My name is Kristine, I am 24 years old and I had the sleeve surgery on Dec 19. My surgery was done in fast forward. I had thought about surgery years ago but never really went and did the research. This summer it really got stuck in my head that I really wanted to go through with it. I told my mom and she was not very supportive, but I was to the point that I was in constant pain, couldn't stand being on my feet (which by the way is my job I am a teacher), and had no energy at all. I kept saying I was going to do it and never went to see doctors. Finally I went to Disney which I do multiple times in a year and for the first time ever I had to be in a wheel chair. It killed my mother to see me in it. I have always been a bad eater. I am beyond picky and really only enjoy eating out nothing home cooked or prepared. I kept thinking I would lose weight when I started teaching because I would Benin my feet all day and started having breakfast and lunch from home but I ended up gaining 25 pounds in one year. Enough was enough and I saw my surgeon for the first time Nov 26 and because I was self pay had the surgery 3 weeks later. I lost 10 pounds prior to surgery when I was on the liquid diet and have lost 8 in this past week after surgery. I begin my journey which I know will be beyond difficult and know that I need to start therapy and the support groups ASAP. I have read about people not eating and ring in pain and I was the first three days post op but now I tolerate many things and depending on the day and time can eat 4-6oz of lentils and yogurt and I can drink 8oz of decaf coffee/hot chocolate. The fact that I am eating/drinking more than some people who have had the surgery months ago really scares me. Did the doctor leave to much of my stomach in? Is this going to work?

Wow - that's one fast surgery. I was sleeved on 12/20 and I also have no issues or pain, but I am also on liquids. There are sometimes when I drink a Protein shake, I feel some discomfort, but it goes away quickly. Just tonight I had a few bites of mashed potatos, and no issues. I was also thinking if my Dr left too much, but then I think I'm one of the lucky ones without issues

Best of luck to you!