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I am a chugger too. That was the most difficult thing for me. Now I can chug a few times and be ok. I have never counted but I would guess 5 or so like a previous post mentioned. I'm 3 months out.

I wouldn't say I miss it since I'm still 245. But I went out to a fancy dinner with husband at a steak house. I kinda missed the salad, steak, bread, etc. I love salads but I can't get one when we are out. But that's the only thing I miss.

Good for you! I am down 52# since surgery. My problem is I can't really exercise like I want. I am waiting to join the YMCA. I can eat a good bit at times others not so much. Most I've eaten is a whole sandwich. But most times its barely half. I have zero issues tolerating things. Which is good, yet bad at the same time. My biggest problem is drinking too fast. I guzzle when IM hot. So when I do yardwork its hard to not just guzzle. Hands down best decision I've made for myself. Would do it all over again.

I was 304 day of surgery, 7/10/13. Today I am 270. I experienced the three week stall too. I hadn't lost any weight for nearly a week. I just started losing again yesterday.

I think it was about a week out. I haven't had any pain in my tummy at all. The only pain that I have seems to be when I eat to fast.

I'm experiencing it too! Though the past week I haven't lost but thus morning it is down 2-3lbs. So I'm hopping that this is the end of it. I wad told by my nut to not worry about calories just worry about protein. Which I'm getting. But I know yesterday I did not meet my water goals. It is frustrating. I am down roughly 35lbs from July 10th when I was sleeved. But I still fit into allot of my clothes. I'm compacting, as my husband says. I'm losing it from my shoulders up and my thighs down. Hopefully it ends soon and I can start dropping again.

I think this is my problem. I think I may cut mutt bits too big.

I'm at 3 weeks out and I've hit a stall as well. its frustrating. I can eat about 4oz at a time and its usually all protein. Egg, tuna, lowest cheese, chicken, salmon. very little carbs. I don't add anything to the meat or egg. Ice

I was sleeved July 10th. I'm on soft foods now with few restrictions. I too struggle with the vitamins. I need to set a timer for them. I've lost nearly 35lbs but seem to be at a stand still now. Its a little discouraging. Even a day at an amusement park didn't budge the scale.

I love seeing all of these pictures. You guys are doing fantastic! I'm 3 weeks post OP and down about 30lbs. Anxious to see a difference. Keepup the good work!

I thought I was the only one who had this!! I'm brushing my teeth constantly it seems and my breath doesn't seem to get any better. Thank you for clarifying that it's normal!!

My big moment was watching my kids not finish their meal and me not bring able to. The mental part is/was the hard part for me. I hate watching them leave food.

I was sleeved July 10th. Best decision I've ever made. Mine had been very easy API far. I'm on pureed foods now but it's an odd feeling. Not good, not bad, just odd. I'm down 34lbs. I'm eagerly waiting for real food!

I just find it amazing that there are so many different plans. Apparently they all work which is all that matters in the end! I just had real soup tonight for the first time. Just the broth not the veggies and noodles. I am still full liquid. But it was like Heaven. Do different than just plain brothel

Its amazing how each person drs regimen is different. I had no swallow tests, my pre-OP diet was only 1-day (I was allowed breakfast but only clear liquids after 9am) which all went well, no problems with liver and i have fatty liver disease, and I am still on a liquid diet 10days post OP. After doing research online, the foods in each diet is different too. Some start pureed in the hospital, some don't until day 18. Guess it works for everyone each way. I'm anxious for something other than protein shakes Anyone have any good suggestions for pureed/soft foods?

Thank you! I was incredibly tired the first two days home. My only "issue" was taking too big of a drink and it being uncomfortable for a few seconds. But now I don't have that.

I had mine on July 10. Its been fantastic!! Minimal pain. My experience has been picture perfect so far *knocks on wood*. I haven't been nauseous or have vomited, yet. I'm going that continues! I don't know how much I have lost but I know that I have. I am wearing pants that I clothes not get over my hips last week. I don't drink broth. My energy level its of the charts. I'm not sure of its mental or not. My only issue is sleep. Is been fleeting. But its been fantastic! I'm eager to start the next phase!