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Wow! Congrats on your success. You look great. Quite a testimonial to what we can accomplish with this tool if we put in the work ourselves as well.

Im stalled too. Im 4wks out today and have been pretty much stalled for a week. Trying to increase Protein and cals to break out of it, but 1 oz of dense protein is all I can do, so increasing shakes, yogurt ect. As I can do 4-5 oz of these soft or liquid Protein sources. Hang in there. I doubt your doing anything wrong this early out. We'll be fine.

Surgery date 3/28 Starting weight 206 Current weight 182 Energy to burn!! And feeling great.

I flew to Virginia from San Diego with only a 30 minute layover in Ft Worth. Very long flights to and from. Walk as much as possible while in Mx..I was all over the place. Stretch your legs/rotate ankles/flex calves on plane. Never had any any problems. Good luck!

Great job! Glad to hear from a vet. Nice to know that if u slack, u can always jump back into making good choices.

Congrats! U look great. The increase in energy alone is awesome! Im 4 wks out and helped my son cut grass and weedeat. Last year, I paid someone too.

Its about 2 oz maybe a bit more. (Its gastrograffin) Dr. Kelly doesn't use barium because it can cause problems if it were to leak into the body cavity. Gastrograffin would absorb. It does taste horrid. But swallow it quickly, and have the SF gum ready for when its over. U got this Good luck and congrats!

The ingredients do say milk protein isolate...same thing?

Im only 3.5 weeks out, but I want to join a kickboxing gym, try biking and definately kayaking and hiking with my son.

I woke up w/ no pain. A little pressure under the diaphram from gas but no pain. My biggest issue was nausea from the anesthesia..once I got through that I was munching ice chips, walking all over the place and sleeping. By day 3, I was exploring Mexico

You look wonderful. Congrats!

Awesome job. U look beautiful.

Great pics. You look very handsome.

Wow!! Congrats on your success!

Very inspirational. You look beautiful! Thanks for posting.

Congrats! Great job.

I've heard its the stored hormones being released w/ the weight loss. I had mine 1 week after, but I was almost due. It was much lighter than normal though.

I was a heavy coffee drinker preop. But now dont care for it. I was also a smoker. I quit 2 weeks preop but still craved and cheated occasionally. Since surgery, cant stand the smell and have no cravings. Weird, but thankful.

Just an update..Dr. Kelly stated that my sleeve is small..not sure if my 5'0 stature had anything to do with that. I can eat about 1.5 oz of dense protein..chicken salad, shrimp ect. I can drink fine, but maybe 4 oz at a time with a couple breaks inbetween to finish a 12oz shake. I used to love cold water..no more. My favorite thing now is hot decaf teas. I was a coffeeholic and smoker presleeve, now have a weird aversion to both. (good on the smokes lol). I can drink coconut water easily, but I watch the calorie intake from it. Working on finding a no cal flavoring I can handle. I even tried Hint waters..ewww. Im averaging about 50-60 grams of protein a day and improving my routine and intake daily. I feel great. Started work 10 days postop with no problems. Im not quite 3 wks out, but down 23#. Im happy with that so far. Overall, I was blessed with an easy recovery. Hope all those Easter sleevers are doing as well.

Long flight from Virginia. We arrived a day early at San Diego. I called Lora who seemed very sweet and was told Alina was picking us up. She was helping out as CeCe (Dr. Kellys wife) was at a sport competition with their son for a few days. Alina showed up, very nice and spoke very good english. The hospital wasnt going to be ready for a few hours, so Alina took us to grab a quick bite (broth for me)and gave us about a 4.5 hr tour of San Diego and TJ. Filling in history and telling us about the country. She's very pleasant and friendly. My mom and I really enjoyed the day. Arriving at Florence, everyone was friendly. It was clean, a bit dated as others have said, but adequate. My room was functional. I got the room others spoke of with the cafeteria trash view. Lol Some other rooms have a nicer view. It felt a little less private with the guys spraying down and dropping trash there in the evenings, but still it worked. Im not one to need plush or hand holding so the amenities and equipment were fine.They ARE renovating Florence, so I expect future patients will see rooms more up to date. Dr. Kelly came in that evening to meet me. I can't speak more highly of another physician. He is very personable and caring. Willing to explain and answer all questions. I didn't feel uncomfy at all and actually felt completely at ease with him. Next day: I have horrible veins, but they got it started on the 2nd try. Surgery at 10. There were alot of surgeries there due to Illan and Garcia now using the facility, but Kelly only did 3 that day I think, me being the first. It was quick..joking with the anesthesiologist and surgical team one minute, woke up in my room the next. First day was rough. I've never been put under, and my reaction to the drug was nausea. I threw up on and off the first day, even with nausea meds, but NEVER had pain. Kind of a funny spasm or tight feeling under the diaphragm from the gas, but not pain. I walked as much as possible and slept. The nurses were nice and most spoke atleast some english. Anna and Sara were especially sweet. Communication wasn't a problem. Next day..Vein blew, and many attempts over the day for IV access not their fault really, my veins had run for the border. Finally got it in late afternoon. I was better, up walking, going outside and so ready to leave the hospital. Barely feeling like I had anything done. I met several other patients including other VSTers and the support and camaraderie amongst us was really cool. Almost like we knew eachother. : ) Saturday...Leak test at Angeles Hospital..this is a modern, very nice facility. The dye was horrible, no lie..have some sugar free gum available for afterwards to get the taste out....then off to Hotel Lucerna. Wow. Beautiful is all I can say. I will stay again when I go back to visit TJ. The hotel broth isnt bad, its a standard broth. The menu for guests is good. Popsicles are comforting. But the restaurant across the street (Casa de Mole..I think)is amazingly good both for broth and guests. I was rarely in my room, but out wandering and walking. Alina picked us up Sunday and we went shopping in the market place for a couple hours and rode along the beach area which was crowded due to spring break. I got coconut water still in the nut, it was refreshing, hydrating and gave me a bit of variety. I managed atleast one 20 oz gatorade a day and some water(small sips constantly in hand), 2 tblsp chicken broth at dinner if I set my spoon down for a moment between bites..maybe 4 tblsp over a 30-40 minute period. Even today, 5 days postop, I feel no hunger and I feel great. Dr. Kelly checked in everyday, even at the hotel and took the time to connect and chat. I really liked him and will visit in the future. I am very happy with my choice. With surgeon, coordinators,facility..I would do it exactly the same again. CeCe picked us up on Monday, stopped for coffee across the border and we flew home with no issues. I really enjoyed my stay and my experience. Best of luck in your own choices and journey.

Surgery 3/28. My care at Florence was also top notch. No problems. Nurses were good. Yes, the place is dated, but being renovated. Despite the older look and equipment, it was adequate and all in working order. I had all WLS patients in the rooms near me. I had Dr. Kelly, and while leak tests CAN be done at Florence, he prefers the newer and better images on the flouro camera at Hospital Angeles which is very modern, so he has it done there enroute to the hotel. Surgeon preference and wasnt a big deal.Wonderful personal experience, and would do it again at Florence.

Slow go as expected. Sleeved 3/28 only down 21#. Not getting enough fluid and protein so its my own fault. Trying to do better but plain water and those nasty sugar free flavorings turn my stomach and protein drinks fill me too fast. It'll happen.

Holy Wow!! You look fabulous! Congrats!

I lost 3#

Wow! You look wonderful. Congrats!