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Wow! Very inspiring!

Had same issue early on (2-3 months post-op), dehydration was the culprit in my case. Good luck!

Wow, awesome progress! Godspeed on continued success!

Awesome progress!

Fantastic results! Very inspirational!

Fantastic progress! Keep on keeping on!

WhoDat.... From NOLA ??? How'd you guess??? Close...Slidell.

Ditto! I'm still talking folks' ears off, if they ask and sound sincere about learning more. I feel like if my story can help someone else make an informed decision, why not share it with them? Regarding my decision to have the surgery, I didn't keep it a secret, if people asked, I told them. However, now, if I don't feel like going into great detail with someone who doesn't know, I just tell them I'm eating less and moving more...which isn't a lie!

I tried canned chili (Hormel) about two months post-op and didn't tolerate it well at all. Tried Wendy's chilli about a month later and it was great, no issues! Still get it every now and then, when weather is cool. I'm a little over 10 months post-op and eat anything I want now, albeit much less quantity...which is a good thing! Ate crawfish yesterday, for the first time since my surgery. It was hot/spicy and tasted great! No issues with the spices. Good luck!

Zero regrets! Hit my goal weight a few months ago and haven't looked back! Just follow doc's orders, do not rush the process (follow the timelines for liquids, pureed, mushy, etc. and get moving as much as possible) and look to this site for just about any question(s) you may have. You are in for one heck of an awesome journey! Godspeed for a quick recovery!

3oz = 15g of Protein It was delicious!image.jpg Couldn't wait until next weekend! They were $4.99/lb., but worth it!

Haven't had any crawfish this season, but plan on doing so next weekend! You look great, keep up the good work!

I was drinking as much as I wanted, around 3-4 days post-op...scared the heck outta me! Have since learned, everyone is different...some can only take in a small amount of fluids (sip, sip, sip), while others are fortunate enough to tolerate much morE. I had far more restriction when I got to the mushy stage, i.e. the more dense the food, the less intake. I wouldn't be overly concerned, just go with what feels tolerable for you. Good luck...you're in for one heck of a journey!

Incredible transformation! Thank you for posting!

Nothing to be embarrassed about...that's why God made us like he did! My wife and I waited about two weeks and all was okay. Now keep in mind, you won't be using any swings or a trapeze , but by 15/16 days, y'all should be fine. Good luck on your journey!

BAM! You look great! Keep it up!

Not sure what's allowed, but I was making banana/strawberry/Gladiator powder (vanilla) smoothies 8 weeks out, with no ill effects. I'm now 9 mos. out, 109 lbs. down and 4 lbs. less than my (original) goal...smoothies haven't done me in yet! I would confirm w/your doc or NUT, just to make sure.

You'll be there before you know it...you got this!

My wife and I were discussing this very topic last night! I am 9 mos. out (109 lbs. down, at goal weight), she is 7 mos. (76 lbs. down, at goal in my opinion...although she still wants to lose more!)...and we both have no cushion left on our derrieres! In perusing various websites, it looks like the only fix is to do more squats...or get butt cushion implants!

Runny nose...yep, normal. My wife and I thought we were nuts (Well, she is nuts, but I digress! ), but upon checking it out on this site and talking to others, found it is a common sleeve side effect. Hang on, you're in for one heck of a journey! Godspeed for a quick recovery.

Nothing for the first time, however it has enabled me to do things I was able to do when I was younger. I love getting a second chance...a do-over! Good luck on your run tomorrow Forrest!

Congratulations! Awesome progress!

Literally just laughed out loud! You look great, keep aspiring to inspire before you expire!

I started walking two days post op, albeit short distances. After about 2 weeks, I was walking and biking for 30-40 minutes a day. Added swimming as soon as the wounds healed (think it was at 8 weeks or so, can't remember). Wasn't cleared for weights until about 16 weeks and then it was moderate, nothing too strenuous. At 20 weeks, I started hitting the weights aggressively and haven't looked back!

My surgery was May 8, 2013 and my wife's was July 8th. As mentioned previously, this allowed her to take care of me and me to reciprocate. While my recovery was no problem, my wife had a tougher time...would've been rough if we didn't have some time between the two surgeries. Now, 9 mos. for me, 7 for her, we are both loving life and doing great! She hit her goal about 4 weeks ago...mine, 3 weeks ago. Good luck and Godspeed...y'all are in for an awesome journey!