QuinceTucker

I was basically the same weight on surgery day, 4/1/14. I'm 168 lbs today, my energy levels and general ability to do stuff still amazes me. Best. Decision. Ever. Good luck!

My nut rod me about liquid calcium supplement after surgery, I found it at Walmart. It was orange flavor and I actually loved the taste...

I have had the same thing since surgery, I'm a year out now, and still have it. It's annoying but I've had no issues at all because of it. Good luck!

My doctor also said no NSAIDs at all, only Tylenol...

Hey there, I was sleeved on 4/1/14 and I am down to 193.2 as of today... sig below and all but if your on mobile this may be easier... I agree with everyone here though as well, comparing yourself to other people can be a treacherous undertaking, focus on what is right for you and your body.

Keep plugging away, I too haven't really been able to exercise regularly... I tore something in my hip so even walking wasn't feasible... And I just had a procedure on my heart last week, so still kinda barred from the gym... I religiously followed the diet though which, I think, was my saving grace.

Thanks!

I just wanted to share with people who'd understand! So excited... Haha

Yeah, I found it weird too, but I would gladly have 10-15 more unexplained punctures with the results I've had!! haha

Good luck! I, too, am almost there and writhing in anticipation!

I had 6 (+1 they denied creating but oddly was covered in betadine and glue when I woke up and had not been there before surgery...)

That's fantastic! Congrats on your success!

I've been to Japan 7 or so times and have never had any problems with my meds, I just took them in their original bottles. As far as food goes, yakitori is a good bet, grilled meat on a stick...obviously there is fish, but there are plenty of healthy options. I also just ignored the rice.

I was sleeved 4/1/14 and I was back to taking 325mg Aspirin daily due to a heart condition as soon as I got home. My surgeon was fine with it. I haven't had any problems or complications at all... he did say that I should avoid any additional NSAIDs though.

I'm on there too if anyone wants to add me, odivos13 is my username.

I'm on there too if anyone wants to add me I'm odivos13 on there. :-)

I'm one of those people too. I've struggled my whole life with my weight. I was scared I wouldn't be successful or would be hungry all the time and miserable. I was sleeved 4/1/14, including my 2 week pre-op diet I'm down 56lbs. I no longer have food on my mind all the time, in fact, I often have to set myself alarms to remind myself it's time to eat so I'm meeting my Protein goals. I don't have those uncontrollable urges anymore either. Used to be that were there a cupcake or donut around I would be first in line in my office (fyi there are ALWAYS cupcakes and donuts in my office) but now I don't even have the urge anymore. This has been the best decision I've ever made and would recommend it to anyone/everyone struggling without reservation or hesitation. Good luck to you!

I'm in the 3rd week stall too. Also, no scale movement this week either...

I was ok'd for decaf on my liquids phase and had no trouble at all, of course after about 2-3 ounces I was stuffed and ended up tossing the rest. Everyone's different I guess. I also made a decaf coffee flavored Gelatin and topped with a splash of ff creamer, which was really good and gave me the coffee flavor...

I, too, was a little groggy. No nausea or vomiting, I did have a patch before surgery just in case. Minor pain, nurse kept asking if I needed pain meds but really only wanted it when I was trying to sleep. I was up and walking within an hour with no problem. Didn't even need the pain meds when I got home... Good luck!

Congrats and good luck!

Hey all! Surgery went well on the 1st, I was up and waking around with no problems and only had a little pain, luckily. Discharged yesterday and haven't needed the pain meds except at bed. I'm still amazed that I've had no "real" food since Monday night and I'm not even hungry... Now comes the hard part, changing my habits and my mindset!

Hmmm... last minute nerves keeping me awake...I can't believe I have to be at the hospital in a few hours. I'm really excited for the outcome and I know this is the right decision! I can't wait to start this new adventure...

I'm April 1st in Connecticut. I'm pretty nervous but super excited!

I'm April 1st in Connecticut. I'm pretty nervous but super excited!