I'm not sure if this is the right section to post this in and I apologize if it is not. My name is Joshua; I am 23 and from California. I just found this site/app today googling some questions that I had about my gastric sleeve surgery. I am six weeks post on and have lost 49 pounds thus far. I just wanted to introduce myself on these forums and say thank you to everyone on here that provides useful information and/or support for other people on this site.

@@JMJames92

Welcome to BariatriPal. 49 pounds down. Amazing!

Thank you. Yeah I'm pretty stoked. I thought it was going to come off a lot slower even in the beginning.

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Awesome job...you are doing great. I'm 9wks and haven't lost that much weight...I still happy I'm loosing and it's at my own pace. But welcome and really great work!

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@@Raynbolite I have started to realize that everyone has a different post-op experience. What happens for one person might happen slower, faster, or not at all for someone else. Glad to hear it's going well for you too though.

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@bayourgirlmrsc Thank you for the advice. Most of what you said can be applied not only to this site but to life in general.

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@@JMJames92 welcome! Good job on the progress

It is amazing how many changes I've noticed so far. I expected an increase in energy and I somewhat expected the improvement I've had in my depressions but I am amazed that the intensity of my ADD is decreasing.

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@@JMJames92 Welcome Joshua! You are doing great so far, keep up the good work. I like to drink a few Premier Protein shakes a day just to make sure I get enough protein. I drink one then wait 10 minutes then eat my lunch, I'll have another in the afternoon as a snack since I'm hungry all the time!

Welcome to the boards, @@JMJames92!

Thanks for introducing yourself, and congratulations on your weight loss so far! I am so glad you have found the boards helpful, and I hope you continue to get answers to your questions. Keep us posted on your progress if you like, too!