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That's awesome. Chili was one of my favorites. I had no problems with it. Just take it slow and see if you pouch likes it.

Go Panda Go Panda. Great story. Congratulations.

I'm like PaulB. I had so much stuff in my attic I'm set for the winter. This summer I bought a few things. I didn't over do it. One day I went through my closet and tried everything on and I couldn't fit about 90% of it. I understand how you feel. Once it's too big you do look sloppy. I would buy some shirts that you can tuck in. That way when they get a little big when they're tucked in they won't look so big.

Glad everything went well. They probably want you to take it easy because you had your gallbladder out too. Soon as they allow you the walking really helps. It relieves the gas and stops you from getting stiff. Praying for a speedy recovery.

Are the premier shakes good? What flavors do they come in?

I stayed in the hospital for 3 days. The day I went home I was on soft foods. I guess you can say purée. By my third week I didn't have any diet restrictions. The doctor said I was doing so good he didn't see a problem. He just reminded me to chew, chew, chew and eat slowly. So far I have never been sick to my stomach. Some foods give me an uncomfortable feeling. But that's it. When I feel like that I just go back to the soft diet for a couple of days.

This is a learning experience. Next time you will pay more attention to how much your eating. Hope you feel better soon. I did that once and it is a terrible feeling. I didn't get sick but I made myself get sick. After like 15 minutes I couldn't take it anymore. Now I eat slowly and watch what I'm eating.

You look awesome.

That's great!

Glad your home and doing well.

Don't forget to walk. It takes time but every little bit helps. Congrats! Oh and your hair looks great. Lol.

Glad your doing better. You will rest better at home.

Yes we have been waiting for a long time. Lol. You give us such great advice. We would really like to see pictures of your great journey.

After surgery I felt exhausted for about a week. It gets better. Just follow your doctors orders.

Glad you guys are doing well.

Do you have a date yet?

I can finally see my neck too. I'm like wow my neck and face looks skinny. Lol.

Your tolerance for alcohol really changes. I used to dring Tangueray 10. It's a really good gin. Since surgery I haven't had any. I have switched to red wine. I googled red wine and it says that most red wines don't have much sugar in it due to the processing of it. Two glasses is my limit.

I'd say a week to two weeks. Try and drink as much water as you can and walking also helps. Good luck. I think everyone has experienced this.

That's great. Congratulations!

The first week you need to make sure your getting enough fluids in. Chicken broth and sugar free Popsicles will really help. I didn't start the protein and vitamins until the second week. Also walk much as you can. Even if it's just a little at a time. It will relieve the gas. Laying in bed too long only makes the gas worst. Good luck I will be praying for a speedy recovery.

I had my surgery on April 23,2012. Almost four months post op. I have lost 65 pounds. I would've never been able to do this with out the wls. Starting wt. 297. Current wt. is 232.