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My surgeon asks that you not consume alcohol for the first year. I think some of it is that it is high in calories/sugar, and metabolizes differently with a smaller stomach. Also, there is research that is showing an increase in alcohol dependence after gastric surgery (cross addiction and liquids go through really easy :-). Not to say this would happen to you but something to certainly be aware of. I am actually an alcohol and drug counselor and have seen a number of clients recently who never had a problem with alcohol pre- surgery and now find themselves having problems. I know for me, genetics and now sleeved I'm not sure I want to take the chance anymore. So if you decide to have a glass....have one for me :-)

I'm having the same problem! Go in for 6 month check next week to have Vitamin levels etc. checked. Love the weight loss but the "tired all the time" thing is getting old! Depression feels like it's settling in :-(

That's exactly me right now! Glad to know it's not just me! I have my six month coming up. Just want to see where my Vitamin levels are at along with cholesterol/other. hair loss seems to have slowed down a bit.

I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing this. I get hungry but NOTHING sounds good or tastes good. As a result I find myself not eating and yet still not dropping any weight really. Trying to just force myself back into the 3 meals (regardless of how much) and eating Protein first. Any suggestions other than "Just do it!" LOL

I made it to Onederland!!!! I haven't been here in over 10 years! Feeling great about it and sooooo glad I didn't let my fear of the surgery and change deter me from getting the sleeve! Best of luck to all on this journey :-)

Hit the 50 pound mark today and 2 pounds to ONEderland! COngrats everyone! We're doing this! Doesn't it feel great!

Fabulous!!!! 2 pounds behind you :-) Keep movin!

I just got a new bra yesterday....still not cupcake holders but certainly not soup bowls anymore! You will be pleasantly surprised! Good luck!

I think as mothers we have a tendency to put their needs above our own and think of their future first. I raised my daughter, put her through college with little to no debt, helped with a wedding and then.....empty nest hit. Yikes! So......I decided to go back to school and get my Masters degree. Something I had wanted to do for the past 25 years but always found a way to put it off. Well....I just finished my coursework (took 2 years) and will be starting my internship on Monday. A totally new career at age 52 :-) But it's what I have always wanted to do and finally just did it! My fears were much like yours, especially the technology part and being so much older than my classmates. I am sooooo glad I took the chance on myself knowing that I will be a better mom and grandma but more importantly able to care for myself financially in the future because I have done this. My advice.....keep going! You will be better for it and will secure a future for yourself!

You started out at a lower weight as well. :-) I think you're doing great!

Had my 3 month check up today. Down 46 pounds with 10 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my hips (those are the only measurements they took before surgery) Feels great! I know it will only get better if I trust the process and start exercising like I mean it!! lol