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Hi@bariatricbutterfly! Very motivating post, thank you! Would u mind if i picked ur brain for just a few questions? Such as:

--Did u lose the majority of ur weight within the firsr 12-18 months?
--Assuming u did, thinking back to that time, what was ur exercise regimen? Like did u exercise 1 hr, 5 days/week...or ?
--What was ur diet like? Specifics like max # of cals/day u allowed urself, and max # of carbs/day, etc?
--Ur body looks great, not a lot (if any at all!) loose or excess skin. What types of exercises did u do, or was it removed by cosmetic surgery afterward?
--After 8 years of keeping the weight off, what are ur max # cals/day now, what is ur exercise regimen now? Do u find it harder to maintain or harder at first trying to get it all off?

I just love picking the brains of success stories to try and glean best practices, good and new ideas, etc, from those like u who have been where I am (2 months postop) and have made it - so thanks in advance for responding with some details of ur journey.

And Congratulations for the long term success!

I'm happy to tell my story regarding my gastric sleeve surgery and being over 60. I have been heavy all of my 40+ years of marriage. I lost a significant amount once but gained it back. Since then I hadon't ballooned to my highest weight of 314 lbs. I had all the classic comorbidity symptoms of high blood pressure, sleep apnea, lower back pains, shortness of breath and prediabeetes. I looked into bariatric surgery three years before finally having it. I'm 63 and as I began doing my research, I noticed there wasn't a lot of information on people in my age range.
So here I am...7 weeks post op and I have to say, the struggle has been real! But I'm embracing this new second half of my life and I hope to be encouraging to others as well as receive encouragement myself.

Was supposed to be a tropical vacation. I hit goal almost three years ago, plastics 2.5 years ago.... still waiting for the trip [emoji58]

WHEN I HIT MY GOAL IM GONNA TAKE A TRIP OUTTA THE COUNTRY..... PLAN IS TO HIT MY GOAL BY MY 35TH BIRTHDAY (JUNE 30) ...SURGERY IS OCT 19TH

Sleeved 23/11 . Down 34 pounds . Stall every couple of weeks. Trying to get enough Water. Have no problem eating but not sure getting enough Protein. Hope all November sleevers are doing well and happy ... anyone else having trouble counting Protein?
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Surgery was 9/5 so I'm 2 weeks out. I've lost exactly 20lbs since surgery (sleeve, hiatal hernia repair, and cholecystectomy). I actually feel pretty normal. Haven't had any complications or issues thus far, no reflux, my liquids are going down easy and my incisions are fully healed. Still have some pain moving around with the larger incision, but that's all. Definitely wasn't mentally prepared for how much I would miss food though lol. Not even craving junk, I just want some grapes or a turkey sandwich. I've gone through some regret but I just remind myself that it's worth it. I'm on my phase 2 liquids right now with one more week before I can move onto phase 3 purees. And then another 2 weeks on that before I can have soft foods. It seems like every doctor follows a different guide. Sucks, but just gotta power through it. Im excited for my puree phase to begin!

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Hi gang. New to the group. Had my sleeve on 9/7 but bled internally and had a seizure on 9/8 requiring a second, emergency surgery. Spent 2 nights in ICU and overall an extra few nights in the hospital. Got home 9/12.

On stage II foods (full liquids) and have returned to work. Never felt too much pain although the hernia repair really made my tummy bruised. Feeling ok physically, but my mental acuity is still impaired a bit. Its hard because my job requires a lot of quick thinking and writing. But it is getting better each day.
Really tired of the flavor of the Protein Shakes. But i have been making nice strained Soups - mushroom-marsala, sweet potato with a touch of hoisin sauce (probably a no-no), cream of broccoli and they are the flavor highlight of my day.

First day back in the office today. First time ever I didn't eat a bagel and cream cheese and I did want one but I know I won't tolerate it. Worst was when a group of co-workers brought in fried chicken for lunch. My stomach is not hungry but my mind is. I have been jonesing for all my favorites - pizza, wings, burgers. I am hoping the desire to eat these things will ultimately subside. But I kind suspect it will never go away. Kinda bummed about that.

But i am down a great deal of weight since the pre-op diet. 45+ pounds! Wearing some clothes I hadn't fit into for 3 years! So that's a plus. scale kinda stopped the last few days. So i hope it starts moving down again.

Looking forward to pureed foods and ultimately solid foods again.

13 days post op, enjoying the puree, always full, but I have too have my liquids... taking all my Vitamin religiously. I am not missing anything because I didn't eat much of the things you guys are mentioning, well I miss my coffee with French vanilla Coffee mate and brown sugar, when I get to my 4 weeks I will modify it, this is the new coffee Decaf coffee w/caramel Premier Protein I can't wait.

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Just eat a huge meal immediately before your appointment. I had one appointment where I was sick and hadn't eaten or drank anything in over 24 hours and my BMI was like 0.3 too low. I then told the doctor I was sick and hadn't eaten or drank and they recommended I get some food and Water in me as that wasn't my accurate weight.
There's tons of things you can do before adding weights. Wear heavy boots, two pairs of pants, a hoody, eat lots of fluids and liquids etc

Had mine yesterday. Gas was the most horrible part. Feeling a little better now.

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Hi, I am new to this site, but looking for some support. I will be having my surgery on Sept. 11th with a hiatal hernia repair. I am so nervous!

Tomorrow will start my new journey. I'm so anxious and nervous at the same time. I'm going to pack my hospital bag later today. I'm just praying for a safe surgery and a speedy recovery. September sleevers we got this!!!
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Sept 11

Sept 11 in Augusta Ga starting liquid diet on the 31 praying things go well during surgery and after

Sept 11

This my third time doin this liquid diet 1st time for 4 days 2nd time 7 days both times it was because insurance didn't approve and now finally got approved so I will start again on aug 30 liquid diet

This my third time doin this liquid diet 1st time for 4 days 2nd time 7 days both times it was because insurance didn't approve and now finally got approved so I will start again on aug 30 liquid diet

Hi I'm getting sleeved September 11th

Hi I'm getting sleeved September 11th

Hi I'm getting sleeved September 11th

It has something to do with producing better surgical outcomes. It provides your body with the energy it needs to get through the surgery better.