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Congrats! You look great. I have been in thrift stores since I hit 16s. Clothes are too expensive these days. I am going to sell everything on poshmark and hope to make enough profit for when I get into 10's.

Hi Ashley, Not on a liquid diet but did the same thing had surgery June 15th. I had to cook for my husband and kids before and after the surgery. It wasn't as bad as I expected. Of course I didn't make any of my favorites. I pretty much did meatloaf, chicken, fish, pasta's with salad and a carb. Most were my normal weak night meals. I had one night stay in the hospital and no gas pains so I was very fortunate. Don't forget it's ok to make sandwiches some nights. My kids kept eating my Jello and yogurts. :-) You will do fine. I just want to wish you a speedy recovery. Kina

I was told bloodwork within 30 days and EKG within 180 days.

Amazing! You look fabulous. How tall are you? You look like you are 180 or so.

Congrats! It took me two weeks to acknowledge onederland I kept thinking the scale was lying. lol. ten years for me.

I am 24 weeks out and I don't have gas and I can't remember having gas after my second or third week. I remember thinking back then that I was a burpy belchy mess. Now its only a memory.

I confess because my recovery was so easy I do understand why people consider this the easy way out. I confess that I wear my hair with a part in the middle to hide the hair loss on the edges. I confess that I eat my kids Cheetos snack bag at least twice a week. I confess my new fitness obsession is taking over and I am pretty sure it's addiction transfer because even when my body hurts I still work out. I confess that I hate hearing about those who lose crazy weight with very little effort. If I didn't work out I wonder if I would lose at all. #onlyme.

Had you thought about catching a cab to the hospital that way your husband can get to the hospital after the kids are at school? If not I would see if your hubby can have a friend drive your car home.

Janice, I am sorry about your experience. I think there are others who have had drains. I hope you are doing well. Welcome to the forum!

I was sleeved in June and the hair is coming out. My hair looks awful. I have no Idea what to do. I am getting my biotin and protein but still it's coming out. I hate to brush it. I am trying to hang in but it's kind of hard.

How many calories?

After 8 weeks. Walking was allowed after day one.

This confuses me I have heard more than one person on here say NSAIDs can be used after some time. I thought NSAIDs cause ulcers. When is this no longer a danger? Curious if anyone knows.

I know you will be fine. I hope you have a very easy recovery! Good luck and try not to worry. We have a space for you on the losers bench. I'll scoot over. Lol.

I was told 6 months to a year. I have a friend who had her surgery in Feb and she had been losing big the first six months, 3-5 pounds per week. I on the other hand have been doing anywhere from 1-3 pounds per week. My official 6 months will be Dec 15th but 24 weeks is next Friday. I think it depends on the person. I know I can eat more now than I could 5 months ago. This may have something to do with it. Sometimes I think I am more hungry than I was back then.

Wow, you look great! Congratulations, I am loving my sleeve.

Wow, so sorry about thanksgiving. At least mashed potatoes will be ok by Xmas. I know how that feels I remember missing chewing. I am only 5, almost 6 mos but I tried to eat pizza once regular food was cleared and getting really sick. Lesson learned, I am much better at judging now.

You look fabulous! Congrats on your success.

Didn't know they come dipped in chocolate. Sound yummy. Yes sugar free Popsicles count as liquids. They were on my list from my doc.

I wish I had known how weird thanksgiving would be. So glad I did it though.