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I had my surgery in October and am down 51 lbs ( 242 to 191). Haven't really been losing lately so I'm upping my Protein and Water and hoping for the best!! Well done to everyone else!

Hey guys! How is everyone doing more than 1 month post op (almost 6 weeks actually!)? I'm down 31 lbs, which I am pretty pleased about. I haven't weighed myself in a week so hopefully it's more! I was wondering what everyone's menus look like at this stage. My nutritionist cleared me for a normal diet so pretty much I am allowed to eat everything (except the obvious prohibitions). I still supplement with Protein Shakes most days, but on a normal day, I will have an egg for Breakfast with some ketchup, a few wheat crackers with a laughing cow wedge for snack, deli meat (chicken or ham) with avocado for lunch, and then whatever I can get a hold of for dinner (piece of meat, quiche without crust), etc. How is everyone doing and what is everyone eating?

Thank you!! I can tell you that it gets easier and easier every day. Hope you're healing well

Hi everyone, I'm 1 month, 1 day post op and have been doing very well! I didn't really care for the pureed stage so now I'm slowly moving on to regular foods- organic deli meats, yogurts, laughing cow cheeses, etc. I still drink Protein shakes pretty regularly. The only issues I've had are with bowel movements (as in, I don't have any), a "stuck" feeling in my throat (upped my omeprazole and it went away), and just general tiredness. But I'm cleared to go to the gym now so hopefully that will help me out. I hope this is the right place to post this- I want to keep a log of my progress. I can't wait to see how I do over the next couple of months! In this pic, I'm 242 on the left (day before surgery) and 212 on the right. I will be 25 next Saturday!

Thanks @@docbree !!! @@Jersrose43 You lost it because you were so happy?! I would be too! Tried to have my dad pat my back tonight but it didnt work. I'll keep trying!

Thanks for all the responses!! Glad to know I'm not alone!! @@Jersrose43 did someone burp you post-surgery or pre-surgery? While I have your attention, I have another question that seems too silly to start a new thread over- If I was sleeved on 10/14/14, how many "weeks" post op am I? I want to say I'll be 3 weeks post op tomorrow but technically it will only be the start of my 3rd week. Anyone know? Thanks again everyone!!

@@old_rn no I didn't have a hernia repair- my doctor said my surgery was textbook and I've been doing really well other than the burping thing. I do walk a lot if it gets uncomfortable and it does help a bit, but I'm just wondering where the burp goes?! (Does that question make sense?) @@MommyMeghan I'll see if I can find someone to burp me haha! There's probably someone on craigslist who would be interested LOL

Hi everyone! I was sleeved on 10/14 and I have not burped since then even though I feel like I should be able to. I can get small little burps out but they feel forced- they're not like the burps I used to have before surgery. I'm still mostly on liquids even though I'm cleared for pureed food (I'm so scared I'm going to get a leak) but I have had pureed beef, Greek yogurt, and some creamed soups (not real cream). Will I start burping if I eat more pureed food?? It's getting kind of uncomfortable and I'm getting scared I will never burp again lol!! Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks!!

I am 2.5 weeks post op and I love tea! I have decaf tea at night before bed with a little Skim Plus milk, a packet of Truvia, and a dash of Torani sugar free syrups (usually vanilla or caramel). I consider it like my dessert and look forward to it all day!

Hi @@lark60 did you ever find out the cause of this back pain? Im laying here in bed and I can't even sleep because the pain is so bad. I'd love to know what your solution was!

I had mine Tuesday and I'm still in the hospital. I am completely fine (no nausea, pain, etc) but the doctor wasn't around today to sign his orders which is why I'm still here. In fact, I have not seen him once since the surgery, which is extremely disappointing. I want to know how everything went! Anyway, I'm kind of sitting here like "what did I just do to myself?!" But I know that feeling will pass and I'm happy the surgery is over. Hope everyone else is doing well!!!

I'm the 14th as well! I had my last pre-op appointment today where I had to sign the waivers and whatnot. I'm getting so so scared but also so excited! I don't have to do liquids only until the day before, which is good. Only 6 more sleeps til the big day!

Hi Brian! I am 24 and getting the surgery on October 14th! I had the same exact fears as you so I did a lot of research. Partial gastrectomies have been performed for many decades prior to the introduction of the "sleeve gastrectomy" as a weight loss technique (also it began as the first part to gastric bypass I believe). Many people have to get part of their stomach removed due to ulcers, stomach cancer, etc. This thread gave me solace: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/212148-this-is-why-i-trust-the-sleeve-long-story/?hl=%2Bgrandpa+%2Byears+%2Bold I found some other great stories of people who had partial gastrectomies living into their 80s/90s, so it's not something I'm worried about anymore! Maybe we can keep in touch and be surgery buddies! Best of luck

Thanks!! I don't think there was any weight loss requirement, however I did end up losing about 8 lbs. so I'm not sure if they factored that in.

Thanks everyone!! @@JamieLogical my doctor actually only requires me to be on liquids for 24 hours before surgery so I guess I'm "lucky" in that respect!!!