AnneAC

The day I decided to have surgery I weighed 286lbs. The day of surgery I was 274. Today it is a little over 3 months out and I am at 224. 62 lbs GONE in three months! I am very fortunate to have a tolerant sleeve. I eat very normally! Sweets make me feel gross, so I eat MUCH LESS sweet stuff than I used to. But I can eat part of a cookie if I want. For lunch today I at about half of a kids chicken tender meal (1.5 tenders) with gravy from Whataburger. French fries make me feel full before I have a chance to eat any Protein, so I usually eat only three french fries. Other than that, I eat what my family eats. Last night was grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, and corn. I ate 1/2 a small breast, 3 tbsp of potatoes and two bites of corn. It's awesome. I feel great, am getting compliments left and right, and am needing to buy new clothes every month or so. Now I'm in a 16 bottom and XL top.

It has been three months and one week since my surgery. I am 52 lbs lighter. I feel amazing and have gone from a 24 to an 18 (and many are getting baggy). A 3X to an XL.

I went alone and had a great experience. I had no problems at all being by myself....I didn't have to worry about anyone else

That is very exciting! I had a GREAT experience and a very easy recovery. Now I'm eating regular food (just A LOT less)!

I have bruising only on that same incision. I think it is where the stomach was removed? Also, the drain cut....yes, take a shower but don't let the water hit the dressing too much directly. I no longer keep mine covered... It heals really quickly!

I have a black tie event to attend on Nov. 12th and I brought my dress (bought in the summer) to be altered since it takes a couple weeks for alternations. The dress had to be taken in 5 inches!! The seamstress said,"Lady, you should have bought 2 sizes smaller". Super excited. I'm having them alter it tight so it will still fit in a couple weeks. Yay!

Good luck! Wishing a speedy recovery!

My insurance does not cover any form of bariatric surgery even if there are comorbidities (I had none anyway). Self pay is VERY expensive in the states and most of the doctors do not have anywhere near the experience doing sleeves as many doctors in Mexico. It was a great experience.

You look beautiful! Congratulations

I had this for several days. It would happen if I either took too large of a sip or I drank too fast. Each day it is better and I can drink a little more normally.

You should definitely take the Prilosec! Every day. It will help. You will be able to take larger sips as time passes. Just wait a minute between drinks. I am 11 days out and feel much better!

Ooh... I haven't tried yogurt yet I ate about 3 tbsp of broccoli cheese soup and that was awesome. I feel like I get that tight in throat feeling really quick.

I tried isopure and could NOT drink it. Poor thing....15 days of clears

WOW! You look fantastic! Healthy and YOUNG

I'm on to full liquids today (YAY!!). My question, what constitutes a full liquid? If I blend up a soup and it's totally liquid--not thick, not chunky, is that a liquid? What have other Dr. Aceves patients eaten during the full liquid stage? I'm hoping to find some non-sweet options--everything is SWEET!