marsha73

Good luck to you....and Ill say a prayer. Youll do great.!

4 for me. I also had my gallbladder taken out 11 years ago and my surgeon was nice enough to make an incision where my gallbladder scar was so I didnt have an extra scar.

Same thing happened to me. Lost 15 lbs by my 10 day post op and didnt lose any more until 1 month post op which was today....then it was only 3 lbs....but at least I didnt gain. Dont give up!

They want you to lose 20% of your weight. Many times the surgeon will NOT do the the surgery if you gain. They want to see that you are serious about weight loss. You should be able to lose some while you take the options class. I only lost 15 during options class but should have lost 45. Like I said, as long as you dont gain any weight you should be ok...but ultimately it is up to the surgeon.

Thats awesome! and encouraging....had my surgery 8/20 and have only lost 15 after surgery. 15 before surgery so 30 total. I hope I'm just as successful as you : )

I am 3 1/2 weeks out.

I am still on soft foods....cottage cheese, any type of cheese, refried beans, mashed potatoes, tuna, any fish and of course the liquids like jello, pudding, sugar free popcicles, I have an appointment with the surgeon next week and hopefully will advance me to a regular diet. I also need to stay off the scale, but it was so encouraging to loose 15 pounds in 10 days that I was hoping the weight would continue to come off. My sister in law had the sleeve in January and she has lost 50 pounds. She also told me to stay off the scale. Uggh....I have started walking 30 minutes 5-6 days a week so Im hoping this helps kick start the weight to start coming off again. Just hang in there, Im sure you'll do great!

Surgery was on 8/20 and lost 15 pounds by my 10 day post op.....BUT I havent lost anymore weight since then. Its a little frustrating. Good luck to you!

sugar free popcicles and protein shakes also count as fluid intake. good luck.

I walk 30 minutes on the treadmill daily. I had my sleeve on 8/20. You can walk just no lifting weights til your surgeon says ok. In fact they want you to walk to prevent blood clots....good luck to you and your husband

Usually they wont do surgery if you have a fever, otherwise just let your doctor know whats going on.

My surgeon told me water alone will not stretch the sleeve, but carbonated drinks will. I wish I could "guzzle" but my stomach only holds so much and the rest comes back up....

I totally hear what you are saying. I had surgery on 8/20 and at my 10 day post op I lost 15 pounds. Was very encouraged at the time. So I am 3 weeks and 3 days post op and I actually gained about 4 pounds. : ( I am eating right and walking everyday, so I am a little confused . My sister in law had the sleeve in January and she said her first month she was up and down with the weight also. She has since lost 50 pounds since January so it just takes a little time. Just try not to obsess and weigh too often. I know it is frustrating. Keep up the good work and dont give up. I know Im not giving up. Good luck to you!

What is the success rate? How long will I be off work? How many surgeries have you done? What is the recovery time? >>>just to name a few questions to ask......good luck to you

Good luck to you. You'll do great....just follow your surgeons instructions