Our time has finally come where our group can move over from the "pre op" thread. I can't wait to join you in a little over two weeks.

Way to go Nicole, keep it up!

Hi my name is Steve I had my surgery just about a week ago on July 16th. I can't say my recovery has been that smooth. First my surgery got delayed by a week which meant another week of pre op liquids, then we get to the hospital for my scheduled time and they tell me it's delayed again by a few hours. I almost walked away from everything right then, but stuck with it. I laid on the surgery table at about 3:30pm and didn't come to in recovery until around 8:45pm they told me everything went well the surgery took 5 hours. I woke up with the feeling as if my left side was totally asleep, to this day below my waist still feels that way which makes it hard to walk. They told me its normal and due to being positioned on the table funny for 5 hours. (I'm not so sure) I'm now home and trying to do good but it's hard not being able to walk. I get at least 25-34 oz of Water in me and normally 8oz of Protein shake. I'm trying to get those numbers up but the gas pains come on so strong at times I just can't fit anymore in. I am new to this board and want to thank you all. You all are my rock in me trying to get through this!!

Starting weight of weight loss journey 511lbs

Pre op diet weight 467lbs

After pre op diet 435lbs

As of today post op 425lbs

Hi Steve, I'm still preop but you have come to the right place for support. These people help me with my questions all the time and I look forward to someday being able to help someone else with my experience.

Welcome to the group!!!

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I'm on the losers bench now, oh yeah!!

I'm on the losers bench now' date=' oh yeah!![/quote']

Congrats! Getting ready to leave for the hospital. Hope to join you this afternoon!

Glad to hear that all of you are putting in such effort an dedication. It feels so good to be able to talk with people going through the same thing as me.

Whenever I reach a rough patch I just look back at these posts and remind myself that this too shall pass.

Keep up the good work; I'm so proud of all of us!

And to those of you who are in surgery today: good luck and we'll see ya on the losing side.

I agree. Such an awesome group. I'm so happy to be a part of it.

On my way to my week post op appointment. Super excited to get my official weight and measurements

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this page. Just had surgery on Tuesday the 23rd. Everything went great with the surgery, and I was sent home the next day. My problem now is trying to drink these Protein shakes. They are disgusting. I'm hoping that my taste buds change in a few because I want to be successful in losing weight, and staying healthy. So now I'm so happy to say I'm officially on the Losers Bench. Post op appointment on the 31st.

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Hi Everyone' date=' I'm new to this page. Just had surgery on Tuesday the 23rd. Everything went great with the surgery, and I was sent home the next day. My problem now is trying to drink these Protein shakes. They are disgusting. I'm hoping that my taste buds change in a few because I want to be successful in losing weight, and staying healthy. So now I'm so happy to say I'm officially on the Losers Bench. Post op appointment on the 31st.

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Welcome to the losers bench

I am home and feeling pretty good. Sipping ice water has never felt this good.

I am home and feeling pretty good. Sipping ice Water has never felt this good.

Ice, ice, baby! Keep up the good work and congrats!!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 204.2

Im new here everyone...Hello....i had my surgery july 18th and just had my first post op appt. yesterday.im down 11 pounds, the pain is bearable...its mostly in my left side and the doc said it expect it to last awhile. I have a 19 month old son that i need to get better and improve for. I signed up at the hospitals wellness center gym yesterday and i am super excited about this journey. I was however dying on that clear liquid diet and my doc just advanced me yesterday so today i ate some cream of wheat and loved it and tolerated it well. I look firward to this journey with all of you.

Hi everyone I'm new to this forum. My surgery was on 7/11 and I'm doing okay I think. I am drinking fluids constantly and getting in at least 2 big walks a day. I am absolutely sick of broth and strong smells are bothering me. Is anyone else having trouble with the smells of food?

Yes i did have a problem with cooking smells when i first came home and lucky my boyfriend is supportive enough to eat food that doesnt require cooking for a little while

I am home and feeling pretty good. Sipping ice Water has never felt this good.

Welcome to the losers bench