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Hi! All good here too... No problems eating or drinking. I think I'm a slow loser too Start of pre op diet 107kg (235 pounds) Op day 100kg (220 pounds) Today 94.5kgs (208 pounds) Getting there!

My band removal was in November last year, easy surgery and fast recovery. Then I had to wait 6 months for my stomach to heal - my band had slipped and my surgeon said it had left my stomach an absolute "mess".. Which is why he wouldn't touch it for 6 months. I had my band for 7 years, 4 of those were bad. I was sleeved 20th may. In that 6 months in between I gained 7 kilos. Aside from a readmission to hospital for dehydration and nausea on day 6 post op, my recovery had been ok. The surgeon said he took as much as he could due to the scar tissue, so I think I have a larger sleeve.

I had to wait 6 months between band removal and sleeve because of the damage done from my band i had for 7 years.... and snap! K8ee..i put on 7 kilos too (and my surgeon expected it!)..... i was loving life not throwing up after every meal or waking up choking on reflux during that time, but was not loving the scale creeping up.... i lost that 7 kilos on my pre op diet though

Im nearly 3 weeks out and can drink no problems...also im on puree stage but can eat more than i expected, maybe 3/4 cup and feel hungry pretty quickly again after... i was told that the surgeon couldnt take as much of my stomach as he would have on a virgin stomach because of all the damage from the band

Sorry, I'm only 5ft5in and pear shape.... But I just wanted to wish u luck for your surgery! I know the liquid diet sucks, hang in there, it will be here before you know it! (I'm nearly 3 was post op)

Well done mate!!

Thanks shrinkingmum!!

Elliscoastie - let us know what your surgeon says. If your following their instructions I'm sure they can't be too disappointed, sometimes things just don't happen the way we expect but it's no ones fault

Lipstick - that doesn't sound too good hope things ease up for u. I'm actually the opposite - im a bit worried I can eat too much (I'm in the purée stage). Everything I've tried goes down easily and the doc did tell me 'he took as much as he could' but because of the damage from my band he couldn't take as much as he would from a virgin stomach oh well, I'm ok if I'm a slow loser

hi k8ee, just wanted to say your not alone, im nearly 3 weeks out from surgery, lost weight in the first two weeks (5 kilos) but nothing this week so far i keep reading about a 'week 3 stall' that can last for a while, so im not too worried, ill just keep plodding along, im sure it will happen eventually ps, 8 kgs is great, well done!

congrats! you look amazing!!

Hi all, I can't believe it's been two weeks since the surgery already! I've only lost 9 pounds since the op, but lost 16 on the pre op so pretty happy. I'm loving purees, I think if I saw one more shake or soup I might have sat in the corner crying and rocking back and forth lol

I was sleeved on the 20th too. I was on IV fluids for the first 24 hours then started sipping Water and Optifast... Doc gave me a 30ml measuring cup which I had to aim to drink3 of in 1 hour. Couldn't do it the first couple of days but I think things must have loosened up as it seems a little easier today. Still can't get it all in but it's better. And i used to love water but everything tastes yuck at the moment have you guys found that? I was surprised how well I came out of the anaesthesia this time (as compared to my lapband removal last year) but I'm feeling much more tired today than the last few days after surgery too

Sorry hunny, I'm not exactly and expert- I'm only 4 days out, but just wanted to say hang in there and if its not any better in a day or so maybe just give your doc a call? I'll have my fingers crossed for u

Cool thanks for letting me know

Oops "I've" been worried a bit (bloody autocorrect!)

Hi hathery, I'm day 4 post op and I have has flushed cheeks (very red and dry actually), but no temp... They don't know why. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one ice been worried a bit

Good luck!!

That just started for me last night! I'd read on here 'don't trust a fart for the first few weeks' a couple of times.... Now I know why!!!! LOL my husband found it hilarious... I could only laugh too because if I didn't I'd cry from embarrassment lol!!

Good luck mate, thinking of you!

I know you must be desperately disappointed but July isn't really that far away! I was in the same boat, I had my band removed in November and the surgeon said it had left my stomach in a distorted mess.... I've had to wait 6 month for my sleeve (I had it done Monday, still recovering in hospital). All I can say is its great you have a surgeon who wants to wait and by doing this make sure you can have a much less chance of complications. I feel for you hunny, but it will be here before you know it, I promise

I'm having the same problem sleevedinseattle. Slight chest pains and lots of burping when I sip, this is day 2 post op for me, I'm hoping it goes away soon!

I know the feeling I'm 3 days post op and its my birthday too, all I want is a big fat chocolate mud cake... Well actually I don't really - my mind thinks I do but only out of habit, I'm not even actually hungry! Wise words from everyone above. We can do this!!

Had surgery yesterday, feeling good today. No nausea or vomiting (so far). Just tired because I never get a good nights sleep in hosp. Im just watching tv and sipping away. Been for a little walk and had a shower. This is heaps easier than I was expecting, so i guess I'm one of the lucky ones. Hope you are all doing well, check in with us when you feel up to it

Nice one, thanks danelle. It's my birthday on the 22nd and I'm wishing the same for everyone