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I recently had my surgery done by Dr. John Pilcher. Excellent bedside manner and proven track record. He is practicing in San Antonio and is moving to http://www.texasbariatric.com, also in San Antonio.

Just today a car parked really close to my car and I was able to squeeze in anyway. Never would have happened before! I would have had to climb through the passenger seat.

My Christmas present to myself was passing the 100lbs lost mark.

Good luck @@wannaBthinsoon! It sounds like we have a very similar story. I wish you the best!

I had zero problems with varying heights on my history. My insurance never asked questions. I wouldn't sweat it.

I am 8 weeks out and I have tolerated Pasta fine. I don't eat much of it... Like I made shrimp linguini... Had maybe 2-3 noodles with all my shrimp. I've also had stuffed shells with grilled chicken and cheese. Everyone is different. Although 9 days is still too early, lol lesson learned right? It will get better sweetie. Hang in there.

So my surgery went great! Liver was a little large but not large enough to postpone surgery! I've had no nausea or anything. Just struggling to get the liquids down for fear of taking too much at a time! But I'll get there! What was your recovery timeline?!

Just today a car parked really close to my car and I was able to squeeze in anyway. Never would have happened before! I would have had to climb through the passenger seat.

Not to scare you, but you may want to let your doctor know. Especially if your leg(s) swell. There is the potential for blood clots.

I'm 25 years old and 5 days post op. My situation was a bit different because I had the lap-band when I was 19 and completely struggled with that until I got my sleeve. The biggest thing is to start healthy eating habits- it will make the process less drastic. also start increasing your Water intake because post op hydration is key. IF you have any questions feel free to ask

Best wishes to you @!

We asked my surgeon at the info session - he said whenever you want! He doesn't want to be the one to stop you from intimacy LOL

@@shmeyers, I had one of those on my larger incision and it eventually pushed out the remaining thread and healed up well. It felt a little sore and tender to the touch or when my shirt rubbed it. Unless it's getting heat, oozing, the redness starts spreading or you start running fever I think you're ok.

I began my journey at 340 pounds, and am now 8 months post op. This morning, I weighed in at 219 pounds. It seems really slow to me, but in the big picture, I am losing about 10 pounds per month. I can't wait to hit goal - hopefully some time next spring!

Bene Fiber and Metamucil have different active ingredients. I've been on a fiber supplement daily and it has helped.

Thanks everyone!! I just need to keep trying and not be discouraged. I am trying walking but will be glad when I can actually workout. I am still a little tender when I bend and I get so exhausted just going to the grocery store at times. It is so nice to have all of you to lean on???? I still grieve wanting to eat but I am being strong and resisting. Just a lil truth????

This is a great idea! I'm stealing it lol

I set a timer on my phone to go off every 3 minutes to remind me to take a sip of liquid. Early on this was the only way I could get close to the intake just to stay hydrated.

Nikky, you look great! I can tell you feel great too. I will have to figure out the weight in pounds, lol.

Thank you for that. Feeling alone a lot these days. Mostly struggling with myself about where I should be in this journey. No one understands so I have really no one to talk to about this. I really appreciate your support ????

It wasn't. It's coming! But validate yourself for now. You see and feel the difference. And at the end of the day this journey is about you. Giving yourself more love, more credit for taking back your health. At some point those around you will see what you already see.

I don't know. But I think that would be a great question to explore with a good counselor.

I wanted to share with you guys my progess so far I am nearly 8 weeks out of surgery and this is what I look like now. I am incredibly active I walk about an hour and half every morning my diet is now near normal but I am happy about my progess so for so I started this journey at 164kilos pre operation diet 160kg on the day of surgery today I am 147kilos yayyyyy. Here is what I look like 

I set a timer on my phone to go off every 3 minutes to remind me to take a sip of liquid. Early on this was the only way I could get close to the intake just to stay hydrated.