msme1223

So glad for this forum!!
I was sleeved on February 4, 2013 and I am doing pretty good, if i say so myself. I about 3 weeks post surgery and I don't have any huge complaints. My presurgery weight was 417lbs and 1 week post my first doctor's visit I am 382lbs. I've lost about 35lbs...yay!!! I was so happy when I got on the scale because I haven't been under 400lbs in over 3 years. So if anyone asked me if I have any regrets about getting the sleeve...the answer would be a huge resounding NO!!!! I feel like I have a fresh start and thats just plain wonderful!!!
I have 6 weeks off of work, so I gave myself a whole lot of time to recover (I do alot of walking at work and I wanted to be sure I was able to do that). I probably won't need the whole 6 weeks, but I'm glad to have it anyway.
I haven't had much pain since I've come home. I have some pressure when I over
-do-it, but other than that...It's all good. Like most others, I'm pretty tired of the liquid diet and tired of eating broth....but it' could be much worse . I'm not big on sweets (I never really was) so the sweet Protein Shakes are becoming a bit tiresom. I can't get the whole thing down, I've been sipping on one shake for 3 days. But I'm definitly working one it. Trying to get my walking in as much as possible.
So glad for this forum and anyone who could provide any helpful advice about anything...I'm open!
Thanks!!!

So glad for this forum!!
I was sleeved on February 4, 2013 and I am doing pretty good, if i say so myself. I about 3 weeks post surgery and I don't have any huge complaints. My presurgery weight was 417lbs and 1 week post my first doctor's visit I am 382lbs. I've lost about 35lbs...yay!!! I was so happy when I got on the scale because I haven't been under 400lbs in over 3 years. So if anyone asked me if I have any regrets about getting the sleeve...the answer would be a huge resounding NO!!!! I feel like I have a fresh start and thats just plain wonderful!!!
I have 6 weeks off of work, so I gave myself a whole lot of time to recover (I do alot of walking at work and I wanted to be sure I was able to do that). I probably won't need the whole 6 weeks, but I'm glad to have it anyway.
I haven't had much pain since I've come home. I have some pressure when I over
-do-it, but other than that...It's all good. Like most others, I'm pretty tired of the liquid diet and tired of eating broth....but it' could be much worse . I'm not big on sweets (I never really was) so the sweet Protein Shakes are becoming a bit tiresom. I can't get the whole thing down, I've been sipping on one shake for 3 days. But I'm definitly working one it. Trying to get my walking in as much as possible.
So glad for this forum and anyone who could provide any helpful advice about anything...I'm open!
Thanks!!!