Just found out my date is July 30th. Aack! So excited! I keep fluctuating between excited and scared. Any other July 30ths out there? Let's do this!

Congrads on your major accomplishments! I was sleeved on the 29th of July. I purposely not gotten on the scales. I see my jeans sliding down and other clothing. My follow up appoint was rescheduled for tomorrow. I post an update after the visit. I pray that the results will be the same for me. Have you gone back to work yet?

16 down for me and feel great! Ready for some refried beans, scrambled eggs, and tuna though, lol.

Hi Yellowbox, I am sure you will be so happy when you get on the scale! I haven't gone back to work yet, no. I plan to be off for two more weeks. i feel like I could easily work half days right now but I want to just focus on myself, which is surprisingly hard.

Tuna, eggs and refried beans sounds like a feast of Kings to me right now. The protein drinks and milk...ugh. I can barely choke it down. I had a hiccup fit for ten minutes today...common?

Surgery 7-30; Start Weight 224; Current Weight 209

Hi all. Going to try to go back to work a half day tomorrow. Still have some left side pain occasionally and get a little light headed. Much better today though. I am down 6 since surgery and 13 total since pre- op. I am very pleased. Don't have my follow up until next week. Still trying to get protein in. How much protein is everyone having each day? Thanks.

I'm hitting 60-70 for protein. I live on protein shakes and water. I have a dr appointment tomorrow to finally get rid of the drain- I will keep you posted on weight loss.

Good job guys!! Loving your progress! Keeps me motivated!

Hi Yellowbox' date=' I am sure you will be so happy when you get on the scale! I haven't gone back to work yet, no. I plan to be off for two more weeks. i feel like I could easily work half days right now but I want to just focus on myself, which is surprisingly hard.

Tuna, eggs and refried beans sounds like a feast of Kings to me right now. The protein drinks and milk...ugh. I can barely choke it down. I had a hiccup fit for ten minutes today...common?

Surgery 7-30; Start Weight 224; Current Weight 209[/quote']

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I hope I'm doing this reply right. I truly understand the protein issue. I've been drinking out of the 3oz. Mouthwash cups, I'll probably never drink from them again after this part of life ends. I'll need some help with posting my stats after getting them tomorrow.

Great job with hitting the 60-70 protein mark! Today was the 1st day managed to 56 oz. of protein. Feeling bloated all day.

Teals your post op seems similar to mine. Im near Buffalo. Wondering if we went to preop together?

Sorry at taels2013

Hi all. Going to try to go back to work a half day tomorrow. Still have some left side pain occasionally and get a little light headed. Much better today though. I am down 6 since surgery and 13 total since pre- op. I am very pleased. Don't have my follow up until next week. Still trying to get protein in. How much protein is everyone having each day? Thanks.

My Dr. wasn't as concerned with protein the first 2 weeks (full liquids) as he was getting my 64 oz or more of water to avoid coming back for dehydration. Week three (mushy foods) is where he wants me to start thinking all about protein. No problem! Ill be ready for some protein packed REAL FOOD! I have loved soup my entire life but after this, I don't wanna see soup for a LONG time!

Hi Janice, I'm in Chicago. I hope you are doing well. I can't wait to get out of liquid stage. So tired of it. I have my first check up tomorrow. So excited to get through these phases and unto "real life"

Glad to see everyone is doing pretty well. I got to start full liquids yesterday and am excited. However, I do not feel like eating so did very little today. My goal is 60 grams protein but my doctor is also more focused on water the first couple of weeks. They do have a schedule to try to fit it in on full liquids but it literally has me eating or drinking every 1-1.5 hours. Yuck, getting full thinking about it.

Still have some soreness and gas pain in my shoulder from time to time but walking helps a lot. I start puréed next week. I'm not hungry yet and thankfully no more nausea. Really fun having a shared sleeveday with all of you! I love having friends to talk with about all this.

I think we're at the end of the pain, and it's just a matter of a few days now..

And I agree that it's so much fun going through this with other people.. step by step.. :-)

I started with a little pureed liver and mashed potatoes last night.. two teaspoons of each and I was STUFFED!!!! What a fantastic feeling to be full and satisfied - and from soooooo little!!!

I wonder why each of us was told a different amount of time on the liquids...

How strange.. I replied to what I saw as the last post, and suddenly a load of new posts came in.. how confusing.. :-/

I just found I've lost 15 lbs though.. so I'm also really happy... :-)))

Thanks for the reply...my first checkup is today also. Full liquids for another week, then pureed. Just a little sore ln right side. All in all, I feel very fortunate, it's not been bad at all.