Just over 5 weeks Post-op, returning to life

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

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.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

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

[Mariod811 4]

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

[Wannabeskinnie 59]

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!

[robym123 8]

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