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I'm also 11 weeks out. I'm 5'1 and my BMI was about 36-37 with mild sleep apnea. My nurse practitioner and NUT told me to try to gain some weight during my six month approval time. My pre op after five day liquid diet was 198.
I'm happy to say I'm down 37 lbs. my surgeon says I'm half way to his goal of 70 lbs total weight loss. I haven't exercised much either. I'm trying to fix that.
All in all I'm thrilled with my life. I'm able to work 12 hours shifts on my feet, tie my shoes and cross my legs. Life is goood!!!

Before surgery I would toot several times an hour!!! Post op my gas has decreased sooo much. Not as stinky either. I guess another added bonus from having the surgery. Family are very happy about this change.

Wow! How inspiring. Sounds like both of us started at the same weight. I'm 4 weeks out and down 22 lbs. Having problems eating and drinking enough but I'm trying. Walking in treadmill starts this week. I just get so lightheaded. Otherwise I feel great. Fitting into clothes from last year.
Did you have any intake problems one month out?

It has been hard to eat slow enough to realize I'm at my limit. It only takes one extra bite to send me to vomit mode. I'm getting better at it. When they say eat slow they mean EAT SLOW!!!
Mind you when I say I have eaten too much I'm talking half of one scrambled egg!!!

It has been hard to eat slow enough to realize I'm at my limit. It only takes one extra bite to send me to vomit mode. I'm getting better at it. When they say eat slow they mean EAT SLOW!!!
Mind you when I say I have eaten too much I'm talking half of one scrambled egg!!!

I was sleeved 4/4. Stayed in hospital 2 nights due to an allergic reaction to dermabond or anesthesia. Once home couldn't down all required fluids and Protein. 9 days post op it's easier to get more down. My incisions were very itchy and inflamed yesterday. I thought I was going to crazy! Went to urgent care and was put on heavy duty steroids. They have helped my itchiness about 75%. I also asked for IV fluids due to being dehydrated. Feel good. No real pain. Drive today and took my daughter to movies. Also went shopping because Tuesday starts puréed and soft food!!!
I hope everyone is feeling stronger every day!!!
I'm down 17 pounds and thrilled.
Yea for us!!!!

Today is it. No more diarrhea. Just thirsty.
Good luck to everyone. I love this site. I know I'm not alone!!!!!

Today is it. No more diarrhea. Just thirsty.
Good luck to everyone. I love this site. I know I'm not alone!!!!!

Tomorrow is my day too! I'm having bad diarrhea today. How about you?

Finished all of my pre-op appointments today. Surgery Friday!!! I'm in San Diego. I would love to communicate with recovering with me. Tomorrow is last day of liquid meals. I'm not even hungry because all I can think about is the end result.
FRIDAY HERE I COME!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel the same. My surgery is Friday. Started liquid diet today. My partner is doing it too for support (she weighs 102). Right now I'm getting a pedicure, as usual feeling self conscious. I feel everyone looking at me and thinking how fat I am. So I have my earphones in my ears listening to music. I too feel weird eating out.
We have all made the best decision to take our lives back. My eight year daughter is so excited for mommy to get healthy. She tells me all of her friends laugh at me when I pick her up from school.
I hope to lose 70 pounds. I weigh 202 now. I welcome this lifestyle change. I think of all the great things to come.

Thanks!!! I have asked for six weeks. I work on a bone marrow/solid organ transplant unit. Hopefully it will be less time. If not I'm covered at work.

I am a nurse who works 12 hour shifts and want to know how long others were able to return for work. My date is April 4 2014. Sooo excited.
Thanks