For everyone wondering what to expect, this is what I've experienced 30 days out and where I am. Your results may, and probably will, vary. But at least this might give you at least some idea what to expect. I think my experience is not atypical.

High weight: 311

Surgery wt: 292

Current wt: 268

Lost 43 lbs

Target wt: 210

Virtually no pain after surgery, was back at work Monday after Wed procedure. I had promised my fiancé that I'd "dance" when I woke up from surgery and, sure enough, I was able to shuffle and wiggle enough when they stood me up to be able to make the claim that I did a dance in the recovery room. Weird pain in my stomach for 24 hours one day last week. I think I bruised it somehow, maybe by trying to wriggle around in the crawl space under the house fixing a leaky pipe.

I track everything obsessively. Walking an average of 8000 steps/day. Eating 925 cal/day average; 66 carbs/day; 104 protein/day.

Still on BP meds and PPI. Really want to get off the BP meds.

Eating mostly what I want, but what I usually want is Protein. That said, I've had small amounts of all sorts of things I like, from cornbread and grits to a small piece of birthday cake. The only problem I've had was a steak skewer, which went down like swallowing an old shoe. I figure this is a lifestyle change, not a diet, so I should enjoy the things I enjoy, except now in moderation and as part of a plan.

I also read this board daily. Great stuff and very helpful when I have questions. This community is an excellent resource and I'm glad I stumbled into it. Thanks to everyone for all the information and experience here.

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Edited July 8, 201610 yr by NYSuperDuck

Awesome work

Wow! Great... I am two weeks out and I really hope I fall in the category of those of you that feel this great right after!! I want to only take one week off of work.

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Great report - thank you!

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Awesome post and progress! Thanks for sharing.