Went for my two week follow-up appointment today. The good news, I'm down 19 lbs!!!! The bad news, I have to say on the liquid diet for one more week. I'm still having trouble getting the protein/fluids in. My surgeon thinks another week will give more time for my sleeve to heal. He says at 2 weeks I should be able to get more fluids in. It's frustrating, but in the end I know it's only what's best.

This liquid diet stage will be a faint memory before too long...totally worth it. Stay strong and positive!

Well done with 19lbs, Paige!

I'm bigger than many sleevers so had an inkling my recovery might be a bit more finnicky. My surgeon recommended a good three weeks to me on liquids, described as "anything with no bits that I could suck up a straw," so I was already prepared for that one.

In the grand scheme of things, I'm content to spend another week on liquids to ensure the best healing possible for my new tum.

@ Debsee - so glad to hear this is not uncommon. While another week on liquids did dampen my spirits. The number on the scale helped me feel better. I've got a long way to go, so one extra week on liquids isnt gonna kill me.