I just recently had the LGS, April 29,2013 and I actually am a week today post opt and I feel great. I feel that the sleeve was the best option for my self considering I'm trying to choose a better and healthier life style not only for my self but also my 3 children. I've been obese for 5 years and I felt that all my attempts didn't get me where I wanted nor needed. Now here I am happy as can be on my way to where I'm happy with my health. I have hypertension, as well as sleep apnea, and was border line diabetic with high cholesterol. I also was morbid obese, after 3 children it was time for a change. I'm now on my way to a new happier healthier life with my family right beside me!

Congratulations I'm happy to hear you are doing well! Remember to walk and sip..

Congratulations <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I'm happy to hear you are doing well! Remember to walk and sip..

Thank you so very much, I'm adjusting pretty well and learning slowly but surely.

Welcome to the sleeve side. I had mine a week before you. It's been rough getting all my fluids in and still can't get enough protein. I still have poor stamina, but I each week has gotten better. This site is a great place to read information as you recovery and move on into maintenance. I am addicted and read here all the time!

Welcome to the sleeve side. I had mine a week before you. It's been rough getting all my fluids in and still can't get enough Protein. I still have poor stamina' date=' but I each week has gotten better. This site is a great place to read information as you recovery and move on into maintenance. I am addicted and read here all the time![/quote']

Thank you, I'm glad I found this app on my IPad it is very beneficial. I had a hard time keeping down my fluids at first, but now I'm doing a little better. My healing is going great, but I have an appointment with my surgeon this Thursday and with my dietitian as well. So hopefully I'm doing things right. I take my Vitamins and Calcium as well. Hopefully I'll be able to keep things down and don't develope any long term problems.

As of today I am down 50 lbs and I've lost 41% of my body weight

My starting weight was 256lbs before surgery and I'm weighing in at 206lbs today, my doctor is very pleased and so am I!! Yay me!!

Wow!!!! That's fantastic!!!!

So... how does it feel???

I'm only a week and half in.. only started pureed food yesterday..

Would love to see pics if you're willing...

It feels great! I'm going to upload some pictures soon as I find some before pictures so people can see the difference! I wasn't a picture person before surgery like I am now!! Thank you.

This is me starting from May,June, and July.. And still going!

Wow... you're a beautiful girl! And it will just get better and better.. huh?!

Good luck! And keep us posted.. :-)

Thanks so much!

Congrats D! I'm waiting for my pre op class then get a sleeve date. You looking great! I was 258 my very first appointment as of today I'm 247 just doing my own thing into surgery. Cant wait! Where are you from? I'm in Philadelphia.

My starting weight was 256lbs before surgery and I'm weighing in at 206lbs today' date=' my doctor is very pleased and so am I!! Yay me!! [/quote']

You are doing awesome congrats on your surgery and looking forward to hearing more of how you are doing:))