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Thanks, Egirl!! I appreciate the reply!

Down 43 from start of pre op diet! Surgery was 9/10. I am thrilled and just feel like a new person already!!

6 incisions, largest one on the left. I was told it is different from doc to doc!

I think having a therapist is extremely helpful and will help all of us build our self awareness and bolster our commitment to healthy living.

I am 7 weeks out and eating between 600 -700 calories a day. I am 5'4 and down to 200 lbs from starting wt of 243. Getting in between 56 and 64 grams of Protein but still struggling with getting all my liquid in. Is my caloric intake ok at this stage?

Here in Philly, winds are really picking up but the good news is I still have power!!

Great!!!!

Right now I am doing a mile min. In 23 to 25 minutes on the treadmill and am doing upper body and leg machines. Minimum 3 times a week. Some days I get to a mile and a half or a little more on the treadmill !! Slowly building up

I am 7 weeks out today and it was week 5 when I felt more energized. I know that getting enough fluid in me made a world of difference. Hang in you will get there!!!

Congrats, you look great!!

Great job!!!!

I only know I am full when I belch!! My nut told me some people hiccup some sneeze. I measure everything as well, total is about 3 oz I can tolerate . I am 7 weeks out tomorrow.

I was told in the hospital that since there was extra room in the abdomen from taking out 80 % of my stomach that the other organs will move around a little to get resettled .

I had to learn the difference between sipping and slurping. For me slurping has that slurp noise and that is where too much air was getting in the sleeve. Once I figured that out I was fine!!

I also used a heating bad and walking , walking , walking!! At night tho, the heating pad was my BFF for the first three weeks! 7 weeks out tomorrow and feel wonderful, best I have felt in over 5 years!! Hang in there you will do great!!!

Great!!

I was sleeved on 9/10 and was the same starting weight as you. I hope I am as successful as you, down 40 lbs so far! Congrats, you are an inspiration

I also break out in sweats after I eat food other than liquids. I am past menopause so I know it is not that and am 6 weeks post surgery. Have no idea why. I was also told my face flushes during this. I see my doc Friday and will ask him about this. Other than that I feel great and have lost a total of 40.2 lbs!!

No regrets at all! Almost 6 weeks out and know it was the best thing I have ever done for myself!! Good luck in your journey!!

Guess I am one of the lucky ones, no acid problems as of yet, almost 6 weeks out. So grateful, my poor Mom suffered terrible with reflux most of her life. Hope you get passed this quickly.

Great idea about rewards. I don't have a clue so I will think on this and try to come up with some!!

What a great story! Thank you for sharing, damn near had me crying!!

Great!

Great job!!

Great job!! Keep fighting the good fight!!