DagsboroDebbie

Best of luck. If you are not already on & using My Fitness Pal, you should. It is z great tool for tracking food, exercise, etc. Website & app.

I was off work 2 weeks. I was on clear liquids 1st week; back to Dr; moved me to full-liquids for 5 days; Started soft foods the weekend before I went back to work.

Sapphiero - take your time. Chew really well & listen to your body. Some move quickly through types of food & others stay at each level for a number of weeks. Your body will let you know when it is ready to move in. Don't be afraid, just slow & careful. You'll be fine.

Wow! Great reports. Congrats everyone.

Southern DE here. Sleeved 7/16. Hello everyone.

I had the band installed in 2006. Dealt with the same up & down yo-yo as you describe from 2007 until my revision surgery on 7/16/13. I know I'm only 2 weeks out; but I can already tell a big difference. Third day & 7th day were the worst for me. Dealt with diarrhea until moved to soft food this past weekend. Amazing to be truly full after only a few ounces & not be overly hungry for 3 hours or so until time to eat again. Hardest thing for me is not drinking 30 min. before, during & 30 min. after eating. I've heard many different plans from everyone in this group; so go by what your doctor and/or nutritionist say. You can do this.

Sounds like we are all pushing through & getting past the pain. If you are still having pain, take comfort knowing that this too shall pass. While we each have a bit different path; we are all going to be so much healthier & happier each passing day. Keep posting ups & downs so we can encourage each other through the rough patches & celebrate with each other over our successes.

Nikki B - just keep doing what we're supposed to do. I actually gained from pre-surgery thru liquids - was retaining fluid. Once started on pureed, I dropped 10 lbs in 6 days. Don't be discouraged. Just keep getting your protein & fluids. Losses will follow.

Southern DE here. 9 days post VSG. Hello everyone.

Good luck. I'm 9 days out & my first follow-up went very well.

Any other newbies on this journey out there?? Had my sleeve on Tuesday, 7/16; so I'm 9 days out. Day 3 has been the worst so far. Think I possibly have temporary (I hope) lactose-intolerance as I'm struggling with some bowel issues; but beyond that, I feel very good. Not being hungry all the time is wonderful. Still hard to get in the habit of not drinking for 30 min. before; during; and 30 min. after eating. How is everyone else making out?

Congrats on your success. Had my surgery on 7/16 and hope to be as successful as you are. Keep up the good work.