KathyLev

I was going to post the same question about eating too fast. It's hard slowing down ! My husband wolfs his food down . I don't know how many times I've said "Did you even TASTE it ? " I'm a third of the way done and he's finished. I have to constantly remind myself that it's okay if I finish a half hour later than him LOL

I eat Ritz crackers for a crunch. Even on my pureed diet - you can chew them down to mush ~~~ !

I got drug and nicotine tested before surgery. From what the doc said,surgery will be postponed till you are free of everything for a month.

I just had my surgery a months ago at 69. According to my doc at my check up , I'm losing weight at the normal speed. Hopefully it will keep going ! I was happy to read all the above comments - it keeps me hopeful

I had the sleeve ...cost $57,000 . I have Medicare and United health care. Everything was paid for except the dietician appointments.

I had a robotic sleeve done. My doctor also fixed my hiatel hernia and told me the robot has better dexterity for sewing my esophagus in place.

My stool was almost black - it scared me ! I looked all over the internet for info, but couldn't find anything. So that's what it's from -- iron ? Whew ... that's a relief to know that. ( Sorry for TMI ...LOL )

Sorry if this topic was already discussed, this is my first post here I had my surgery on May 22, it went great except for the first 13 days - I had the most horrible diarrhea I've ever had in my life. That's done (whew) but I'm so tired , I just drag myself around every day. I'm 69 YO . I was never really active except for short walks ,but now everything exhausts me. I was wondering if this goes away as time goes by . I'm at the purreed stage of my diet and I'm wondering if eating so little has anything to do with it. You can see, I'm full of questions LOL . Any experiences to share ? Thank you so much ...Kathy

Thank you for giving me hope ! I feel so guilty not doing as much around the house as I used to . I'll hang in there !!!