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Ellie,

Congrats on the successful surgery! Also, it sounds like you have a good handle and attitude about recovery. I am sorry to hear about your throat. That must really hurt, but I guess since your just on liquids now it has a real chance to heal. Still would have been nice for the anesthesiologist to get it right given how much one seems to cost. ????

Keep up the great attitude! Remember there is a good likelihood for that 3 week stall. Just know that you have got this and the weight will start really coming off after your body has some time to heal. It's a marathon not a sprint, but you seem to have a great game plan for success. ????????

Ellie,

Congrats on the successful surgery! Also, it sounds like you have a good handle and attitude about recovery. I am sorry to hear about your throat. That must really hurt, but I guess since your just on liquids now it has a real chance to heal. Still would have been nice for the anesthesiologist to get it right given how much one seems to cost. ????

Keep up the great attitude! Remember there is a good likelihood for that 3 week stall. Just know that you have got this and the weight will start really coming off after your body has some time to heal. It's a marathon not a sprint, but you seem to have a great game plan for success. ????????

MZb, thank you for the stall warning. I think one of the greatest things about this site is the fact that we collectively help each other set realistic expectations. Without that everyone feels isolated in their experience and has unnecessary stress wondering if they fall into normal. Thank you!

Hey guys just wanted to let everyone know that I have a surgery date. My date is on Dec 11th. My doctor is Francis Veninga in Carrollton. He uses the Da Vinci Robot for the procedure. I have never heard of it. Have any of you?

Dallas area!

I am 9 days post surgery. Finally feeling somewhat human! Yesterday was hard! I was actually mourning food! As silly as that sounds I just wanted to eat something greasy, nasty and yummy! Then I remember that is why I'm here. I'm 20 pounds down already and excited for what lies ahead! I'm so glad I found this group...let's do this!

I'm a month out now. My doctor used the robot thing on me as well. He said it makes you less sore.

Hey @@mstosh

Thrilled to hear you have a date. I haven't heard of that robot. Has anyone else used this doctor? I used Nicholson Clinic.

I am 9 days post surgery. Finally feeling somewhat human! Yesterday was hard! I was actually mourning food! As silly as that sounds I just wanted to eat something greasy, nasty and yummy! Then I remember that is why I'm here. I'm 20 pounds down already and excited for what lies ahead! I'm so glad I found this group...let's do this!

Way to go! It gets better I promise ????. Just remember that you probably have a small stall coming in the next few weeks. Don't sweat it just remember that your body is adjusting and this is a marathon not a sprint. Your at the beginning of this "race". Pace yourself and keep focused on the goal. You got this!

Wow, 20 lbs already. That's such a huge motivator. I can't wait to join you guys. Great work!!!

Glad to hear the robot procedure makes you less sore.