HOw is everybody doing ? I'm able to eat more foods now and glad to not have to rely on shakes n yogurt for every meal. Constipation is still a problem, but trying to find a balance in my diet. I have been taking some bites( literally one or two bites) of "no no foods" but haven't lost control. I've hit the first stall week 4, which was expected. Still feel fat but jeans are loose. I've started doing aqua aerobics which I really enjoy. Still waiting to feel pretty.....

I feel great I got my done on may 3rd! I'm still doing the pureed good and minimum solid food I feel scared of eating solid food, I feel I will over eat! 1 more week and I'm going back to the gym. For now I'm walking every day or bicycling. I have lost 31lbs so far but I have been stuck for a week now, it's driving me crazy!

I was scared of eating other food too but the boredom won out. I have moved myself out of soft foods and have done ok. I'm not eating anything drastic just soft chicken and veggies, but my taste buds are soooo greatful! Congrats in walking everyday as it helps start a healthy new habit. I highly recommend any exercise in the water because it's very soothing and low impact. Congrats on you weight loss! Keep it up and don't get discouraged by the stall, better yet expect them and keep pushing forward.

I was also sleeved on the 5th and I'm doing well. I was back in the water at week 3 and am now back to the Y about 4 times a week and trying to walk the track at the school by my house. Getting the water in is tough, I keep trying different crystal light flavors and always have to use lemon or lime to gag it down. I've been on solid foods for about a week now and it's ok. I just have to eat real slow and chew real good. The hard part is when my mouth is not ready to be done with the taste, but my stomach says NO WAY! I've only thrown up 3 times during this whole time and usually it's because I have consumed medication and food too close together. I have steadily lost with no stalls yet and am down 38lbs as of today. That part feels great, but I would definitely argue with those who declare this procedure to be cheating. I actually think it's harder than I anticipated, but I'm keeping my "eyes on the prise"!

May 5th sleever here! I am on solid foods, but still get full super fast! I get pain in my left shoulder if I eat too much and very gassy and a twinge of pain in my chest and stomach area. I am getting in two protein shakes and about 2 meals a day. A meal is not much, but something. Having a hard time getting all my water in. Constipation is an issue so I have started using MiraLax. I am down 35 total (12 lost pre-surgery) and am on my 2nd stall. My current stall has lasted two weeks so I am BEYOND frustrated! I am working out 5 days a week and taking in 500 or less calories a day. What gives?!?!?!