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Oh, my...good luck to you as you heal.

I was sleeved July 3, 20102, so I don't have all the answers. I am guessing that yes, you will be able to tolerate more foods. As for me, I eat because I have to. No meal excites, me, but I need the nourishment. How ironic that my biggest problem is not getting ENOUGH calories??!!

To comfortably cross my legs, without a numbing feeling, is a goal! Like you, I hit a stall. I tried on an old pair of TIGHT jeans, and THEY FIT! We are losing inches as well as weight, so don't get to discouraged about the numbers on the scale (who am I kidding? Sadly, I am a slave to my scale!).

SpecialK...nice weight loss so far. From the 1960, I'm assuming we're the same age. Better late than never!!!

No need to panic...this is a good thing! Best of luck to all who are having surgery!

I'm not really bothered by the grocery store, or "loss" of food at all. For me,other than a really juicy cheeseburger,and Lays Original chips, I don't miss eating the way I used to. We had a big party here last weekend, and there was a a bag of Lays left, hubby opened it, ate some, and surprisingly, it didn't bother me! That bag is still here, I look at it, but never thought to open it, and eat one....or the bag. Perhaps someone else can do the shopping for a while, until you feel emotionally stronger. I go to a smaller market, more a produce place,to buy fruit and meat. But, I have no small children, so it might be easier for me to NOT go to the grocery store. Hubby is home late most evenings,so I cook as little as possible!

I am always curious to see when people were sleeved when they are talking about weight loss. I guess I just wonder how long it took them to lose the weight.

A-MAZ-ING!!!

As it was already mentioned, everyone heals a a different pace. For me, the surgery was relatively pain-free...I didn't even bother getting my pain meds filled once at home. The worst part of the surgery (well, post-op) was the intense pain when trying to eat scrambled eggs. I was doubled over, had my husband "burp me", cried, everything. I learned that eggs are not MY friend! I was, however, tired for a week or two. In short, of the 5 surgeries I have had which involved cutting my stomach, this was the easiest. Good luck

I had surgery on July 3rd, and happy to report I had no complications, and very little pain at all. To date, I have lost 27lbs so far (10 pre-surgery). I feel as though I am stalling. I just started an intense fitness regimen, so hopefully, I will start to see more weight come off.

Why would you consider it? Besides the obvious carbonation, there are like a million sugars in soda! Use this time to cut the soda addiction ( if that is the issue). I love icy cold Pepsi, but I love my sleeve more.

You're in NYC...Spend a few bucks and find yourself some grilled chicken!!! Even if you eat on campus, I am surprised there is no chicken, tuna, or even a taco without all the fattening fillers!

hmmmm...maybe I need to wear those "sleeves" that some basketball players wear!

WTH?

I can relate. Although, I have to say, I do fit into a pair of jeans that were T*I*G*H*T before surgery, and I can actually close them now! So, I guess I am happy with inches lost. Also, I can actually feel a collar bone emerging...HIP, HIP, HOORAY!

I am 4 weeks out, and still stuck on a dismal 12lb weight loss! I will admit to being sooo jealous of those who post about losing 90 lbs in a few months! I haven't cheated, nor have I had any real food cravings. I have realized that I am not getting in enough calories (go figure!?) and I need more protein. I began a fitness program today, and committed to drinking more shakes, and eating properly. I am hoping these intense workouts will help in the weight loss. In short, I do know everything the original poster said is true and I just need to be patient...never one of my better qualities...

Nice!

I sometimes use a cocktail fork

I thought I would be eating eggs everyday....HA! I can barely get down one whole egg (scrambled) with cheese. This sucks, as I do NOT eat cottage cheese, yogurt, sour cream or anything else of that texture. So breakfast is usually a protein shake,or watermelon.

LMAO!!!

AAARRRRRRGH@ my stupid stall!!!

I am proud to say I have great friends, and a full social life,so I don't have anyone I want to rub my weight loss in their face. Well...maybe a few in-laws. Enough said.

First of all, congratulations! We share the same stats...exactly...except I am 52! I hope i am equally successful.

YEAH FOR YOU!

Simply amazing...congrats!