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Did your surgeon send you home with a list of foods to eat and how long to wait before introducing foods other than liquids? I've learned that different surgeons have very different ideas about introducing foods......the "when" and "type" and "how much". My surgeon had me on liquids for 21 days.....then onto the proteins shakes and very soft foods for another 21 days and then introduced eggs and other things. It took about 2 months before I was eating very small amounts of chicken/fish, etc. I'm a big believer in following your surgeon's advice since it's so different depending on the doctor. I also had my surgery in Mexico in August of 2016 and am very pleased. You'll get as many different answers as you do responses......it can be very confusing. I would recommend you listen to your surgeon and listen to your body. I found it was pretty evident when I ate something I shouldn't. I also think the very best thing you can do is to keep your portions small.....eat less but more often and make good choices. Wishing you luck and much success!

You're rockin' the new you❣️. Fabulous and beautiful. Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than confidence and a sincere smile[emoji106][emoji92][emoji298]️[emoji322][emoji177]

My surgeon gave me a video of my surgery to give to my primary care physician.............which I did.....but I never viewed it.

You look amazing.......you're an inspiration for sure [emoji106][emoji93]❣️[emoji322]

My doctor recommended waiting 6 months for coffee.....which I did, however, a woman sleeved at the same hospital on the same day stopped and got a cup of coffee on her way to the airport after surgery and seemed to do fine. In any event, I'm enjoying my cappuccino each morning now. I use the Fairlife Nonfat Milk with half the amount of sugar as regular non-fat milk (only 5 grams of naturally occurring sugar) and extra protein (13 grams). It's my guilty pleasure each morning

Don't usually like to get involved in conversations that aren't supportive in nature but wanted to share my opinion.....and that's all it is....my opinion. It's not my job to judge someone who is lying to themselves or making excuses for their behavior. It's counter productive and alienates people. We've all been in that place where others feel they know the best solution for our circumstances or know our journey better then we do. Critical and/or hurtful remarks are not helpful.......if they were none of us would be here. Being judged and negatively critiqued doesn't lend itself to improvement. Doesn't mean we "coddle" and make excuses for the choices or bad behavior - it means we help by offering what worked for us, what helped us get through the hard times, what may work instead of self sabotaging behavior. Suggestions, not criticism, being offered in a supportive, kind and helpful way are much more likely to make a difference. I try to remember we are all on a difficult journey and doing the best we can in any particular moment. I haven't walked in other people's shoes so I can't feel good about being critical of their particular situation. I can, however, share what works for me in a supportive way and hope it makes a difference.

Know the feeling.......can't seem to get my act together ;-(

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I had mine done in Mexicali, MX at Mexicali Bariatric Center with Dr. Antonio Esquerra. www.mexicalibariatric.com Wonderful doctor, wonderful staff, nice private room.....would do it again in a heartbeat!!

If we all were always "on track on eating clean" none of us would have any problems. I would guess most of have episodes of eating the wrong foods, too much food, lose our minds.....etc. The difference between failing and being successful is not the complete absence of "I think I just lost my mind" episodes but the ability to get right back to it once the episode is over. Failing from time to time is part of the process.......so don't confuse it with "being a failure". It's a process, a journey and to think you're never going to slip is not being realistic. I have a little saying in my bathroom "I fall down, I get up and meanwhile I keep dancing". Keep dancing and you'll reach your goal.

congratulations! How are you feeling? Still in the hospital?

I'm 10 months post op and still think it's the best decision I even made...............

Everyone looks amazing......it's so inspirational to see everyone's progress❣️

Just curious if anyone is eating fruit? We're entering the summer months when the fruit is plentiful and delicious. I'm 10 months post op and have only had a few very small bites of apple a couple of times and seemed to handle it well. Is anyone eating fruit? How is it working for you? Still losing weight? Would love some opinions..........

I had my sleeve last August, 2016. While there another patient was there for a "sleeve revision". Perhaps you could have your doctor do a barium test on your sleeve to see if it has enlarged. I know some doctors will do a revision and repair. Good luck.