First I would like to welcome you to the loser’s bench. I've read so many stories on here both good and bad. I would like to share my experience thus far.

I was sleeved on December 1st, once released from the hospital the 1st day home was a bit challenging for me. I believe it was because of all the changes and the emotions of having not one but two major surgeries. I had my gall bladder removed as well.

When I first looked in the mirror, I felt some type of way. I felt as if my outside body no longer matched my inside body, not that it ever has hence why I had the procedure done anyway. Around day 7 I felt really good. I was able to get in my required liquids, my sleep returned to normal and I felt like doing exercises although I didn't.

My post-op appointment was great and I was down 25 or more pounds. Now I am almost 5 weeks out and things are still going great. I pretty much eat whatever my heart desires....which is mostly healthy foods. I believe in getting the most Protein from a meal at every sitting because I hate Protein shakes and refuse to drink them. Along with that I am finding that I don't care much for chicken or eggs either.

I say all of this because there may be minor complications in the beginning however if you listen to your doctor, visit this site when you need encouragement, and change your lifestyle...the weight will melt off of you. I have lost 40 pounds thus far (the last time I weighed myself), I've started exercising and I feel really great. My outside is beginning to match the inside which makes me feel as if it was all worth it. I don't listen to negative people or negative thoughts in my own head. I tell myself every day that this change in a long term life long change and the weight will continue to come off as long as I stay the course of the program. I don't expect it to fall off because I didn't just wake up fat one day...it was a process. I don't become disappointed if I am at a stall, I know it's my body playing catch up and I am fine with that. I have set realistic goals for myself and as long as I am accomplishing them one at a time, I am okay with the process.

Don't be too frustrated and have regrets about your surgery. You are on a wonderful life changing path. Come here daily and read others stories if you need encouragement.

Happy New Year.....Embrace the new you because it is so much healthier than the old you.

@@lisaabrumfield Thanks for sharing! The newbies will appreciate it!

Thanks for sharing. I am 1 weeks post up and can finally get in more liquids

@lisaabrumfield, thanks so much for sharing. I am two days out from surgery, and it is very encouraging to read that it gets better. I am having a hard time keeping my fluids down, dealing with the gas, etc. and reading your note reminds me to keep the eye on the goal. Thank you!

It does get better. Just wait til you start turning heads when you walk into some place. It's a great feeling.

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Thank you! I am 5 days out trying to get my liquids in

Thank you! My surgery is on 1/6 and I can't wait to be on the other side of this I also know it won't be easy at first!

Much appreciated!

Hi. I'm one wk post op. I weighed for the first time yesterday. Is it possible to loose 20lbs in a wk? I was on an all liquid diet for a wk. I start pureed foods today.