tjmom

I was 4 weeks post-op yesterday...for me, most of the pain you are talking about subsided about 7 - 10 days out....there still was pain, but then it was so much less, and then just keeps getting better and better every day... I still have to "eat slow, chew lots, take small bites" or my new stomach cramps up terrible....hope this helps.. It does get better... Healing hugs sent your way...

You look amazing!!! good job!

Lissa .... You look fabulous! i agree with the other posts, you are a great inspiration to so many of us.... I look for your comments because i know they will be very knowledgeable ... Congrats on your success...

Both of you, add me to your new family.....support is very important and we here, will help you, get on with a healthier you!!! I am very proud of both of you for taking your life in your hands and deciding on WLS.... Supporting proud hugs sent your way!

Congrats!!! i love my sleeve, you will too...

Meredith ... Congrats on your surgery....i don't have Dr Washington but i read this and just had to respond...you are all being very supportive of each other... WLS friends are friends forever! the connection between you is very strong and life long... Good luck all of you ...

Wonderful story...very impressed with your pre-sleeve weight loss .... Just proves how strong willed you are... You are going to rock this sleeve.... Very proud of you! looking forward to your next posting...

I just watched your YouTube response to that ignorant rude lady! you go girl.....you said it perfectly.... Thank you for your response...

Brandymarie.....wow that is awesome!!! i am going to look at mine tomorrow....

PEvette ..... great willpower ! it proves you will rock this tool... Your motivation is there... very proud of you... Keep it up!!!

Love the Facebook profile for us May sleevers .... Great way to stay in touch WITHOUT everyone knowing! thank you Sharon!

Hi ... May 2nd for me. 328 heaviest 294 surgery 261 today I love my sleeve! Sharon thank you for starting a "secret" Facebook group....i will send you friends request: Sandy Strandt Rudesill ...

Way to go!!!! I love reading positive postings like this....keep up the great work!!!!

Good luck and healing prayers to all of you, having surgery is coming week....healthy healing!

I too am over 50.....ok, way over, but who's counting ... lol.... Keep up the good work...your story is an inspiration and very motivating .... Very proud of your determination ....

What an inspiration you are! i am 3 weeks 4 days post-op and stories like yours are so encouraging ... Thank you for sharing your wls experience and helping a newbie like me....

You look fabulous! you are an inspiration...... Thank you for sharing your life with us...

I was SO hoping this was going to happen to me.... i don't think it did, unless it takes awhile... ...i have always slept with just a sheet or nothing at all AND a fan going pointed directly at me... still doing this at 3 weeks post-op.... Maybe my body is just a slow learner....i will keep my fingers crossed that it happens sooner or later.... About how long after surgery did your body cool down? thanks tjmom

I am not gaining...lost steady for 3 weeks, now am on a plateau for 2 days.......but i only eat 1/4 to 1/3 cup per meal... Keeping calories between 600-800 per day as recommended by my NUT...

Yes i still do 1 protein shake a day.... I use Costco muscle chocolate and vanilla. and Walmart cookies &cream... I don't have a problem with drinking protein shakes like so many people post about...

I have sleep apnea and have used a cpap for about 7 years.... My doctor does the sleeve as an out patient procedure (surgery in morning & go home that evening) BUT because i use a cpap i had to spend the night. My surgery was 7:30 am on May 2...I brought my cpap and they monitored my oxygen levels all night.... If levels were not normal, would have had to spend another night... Mine were ok so was discharged at 7 am on May 3... Sleep apnea is nothing to ignore....if you think you night have it, get tested....

I am in the soft and mushy stage for one more week, but i am already eating other foods, so thought i would share.... 3 shrimp Mild chili with cheese Refried beans with cheese Chicken Fish I hope these help....hang in there and good luck...

That looks extremely painful....my remedy for any mouth/throat pain: sugar free popsicles !!!! but i also recommend a throat culture for strep ... Hang in there....healing thoughts sent your way!!

Yea! glad you found something that hits the spot....keep up the good work...

Congrats....sounds like you are doing great.... Yes, maybe chicken broth instead of onion....