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Feeling so much better! 2 months post op and down 40lbs total.

When I was moved to my room after surgery; I could have held my friend/lover's hand..but no, no-my drugged self kept running my hand up and down her upper back thigh into booty territory. Yes, even right after surgery, on a morphine pain pump..I love the booty! LOL
The pony-tailed nurse taking vitals and such finally noticed and to her credit didn't say a thing. hehehe
(I will note that in pre-op, my friend-lover decided to take advantage of my topless/paper robe state when the other nurse left the room. (Bad Girl!) When the nurse sprung back in, we popped apart. THAT got a matron-evil eye from that nurse. She was decidedly very reserved and coldish towards my friend after that. I hadn't experienced that before. I am sure some of it was annoyance, since this was wery wery seriwous..or maybe because we both are 40 year old long haired femme moms. Perhaps she felt deceived. I don't care-she did get my IV in on the first try and past a little stricture in my wrist-which was more important!)

@ I went to the Doctors & weighed. My loss is 18 lbs since surgery day. My Dr. is happy & said I was loosing at the right amount for me. Thats 3 lbs a week. I don't know if I had a stall or not since I didn't weigh since my 2 week check up. I'm checking my scale to see if there is a difference in mine & my Dr.'s & vow to only get on it every Thurs. They want me to start eating 2/3 a cup at a time now. Seems kinda early for that but I will try.

October 9th surgery 35 lbs down as of yesterday! Feel amazing, no problems, feel completely normal.

Yes I was done in Mexico and had such a great experience. I hear men lose faster in beginning but you are doing great! I focus on getting my Protein and Water in. Hard some days but I get it done.

October 9th surgery 35 lbs down as of yesterday! Feel amazing, no problems, feel completely normal.

October 9th surgery 35 lbs down as of yesterday! Feel amazing, no problems, feel completely normal.

October 9th surgery 35 lbs down as of yesterday! Feel amazing, no problems, feel completely normal.

Ok well let me introduce myself a little better. I'm Megan, I'm 22, and I got sleeved in Mexico on Oct 7. I'm currently in soft foods, but really began to struggle in full liquids. It looks like I'm lactose intolerant and I've really struggled with getting my daily fluids and have basically had no Protein yet. Protein Shakes made me naseous. In fact everything made me nauseous and I had to go to the ER last weekend because I was so dehydrated. I find myself gagging and dry heaving a lot. So I was hoping to find people with similar experiences that could give me any tips. It sounds like you guys are doing great and are kicking butt, I'm proud of you all!
Wt day of operarion:220
Wt now: 190

I hd surgery on a Friday in Mexico and came home Sunday night and was back to work on Monday.

Finding Before and After Pictures of men is proving difficult as the main forum is mainly women. I think we men should share some success photos here in the guys forum. I will share as soon as I have some results. Surgery in 1 month! I need some inspiration.

I have been losing what I feel may be too quickly but have been getting everything my dr recommends. They are on a strict 10 clear liquid/10 full liquid/10 soft plan and I am 8 days post op today and 22 lbs down. Going to the bathroom regularly 3-4x a day since they day I got home. Sound normal??

I wanted to share something I find sweet- I've been divorced a bit and have never had trouble w/ dating. But..after ending a long term r-ship last winter I've not dated much at all waiting for this journey to start before putting myself out there so to speak. Well....I met a wonderful man unexpectedly and I'm having surgery next week. So, I briefly stated that I was having 'abdominal' surgery and didn't say much more. He asked about my pre/post op and I shared briefly my eating will come back in stages. After a few dates he went on to say how much he enjoys our time and hopes that we continue even though I will having a surgery. I agreed, but asked for his patience etc. He then, very politely, asked if I was having a gastric surgery. I was a tad stunned....he went on to say his very close friend has recently had it and my pre/post op sounded similar. So..I let it loose and shared my story- I had nothing to loose really. He was incredibly genuine in his understanding and supportive (as he is a very fit man I was nervous). I almost cried. Here is someone I hardly know, who is fit and used to dating 'barbie girls' so to speak and he was accepting of me as I was. He wet on to say my smile, intellect, and personality are what he was drawn to and my 'body' wasn't what he was most concerned about.
I know this was a long post...but I just had to share. It's really boosted my confidence and knowing my weight loss journey is truly about myself and not caring what other think

I am cycling a century (100 miles) tomorrow in honor of all Sleevers. Thank you all for your hard work, dedication and sacafrices. I am not yet sleeved but reading all of you guys posts motivates me and pushes me. Please support me as I am supporting you. Proud of all of you for putting in the work.

Congrats! They did my gall bladder removal and were a great team!

On my way to Mexicali for my preop today surgery tomorrow!

On my way to Mexicali for my preop today surgery tomorrow!

I live in Reno Nevada and go to WBI my surgery is October 13,I am self pay

On my way to Mexicali for my preop today surgery tomorrow!

On my way to Mexicali for my preop today surgery tomorrow!

On my way to Mexicali for my preop today surgery tomorrow!

On my way to Mexicali for my preop today surgery tomorrow!

On my way to Mexicali for my preop today surgery tomorrow!

Im on Oct 9th in Mexico:)