Live in NC and had Dr Tyner out of Cary. My preop diet was hard, 2 weeks, but I lost 15 lbs before the day of surgery. I'm now 4 days post op and in total I have lost 25 lbs. I spent 2 nights in the hospital because of some major reflux, but now I'm only having mild cramps when I sip on liquids. Seems those cramps are normal?? Warm chicken Soup broth my wife made is amazing! Never thought a simple homemade broth could be so satisfying.

Was hard to get sleeved right before thanksgiving but I chose that day intentionally because I normally eat waaaaay too much turkey and all the fixings. Ready for this new stage of my life. Healthy and thinner.

Glad I found this forum!!

Kevin

Started at 300 lbs

Day of surgery at 285 lbs

Nov. 30 at 274 lbs

You are doing great. Good luck to you in your new life! You get a "do over". A second chance at life!!

Congratulations! How is your recovery going now? How much time did you take off for your recovery?

I feel pretty good now at day 5 post op. Still having cramps when I drink no matter how small of sips, but it doesn't stop me from getting my 60g of Protein and nearly enough fluids. Got out of the house for the first time today-went to church. Was tired but doing well. Went to lunch out and I drank a little Water and a small amount of cream of something soup that I shared with my daughter.

I have been out if work 4 days and will probably go back on the 9th of dec. I work for a disaster relief organization and I was just starting my preop diet when the typhoon hit the Philippines. I have a follow up appt on Wednesday and if I am cleared for work, I will be supervising the loading of a 747 cargo plane in Charlotte. Just supervising though!

I just had my sleeve surgery on the 22nd. I have to agree that it was a rough time to have surgery as I mourned the loss of a turkey feast Thanksgiving day... HOWEVER, it was one day and has now passed. I'm still on full liquids, which is getting old but I've only got 4 more days before the puréed part starts. My highest pre op weight was 288 and this morning, 263.6. I'm still feeling a wee bit weak but post op pain is minimal now. I have another week off before going back to work. My sweet husband has done the diet part right along side me so I wouldn't struggle doing it otherwise. As difficult as the beginning part has been, the journey so far has been amazing and we both look forward to a life changing year! I feel incredibly grateful to live in a time where medical advances provide the tools and opportunity for a longer, healthier life, rather than to succumb to the health problems of morbid obesity all too early in life. Lots to look forward to!!?