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Yes, he did my surgery. I've had absolutely no problems. I have a friend who was sleeved by his partner, Dr. Hamilton in August. He has had no issues either.

Nope. In fact, I found it odd that the only residual proof it really happened was the bruise from the IV. It's like it never happened.

I take my prescription Prilosec 2x daily.

The best way I can describe it is labor pain, but in your chest. It feels like your chest is being squeezed super tight. That was my experience anyway. I've heard some people say back pain.

24 pounds is a pretty good loss. I was at 14 pounds two weeks out. There is an explanation for the stalls. Check out Butterthebean's signature line. There is a link that explains it quite well.

That is bad-ass, Lips! CONGRATS!

Actually, you're doing really well. I had not lost that much at 6 weeks. I am in my 11th week and I've lost 38 pounds. It's a slow go for some of us. I am confident it will work, it's just going to take more than I had hoped.

Oy, this sounds awful. I am sending you tons of good juju! Please keep us updated.

None to speak of. I had the patch for surgery and they also put something in my IV. I had a couple of bouts post-op when I drank my Protein drink too fast. I take my Prilosec 2x daily and I think that really helps.

Yes! And I can't. I can get a good swig, but I cannot guzzle. Sometimes, I am just so thirsty. And I get full on liquids, feel bloated, but still thirsty. I'm hoping this passes with time.

I could have a limited list of soft foods after two weeks. At eight weeks I could go unrestricted. I'm in my 11th week and so far there is nothing my body has rejected.

Hiccups are my soft stop. I, too, was concerned about what full should feel like. To me, it feels like pressure in my chest. It is different than what full felt like pre-op. I can tell you there is no question or doubt once you're on dense protein.

Yes, I had this. It was more of a discomfort than pain. I think it's a combo of the swelling and acid. I take my Prilosec 2x daily. It definitely gets better with time.

Too few calories? Too little water? Low blood pressure?

I was unrestricted at 8 weeks. I've had no issue with any food at all. I've not had much pork, but I will have a few ounces of a hamburger patty and it causes me no issues at all.

I am 11 weeks post op tomorrow. At 9 weeks post op, my doc said 800 calories is a bit too low. They want me hitting a goal of 1,200 calories until I hit goal. In reality, I have trouble hitting 800 calories on some days. I've not been able to hit 1,200 yet, but I do like having the guideline.

No, I have not had a single regret. But I also had a textbook recovery. No issues with eating or drinking. I was very careful to take small sips.

For me, it was the next day. No problem being on my own.

That's pretty good, in my opinion. I've been averaging about 4 pounds a week. But I gotta tell you, it seems there is no real average. Everyone is different. I will also say, I am 11 weeks out and have been stalled almost half the time. It's a wonky ride, this weight loss journey.

Nothing. I have trouble with nothing. Sadly.

My WLS bible says to subsidize the protein goals with real food. As you are able to meet your goals with real food, no more protein drinks. Though I will say, my diet doesn't seem balanced yet so I like keeping one protein drink in my daily diet to help with vitamin intake.

Morning: ready to drink Protein drink Mid-morning: maybe a string cheese because the Protein Drink doesn't last Lunch: 3-4 oz. of dense protein. Today that was Italian beef from the crock pot Dinner: 3-4 oz. of dense protein. chicken or a naked hamburger patty. If I snack, I would usually grab a string cheese. Or a sugar-free pudding. Sometimes I will have one or two sugar-free Reese's mini candies. I am averaging 800 calories daily. My doc just said that is too low. Dense protein really fills me up so if I stick to the plan, I don't think I can up my calories right now.

Bufflehead speaks the truth. I am entering my 10th week and I've been stalled almost half the time. It just seems it's the way it works.

Don't spend one minute sweating the EGD. The IV was the worst part.

No direction for bowel prep from my surgeon. You're under for such a short time.