I am just out two weeks and three days. I have since the start of my liquid diet two weeks pryor to surgery down 30lbs. I just came from Employee Health with my job and i have lost another 6lbs since last thursday for a grand total of 36lbs.. My BMI was at 46.8 and is not 44.1. At 5'9" i carry myself pretty well but am looking to get rid of another 130lbs. I am so excited!!! I am starting a cardio class tonight just slow to start a walking routine with the welness center. I know the new Debra is coming out. My surgery on June 11, 2012 went very well with a Hiatel Hernia repair. I have had no complications from surgery just still al ittle sore on the left side. I am so excited to find this site and hear about each experience. I am ready to be off liquids and a little scared at the same time. I am so happy with my Sleeve, Can't wait to start walking tonight!!!!!

Welcome to VST. It is a great community.

I am glad to hear you are starting a cardio class. It will DEFINATELY make a difference. Not only with weight loss, but general attitude, too. I feel soooo good after a good sweat session. I had good sweat sessions when I was morbidly obese, but never felt good about myself. Now, I do.

I hear you about moving off of liquids. After not eating anything resembling solids for so long, the thought of challenging your new tummy can be a little daunting. My advice is to just take things slowly. I think it is inevitable to push yourself too far. At some point, I think we all did at least once, just to see where the edge of the envelope is. If something doesn't feel right, stop. Be sure to chew slowly. Put your utensil down between bites. Don't drink while eating ... ya know.

You just want your tummy to heal completely.

Good luck and let us know how things progress.

Thank you very much for the welcome!