Hey all, I was sleeved on 9/4/14 with Dr. Dirk Rodriguez performing the surgery. My weight at the time of my surgery was 399 lbs and in the week that followed I lost 14 lbs. My journey to word my present situation began back in 2002 when I tore my acl. I had surgery to repair it and soon after I began gaining weight. I've tried diets and exercise but I couldn't keep the weight off. I heard about the sleeve from a co-worker and began looking into it. I then decided it was what I needed to help me change my life. The first week started out a little rough, but I kept working through it and it has gotten easier. The only thing I'm waiting on now is being able to take a normal drink instead of constant sipping. Lol.

Congrats on your recent surgery! I was sleeved 8/22 and am also in Texas (I noticed your name?). I'm down 18 lbs, but have hit this dreaded 3 week plateau. Actually mine occurred around week 2. Just trying to get my protein, liquids and work outs in...and keep going on this journey! I'm sure you'll be able to get away from the small sips soon, I'm able to tolerate much more liquid than before. Good luck.

Another Texan here. Mine was 9/10. Still some pain. Sick of sipping!

I'm also a Texan, but was sleeved 12/31. I've lost 76% of my excess weight so far. Hang in there everyone - life is great after the first few weeks!