 3/20 as well and I am down a total of 50lbs; 35lbs since surgery. Keep up the great work!

Fantastic!! You are glowing!

I am 6 weeks out today and down 26lbs. I have lost a total of 41lbs since pre-op diet. It is going slow for me as well, but like others mentioned, it should help with skin, hair.. etc. Hang in there.

My surgeon says its from not enough protein!

I work nights and find that I really retain Water when Im working... I also feel like my weightloss slowed waaaaay down after I went back to work.

Hi! I was sleeved 3/20. I am down 40lbs!! The scale has not moved for just about 7 days! I'm pretty bummed about the stall but everything else is great!!

I agree! Cute little shape you have! Thanks for sharing! I'm inspired!!

Im only 4 weeks out but just wanted to ask those of you eating bread, when did your doctor or nut give you the ok for bread? I really want a grilled cheese sandwich. I'm supposed to be on pureeds, however I can pretty much puree anything in my mouth.. lol

I did a lot of chewing and spitting... Its pretty gross but it worked. lol

Hi! I will be 1 month out on the 20th. I have lost 24 since surgery but 39.5 since I started the pre-op diet. I would say your loss sounds great!

I will be 4 weeks post op on Tuesday and have been on Clear Liquids. Once I hit four weeks, I can start pureeds. I did cheat a bit today.. I had some potato Soup. I dont know what your doctor recommends as far as when to start your next phase, but mine is strict. I'm trying hard to stick to the plan.

Awesome job! We have similar stats.. I am also 3 weeks out.. (surgery was 3/20) and I am down 36lbs (21 since surgery). I started my journey at 269! Feels so good to put on smaller clothes! Way to go!

I had the same thing! My surgeon says its caused from an Iron deficiency.

Hi! I'm not in my mid 20's, but close enough!

I am 31, almost 3 weeks post op and down 35 from my highest weight of 269! I am happy with that!

I am 15 days post-op and my surgeon gave me the okay to start coffee today. He said no milk or sugar in it. I used the sugar free french vanilla Creamer (coffee mate / non dairy) today and I didn't have any problems. However, I did notice in the handout he gave me, it does say that I am NOT supposed to use any creamer ( non-dairy or not). I don't understand why and it doesn't give an explanation. Anyone else using this? Thanks!!

_{I'm also feeling a bit that way.... I am 15 days post op and on Clear Liquids, so I'm not even eating anything and as of today I am down 17 pounds. I'm down a total of 34pounds (including the 10 day liquid diet before surgery). I'm chosing to stay positive and be thankful that I am most importantly losing! Good luck to you and I hope it starts to melt off of you!!!}

Oh my goodness! I thought I was the only one! I am also 12 days post-op and want to eat anything and everything! I know there must be some head hunger, afterall I am a food addict. Seriously though, I feel like Im starving! Are you still on Clear Liquids? I am for another 2 weeks.. I dont know what Im going to do. I've resorted to chewing up food and spitting it out. :/

Hi! Good luck to you! I DO live in WA and had my surgery in Federal Way by Dr. Srikanth. I had a complication post surgery, but everything ended up ok. I am 12 days post op and feel fantastic! 31 pounds gone forever! Let me know if you have any questions.

I feel your pain! Of course I was on 10 days of clears before surgery, plus my surgeon requires 4 weeks of clears post op!! I am 10 days post op with 18 more days until I can start the pureed stage! Hang in there.... this part will be a distant memory soon.

Hi! I'm one week post-op today amd feeling great! I am tired and hungry though! Actually I am starving! I have resorted to licking ranch doritos! :/ I cant stand the Protein Shakes (which I started today) and the thought of broth makes me itch! lol I am on clear liquids plus 3 shakes per day for 3 more weeks! I want to eat my arm at this point. Trying to take it one day at a time.

Washington state.

I was sleeved yesterday morning and also had a hiatal hernia repair. Lster that nigt I had a CT scan done that showed a hematoma and some bleeding internally. I did go back down for another surgery. Teo surgeries in one day.... NO good! Anyhow, today my stomach feels really bloated and hurts to stand up straight. Hoping any of you have experience with this.

Hello! Nice to "meet" you! Congrats on making the decision to take your life back! I have not done a formal introduction on here yet, but you have inspired me to do so! I too am 31 and started packing on the pounds after HS. The past 12 years have been a constant battle with my weight. I finally decided that this was battle I could not do alone. In August I made the first step and contacted a surgeon (who also happens to be in WA) and here I am today, on day #6 of my liquid diet. Surgery is scheduled for this Tuesday the 20th! I wish you the best on your journey! I'll be watching for your updates!

I voted for you, from a fellow Washintonian!

You are gorgeous!! Great job!