So I am just over 5 weeks post-op. I am now permitted to eat most foods. I can have moist meats, cooked vegetables (w/o skin) and even Pasta. I have been able to tolerate everything that I have tried. Starting weight 295. Surgery Weight 263. Today's weight 235. I have lost 60 pounds in 7 months and 28 since surgery. I would like to be losing a little faster, but the time will come.

This week, I have been asked to go out to lunch twice, dinner once, and to the bar on another night. I will go to all 4 and just have to monitor what I eat/drink. i even went to 2 baseball games this week. Its funny how socializing often takes place around food. I am not finding it difficult at this point to order off a menu, unless I go somewhere that is mostly bread and pizza. Most places have Soup and grilled chicken. I have even gotten used to not drinking with my meals.

I feel great. My jeans that were no where close to fitting prior to surgery are now getting to be too big. I need to put a new notch on my belt to keep my pants up. My bra feels so much better. The seat belt fits and I have several inches of space between my stomach and the steering wheel. I even went to my first massage, and didn't feel self conscience at all. I sound better when I sing. Everyone I see tells me how thin I am getting. It definitely does something to my self-esteem. I never had a problem being overweight. I was fine with it and was a pretty happy person. I am happier since surgery.

I didn't take my measurements before surgery, but I sure wish that I had. I started taking them last week and will record them weekly from now on.

If you are having second thoughts or struggling, I just encourage you to stay positive and look towards all the greatness that will come from this surgery. It is work, but you can do it.

You sure are a bright spot on a cloudy day! Well done on your successes!

I am 100 days post op My all time high 2010 was 346 lbs on my surgery date of Jan. 8th 2015 i was an even 300 lbs.

As of yesterday 4/29/2015 my weight is 259 lbs I am in total weight loss of 87 lbs.

I am tolerating most foods, just small amounts .I feel great and people say I look great .

Unfortunately when I look at myself I still a large man .

Question I am going through something and wondering if anyone else is having the same symptoms .While I am eating and afterwards My nose is constantly running and if I eat a little too much I uncontrollably start sneezing 10 - 20 times ??

All in all I would do it all over again I had a great experience both with my doctor and his team (Dr. Mitchell Rozlin )and with My hospital Northern Weschester NY)

Mario De giorgio 914 536 0007

Mario, my nose is always running and if I eat too fast or one bite too much, I start hiccuping. My dr said these reactions will eventually go away. I am 7 weeks out, 40 pounds down, 40 to go!

I had sleeve surgery on 4 -28 and I also have hiccups when I eat and I make this like gurgling noise when food finally makes its way down lol it is a little embarrassing and my doctor said it will eventually go away