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These are all great points. I'm so close to my surgery date, I couldn't eat the "extra" calories if I tried. Plus, I'm satisfied w/ my current intake. The only reason I'd eat those extra calories would be b/c they are available, a problem that led me to this journey in the first place. Thanks so much for all of your help!

Congrats on the start of your journey

Thanks. I thought as much. Good luck with your journey. Keep up the hard work!

My wife, kids and I went for afternoon walk. We were out for a total of 45 minutes, 10 of which I was jogging... that's right, jogging. What an awesome feeling! I asked my wife if she thought she'd ever see me jogging again, and she said she knew deep down I'd get back to where I need to be. My sleeve is awesome, but my wife is the bomb!

Outstanding results. An inspiration to us all!

That's awesome stuff. 23 lbs in 2 weeks is amazing! I was sleeved on August 5th, and I'm down 20. Welcome to the forum!

Welcome!

Welcome aboard. I used to stalk the site as well, but I feel like when I joined and started posting, it was my first step on the journey. Congrats and good luck!

Similar thing happened to me. Keep on the plan, and one morning the weight will fall off. I "stallled" for about 5 days, then the next two days I lost 3 lbs. Follow the plan and the weight will come off.

So, I don't know the exact date, but I know it will be in early August. Most likely either August 2nd or August 5th. Looking forward to the journey.

What an awesome outlook. I know you're going to do great. I'm jealous; I've never been to Alaska and I'd love to get up there. May have to put that on the bucket list for me and my wife.

I was where you were 2 weeks ago. You can do this, and you're right, God is with you. Prayers sent!

I had five incisions and my drain site.

Good luck tomorrow. You're going to do great. The most important thing I brought to the hospital was my own pillow. Also, bring a pair of comfortable slippers or shoes as you'll be walking around soon after surgery.

Congrats. That's awesome stuff.

Hang in there. It will get better!

Great stuff! Sleeved on the 5th and down 15 lbs 8 days later. I'm like you; not a lot of pain and no pain meds since second day. I moved from clear to full liquids on the 6th day, and on Monday I get to move to soft food stage. I've decided I'm only going to weigh once a week, and Monday/Tuesday can't get here soon enough. I can tell a huge difference in my clothes already. Keep working hard and congrats on the new journey!

Awesome stats. Congrats!

I'm 10 days post-op, and I am a food addict. Majory stress eater in a highly stressful job. Since the surgery, I really view food differently; in fact, my experience thus far has been to ignore food completely. It just doesn't pop in my mind like it used to. Now, this may be a "honeymoon" feeling, but I've been amazed at the mental side of things. Best of luck with everything!

Try http://www.kalynskitchen.com/. It's a southbeach diet recipe blog, but they have some great ideas for breakfast dishes.

Arts is correct. I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. It's a personal choice. For me, I wanted everyone to know. No one has said anything to me (althought there's one person that is itching for the chance, but I'm not going to give it to her). At then end of the day, you're going to love the weight loss and not really care what anyone thinks!

The most important thing for me was my own pillow!

Awesome stuff!

I understand where you're coming from. Last Sunday night (8/4), I was crying as I put my little boy and little girl to sleep. On Monday morning, I was saying my hail marys and our fathers (like a good catholic). They took me in, and the next thing I knew I was sleeved and saw my smiling wife standing there. You can do this, and your life will be better. It's crazy... I'm only a week out, but I can tell how different I approach food. It's a bit like a weight off my back (or should I say my stomach). Good luck tomorrow, and good luck with your new normal!

Awesome stuff. Yesterday, I was able to put on my wedding ring for the first time in three years. What an awesome feeling and my wife loved it. Congrats. I know how wonderful the feeling is!