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I told a few close friends and family after I had the surgery. No one except my wife and a close friend even knew I was having the surgery. As far as my co-workers and others, I just say I am watching what I am eating and exercising, which really isn't a lie. LOL!

I told a few close friends and family after I had the surgery. No one except my wife and a close friend even knew I was having the surgery. As far as my co-workers and others, I just say I am watching what I am eating and exercising, which really isn't a lie. LOL!

I told a few close friends and family after I had the surgery. No one except my wife and a close friend even knew I was having the surgery. As far as my co-workers and others, I just say I am watching what I am eating and exercising, which really isn't a lie. LOL!

1st week I had no hunger at all. My 2nd week I remember thinking I was starving! It subsided though.

I actually had a beer a couple of weeks ago. Took a little longer to get it down, but no ill effects.

I love pumpkin seeds and it's what I snack on mainly in the evening.

I noticed my legs being very dry and flakey after the surgery also, but it's just my legs. They seem to be getting better though.

Had my 6-week post op appointment today. Both my surgeon and nutritionist were happy with my progress. 24 lbs down since surgery and 34 since pre op. Cleared on everything now yay.

I brought it up to my doc on my 2nd post op visit because of the holiday season and he cleared me on alcohol in moderation as well as caffeine. I have a few shots worth every other weekend or so, but i did talk to him about it first. My suggestion would be to talk to your doc first. My surgery was on 10/23.

I brought it up to my doc on my 2nd post op visit because of the holiday season and he cleared me on alcohol in moderation as well as caffeine. I have a few shots worth every other weekend or so, but i did talk to him about it first. My suggestion would be to talk to your doc first. My surgery was on 10/23.

Hello everyone! I had my sleeve performed on 10/23 and as of 12/3 I am down 44 lbs. Took me awhile to finally decide to do it. I had lost 60 lbs. 5 years ago on my own, but gained it all back plus some. I was not big growing up and I just didn't recognize myself anymore. So glad I did it. I feel so much better already. My wife had the gastric bypass 10 years ago and a really good friend of mine had the sleeve in June which is great because I ask a lot of "Is this normal?!" questions. LOL! Anyway, thought I would pop in and say hi. This is my 1st post here.

Maybe I missed the point of this site and group... I thought we were in this group to support each other, not be judgemental and criticize others. To have a safe place to come and open up. I don't need to explain nor defend myself or my choices to you or anyone. I simply shared when a question was asked... maybe this is no longer a safe zone to do so.

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Just realized that I'm 6 weeks post op today, 21 lbs down since surgery and 31 down pre surgery.
I'm even happier that I'm losing more inches than I can count! I was size 20 and now I'm wearing 16 which are loose already but the 14s don't fit yet.
Beyond happy with the results.

My 2nd appt is this coming Friday and I'll definitely bring it up! I want some wine on Xmas and New Years Eve hahaha

Sleeved on 10/23
Weight day of surgery - 296 lbs.
Weight as of 12/9 - 248 lbs.

Sleeved on 10/23
Weight day of surgery - 296 lbs.
Weight as of 12/9 - 248 lbs.

Sleeved on 10/23
Weight day of surgery - 296 lbs.
Weight as of 12/9 - 248 lbs.

I brought it up to my doc on my 2nd post op visit because of the holiday season and he cleared me on alcohol in moderation as well as caffeine. I have a few shots worth every other weekend or so, but i did talk to him about it first. My suggestion would be to talk to your doc first. My surgery was on 10/23.

I brought it up to my doc on my 2nd post op visit because of the holiday season and he cleared me on alcohol in moderation as well as caffeine. I have a few shots worth every other weekend or so, but i did talk to him about it first. My suggestion would be to talk to your doc first. My surgery was on 10/23.

So true! Lol! Most unpleasant side effect! Lol!

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44 and had my sleeve on 10/23.

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I've always struggled getting in the required fluids. I'm much better about it after the surgery, but I have to really keep reminding myself to drink, drink, drink!

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I've always struggled getting in the required fluids. I'm much better about it after the surgery, but I have to really keep reminding myself to drink, drink, drink!

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So true! Lol! Most unpleasant side effect! Lol!

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I feel great! So glad I went through with it.

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