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Hi = I had surgery 7-10-2014 to start my new life journey. My weight loss goal was 80 pounds and today I hit my half way mark, 40 pounds down. I am about 4 months post op and have had no issues. Life is good!

Hi I am scheduled for surgery on July 10th. I am excited but very nervous and even a bit scared. Even though I have done all requirements for surgery and lots of research and read tons of information on this surgery I still have many questions. So I wanted to ask those who are going to have the actusl and true answers since you have experienced this surgery. Would you do it again knowing all you know and what you have experienced? I know first few weeks liquids and protien shakes but can you eat real food again? What are biggest highs and what are worse things? Can you drink alcohol again once recovered and havre been on this new journey for awhile? Thank you for any knowedge and support. I need some friends who are or have gone through same thingI am going to do.

Hi all it has been awhile since I have been on this site but checking back in. Down 25lbs from surhery date on 7-10-2014. I feel amazing and have had no issues to dates. Still looking for more idea for cooked food (warm meals.) This journey is amazing and my future is so bright. Can't wait for the next 25 lbs. to come off!!!!

Hi, I am 12 days post op and I feel good but I understand what you mean about the stomach gurgling. I am not sure someimes if I am hungry, little gasy orjust healing. No sure if I am also having phantom hunger pains as go to eat and after two bites it goes away.

Congrats! I am post op 12 days and feeling good. So happy did this!

Thursday was my sleeve surgery and came home from hopsital yesterday, so today is day 3 or 4? Things going pretty well just making sure to get liquid and protien shakes in. How much liquid and protien are a must day 3-10? Looking forward to no more tummy pain but that will go away as I heal.

Hi all, today I am 5 days post op and doing great, had no gas or nausea in hospital or since I have been home. Tummy and stomach pain but that is me recoverying. I am really focusing on getting loquids and protiens in and going ok. Stomach gets upset some times but think this is drinking to much at one time or to fast (still learning). Making smoothies with my protien dri today had some refriend Beans and cheese from Taco Bell about 2 ounces. I beleive this is sooner then should but really wanted something with some texture, and so far so good, tummy gurgling a little but think all ok.

I had surgery on Thursday the 10th and home Saturdsy, cathera came out Friday and drainage tube yesterday, feeling preetty good but . good luck yo you all.

Today is 3rd day liquid diet and surgery is this Thursday! Today meet with surgeon for final appointment before I see him at the hospital and all pre op done today! Here we go let this amazung journey beginning. Any advice for those who are post off for first few weeks?

Keep in touch and we will take this journey together. Excited but nervous as seen and read many peoples struggles first several weeks but also many great successes first few weeks.

HI all, congrats to you all! I am on pre op liquid diet and surgey is this Thursday, so excited but nervous looking for people to talk with now and after surgery who are going through same process around same time. You all are post op and doing well. Keep it up!

look great!

I start Saturday! Nervous also

I start loquid diet nxt Sunday, actually put a list togehter of thngs also need first 4 wks. Any suggestions on the liquid diet thay might not be on the list? Soups and sugar free stuff. Did you get powder and premade liquid protein drinks.

I completely understand how you feel. I have surgery 7/10 and ever since scheduled so freaked out. Not many know I am doing this as when even mentioned many many mnths ago nothing but nrgative respnse, your not big enough, diet and exercise, really been over 100 pounds over weight for last 20 years and timer for change.

You said 10 weeks out and you are able to eat what you want just small portions? You say cannot have flavored water that is what I drink almost 100% of time, I gave soda up in 2009. I just want to make sure that I will be able to eat and drink normal just smaller portions. You can drink alchol or not?

Hi, first congrats! Are you able to eat and drink now with noissuigs just maller portions? Yesterday was my one year surgiversary of the sleeve. I was so nervous about it, but it was one of the best decisions I've made. I've lost 131 pounds and counting. My foot pain is gone, I'm active and feel great. I've gone from a size 22 to an 8 and actually enjoy shopping now. I'm able to do any activities my kids ask of me. I couldn't be happier!

How long since you had surgery? How long before you where able to drink and eat food without pain, nausea and struggle? I am pre op and still very anious. What have your lows been and what have the highs been? Would you do it again? Congrats on your success.

Congrtas, great accomplishment. 10 weeks out, how are yo feeling over all. Would yo do it again? Are you able to eat out and eat with others with out feeling self concious for the small portions? Can you eat a sandwich or salad? You can swallow and drink normal now? Has anyone had a cocktail?

I am having suregy in a few weeks and you are making me nervous I am scared not going to be able to get anything down.

How hard in beginning first few weeks is it really to get fluids and food down? Is it because swallon? Doesit hurt to swallow or just not much room to go down? Does it change in time get easier to drink and eat?

Congrats, how long after surgery before you felt back to normal with eating and drinking just smaller portions?